Doggie Does It

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The Evidence-Based Approach to Dog Training​

Welcome to the Doggie Does It Blog, a trusted resource for modern, science-based dog training in Mission, BC and the Fraser Valley. Here you’ll find practical, real-world guidance designed to help dogs learn effectively while strengthening the bond they share with their people

Looking to build a stronger bond with your dog while working through training and behaviour challenges in a kind, effective way? You’re in the right place.

At Doggie Does It, I provide professional dog training services in Mission, BC and the Fraser Valley, specializing in reward-based dog training rooted in positive reinforcement and evidence-based practices. This blog is packed with helpful articles covering a wide range of dog training topics, from puppy training and basic manners to leash skills, noise fears, and common behaviour challenges—all taught using humane, science-backed methods.

Whether you’re training a new puppy, supporting a rescue dog, or working through ongoing behaviour concerns, working on reactivity, you’ll find clear guidance, real-life examples, and expert dog training tips tailored for dog owners in Mission, Abbotsford, and surrounding Fraser Valley communities.

Learn how to understand your dog’s body language, prevent problem behaviours, and build a happy, confident, well-balanced dog, one reward at a time.

Blog Topic Categories You’ll Find Here: 

  • Puppy Training & Foundations

  • Leash Manners & Loose-Leash Walking

  • Behaviour Challenges & Problem Prevention

  • Fear, Noise Sensitivity & Confidence Building

  • Enrichment, Mental Stimulation & Real-Life Skills

Articles

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  • Dog Body Language
  • Dog Training Tips and Info
  • Positive Reinforcement Training
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Dog body language—Ears

  • 2 min read
Dog body language—Ears Dog Body Language Dogs give us many cues to let us know what they are feeling, or telling us know what they...
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Do dogs really feel guilt?

  • 4 min read
The Guilt Myth: Do Dogs Really Know When They’ve Done Something Wrong? For years, I believed my dog knew when they had done something wrong—even...
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Puppy Training Tips

  • 5 min read
Puppy Training Tips Are you Puppy Prepared? ​ Puppy Training Tips: Are You Puppy Prepared? They’re adorable, right? That fluffy face, those little paws… until...
Trainer guiding a dog through a basic agility obstacle.

Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training

  • 5 min read
Positive Reinforcement in Dog Training What Is Positive Reinforcement? By definition, positive reinforcement refers to the addition of a desirable or pleasant stimulus following a...
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Firework tips for dogs

  • 5 min read
Helping Dogs Cope with Fireworks: Calm, Comfort, and Confidence Fireworks may be festive for us, but for many dogs, they’re a source of deep distress....