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Blueprint Philosophy
The Core of Confidence. Dive deep into the why behind our title-winning training. Learn how The Good Dog Blueprint uses balanced methods to teach dogs to think, not just comply, and how we achieve Freedom Within Boundaries.


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


The Harness Dilemma: Why They Can Work Against You
Or 👉 Click here to schedule your Free in-home consultation today A harness is a valuable piece of equipment, but it is engineered to allow a dog to exert maximum force with minimum discomfort. They Encourage Pulling: A harness works by distributing pressure across the dog’s chest and shoulders—the strongest part of their body. It is literally an 'encouragement device' for pulling, as it reduces the negative feedback the dog receives when they strain against the leash. If
AJ Dekker
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Winning is Normalizing Change: The Good Dog Blueprint for Competitive Travel & Environment Proofing
Learn More from The Good Dog Blueprint We believe education is the key to creating a truly Confident Dog. If you find this article helpful, explore our other posts for tips on socialization, leash manners, and achieving off-leash reliability. 👉 Read More Blueprint Philosophy and Training Tips Here 👉 Click here to schedule your Free in-home consultation today In competitive dog sports, your performance is only as good as your dog’s mental stability under pressure. If your
AJ Dekker
Oct 19, 20253 min read


The Puppy Socialization Challenge: How to Achieve 250 People and 500 Dogs of Quality Exposure
Learn More from The Good Dog Blueprint We believe education is the key to creating a truly Confident Dog. If you find this article helpful, explore our other posts for tips on socialization, leash manners, and achieving off-leash reliability. 👉 Read More Blueprint Philosophy and Training Tips Here 👉 Click here to schedule your Free in-home consultation today The critical socialization window (roughly 3 to 16 weeks) is the foundation of your puppy's temperament, but the wo
AJ Dekker
Oct 18, 20253 min read


Beyond the Walk: Challenging Your Dog's Mind with Puzzle Toys
Learn More from The Good Dog Blueprint We believe education is the key to creating a truly Confident Dog. If you find this article helpful, explore our other posts for tips on socialization, leash manners, and achieving off-leash reliability. 👉 Read More Blueprint Philosophy and Training Tips Here 👉 Click here to schedule your Free in-home consultation today We often focus on physical exercise, but to achieve a truly Confident Dog , you must also exercise their brain. Bor
AJ Dekker
Oct 17, 20253 min read


The Lunge and Bark: How The Good Dog Blueprint Solves Leash Reactivity
Learn More from The Good Dog Blueprint We believe education is the key to creating a truly Confident Dog. If you find this article helpful, explore our other posts for tips on crate training, socialization, and achieving off-leash reliability. 👉 Read More Blueprint Philosophy and Training Tips Here Few situations are more stressful than walking your dog only to have them explode into barking and lunging at another dog, person, or bicycle. This behavior, known as leash reacti
AJ Dekker
Oct 15, 20253 min read


Build a Confident Dog: Why Our Title-Winning Blueprint Focuses on the Mind
Learn More from The Good Dog Blueprint We believe education is the key to creating a truly Confident Dog. If you find this article helpful, explore our other posts for tips on socialization, leash manners, and achieving off-leash reliability. 👉 Read More Blueprint Philosophy and Training Tips Here Every dog owner wants a confident, resilient companion —a dog that takes new experiences in stride rather than dissolving into fear or anxiety. Achieving this requires more than ju
AJ Dekker
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Top 5 Benefits of Personalized Dog Training: Why Customization Creates a Better Companion
Learn More from The Good Dog Blueprint We believe education is the key to creating a truly Confident Dog. If you find this article helpful, explore our other posts for tips on socialization, leash manners, and achieving off-leash reliability. 👉 Read More Blueprint Philosophy and Training Tips Here Every dog owner dreams of a well-behaved companion, and the path to achieving this goal is rarely one-size-fits-all. Personalized, one-on-one dog training transforms the traditiona
AJ Dekker
Oct 14, 20253 min read


The Confident Dog Blueprint: Teaching Your Dog How to Think, Not Just Obey
Learn More from The Good Dog Blueprint We believe education is the key to creating a truly Confident Dog. If you find this article helpful, explore our other posts for tips on crate training, socialization, and achieving off-leash reliability. 👉 Read More Blueprint Philosophy and Training Tips Here Training a dog to reliably listen can feel complex. Most methods focus on just two simple steps: "Do this, get a reward," or "Don't do that, get a correction." But if the goal is
AJ Dekker
Oct 10, 20253 min read
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