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More barking at the playground lately? This might explain it.
Ilya Fischhoff 3/4/26 Ilya Fischhoff 3/4/26

More barking at the playground lately? This might explain it.

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Kid wants to do light sabers near dog? Scripts to keep both safe
Ilya Fischhoff 1/15/26 Ilya Fischhoff 1/15/26

Kid wants to do light sabers near dog? Scripts to keep both safe

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When do I phase out treats?
Ilya Fischhoff 1/7/26 Ilya Fischhoff 1/7/26

When do I phase out treats?

tl;dr: NEVVERRRRR. If you want your dog to keep doing the behavior, pay your dog with treats every time. 


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Is ChatGPT trustworthy for dog training advice?
Ilya Fischhoff 11/25/25 Ilya Fischhoff 11/25/25

Is ChatGPT trustworthy for dog training advice?

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Does your dog have separation anxiety?
Ilya Fischhoff 11/7/25 Ilya Fischhoff 11/7/25

Does your dog have separation anxiety?

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Your little wants to sleep on the dog. Aww or Oh No?
Ilya Fischhoff 9/17/25 Ilya Fischhoff 9/17/25

Your little wants to sleep on the dog. Aww or Oh No?

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Does your dog *want* to be petted by your kid?
Ilya Fischhoff 9/4/25 Ilya Fischhoff 9/4/25

Does your dog *want* to be petted by your kid?

There is a way to find out if a dog wants to be petted, and it’s called a petting consent test. 

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Safe and unsafe ways to meet a new dog
Ilya Fischhoff 7/25/25 Ilya Fischhoff 7/25/25

Safe and unsafe ways to meet a new dog

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Fireworks scare your dog? Ask your vet about behavior meds
Ilya Fischhoff 6/30/25 Ilya Fischhoff 6/30/25

Fireworks scare your dog? Ask your vet about behavior meds

Today is a great day to ask your vet if behavior meds are a good match for your dog.

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How to start advocating for your dog at the vet
Ilya Fischhoff 6/26/25 Ilya Fischhoff 6/26/25

How to start advocating for your dog at the vet

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Why isn’t your dog doing the thing? Is the thing too hard?     
Ilya Fischhoff 6/10/25 Ilya Fischhoff 6/10/25

Why isn’t your dog doing the thing? Is the thing too hard?     


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What NOT TO DO and TO DO to potty train your dog
Ilya Fischhoff 5/15/25 Ilya Fischhoff 5/15/25

What NOT TO DO and TO DO to potty train your dog

Are you struggling with potty training? If your dog has an accident, this is a BUMMER. It is SO NORMAL to feel frustrated, hopeless, even angry. I see you and you're not alone.

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Will giving my scared dog a treat reinforce the fear?
Ilya Fischhoff 5/5/25 Ilya Fischhoff 5/5/25

Will giving my scared dog a treat reinforce the fear?

tl;dr: No

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4 ways to stop triggers and help your dog bark less inside
Ilya Fischhoff 4/24/25 Ilya Fischhoff 4/24/25

4 ways to stop triggers and help your dog bark less inside


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Scripts to help toddler feel safe with dog! (1 / 2)
Ilya Fischhoff 4/17/25 Ilya Fischhoff 4/17/25

Scripts to help toddler feel safe with dog! (1 / 2)

Wanting our kid and dog to feel safe together inspired me to become a dog trainer. It ain’t always easy!

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What to Ask When Picking a Pet Pro
Ilya Fischhoff 7/12/24 Ilya Fischhoff 7/12/24

What to Ask When Picking a Pet Pro

What happens if my dog gets it right? What happens if my dog gets it wrong?

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