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Dog Toys – Not Just for Chewing!
Every time I talk to someone about their dog, I always ask “does your dog like toys?” “Oh yeah! She loves to destroy them!”

Jen Humphrey
Mar 6, 20231 min read


What's "The Right Paw"?
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted May 15, 2020.) You may be wondering why you see The Right Paw logo on our documents...
Jen Banks
May 17, 20211 min read


Breaking Out of Crates
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted Jun 3, 2019.) I get a lot of calls from people whose dogs break out of crates....
Jen Banks
May 17, 20212 min read


Management vs. Training
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted Jan 22, 2019.) How to stop unwanted behaviors and encourage good behaviors. If...
Jen Banks
May 17, 20212 min read


Food Aggression – Prevention
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted Sept 24, 2018.) Lately I’ve been getting a lot of calls from people who’s dogs will...
Jen Banks
May 17, 20214 min read


Dog Treats
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted Aug 30, 2018.) Many people ask me what treats I use for training, so I figured it’s...
Jen Banks
May 17, 20212 min read


Puppies! Development, Fear Periods, and Training.
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted June 22, 2018.) One of my favorite classes to teach is puppy class, also called...
Jen Banks
May 17, 20213 min read


Anticipation
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted Nov 10, 2017.) The Dog Training Tool You’re Missing. Dogs are as individual as we...
Jen Banks
May 17, 20213 min read


Would You Trust a One-Year-Old Alone in Your House?
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted Oct 12, 2017.) Why using a crate will save your sanity Most young children don’t...
Jen Banks
May 17, 20212 min read


You Can Bring Your Dog, But Should You?
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted Sept 19, 2017.) I love beer. I also love dogs. So imagine my excitement when I...
Jen Banks
May 17, 20213 min read


Your Dog’s Friendly? Mine's Not.
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted Aug 31, 2017.) Dog Greeting Etiquette Explained “Mabel here!” My client called, her...
Jen Banks
May 17, 20213 min read


Stop Taking Your Dog for a Walk, Do This Instead.
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted Aug 17, 2017.) Imagine; you take your dog for a walk around the neighborhood. She...
Jen Banks
May 17, 20213 min read


Socialization: You're Doing it Wrong
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted Aug 4, 2017.) A few times a week I’ll get a call from a person who’s looking for...
Jen Banks
May 17, 20213 min read


Your Dog Behaves Exactly How You Allow Her to
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted July 18, 2017.) That’s right, I said it. Your dog’s behavior problems are your...
Jen Banks
May 17, 20215 min read


Don't Say it Until You Can Make it Happen
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted April 6, 2017.) Why you should worry less about saying, “sit” and more about...
Jen Banks
May 17, 20213 min read


Inclusion as a Reward
(Archived from Banks K9 Solutions; originally posted March 10, 2017.) Most of the dog owners I know want their dogs to be a part of the...
Jen Banks
May 17, 20214 min read
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