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The Coastal Dog Blog

Training tips, dog psychology, breed spotlights, rescue stories, and coastal dog life — straight from Erin to you.

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🎓 Training tips

Whether your dog is 10 weeks or 10 years old, there are a handful of things that will make your training journey dramatically more effective — and most people don't know them going in.

By Erin Petrie
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Coming up on the blog

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🧠 Dog behavior
Why your dog is reactive on leash — and what's actually going on in their brain
Leash reactivity is one of the most misunderstood behaviors in dogs. It's not aggression — it's frustration. Here's what's really happening and how to help.
By Erin Petrie
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🌊 Coastal dog life
Dog-friendly beaches on the Delaware & Maryland coast — Erin's complete guide
From Rehoboth to Ocean City, here's where you can take your dog to the beach, what the rules are, and how to make it a great experience.
By Erin Petrie
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🐕 Breed spotlight
The truth about bully breeds — what the stereotypes get wrong
Pit Bulls and their relatives are among the most loyal, trainable, and misunderstood dogs alive. Erin sets the record straight.
By Erin Petrie
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🏠 Rescue & adoption
The 3-3-3 rule for rescue dogs — what to expect in the first three months
Rescue dogs need time to decompress, adjust, and trust. The 3-3-3 rule is a framework every adopter should know before their dog comes home.
By Erin Petrie
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🎓 Training tips
Clicker training 101 — how to use a clicker and why it works so well
The clicker is one of the most powerful and underused training tools available. Here's exactly how to introduce it and use it effectively at home.
By Erin Petrie
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🧠 Dog behavior
Pack dynamics explained — why your dog's place in the family matters
Understanding how dogs think about their social structure — and your role in it — is the foundation of everything Erin teaches.
By Erin Petrie
Content roadmap

What's coming to the blog

This is the planned content roadmap for the Coastal Dog Blog — posts will be published as Erin writes them. The order reflects what will have the most immediate impact for readers and SEO.

1

5 things every owner should know before training

The featured launch post. Sets expectations and demonstrates expertise immediately.

🎓 Training tips · Write first
2

Why your dog is reactive on leash

High search volume topic. Speaks to a very common pain point across all dog owners.

🧠 Dog behavior · Write second
3

Dog-friendly beaches — coastal DE & MD guide

Local SEO powerhouse. People search this constantly in summer. Easy to rank for.

🌊 Coastal life · Write third
4

The truth about bully breeds

Erin's passion topic. Will resonate deeply with existing clients and attract new ones.

🐕 Breed spotlight · Write fourth
5

The 3-3-3 rule for rescue dogs

Pairs perfectly with the rescue consulting service. Great for driving bookings.

🏠 Rescue · Write fifth
6

Clicker training 101

Evergreen content. Supports the shop (clickers are in the training pouches section) and services.

🎓 Training tips · Write sixth