Articles and Training Tips

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Attaining Your Dog's "Canine Good Citizen" Award
5 Reasons Why Achieving This Certificate is Good for Both You AND Your Dog
Training Tip, Jan 1, 2007  |  Images
Be Cool!
5 Inexpensive Ideas to Help Your Dog Beat The Heat This Summer
Article, May 31, 2010
Confinement - Should You or Shouldn't You?
5 Tips for Puppies, Traveling, and Good Manners at Home
Training Tip, Jun 14, 2009
Dog Day Care - Revealed!
Popular Thinking vs. What We’ve Learned at Riverdog
Article, Jan 15, 2010
Holiday 2010 Gift Ideas
5 Top Presents for Pooch Lovers
Article, Oct 31, 2010
Keeping Halloween from Becoming Howl-O-Ween
Training Suggestions for the Big Night of Trick-or-Treaters
Training Tip, Oct 27, 2011
Local Guide To Dog Parks
3 Excellent Off-Leash Areas in the Issaquah/Snoqualmie Region
Article, Jan 1, 2009
Local Guide To Dog-Friendly Hiking
3 Excellent Trails in the Issaquah Area
Article, Mar 31, 2010
New Year's Resolutions for Dog Owners
5 Reason To Include Your Dog in Your Annual Goal Setting Ritual!
Article, Jan 1, 2010
Puppy Series #1: Thinking About A Puppy?
3 Important Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Fall In Love
Training Tip, Jan 1, 2011
Puppy Series #2: Steps for Raising a Puppy
6 Reasons to Use This Simple Acronym...."O.R. E.L.S.E!"
Training Tip, Mar 1, 2011
Puppy Series #3: Taming the Teenage Dog
3 Key Elements for Success
Article, May 1, 2011
Puppy Series #4: Prescription for Your Pre-Adult Dog
2 Key Concepts: Generalize and Exercise
Article, Jun 30, 2011
Puppy Series #5: Maintaining the Mature Dog's Good Behavior
Exercise (still!), Jackpots, and New Stuff!
Article, Jul 31, 2011
Remembering River
A Tribute to Our Company's Namesake
Article, Mar 9, 2008  |  Images
Sorting Out Your Boarding Options
4 Different Types And How To Pick The Best One For Your Dog
Article, Apr 30, 2009
Stay-cation and Your 9-5 Dog
2 Things To Keep In Mind For When You Go Back To Work
Training Tip, Mar 1, 2009
The Cesar Millan Phenomenon
Our Take on the Popular 'Dog Whisperer'
Article, Jan 1, 2008
The Sea World Whale Tragedy
Interspecies Relationships and What It Means for Dog Owners
Article, Jan 1, 2009
Walking In A Parade
A Great Training Opportunity For Social Pets
Training Tip, Aug 31, 2010