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Positively Expert: Kevin Lowery

Kevin Ballance is a positive reinforcement trainer, dog training columnist, and service dog trainer at Canine Assistants. He is the owner and handler of Henry the Spokesdog, who represents Canine Assistants all over the country. Kevin is also a professional pet photographer in the Atlanta, GA area.

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Making Manners Fun: Counter-Surfing (Holiday) Edition

Posted on: November 25, 2013 - 3 Comments

With the holidays rapidly approaching, many dog owners are going to be faced with GREAT opportunities to work on counter-surfing with their dogs. As we have family over to celebrate the holiday season, there will inevitably be mouthwatering treats and other great smells out on the countertops. It’s so important to remember that our dogs Read More

Making Manners Fun Series: Loose-Leash Edition

Posted on: November 19, 2013 - 17 Comments

As a dog trainer, one of the most common problems I get asked for help with is getting a dog to walk without pulling on the leash. Loose-leash walking is just like any other trick we may teach our dogs. It’s about finding a way to make it fun for the dog. Walking with a Read More