<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Wiggle Butt Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serious dog training and canine behavior services by certified, professional dog trainers using positive reinforcement.]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:35:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Find a Great Dog Trainer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Need help finding a great dog trainer? Want to know the difference between a dog trainer and behavior consultant? Not sure who to trust?  Find helpful research links here including the latest position statement by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. ]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/finding-dog-trainer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f819e363e61920017915d97</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_f192b12df9214caebd624b0e388d9a9b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Behavior: What Your Dog Is Telling You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understand dog behavior with force-free, practical guidance for calmer walks, safer homes, and more confident family life across DFW homes and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/dog-behavior-what-your-dog-is-telling-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70895fa1ccffbfde80c978</guid><category><![CDATA[Dog Behavior]]></category><category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fear, Anxiety & Stress]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:28:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_f23ad038f5e24051835400ffc53f90bb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Body Language: All About the Play Bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn what your dog's play bow means, when it signals fun or stress, and how to support safe, joyful play with other dogs, people, and puppies with care.]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/dog-body-language-all-about-the-play-bow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6f48fa2aa0dd3fa167f6a3</guid><category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dog Behavior]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dog Play]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:41:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_8084e8aba9754648a6c56d2f5b369262~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Day Training Dallas Families Can Feel Good About]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dog day training Dallas families can trust: force-free coaching, real-life practice, and a customized plan for calmer, more confident dogs at home and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/dog-day-training-dallas-for-busy-families</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6c4a533e0c16484ff1c286</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:10:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_256c6efca11043ebbf004eb001eb4006~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Service Dog Training in Dallas: A Kind, Real-Life Approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for service dog training Dallas families can trust? Learn how force-free coaching builds safe, reliable task skills for Dallas life at home and out.]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/service-dog-training-dallas-families-can-trust</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6afa3a5329f38dcec9561e</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:16:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_f1a99dfa668c4a19a167fce487abcd85~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_664,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aggressive Dog Training Without Punishment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how aggressive dog training without punishment builds safety, skills, and trust for Dallas-Fort Worth dogs with big feelings and their families.]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/aggressive-dog-training-without-punishment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6859de65a8c8dd285ff5d4</guid><category><![CDATA[Fear, Anxiety & Stress]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dog Behavior]]></category><category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category><category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:27:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_bb5899333f7f4024b9e2d4ad516b5cf9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helping Fearful Dogs Feel Safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fearful dog behavior help for Dallas-Fort Worth families: learn kind, practical steps that help your dog feel safe, build skills, and gain confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/fearful-dog-behavior-help-that-builds-confidence</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a670a9a35380d3132b7b605</guid><category><![CDATA[Fear, Anxiety & Stress]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dog Behavior]]></category><category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category><category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:36:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_d09254c679a54367862646acf05c07f5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Alone Time Feels Scary: Kind, Force-Free Help for Dog Separation Anxiety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kind, science-based help for dog separation anxiety: learn signs, practical first steps, and when a professional plan can help your dog feel safer alone.]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/help-for-dog-separation-anxiety-that-works</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6469ad532301fe59facc67</guid><category><![CDATA[Fear, Anxiety & Stress]]></category><category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category><category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 07:45:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_83c925095ebc48fdb290ce174b766d00~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog Training Around Babies: Helping You and Your Dog Feel Safe as Your Family Grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dog training around babies starts with calm routines, thoughtful management, and positive skills that help your family feel safer together every day.]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/dog-training-around-babies-a-calm-safety-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63199d59dc3f2805c50d8e</guid><category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category><category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dog Behavior]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:51:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_e1a3b5f4c2fe40baa892035674295679~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dallas Puppy Training Classes: What Your Puppy Really Needs to Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for puppy training classes Dallas families can feel good about? Learn what kind, science-based puppy training should include and when to start.]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/puppy-training-classes-dallas-families-can-trust</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a607949e75006338f5b2c70</guid><category><![CDATA[Puppy]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:03:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_3bf5c21934c84a148e6239ded832162c~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Those Puppy Teeth Are No Joke: How to Handle Play Biting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Puppy biting is normal—but those tiny teeth hurt! Wiggle Butt Academy shares kind, science-based tips to stop play biting and teach gentle play.]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/those-puppy-teeth-are-no-joke-how-to-handle-play-biting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f860961674ad8b6e414e0</guid><category><![CDATA[Puppy]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:15:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_29d88345012d4c5c86b901f2e77f5375~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Force-Free Dog Training in Dallas: Kind, Science-Based Help for Real Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for a force-free dog trainer in Dallas? 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Learn progress can look like.]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/positive-reinforcement-dog-training-for-reactive-dogs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5d65e8a93b53fe8896bd1b</guid><category><![CDATA[Reactivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fear, Anxiety & Stress]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dog Behavior]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:03:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_87b6ff9dc599458b839956410a8730d4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_981,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have a barky, lungy walker?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have a dog who barks, lunges, growls, freezes, or pulls hard on walks — and you’re not sure where to start to help make things better? Try Porch Paws!]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/have-a-barky-lungy-walker</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4c50f9fa58f0a255d908d3</guid><category><![CDATA[Puppy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dog Behavior]]></category><category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fear, Anxiety & Stress]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 01:35:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_9602f533f7354067a07f4bd7c05621fe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Virtual Dog Training Effective?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some people are surprised to learn that virtual dog training is still widely used beyond the lockdown days of 2020. 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It also gives dog parents the chance to build...]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/virtual-training</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a270e2f750b8b39abbe44bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Dog Behavior]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:14:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_9aa9cfde978b4a9398332d561d90aa2b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Science Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Frisco Community Science Night Resources]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/community-science-night</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a201514345fdf6c4250d1c4</guid><category><![CDATA[Dog Behavior]]></category><category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category><category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category><category><![CDATA[Enrichment]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_dc1c24ee50d74584a35bacb0fb552eae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is My Dog At Threshold?]]></title><description><![CDATA[“At threshold” is that almost there moment—your dog is getting very close to reacting, but hasn’t fully crossed into barking, lunging, growling, or pulling hard toward the thing (trigger) that worries or excites them. . 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Triggers look different for every dog, but common ones include: another dog, someone walking past the window, a delivery truck, bicycles or skateboards, a child running, wildlife in the...]]></description><link>https://www.wigglebuttacademy.com/post/is-my-dog-at-threshold</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a01cf6b0e085586d478cc2a</guid><category><![CDATA[Dog Behavior]]></category><category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fear, Anxiety & Stress]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:53:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7c35da_d83c0e630f2f41358511bee97a3dd79c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicole Kohanski</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Health Awareness Month: How Pets Support Our Well-Being (One Wiggle, Wag or Purr at a Time)]]></title><description><![CDATA[May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time set aside to talk openly about mental well-being, reduce stigma, and remind each other that support matters. 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