Everyday Manners

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A trainer in a teal shirt and pink treat pouch leans down to engage a red Labrador on a leash, with a red A-frame agility ramp and chain-link fencing on a grass training field.

3 Dog Training Mistakes Scottsdale Owners Make

Fix the three dog training mistakes that stall progress: late timing, mismatched tone, and waiting too long for help. A quick guide for Scottsdale ...

Sep 10, 2018 6 min read

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6 Brain Games to Play With Your Dog

Bored dogs act out. Six brain games from Partners Dogs trainers build real mental focus in minutes a day, right in a Scottsdale or Cave Creek living ...

Dec 18, 2017 7 min read

A black and tan Rottweiler sits on green grass with an open-mouthed grin and tongue out, wearing a chain collar and pink leash, with blurred fencing and facility structures in the background.

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12 Fun Facts About Dogs That Explain Behavior

Twelve real facts about your dog's senses, brain, and instincts, from scent range to hearing, that explain behavior Cave Creek area owners ask about ...

Dec 18, 2017 7 min read

A German Shepherd lies with its head resting on the edge of a raised training cot, ears alert, a blue leash hanging over the cot's corner, with rows of blurred kennel doors behind.

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5 Fun Holiday Activities for Dogs in Scottsdale

A calmer, more included dog through the holidays: five simple activities Phoenix-area owners can fit in fifteen minutes, from cold walks to puzzle ...

Dec 11, 2017 6 min read

An adult white pit-bull-type dog stands on top of a torn green armchair with stuffing scattered across the seat and floor of a living room.

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3 Ways to Stop Your Dog From Wrecking Decorations

Three tested fixes for a dog wrecking your holiday decorations: bitter spray, a dog-proofed room, and a trained leave it that actually holds up.

Dec 11, 2017 5 min read

An adult tan Podenco-type dog lies curled on a beige sofa cushion it has torn open, with foam stuffing and fabric shredded around it.

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How to Stop a Dog From Chewing in Scottsdale

Stop dog chewing for good. Partners Dogs trainers in the Cave Creek area explain puppy teething, destructive adult chewing, and how to redirect both.

Jul 18, 2017 8 min read

An adult brindle French Bulldog sleeps peacefully on a cozy knitted dog bed on the floor of a sunlit living room while a person's hand rests gently on its side.

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Should Your Dog Sleep in Your Bed

A crate or dog bed heads off nightly bed-guarding fights. See if your dog should sleep in your bed and how Scottsdale-area trainers make the switch ...

Jul 03, 2017 7 min read

An adult grey and white pit-bull-type dog sits calmly on a leash beside a handler in a teal shirt on a grass field lined with orange traffic cones.

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How to Train a Rescue Dog: The First Two Weeks Matter

A rescue dog settles in fast when the first two weeks go right: the crate, feeding, and house training steps Partners Dogs uses in the North Phoenix ...

May 25, 2017 8 min read