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Nicole Wilde
Dec 43 min read
Conditioning a Solid Recall...Even Before You Start Training
When you call your dog to come, does he immediately perk up and run toward you? Or does he continue to sniff the grass, the invisible...
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Nicole Wilde
Oct 103 min read
No, Your Dog Can NOT Say Hello!
Imagine that you’re walking down the street in less than a stellar mood. Maybe you didn’t get enough sleep, aren’t feeling well, or for...
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Nicole Wilde
Aug 293 min read
You've Got Some 'Splaining to Do!
As some of you know, in addition to my life revolving around dogs, I'm into wildlife photography. Not long ago, I was standing at the...
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Nicole Wilde
Jul 302 min read
The Grip of Grief, One Year Later
Today is the one-year anniversary of my beautiful girl Sierra’s passing. If you’ve followed my books or social media, no doubt you’ve...
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Nicole Wilde
Jun 122 min read
Are Fearful Dogs Dangerous?
On a recent walk, I encountered a man and his brindle-colored pit bull. When I asked if it was okay to greet the dog, he replied, “Sure,...
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Nicole Wilde
Apr 293 min read
Disposing of an "Untrainable" Dog
As a canine behavior specialist, I have helped many owners who were at the end of their proverbial ropes. In some cases, the cumulative...
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Nicole Wilde
Apr 33 min read
Whatever Happened to Training Your Dog?
My Facebook feed is normally a fairly happy place, filled with photos of people’s dogs and wildlife. There are ads too, of course, but...
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Nicole Wilde
Jan 93 min read
Are Some Dog Rescues Shooting Themselves in the Paw?
I recently came across a social media post from someone who had been trying to adopt a dog from a rescue. She’d dutifully filled out the...
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Nicole Wilde
Dec 15, 20233 min read
Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Sage and the Car, Part 2
In many situations, I am not a patient person. Just ask my husband. I hate waiting in lines, and being stuck in rush hour traffic can...
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Nicole Wilde
Nov 16, 20237 min read
Fear of the Car: Sage, Protocols, and a Dozen Helpful Ideas
Last week I wrote a post that included Sage’s fear of the car. Many of you wanted to know more about what we’re doing and how to handle...
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Nicole Wilde
Nov 10, 20233 min read
When Chain, Chain, Chain is a Pain, Pain, Pain
I love smart dogs. I mean, who doesn’t? But sometimes having a dog who can not only put two and two together but keep right on going with...
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Nicole Wilde
Nov 1, 20233 min read
How Much Exercise do Dogs Really Need?
In a recent article in Psychology Today, Mark Bekoff, Ph.D. questions the traditional wisdom surrounding canine exercise needs. He...
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Nicole Wilde
Oct 20, 20233 min read
Is it Really Aggression?
It’s not uncommon in a conversation about training to hear, “My dog is aggressive with other dogs” or, “My dog is aggressive toward...
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Nicole Wilde
Oct 12, 20234 min read
Meet the Newest Wilde Family Member
As many of you know, I lost my girl Sierra at the end of July. It was already a rough year with Bodhi passing in February, but Sierra’s...
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Nicole Wilde
Aug 29, 20233 min read
Is Living in Fear Fair?
A woman contacted me recently about training. She and her husband have four Yorkies, and recently brought an 8-month-old pit bull into...
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Nicole Wilde
Aug 23, 20233 min read
Is That Dog Really Calm?
On a recent walk at a local park, I rounded a corner and surprised a bunny who was sitting right in the middle of the path. I was only a...
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Nicole Wilde
Aug 15, 20232 min read
Words Matter
As a writer, words are my tools of the trade. But words are also important to me as a dog behavior specialist. Take “nip,” for example....
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Nicole Wilde
Jun 19, 20232 min read
Alternating Recall Exercise
If you have more than one dog, you probably most often call them to you together. You may have even instilled a phrase such as “Dogs,...
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Nicole Wilde
Mar 14, 20233 min read
When is a Dog Off-Leash Ready?
On a recent morning photo walk at a local park, I spotted an animal racing up a hillside. Was it a coyote? A bobcat? Nope! It was a blur...
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Nicole Wilde
Jan 18, 20233 min read
When Dogs are Riding a Stress High
I was walking at the park with a friend recently when we ran into a man walking his dog. I had chatted with the man on other occasions,...
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