How Can Littermate Syndrome Impact Your Dogs’ Behavior and Training?

Littermate syndrome

Bringing home two or more sibling puppies from the same litter can feel like double the fun, but it will almost certainly create potentially very serious problems. Littermate syndrome occurs when siblings become too attached to each other and NOT to their owners or other humans. This can affect how they behave, learn, and interact […]

How Does Natural Dog Training Transform Dog Behavior Without Force?

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Training a dog doesn’t need to be scary or harsh. Natural dog training uses a dog’s instincts and positive behavior training methods to teach good behavior. This approach helps dogs learn calmly, builds trust, and strengthens the bond between dogs and their owners. Dogs are more willing to learn when they feel safe, and owners […]

How Does a Board and Train Kennel Teach Social Skills Using Pack Dynamics?

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Dogs are social animals, but some of them don’t know how to behave around other dogs or people.  The best board and train kennel uses supervised group settings, called Pack Dynamics, to teach dogs proper, acceptable behaviors. Through careful observation, practicing, and being rewarded, dogs gain confidence, learn impulse-control, and become calm around other behaviorally […]

What Are the Most Common Issues Solved by Dog Behavior Specialists?

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If your dog is anxious, scared, or has developed bad habits, a dog behavior specialist can truly help. These behavior experts don’t just handle simple behavioral issues; they figure out why your dog behaves the way they do. Correctly addressing these issues early in your dog’s life keeps them happy and strengthens the Leader-Follower bond. […]

Quinny

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Breed: Aussie, Cocker Spaniel  MixDOB: 7/10/2024Weight: 26 Lbs.Gender: Female/SpayedNickname(s): QueenieRole: The “Confident Sprite” Quinny’s Bio – Coming Soon!

Sydney Farina

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Position: Kennel TechnicianCurrent Home: North Stonington, CTDate of Hire:  11/30/2025 Details coming soon!

Kylee Higgins

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Position: Kennel TechnicianCurrent Home: Cranston, RIDate of Hire: August 3, 2025 Kylie has been an animal lover for as long as she can remember and learned to sacrifice her own needs while caring for a wide variety of pets, including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, birds, and fish. She has also spent many years pet sitting […]

Wren

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Breed: Great DaneDOB: 2/24/2024Weight: 75 Lbs.Gender: Female/SpayedNickname(s): Coming SoonRole: The “Newbie” Around the same time, we discovered that our lovely Great Dane, Pebbles, had incurable and basically untreatable Cancer…we also were contacted about a lovely dog in need of a home who just happened to be a Great Dane. At the time, her name was […]

Understanding Canine Body Language: A Cornerstone of Effective Dog Training

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Training a dog goes beyond teaching commands and rewarding good behavior—it involves building trust, communication, and understanding. One of the most critical aspects of this process is reading canine body language. Dogs communicate primarily through body language; their posture, facial expressions, and movement reveal how they feel and what they intend. For dog owners and […]

You Go, Hugo!

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Training Program:  Canine Behavior Training (CBT)Hometown: Providence, RI Hello Brian & Team! First of all, thank you thank you so much!! Hugo is a changed man and we can’t thank you all enough. We have been sticking to the training and he has made progress!! I can put a piece of cheese at his feet […]