{"id":7,"date":"2023-10-12T01:34:37","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T07:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2024-12-31T20:19:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T02:19:31","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/missouladogtrainers.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"OLK9 Dog Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tSummer Gear Your Dog Needs (And Doesn\u2019t)\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Summer in Montana means more adventures, more sunshine, and more opportunities to explore with your dog. Whether you\u2019re hiking near Missoula, camping in the Bitterroot<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tHow to Train a Dog to Relax at Camp\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Camping in Montana is one of the best ways to unplug, recharge, and enjoy the outdoors with your dog. From the breathtaking trails near Missoula<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tManaging Excitement in New Environments: Helping Your Dog Stay Calm and Focused\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dogs experience the world through excitement, curiosity, and energy. While that enthusiasm can be adorable at home, it can quickly become overwhelming in new environments.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tMake Every Trip Enjoyable\u2014for You and Your Dog\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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There\u2019s nothing quite like loading up the car and heading out for a Montana adventure. Whether you\u2019re driving through the scenic Bitterroot Valley, hiking near<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tWhy Consistency Beats Perfection in Dog Training\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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When it comes to dog training, many owners put a ton of pressure on themselves to be perfect\u2014flawless timing, never missing a command, always reacting<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tResetting Leash Manners for Spring Walks\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Spring in Missoula is finally here\u2014longer days, warmer weather, and trails calling your name. But if your dog spent the winter pulling you across icy<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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If you\u2019ve ever thought, \u201cMy dog just needs more exercise,\u201d you\u2019re not alone. In Missoula, we\u2019re surrounded by trails, rivers, and open space\u2014so it\u2019s easy<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Every year around St. Patrick\u2019s Day, we hear a lot about luck\u2014lucky charms, lucky days, and lucky finds. But if you ask any dog owner<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Every spring in Missoula, we hear the same thing from dog owners: \u201cMy dog used to walk nicely on leash\u2026 now they\u2019re pulling like crazy.\u201d\u201cRecall<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Spring in Missoula brings longer days, warmer temperatures, and more opportunities to get outside with your dog. After a long Montana winter of shorter walks,<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tBuilding Confidence in Shy or Nervous Dogs\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t
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Not all dogs burst into a room tail-wagging and ready to meet the world. Some hang back. Some freeze. Some tremble, avoid eye contact, or<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Dogs don\u2019t wear watches, check calendars, or understand why today feels different from yesterday\u2014but they do notice patterns. And when those patterns disappear, behavior problems<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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