Mardi Richmond, CPDT-KA

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A long-time contributor to Whole Dog Journal, Mardi Richmond is a dog trainer, writer, and the owner of Good Dog Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA. Her favorite thing in the world is working with puppies.

Care

Blind Dogs Can Have Normal Lives Too!

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Adoption

Adding a New Dog to a Multi-Dog Household – Plan Ahead!

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Special Needs Training

Training the Hearing Impaired Dog

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Care

Picking the Right Playmates for Your Dog

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Environmental Hazards

Camping with Dogs

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Human Focus

Hiking With Your Dog

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Tricks, Games, Sports

Flyball Racing

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Tricks, Games, Sports

Canine Agility Training: The Ultimate Team Sport

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Recalls & Leash Training

Off Leash Training: Building Reliability

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Professional & Group Training

A Guide to Choosing the Best Dog Trainer for You AND...

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Advanced Dog Training

Classical Conditioning – How Your Dog Learns by Association

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Training

Spring Into Better Health

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