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Things Phillip says on the first call, written down.
No listicles. The questions people actually ask about big dogs, reactive dogs and the ones that just came home from the shelter.
lake norman · outings · summer ·
Dog-friendly Lake Norman: how to actually enjoy it
Taking a big dog to the lake, the trails and the patios around Lake Norman without a scene. Heat, pavement, life vests, leash rules and the patio down-stay.
assessment · pricing · in-home training ·
What happens in a dog training assessment, minute by minute
The $125 Initial Assessment Visit, minute by minute: the door, the questions, the house walkthrough, the leash walk, and the honest recommendation at the end.
pit bulls · large breeds · management ·
Pit bull owners: what nobody tells you before you adopt
Breed labels follow you to the vet, the park and the rental office. Honest talk about arousal, strength and management from someone who loves the breed.
adoption · rescue · new dog ·
The first 30 days with an adopted dog: what to skip
The quiet dog you drive home is a stressed dog holding still. What to do and what to skip in the first month, and why the adopter assessment is free.
reactivity · large breeds · leash walking ·
Leash reactivity in big dogs: what is actually happening
Most leash reactivity is fear or frustration, not aggression. Why a 70-lb dog makes it a different problem, what threshold means, and what a session looks like.
reactivity · vet · behavior ·
Why your reactive dog might need a vet before a trainer
Pain, thyroid, gut trouble and medication can all show up as behavior. Here is what I ask about the vet before I ask about the leash, and what to ask yours.
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