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First Steps to Freedom: Part 2 Moving Puppy Training Outdoors with The Good Dog Blueprint
Or 👉 Click here to schedule your Free in-home consultation today You've mastered the first steps indoors: your puppy happily wears the gear, and they understand that a loose leash means movement. Now comes the biggest challenge: moving that focused behavior outdoors, where distractions are everywhere. At The Good Dog Blueprint , we understand that a puppy's indoor skills often crumble outside. Our title-winning training requires that your dog's obedience holds up in any e
AJ Dekker
Nov 7, 20253 min read


First Steps to Freedom: Part 1 How to Get Your Puppy to Walk on a Leash
Or 👉 Click here to schedule your Free in-home consultation today Introducing your puppy to the leash is the first step toward creating a reliable, well-mannered companion. If done correctly, your puppy will see the leash as a signal for good things—like exploration and high-value rewards. If done poorly, they may resist, pull, or freeze. At The Good Dog Blueprint , we use a low-pressure, high-reward approach to build a positive association with the leash from day one. Our
AJ Dekker
Oct 29, 20253 min read


The Ultimate Sign of Trust: Why Your Dog Lays on Their Back
Or 👉 Click here to schedule your Free in-home consultation today There are few sights more heartwarming than your dog rolling onto their back, legs dangling, with a goofy, contented expression on their face. This seemingly simple position is actually one of the clearest, most profound acts of communication your dog can offer. At The Good Dog Blueprint , we teach owners to read their dog's subtle cues. When your dog is truly resting on their back, they are signaling a level
AJ Dekker
Oct 22, 20253 min read


Stop Dog Barking: The Good Dog Blueprint Method for Silence
Subscribe Here to see more Training Tips Or 👉 Click here to schedule your Free in-home consultation today Persistent, uncontrolled barking is one of the most common and disruptive frustrations dog owners face. Often, the go-to solution is simply punishing the noise, which rarely works and can sometimes create anxiety. At The Good Dog Blueprint , we believe that to stop unwanted barking, you must first teach your dog how to communicate on command , thereby giving you the ab
AJ Dekker
Oct 21, 20253 min read
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