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Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
1 Month Support This consultation is designed to provide maximum support and guidance for first-time dog guardians and/or to address behavior problems such as excessive barking, separation anxiety, resource guarding, adult house soiling or a variety of fear and fear aggression issues. During this personalized session, I thoroughly evaluate your dog’s or puppy’s needs, identify and address any questions or concerns you may have, and teach you specifically how to engage with your dog to achieve your desired outcomes. After our initial session is complete, I will provide you with a detailed and tailored plan to develop polite manners for your new puppy and behavior modification to solve any issues. You will also receive my continued guidance via email, text or phone call for up to one month after the initial consultation to make sure you feel supported and confident that you are on your path to success. I encourage you to come back with any and all questions that might come up, be it handling skills or dealing with unexpected behaviors. There will be a detailed written review of your session as well! What You Get 90 minute session assessing behaviors to be modified and jumpstarting replacement behaviors, or designing management options, or a combination of those options. Provided a detailed review of everything covered in the session. One month support after the session via phone, text, and email. Why Choose This Designed for guardians who are planning to apply those new guidelines themselves and follow through with recommendations. Works well for new puppies, establishing a way of reinforcing polite manners and addressing a single overriding issue. 1 Month Support – Book 1 session, follow ups done in person Follow up lessons to be determined at time of the consultation or during the support month. · Listed price: $450.00
1 Month Support This consultation is designed to provide maximum support and guidance for first-time dog guardians and/or to address behavior problems such as excessive barking, separation anxiety, resource guarding, adult house soiling or a variety of fear and fear aggression issues. During this personalized session, I thoroughly evaluate your dog’s or puppy’s needs, identify and address any questions or concerns you may have, and teach you specifically how to engage with your dog to achieve your desired outcomes. After our initial session is complete, I will provide you with a detailed and tailored plan to develop polite manners for your new puppy and behavior modification to solve any issues. You will also receive my continued guidance via email, text or phone call for up to one month after the initial consultation to make sure you feel supported and confident that you are on your path to success. I encourage you to come back with any and all questions that might come up, be it handling skills or dealing with unexpected behaviors. There will be a detailed written review of your session as well! What You Get 90 minute session assessing behaviors to be modified and jumpstarting replacement behaviors, or designing management options, or a combination of those options. Provided a detailed review of everything covered in the session. One month support after the session via phone, text, and email. Why Choose This Designed for guardians who are planning to apply those new guidelines themselves and follow through with recommendations. Works well for new puppies, establishing a way of reinforcing polite manners and addressing a single overriding issue. 1 Month Support – Book 1 session, follow ups done in person Follow up lessons to be determined at time of the consultation or during the support month. · Listed price: $480.00
Focus is on reinforcing house training, establishing polite manners and building confidence in your puppy while educating guardians in the practical application of positive reinforcement. Why choose this: You want to teach your puppy or dog foremost to relieve themselves reliably on a pad or in the great outdoors only. Your pup is great but still makes “mistakes” in the house. DURATION OF CONSULTATION: 90 minutes plus ongoing support via text/email/phone LOCATION: Your house or online DURATION OF FOLLOW UP SUPPORT: 1 month Multiple Dog Household: Please inquire via contact form · Listed price: $400.00
Focus is on reinforcing house training, establishing polite manners and building confidence in your puppy while educating guardians in the practical application of positive reinforcement. Why choose this: You want to teach your puppy or dog foremost to relieve themselves reliably on a pad or in the great outdoors only. Your pup is great but still makes “mistakes” in the house. DURATION OF CONSULTATION: 90 minutes plus ongoing support via text/email/phone LOCATION: Your house or online DURATION OF FOLLOW UP SUPPORT: 1 month Multiple Dog Household: Please inquire via contact form · Listed price: $430.00
House training
Leash training
Puppy trainingProgram details
Coming when called, focusing on the handler, and accepting grooming. Settling on a mat or a designated spot, walking on a loose leash, leaving and dropping things, and a wide variety of wonderful behavior games that reinforce polite manners. Why choose this: Book lessons for efficient teaching of basic and more advanced skills for sit, sit/stay, settle on a mat, walk nicely on a leash, come when called, leave desirable stuff, drop desirable stuff, staying on the floor when excited (no jumping up), learn these skills with distractions. Put on harness without struggling, accept handling and grooming procedures · Listed price: $250.00
Coming when called, focusing on the handler, and accepting grooming. Settling on a mat or a designated spot, walking on a loose leash, leaving and dropping things, and a wide variety of wonderful behavior games that reinforce polite manners. Why choose this: Book lessons for efficient teaching of basic and more advanced skills for sit, sit/stay, settle on a mat, walk nicely on a leash, come when called, leave desirable stuff, drop desirable stuff, staying on the floor when excited (no jumping up), learn these skills with distractions. Put on harness without struggling, accept handling and grooming procedures · Listed price: $280.00
Behavior support
Fear and confidence
Resource guarding
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Online or virtual training
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Teaching basic skills for "sit", "stay", "settle", "come", "leave", "drop", walk nicely on a leash, and more. Why choose this: Book lessons for efficient teaching of basic and more advanced skills for sit, sit/stay, settle on a mat, walk nicely on a leash, come when called, leave desirable stuff, drop desirable stuff, staying on the floor when excited (no jumping up), learn these skills with distractions. Put on harness without struggling, accept handling and grooming procedures · Listed price: $250.00
Teaching basic skills for "sit", "stay", "settle", "come", "leave", "drop", walk nicely on a leash, and more. Why choose this: Book lessons for efficient teaching of basic and more advanced skills for sit, sit/stay, settle on a mat, walk nicely on a leash, come when called, leave desirable stuff, drop desirable stuff, staying on the floor when excited (no jumping up), learn these skills with distractions. Put on harness without struggling, accept handling and grooming procedures · Listed price: $280.00
Senior dogs
Support between sessions
Follow-up supportProgram details
Additional lessons to teach and practice those skills to be determined at consultation. No matter what job your service dog performs for you, traveling requires a behavior skill set that your dog might not really have. I can help your dog acquire those skills so you can be sure that you are both confident and stress-free when you travel. I will help you train your dog until I feel comfortable attesting to the fact that your dog can travel with you and can reliably behave in public. Your dog needs to be: Fully House trained Able to settle on the floor next to you even with major distractions Show no aggression towards other dogs or humans No jumping up on strangers No barking No begging for food Please note: In order to qualify as a Psychiatric Service Dog your dog needs to be prescribed by a mental health professional, regardless of how well trained they might be. I can only fulfill the airlines’ and Department of Transportation’s (DOT) requirement that the dog is safe in public and well behaved. · Listed price: $275.00
Additional lessons to teach and practice those skills to be determined at consultation. No matter what job your service dog performs for you, traveling requires a behavior skill set that your dog might not really have. I can help your dog acquire those skills so you can be sure that you are both confident and stress-free when you travel. I will help you train your dog until I feel comfortable attesting to the fact that your dog can travel with you and can reliably behave in public. Your dog needs to be: Fully House trained Able to settle on the floor next to you even with major distractions Show no aggression towards other dogs or humans No jumping up on strangers No barking No begging for food Please note: In order to qualify as a Psychiatric Service Dog your dog needs to be prescribed by a mental health professional, regardless of how well trained they might be. I can only fulfill the airlines’ and Department of Transportation’s (DOT) requirement that the dog is safe in public and well behaved. · Listed price: $305.00
Assistance and working dogs
Service dog trainingProgram details
This Consultation is an evaluation of your dog’s current skill set for public access and for the actual service provided by the dog. Providing a plan to refine those skills and prepare the dog to perform as a service dog in private and public. No matter what job your service dog performs for you, traveling requires a behavior skill set that your dog might not really have. I can help your dog acquire those skills so you can be sure that you are both confident and stress-free when you travel. I will help you train your dog until I feel comfortable attesting to the fact that your dog can travel with you and can reliably behave in public. Your dog needs to be: Fully House trained Able to settle on the floor next to you even with major distractions Show no aggression towards other dogs or humans No jumping up on strangers No barking No begging for food Please note: In order to qualify as a Psychiatric Service Dog your dog needs to be prescribed by a mental health professional, regardless of how well trained they might be. I can only fulfill the airlines’ and Department of Transportation’s (DOT) requirement that the dog is safe in public and well behaved. · Listed price: $400.00
This Consultation is an evaluation of your dog’s current skill set for public access and for the actual service provided by the dog. Providing a plan to refine those skills and prepare the dog to perform as a service dog in private and public. No matter what job your service dog performs for you, traveling requires a behavior skill set that your dog might not really have. I can help your dog acquire those skills so you can be sure that you are both confident and stress-free when you travel. I will help you train your dog until I feel comfortable attesting to the fact that your dog can travel with you and can reliably behave in public. Your dog needs to be: Fully House trained Able to settle on the floor next to you even with major distractions Show no aggression towards other dogs or humans No jumping up on strangers No barking No begging for food Please note: In order to qualify as a Psychiatric Service Dog your dog needs to be prescribed by a mental health professional, regardless of how well trained they might be. I can only fulfill the airlines’ and Department of Transportation’s (DOT) requirement that the dog is safe in public and well behaved. · Listed price: $430.00
The Initial Wellness Consultations provides an in-depth assessment of your dog's overall health and well-being with the goal to help your companion lead a longer and healthier life by preventing or improving physical imbalances and implementing a tailored wellness and nutrition plan. Assessment of Body Condition and Gait Issues: By performing a thorough evaluation of your dog's body condition and gait, I will identify any issues that may affect their movement and comfort. This assessment will make you aware of potential weak areas that would be more injury prone in the future, and I will show you specific exercises and games that will strengthen those areas and lead to a more balanced and healthy physique. Nutrition and Caloric Intake: Good nutrition is key to a dog's health, and I will analyze your current food choices and discuss your dog's dietary needs and caloric intake to ensure they are receiving the proper nutrients for optimal health. I can recommend a variety of excellent food choices to help them reach and maintain a healthy weight. Fitness Program: Based on the results of our assessment, we can create a realistic and fun fitness program that specifically addresses any physical problems and weak areas of the body. This program will be tailored to the specific needs of the dog at the time of the evaluation and include exercises from core strengthening to hind leg awareness and proprioception improvements and to improve overall health and mobility. Medical History and Surgery: If your dog is recovering from surgery or has an obvious orthopedic problem and you want to try and avoid or postpone surgery if, at all possible, we can design an appropriate physio regime in concert with your veterinarian. I am also more than happy to coordinate a post-op exercise routine following the recommendations of your veterinary surgeon. Program for Senior Dogs with Mobility loss or suffering from mental decline: For senior dogs with arthritis or other medical conditions affecting mobility, keeping them moving is really important. An individually designed stretching, massage, and strength program can contribute greatly to maintain their mobility and muscle mass and postpone atrophy. The whole family will be happier if you can keep your dog mobile and pain-free as long as possible to increase longevity and quality of life. At DogRelations NYC, I believe in a holistic approach to dog wellness, and I am committed to providing the best environment for your dog to thrive. The Initial Wellness Consultation is the first step in achieving this goal, and I look forward to working with you and your dog. Can be done in the guardian's home or in a studio environment. · Listed price: $350.00
Initial Wellness Consultation (In the guardian’s and dog’s home)Program details
The Initial Wellness Consultations provides an in-depth assessment of your dog's overall health and well-being with the goal to help your companion lead a longer and healthier life by preventing or improving physical imbalances and implementing a tailored wellness and nutrition plan. Assessment of Body Condition and Gait Issues: By performing a thorough evaluation of your dog's body condition and gait, I will identify any issues that may affect their movement and comfort. This assessment will make you aware of potential weak areas that would be more injury prone in the future, and I will show you specific exercises and games that will strengthen those areas and lead to a more balanced and healthy physique. Nutrition and Caloric Intake: Good nutrition is key to a dog's health, and I will analyze your current food choices and discuss your dog's dietary needs and caloric intake to ensure they are receiving the proper nutrients for optimal health. I can recommend a variety of excellent food choices to help them reach and maintain a healthy weight. Fitness Program: Based on the results of our assessment, we can create a realistic and fun fitness program that specifically addresses any physical problems and weak areas of the body. This program will be tailored to the specific needs of the dog at the time of the evaluation and include exercises from core strengthening to hind leg awareness and proprioception improvements and to improve overall health and mobility. Medical History and Surgery: If your dog is recovering from surgery or has an obvious orthopedic problem and you want to try and avoid or postpone surgery if, at all possible, we can design an appropriate physio regime in concert with your veterinarian. I am also more than happy to coordinate a post-op exercise routine following the recommendations of your veterinary surgeon. Program for Senior Dogs with Mobility loss or suffering from mental decline: For senior dogs with arthritis or other medical conditions affecting mobility, keeping them moving is really important. An individually designed stretching, massage, and strength program can contribute greatly to maintain their mobility and muscle mass and postpone atrophy. The whole family will be happier if you can keep your dog mobile and pain-free as long as possible to increase longevity and quality of life. At DogRelations NYC, I believe in a holistic approach to dog wellness, and I am committed to providing the best environment for your dog to thrive. The Initial Wellness Consultation is the first step in achieving this goal, and I look forward to working with you and your dog. Can be done in the guardian's home or in a studio environment. · Listed price: $350.00
Initial Wellness Consultation (DRNYC Studio (+$30.00))Program details
The Initial Wellness Consultations provides an in-depth assessment of your dog's overall health and well-being with the goal to help your companion lead a longer and healthier life by preventing or improving physical imbalances and implementing a tailored wellness and nutrition plan. Assessment of Body Condition and Gait Issues: By performing a thorough evaluation of your dog's body condition and gait, I will identify any issues that may affect their movement and comfort. This assessment will make you aware of potential weak areas that would be more injury prone in the future, and I will show you specific exercises and games that will strengthen those areas and lead to a more balanced and healthy physique. Nutrition and Caloric Intake: Good nutrition is key to a dog's health, and I will analyze your current food choices and discuss your dog's dietary needs and caloric intake to ensure they are receiving the proper nutrients for optimal health. I can recommend a variety of excellent food choices to help them reach and maintain a healthy weight. Fitness Program: Based on the results of our assessment, we can create a realistic and fun fitness program that specifically addresses any physical problems and weak areas of the body. This program will be tailored to the specific needs of the dog at the time of the evaluation and include exercises from core strengthening to hind leg awareness and proprioception improvements and to improve overall health and mobility. Medical History and Surgery: If your dog is recovering from surgery or has an obvious orthopedic problem and you want to try and avoid or postpone surgery if, at all possible, we can design an appropriate physio regime in concert with your veterinarian. I am also more than happy to coordinate a post-op exercise routine following the recommendations of your veterinary surgeon. Program for Senior Dogs with Mobility loss or suffering from mental decline: For senior dogs with arthritis or other medical conditions affecting mobility, keeping them moving is really important. An individually designed stretching, massage, and strength program can contribute greatly to maintain their mobility and muscle mass and postpone atrophy. The whole family will be happier if you can keep your dog mobile and pain-free as long as possible to increase longevity and quality of life. At DogRelations NYC, I believe in a holistic approach to dog wellness, and I am committed to providing the best environment for your dog to thrive. The Initial Wellness Consultation is the first step in achieving this goal, and I look forward to working with you and your dog. Can be done in the guardian's home or in a studio environment. · Listed price: $380.00
Brief Consultation (Virtually)Program details
2 Weeks Support The Brief Consultation will address behavior issues that have already developed such as jumping, pulling, demand barking, puppy biting, fear or aggression motivated behaviors, remedial house training, and leash aggression. What You Get Comes with 2 weeks support via phone, text, and email. Written reminders of games/exercises to keep in mind. Discussing management and replacement behaviors with future lessons in mind. WHY CHOOSE THIS Recommended as a start button for a series of lessons for dogs who come with pre-existing behavior issues and as a first of a series of follow up lessons. You have a dog or puppy with behavior issues. You are getting a puppy and need to get organized and establish a schedule and learn how to interact with your new puppy that includes puppy manners and house training. · Listed price: $375.00
Brief Consultation (In the guardian’s and dog’s home)Program details
2 Weeks Support The Brief Consultation will address behavior issues that have already developed such as jumping, pulling, demand barking, puppy biting, fear or aggression motivated behaviors, remedial house training, and leash aggression. What You Get Comes with 2 weeks support via phone, text, and email. Written reminders of games/exercises to keep in mind. Discussing management and replacement behaviors with future lessons in mind. WHY CHOOSE THIS Recommended as a start button for a series of lessons for dogs who come with pre-existing behavior issues and as a first of a series of follow up lessons. You have a dog or puppy with behavior issues. You are getting a puppy and need to get organized and establish a schedule and learn how to interact with your new puppy that includes puppy manners and house training. · Listed price: $375.00
Brief Consultation (DRNYC Studio (+$30.00))Program details
2 Weeks Support The Brief Consultation will address behavior issues that have already developed such as jumping, pulling, demand barking, puppy biting, fear or aggression motivated behaviors, remedial house training, and leash aggression. What You Get Comes with 2 weeks support via phone, text, and email. Written reminders of games/exercises to keep in mind. Discussing management and replacement behaviors with future lessons in mind. WHY CHOOSE THIS Recommended as a start button for a series of lessons for dogs who come with pre-existing behavior issues and as a first of a series of follow up lessons. You have a dog or puppy with behavior issues. You are getting a puppy and need to get organized and establish a schedule and learn how to interact with your new puppy that includes puppy manners and house training. · Listed price: $405.00
3 Sessions Suggested Examples: run to spot instead of barking, calm replacement "settle" instead of demand barking or jumping or begging for food and attention, manners, polite offered behaviors without verbal prompts or cues. · Listed price: $275.00
Practicing Replacement Behavior Lessons (In the guardian’s and dog’s home)Program details
3 Sessions Suggested Examples: run to spot instead of barking, calm replacement "settle" instead of demand barking or jumping or begging for food and attention, manners, polite offered behaviors without verbal prompts or cues. · Listed price: $275.00
Practicing Replacement Behavior Lessons (DRNYC Studio (+$30.00))Program details
3 Sessions Suggested Examples: run to spot instead of barking, calm replacement "settle" instead of demand barking or jumping or begging for food and attention, manners, polite offered behaviors without verbal prompts or cues. · Listed price: $305.00
Follow up Behavior Lessons (Virtually)Program details
1 follow-up session. This follow up lesson is only meant for those that have already had an initial consultation session. · Listed price: $275.00
Follow up Behavior Lessons (In the guardian’s and dog’s home)Program details
1 follow-up session. This follow up lesson is only meant for those that have already had an initial consultation session. · Listed price: $275.00
Follow up Behavior Lessons (DRNYC Studio (+$30.00))Program details
1 follow-up session. This follow up lesson is only meant for those that have already had an initial consultation session. · Listed price: $305.00
Online Check-In 30 minProgram details
Sometimes you want to ask a quick question and you need a quick answer! Rather than waiting until you can book a lesson you now have the opportunity to book virtual check-ins. Available: Weekdays 8:30am - 10:00 am 6:30pm - 7:30pm Weekends 9:00 am - 11:00 am 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm · Listed price: $95.00
Online Check-In 15 minProgram details
Sometimes you want to ask a quick question and you need a quick answer! Rather than waiting until you can book a lesson you now have the opportunity to book virtual check-ins. Available: Weekdays 8:30am - 10:00 am 6:30pm - 7:30pm Weekends 9:00 am - 11:00 am 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm · Listed price: $45.00
Enrichment, injury prevention and enhanced proprioception (Virtually)Program details
WHY CHOOSE THIS: You are busy working at home and your dog is overweight, shy or is generally under stimulated and needs exercise and mental stimulation. In other words: Healthy FUN! Enrichment lessons: Give your dog/puppy mental stimulation to prevent nuisance behaviors: tricks, indoor exercises, injury prevention, increased proprioception, building core strength and balance, post injury or surgery guided indoor exercises with small equipment, enrichment walks. Your dog has a luxating patella or ACL issues or beginning to show signs of arthritis: Body conditioning sessions can give your dog a better chance of avoiding surgery, delaying physical deterioration in seniors and by stretching, balancing, strengthening workouts that also have a mood enhancing effect. · Listed price: $275.00
Enrichment, injury prevention and enhanced proprioception (In the guardian’s and dog’s home)Program details
WHY CHOOSE THIS: You are busy working at home and your dog is overweight, shy or is generally under stimulated and needs exercise and mental stimulation. In other words: Healthy FUN! Enrichment lessons: Give your dog/puppy mental stimulation to prevent nuisance behaviors: tricks, indoor exercises, injury prevention, increased proprioception, building core strength and balance, post injury or surgery guided indoor exercises with small equipment, enrichment walks. Your dog has a luxating patella or ACL issues or beginning to show signs of arthritis: Body conditioning sessions can give your dog a better chance of avoiding surgery, delaying physical deterioration in seniors and by stretching, balancing, strengthening workouts that also have a mood enhancing effect. · Listed price: $275.00
Enrichment, injury prevention and enhanced proprioception (DRNYC Studio (+$30.00))Program details
WHY CHOOSE THIS: You are busy working at home and your dog is overweight, shy or is generally under stimulated and needs exercise and mental stimulation. In other words: Healthy FUN! Enrichment lessons: Give your dog/puppy mental stimulation to prevent nuisance behaviors: tricks, indoor exercises, injury prevention, increased proprioception, building core strength and balance, post injury or surgery guided indoor exercises with small equipment, enrichment walks. Your dog has a luxating patella or ACL issues or beginning to show signs of arthritis: Body conditioning sessions can give your dog a better chance of avoiding surgery, delaying physical deterioration in seniors and by stretching, balancing, strengthening workouts that also have a mood enhancing effect. · Listed price: $305.00
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5/5I learned so much from working with Elisabeth on how my actions can trigger specific responses in my dog. Working with Elisabeth helped me and my dog to learn as a team. The result is a well-trained and joyful dog who understands my needs and commands and a relieved and happy own…Read full reviewClose full review
I learned so much from working with Elisabeth on how my actions can trigger specific responses in my dog. Working with Elisabeth helped me and my dog to learn as a team. The result is a well-trained and joyful dog who understands my needs and commands and a relieved and happy owner. I highly recommend DogRelations whether you need to train your new dog or want to continue to enhance your dog's learning and skills.
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Aja Marie Johnson
5/5Working with Elisabeth was a life changer. I recently developed a health condition that required a number of big lifestyle changes in order to accommodate everyday tasks, with a few of them requiring the emotional and physical support of my Australian Shepard. I knew that my part…Read full reviewClose full review
Working with Elisabeth was a life changer. I recently developed a health condition that required a number of big lifestyle changes in order to accommodate everyday tasks, with a few of them requiring the emotional and physical support of my Australian Shepard. I knew that my particular dog was capable with training (personality and breed wise) of helping me in these tasks, but I needed structure and guidance. After careful review of a number of trainers in NYC for service dog certification, I chose to work with Elisabeth and I couldn’t be more grateful of the experience. In just the first session my dog took to the training, it was an absolute pleasure working with her. I thought it would be a much more stressful process. She also helped by pointing me in the right direction for all of the other requirements needed for bringing her into public spaces/on transportation as a service dog. I could not recommend working with her more for this, she’s the best of the best.
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Judith Fifield
5/5
Elisabeth is just the best. She has been working with my anxiety prone corgi, Newton, and has helped both him and me so that we can walk calmly on the street in the city without being triggered by every dog and delivery man. Newton simply adores her.
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Kathryn Montesano
5/5
Working with DogRelations and Elisabeth has been an absolute pleasure. Not only did our dog immediately respond to the training, but we were able to easily follow practice instructions to see results. Elisabeth is super professional and our puppy was so excited to meet with her!
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Travis Stewart
5/5I love my dog — love love LOVE my dog — but he was kind of a jerk when we first got him. I was getting nervous about whether his quirks were solvable. Elisabeth immediately bonded with him, and just a few sessions later, he was worlds better. He liked her, which was obviously gre…Read full reviewClose full review
I love my dog — love love LOVE my dog — but he was kind of a jerk when we first got him. I was getting nervous about whether his quirks were solvable. Elisabeth immediately bonded with him, and just a few sessions later, he was worlds better. He liked her, which was obviously great — but she really knew what she was doing, and he learned so quickly with her that it made me question my own knowledge of dogs. She's great, and you'll love her.
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