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Stop jumping, humping, counter-surfing and other unwanted behaviors

[vc_row el_class=”desc-section”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Are your dog’s paws often where they shouldn’t be? When your dog jumps up it’s generally because they want something. Whether that’s a piece of cake left on the kitchen counter, the overexcitement of meeting people, or simply because they want a comfy spot to sleep. But if you don’t correct your dog’s urges, these unwanted behaviors can quickly get out of hand. Or even turn into a

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6 tips when taking your dog on a road trip

[vc_row el_class=”desc-section”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Going on vacation together with your canine companion is an exciting time for both you and your dog. But if you’re taking a road trip, the long travel time can really take its toll on poor Fido. It pays to come prepared and follow best practices when traveling with your dog for hours in a car. This ensures you keep your dog safe and happy while you all

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Dog-friendly restaurants
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Dog-Friendly Restaurants, Breweries and Sports Bars along the Front Range

[vc_row el_class=”desc-section”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Good news! You and your pup have more than 400 dog-friendly restaurants, cafes, breweries and sports bars to choose from all along the Front Range, from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins. Are you in the mood for American, Mexican, Asian, Mediterranean or something else? A nice sit-down dinner? Pizza, hamburgers or barbecue? A sandwich, or just coffee or ice cream? A place to have a drink with friends and

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Do’s and Don’ts for Owners with Leash Reactive Dogs

[vc_row el_class=”desc-section”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Lunging and barking at other dogs while on leash are two common behaviors associated with reactive dogs. Your dog’s reactivity can be due to fear and aggression, or excitement and over friendliness. In most cases, a dog’s aggression and reactivity usually stems from a lack of confidence. They are unsure of what’s going on in the situation around them, so they often take measures to protect themselves. But

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Training is for life

[vc_row el_class=”desc-section”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Dogs benefit greatly from a regular obedience training routine. That guidance helps our canine friends understand how they fit in to our human world. Dogs aren’t born knowing how they’re supposed to behave, they learn through our patience, care and devotion to training. But the problem is, some owners assume training stops after puppyhood. Many owners will enroll their puppy into a training class to teach basic obedience,

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5 Tips On How To Help Your Dog have a Spook-free Halloween

[vc_row el_class=”desc-section”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Halloween is almost here, a fun time for kids of all ages but it can be a little frightful for your four-legged furbaby. Frequent ringing on the door bell, large and loud decorations, chocolate candy within nose-reach and much more. Fear not. We have tips for how to work with your dog through each of these scary situations. 1. Trick-or-Treaters If you live in a neighborhood where little

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Top picks
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12 Best Holiday Gifts for Dogs – Top Picks from our Trainers

[vc_row el_class=”desc-section”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Dogs love getting new toys or treats as much as anyone else, if not more! Here, we round up our Offleash K9 Colorado trainers favorite things to surprise your furry friend with this holiday season. Enjoy! We are not paid by any retailers for including them in this list.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”trainer-section”][vc_column_inner el_class=”trainer-section-inner-left” width=”1/4″][us_image image=”775″ align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”trainer-section-inner-left” width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Moriah Turner – Head Trainer Colorado Springs Kennel[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]“I am recommending the KONG Holiday Cozie

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Our best tips on how to make doggy bath time more fun

[vc_row el_class=”desc-section”][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Spring is finally here! But, with the ever-changing weather in Colorado, it may be dry one day, only to get snowy and muddy the next. Dirty paws and fur mean that bath time is probably in your dog’s near future. When your dog hears you say “It’s time for a bath!”, how does he react? Does he run excitedly into the bathroom with a waggy tail or head

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