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Seven Dog Training Classes Every Pet Parent Should Know About!

There’s nothing on earth quite like the unconditional, unreserved love of a dog. There’s a reason they are known as man’s best friend! Training your dog is one of the most important and rewarding things you can do, because it improves your communication and strengthens your trust and bond. Not

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Heading Back to the Office: A Pet Parent Guide

Emotional wellbeing isn’t just for humans… If you’re not sure how your absence will affect your pets mental state, consider these common concerns and learn how to address them before you return to work outside the home.

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Train the Bay trainer Nancy Frensley with her Austrailian Shepherd and mixed dogs. Dog training bay area

Training Tips: Platform and Ball Fitness

In this video Nancy Frensley, Training Manager at Berkeley Humane shares her tips for getting your dog to love going to a platform and how your dog can use a yoga ball. It may seem complicated, but as with any skill or trick, it takes consistency, patience, and lots of

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Training Tips: “Be Still” Exercise

Nancy Frensley, Training Manager at Berkeley Humane shares a quick introduction to her Be Still exercise. It’s a great way for your dog to be comfortable at the vet or groomers, or when meeting new people! We want your dog to enjoy interactions with strangers, and stay calm when being

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Day Packed with Fun Ways to Make a Dog’s Day October 22nd

Join Berkeley Humane and Subaru for National Make a Dog’s Day, a fun-filled series of free workshops that celebrate the relationship we have with our dogs. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 7th, 2020 Contact: Morgan Pulleyblank Director of Development & Communications mpulleyblank@berkeleyhumane.org   BERKELEY, Calif. –  Today the Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society (Berkeley Humane) announced a whole

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