BETH HURLEY

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

Beth Hurley Dog Training Blog

Caring for a Senior Dog

There are many advantages to having a dog in the latter part of her life. Whether that pup you brought home years ago is in the older stages (how did that happen,) or you are considering adopting an older dog, there are important things to consider in maintaining your dog’s

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Reasons to Train Your Dog

Welcome to 2025! During the holidays, you may have gotten a new puppy or adopted a rescue dog. You may have hosted over the holidays and realized that counter surfing resulted in less turkey for your guests or that Grandma did not appreciate an 80-pound Labrador’s ambitious greeting at the

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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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