BETH HURLEY

MS, CPDT-KA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR
Member APDT, Pet Professional Guild and SHRM
847-906-3161

Beth Hurley Dog Training Blog

A yellow labrador puppy looking up at a person.

Summertime Safety for Your Pooch

The summertime offers many opportunities to have outdoor fun with your canine companion. However, it’s important to do so safely. The outdoors include many potential risks for your dog. Here are some things to consider. Weather Risks Heat Temperatures are soaring this year, with records highs being recorded throughout the

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A Closer Look at Punishment

As a positive trainer, I make positive reinforcement a part of my overall training protocol. I find it very rewarding to figure out what motivates each dog and use that motivation to help the dog learn. Figuring this out makes training fun and rewarding for me as well. Unfortunately, many

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A yellow labrador puppy looking up at a person.

Indoor Winter Activities

If you live in a cold winter climate like I do and don’t particularly like to be in the cold for a long time, it can be even more challenging to keep your dog entertained. However, many indoor activities help prevent boredom and give your dog physical and mental stimulation.

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Helping to Prepare Your Dog for Festive Holidays

The latter quarter of the year can be very festive for people, given the number of holidays that are celebrated. But this also means a lot of activity, food, and chaos in the home that your dog may not need or be thrilled about. Here are some ways to help

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