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 to crate or not to crate, that is the question
"should i crate my dog?"
it's a question clients often ask me, but it's not a question i can answer with a yes or no.
it really depends on many factors: the dog, dog parents, schedule, and much more.
that said, in my experience as a dog trainer and parent, dogs that are crate trained to some extent tend to be the dogs that are potty trained the quickest with the greatest degree of success/consistency.
i have also found that the most well adjusted dogs are the ones who have been crate trained.
if you are on the fence, trying to figure out which way to go, "to crate, or not to crate," read on.
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we are open! our new home offers training workshops and retail
dear friends, i am excited to announce that after 12 years of running around town, x-pens in tow, dbf now has her own home. we opened june 1st, and will be hosting workshops, for both humans and canines, seeing our private clients, and selling our favorite positive reinforcement equipment and toys in "spencer's dog shop." our goal is to provide education for dogs and dog lovers, in a safe, fun, positive environment. please stop by and see us when you can. call/text first, as we may be in a session. the address is 1501 aviation blvd., redondo beach. look for the blue dbf sign. thank you for all your support for so many years. you helped us get here! woof! wags! wiggles! 
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puppy's best start program i am so very excited to now offer a day training and socialization program for puppies
the first months of a puppy's life are by far the most important. what the puppy experiences, and how he is treated, can determine what kind of dog he will eventually become. as a trainer, most of the adult dog issues i am hired to help with (fear, aggression, reactivity to other dogs, troubles walking, barking, fear of kids, anxiety at the vet's office) could have been prevented altogether if the dog had only been given the proper, positive foundation. for many years, clients have been asking me if i could help provide that important day-to-day foundation work for their puppies, and now that dbf has her own home, the answer is a resounding, "yes."
my puppy's best start program, a day training and socialization program, is here! learn more >
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we call it puppy love these critical first weeks can really start your wiggly puppy off on the right paw so you can create the love of a lifetime! make this time count and join us today!
 if you have a puppy age 8-16 weeks, start here. you'll both learn a foundation of good behavior and proper socialization. learn more >
 for puppies 17 weeks-7 months with a bit of know-how. build skills, practice proper interaction and even venture outside to strengthen good manners like walking nicely on-leash. learn more >  puppies 8-16 weeks will learn how to be confident and well-adjusted in this safe and positive socialization soirée! learn more >
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"training is a mechanical skill. the problem arises when we mistake the skill of training for the relationship itself."
- suzanne clothier
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wag for wellness
learn lifesaving pet first aid every responsible caregiver should know
be prepared with the right tools in case of an emergency. our half-day canine cpr and first aid workshop includes: - basic first aid for common ailments you can treat yourself before you get to the vet
- hands-on instruction and practice performing canine cpr (on a supercute "slobber-free" mannequin)
- disaster prep and planning
denise fleck, your expert instructor, has been featured on "animal planet," "pit boss," and "the doctors." pet first aid kits will be available on site.
saturday, august 6
9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
dog's best friend
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congrats, grads!
time for a toy or treat to celebrate your hard work
the sky's the limit!
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bailey, baxter, brodie, cassy, ginger, halo, jules, rosy, snoopy, trooper and wren, our newest akc s.t.a.r. puppies who graduated from our puppy 1: puppy playschool
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 there are simply not enough stars to describe how amazing rebecca mandell of dogs best friend is. she has been my go-to person every step of the way in my so far 14 month adventure with my adorable, boisterous, somewhat fearful, bouncy wheaton terrier puppy bruno. i contacted her before i got bruno and she helped me step by step through what equipment would be helpful for me to have on hand to bring him home to, what to feed him etc. we started one on one training with her just a few days after i got him. we enjoyed her sessions so much that we did two packages of private training and a pawlished puppy course. rebecca is a true dog lover and a wonderful person, anybody looking for help, training or anything puppy related she is your girl. you won't be disappointed . 
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- sophie m. sharing her dog's best friend experience on yelp
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 happy birthday!
sending you lots of love this month and always!
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- cera b.
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- sophie b.
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 rascal-approved reads
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 meet the editors
rusty valentino and
cooper montana mandell
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 our inspiration
we love and miss you every day, our angels,
toby montana and spencer tracy
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