Peyton Winter

Cooperative Care Foundations

By Peyton Winter / August 23, 2023
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Cooperative Care Foundations Cooperative Care Foundations Cooperative Care includes procedures and behaviors necessary for your dog’s health and well-being. This can include grooming, nail trims, administering…

Reliable Recall Foundations

By Peyton Winter / August 23, 2023
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Reliable Recall Foundations Reliable Recall Foundations This NEW 4-week specialty class is designed to teach pet guardians the foundations of building a reliable recall…

Potential Medical Issues Causing Behavior Change in Your Dog

By Peyton Winter / July 31, 2023
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Undiagnosed or untreated medical conditions can have a huge impact on your dog’s behavior and is often responsible for sudden changes in irritability and…

A Complete Guide to Mat Training

By Peyton Winter / May 22, 2023
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At Our Companions, we use mat work as a foundational skill to build impulse control and calm behavior. We do this through shaping and reinforcing…

Understanding Doggie Language: Book Recommendations

By Peyton Winter / June 13, 2022
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Written by Robin Williams, Our Companions Head Trainer Observing and learning how our dogs communicate is an important aspect of our relationship with them.…

Resource Guarding: What to Do in the Moment

By Peyton Winter / June 1, 2022
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Resource guarding is a naturally occurring behavior in which a dog displays behaviors to protect resources they perceive as valuable including food, bones, toys,…

Learning About Muzzles

By Peyton Winter / May 31, 2022
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Written by Jill Cote, Our Companions Canine College Volunteer A muzzle is an important piece of equipment that every dog should have as a…

Webinar: All Things Puppy

By Peyton Winter / May 18, 2022
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Welcome to Our Companions Puppy Preschool! This webinar is meant to answer the most frequent questions asked by new puppy parents. This class will…

Teaching Your Child to Pat, Pet, Pause

By Peyton Winter / May 16, 2022
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As your child grows older and more comfortable around new dogs, it is important to not only teach them to ask you and/or the…

The Difference Between “Stay” and “Wait”

By Peyton Winter / May 16, 2022
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Written by Sue Lawlor, CPDT-KA, Our Companions Training Class Instructor Many people mistakenly use “Wait” and “Stay” interchangeably. Both are important skills for your…