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Pet Resources, Dog Training, Dog Health Mary Beth Benton Pet Resources, Dog Training, Dog Health Mary Beth Benton

Unraveling the Fetch-Obsessed Dog (Especially Your Herding Breed)

“I’m tired of unraveling my fetch fanatic, bossy, controlling, resource-guarding Aussie Shepherd. It’s exhausting.”


That makes so much sense—and if you’re feeling this too, you’re far from alone. This messy, high-intensity dynamic is incredibly common in herding breeds (like Aussies, Border Collies, Heelers), but it also shows up in many other driven dogs, regardless of breed.

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Helping our Dogs through the Summer Heat

I don’t know about you, but I am READY for summer! I’m excited to spend more time outside in nature with my dogs now that winter is over. We tend to go for more walks, hikes, trips to the lake, and we’re excited to get back to doing some camping this year!

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Guide to Welcoming a New Dog into Your Home

Whether you are adopting a new dog, fostering, or watching a dog temporarily in your home, this guide is with you, your current pets, and your new dog’s peace and happiness in mind. This guide is built based on what I’ve learned over the years through pet sitting and dog walking, as well as, from my experiences fostering a dog for the first time.

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