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Non-Poisonous Plants and Flowers for Dogs. The following tips and ideas can be easily implemented in your yard so your shared time outside will be a truly divine experience for your dog and your family. #raisingyourpetsnaturally

Non-Poisonous Plants and Flowers for Dogs | Designing a Truly Dog-Friendly Yard and Garden

Posted on July 29, 2015April 5, 2023 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in Natural LivingTagged dog friendly gardens, dog friendly yards, house plants safe for dogs, non toxic plants for dogs, nontoxic plants, pet friendly gardens, plants poisonous to dogs, plants safe for dogs, plants that are poisonous to dogs, plants that are safe, plants toxic to dogs, poisonous flowers for dogs, poisonous plants for dogs, toxic plants2 Comments

Kids and dogs can be amazing friends. Learn how to teach your child to greet, pet and say hello to dogs. #raisingyourpetsnaturally

How Kids Should Greet Dogs

Posted on June 18, 2014December 7, 2020 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in Pet BehaviorTagged approaching dogs, children and dogs, greeting dogs, petting dogs5 Comments

Dog-Friendly Day Trips and Road Trips in Ohio: Netty’s Ice Cream-Holland, Ohio

Posted on September 1, 2013January 23, 2017 by Raising Your Pets Naturally with Tonya Wilhelm

Posted in vacations with dogsTagged dog friendly holland ohio, dog friendly ohio, dog friendly places, dog friendly toledo, dog friendly vacations, dog ice cream, netty's ice cream, travel with dogs, travel with pets, traveling with dogs, traveling with pets, traveling with your pet, vacations with dogs, where can I take my dog for ice cream

Dog drying jacket and coats

Dog Adventures and Activities: June’s Dog Blog

Posted on June 12, 2011September 14, 2016 by Raising Your Pets Naturally with Tonya Wilhelm

Posted in dexterTagged cavalier king charles spaniel in toledo, dog product reviews, dog training, puppy playdates, toledo dog trainer, toledo dog training, toledo ohio cavaliers, toledo puppy dog training

Dogs In The News, Swimming & Playing 2010

Posted on February 18, 2011August 18, 2016 by Raising Your Pets Naturally with Tonya Wilhelm

Posted in vacations with dogsTagged cavalier king charles spaniel in toledo, dog training, puppy playdates, toledo dog trainer, toledo dog training, toledo ohio cavaliers, toledo puppy dog training

This dog training game is a way to allow and encourage a dog to offer his own behaviors and reward the behaviors you like and ignore the behavior you are not going for. This type of dog training, or shaping, is great for encouraging a dog who is somewhat shut down to offer behaviors. In the beginning stages of the 101 Things to Do With a Box game, you want your dog to be almost always right!

Dog Training Games: Clicker Training Games | 101 Things to Do With a Box

Posted on January 25, 2017December 25, 2023 by Raising Your Pets Naturally with Tonya Wilhelm

Posted in dog trainingTagged 101, 101 box, cat clicker training, clicker games, clicker training, clicker training dog 101, clicker training dogs, clicker training for cats, clicker training for dogs, clicker training puppy, dog clicker training, dog training clicker, karen pryor clicker training, training clicker, what is clicker training

Games to play with a dog inside

5 Games to Play To Keep Your Dog Busy When It’s Too Hot or Cold To Play Outside (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on December 22, 2020April 8, 2024 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog activities, enrichmentTagged dog brain games, dog games, dog games to play, dog training games, games to play with puppy, games to play with your dog, indoor dog activities, keep a dog busy, puppy games

Don't punish a dog for growling

Dog Growling is Good | Why You Shouldn’t Punish the Growl (Early access for our Patreon community)

Posted on August 25, 2020February 6, 2021 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

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Coronavirus and dogs

Puppy Socialization Tips During the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus)

Posted on March 23, 2020February 3, 2021 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in dog behavior, natural pet careTagged corona virus, coronavirus, dogs and coronavirus4 Comments

Make your dog's paw out of paint

DIY Paw Print Painting Keepsake | Learn How to Make a Homemade Paw Print Painting

Posted on December 9, 2019April 19, 2023 by raisingyourpetsnaturallywithtonyawilhelm

Posted in DIYTagged 4 legger, 4legger, best paint for dog paw prints, best way to get your dogs paw print, diy dog paw print, diy paw print, diy pet safe ink for paw prints, dog paint paw print, making paw prints, non toxic paint for dog paw prints, sponsored17 Comments

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I have been a professional dog trainer for over two decades and I've even been named one of the top ten dog trainers in the US, twice! I love to spread the word about positive ways of preventing and managing behavior issues with a holistic approach. I look forward to you joining our happy community. x Tonya

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