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Best Dog Rescue and Shelter Contest

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Introduction to Dog Nosework

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Ever notice how much your canine pal uses their nose? Maybe you’ve seen them point their head downward and follow an invisible scent trail on the ground during walks — or perhaps they occasional aim upward to catch a whiff of something that’s probably a lot farther away that we realize.

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Why Dogs Cry and How to Help Your Pup’s Whining

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The Best Dog Trainers in San Diego, CA of 2023

Welcome to the San Diego, CA Sniffspot top dog trainer list for 2023. This is a list of the top dog trainers in San Diego based on votes from the Sniffspot community and the general public. Over 55,000 votes were used in compiling this list. We have only included the top trainers with sufficient votes and the trainers are ordered in terms of the number of votes received. Trainers that tied are ranked in reverse alphabetical order based on first name. All dog trainers on this list are positive reinforcement only, as defined by no force, fear, intimidation, or aversive methods used. This list is a subset of the broader Top Trainers in California list. To learn more about our dog trainer contest, feel free to view the dog trainer contest post.

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The Best Dog Trainers in Los Angeles, CA of 2023

Welcome to the Los Angeles, CA Sniffspot top dog trainer list for 2023. This is a list of the top dog trainers in Los Angeles based on votes from the Sniffspot community and the general public. Over 55,000 votes were used in compiling this list. We have only included the top trainers with sufficient votes and the trainers are ordered in terms of the number of votes received. Trainers that tied are ranked in reverse alphabetical order based on first name. All dog trainers on this list are positive reinforcement only, as defined by no force, fear, intimidation, or aversive methods used. This list is a subset of the broader Top Trainers in California list. To learn more about our dog trainer contest, feel free to view the dog trainer contest post.

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The Best Dog Water Parks in the United States

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How To Stop Your Dog From Biting

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Best Toys for Herding Dogs

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How to Train a Deaf Dog

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The Best Fenced Dog Parks in the United States

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Canicross: Guide to Trail Racing With Your Dog

One of the countless benefits of being a dog parent is having a built-in exercise buddy who is always ready to explore the outdoors and have fun with you. Of course, casual walking, jogging, and hiking are great ways to do so. But if you want to take it up a notch or two? Canicross might be just the activity for you!

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Best Dog Frisbee Discs for Playing Fetch

Looking for the perfect new frisbee to take your dog’s fetch game to the next level — or just trying to replace an old favorite toy now that it’s lost or broken? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a deep dive into some of the best dog discs available today. Read on to find one that’s perfect for your pup!

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The Best United States Dog Parks

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Complete Guide To Herding With Dogs

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The Best Dog Trainers in San Jose, CA of 2023

Welcome to the San Jose, CA Sniffspot top dog trainer list for 2023. This is a list of the top dog trainers in San Jose based on votes from the Sniffspot community and the general public. Over 55,000 votes were used in compiling this list. We have only included the top trainers with sufficient votes and the trainers are ordered in terms of the number of votes received. Trainers that tied are ranked in reverse alphabetical order based on first name. All dog trainers on this list are positive reinforcement only, as defined by no force, fear, intimidation, or aversive methods used. This list is a subset of the broader Top Trainers in California list. To learn more about our dog trainer contest, feel free to view the dog trainer contest post.

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The State of Public Dog Parks Across the United States

From 2009 to 2020, there was a 40 percent increase in the development of public dog parks. Designated spots for canine exercise have become commonplace in every major city in North America — many pet owners won’t even consider renting an apartment that doesn’t have its own fenced-in pet area for their canine companions.

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How This Family is Affording Their Dream Property Through Renting it Hourly to Dogs

Thousand Oaks, California has been a safe haven for Sniffspot host, Jen, since childhood. Having grown up in busy Santa Barbara, Jen, an introvert from an early age, would seek out solitude and serenity away from tourists attractions and droves of people visiting from elsewhere. “My grandparents own 60 acres about a 30 minute drive from here, and I grew up spending every summer and every holiday visiting them on the ranch,” Jen explained. “In Santa Barbara, we wouldn't go to the beach on the weekend because that's where everybody was, so you'd find places off the beaten path where the tourists weren't. For me, the ranch was just my happy place.” 

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Host Tips: Ellen K. What Makes Sniffspot Successful for Me

Ellen is the host of Country Pasture Getaway, one of Sniffspot's most popular sniff spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great sniff spot host.

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How this Oregon Farmer is Making a Business From Renting Her Land to Dogs

Just 20 minutes outside of the busy city of Portland, Oregon, and settled right on the banks of the Columbia River, you’ll find what countless visitors have flocked to the area in search of – mountain views, crisp, clean air, and running water for miles. What you might not expect to find, however, is a hidden oasis designed just for dogs and their people, owned and operated by a farming couple and enjoyed by visitors on two legs, and four.  

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Host Tips: Fran T. Providing Great Guest Service at our Spot

Fran is the host of Ranch Setting, one of Sniffspot's most popular spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great Sniffspot host.

Top dog trainers in the US

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The Best Dog Trainers in the United States of 2023

Welcome to the United States Sniffspot top dog trainer list for 2023. This is a list of the top dog trainers in the United States based on votes from the Sniffspot community and the general public. Over 55,000 votes were used in compiling this list. We have only included the top trainers with sufficient votes and the trainers are ordered in terms of the number of votes received. Trainers that tied are ranked in reverse alphabetical order based on first name. All dog trainers on this list are positive reinforcement only, as defined by no force, fear, intimidation, or aversive methods used.

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The Best Dog Trainers in New Jersey of 2023

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The Best Dog Trainers in Michigan of 2023

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The Best Dog Trainers in Washington of 2023

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The Best Dog Trainers in Florida of 2023

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So you love Sniffspot and you love our blog. Browse through some of our recent blog posts to learn more.

The Sniffspot blog covers primarily four different areas: Sniffspot community, dog training, dog reactivity and dog enrichment.

Sniffspot community is mainly stories from the amazing people that use Sniffspot as guests or are sharing their land as hosts. Dog training is about how we can understand and build our relationships with these amazing creatures we call dogs. Dog reactivity is focused specifically on helping dogs deal with the stress of their modern life in the modern world. Dog enrichment is about how we can bring our dogs back to their evolutionarily-adapted world of running free and being a dog.

There is so much richness to choose from, so go ahead and browse away!