<?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[Perked Ears Companion Animal Training and Education]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perked Ears]]></description><link>https://perkedearstraining.wixsite.com/train/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2026 00:44:01 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://perkedearstraining.wixsite.com/train/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Long Leashes: Why I Love Them &#38; How to Use Them Safely]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may have seen people walking their dogs on what looks like a really long leash. 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The word alone can create thoughts of aggression or danger, often associated with a dog who is unpredictable or going to bite....]]></description><link>https://perkedearstraining.wixsite.com/train/post/the-case-for-basket-muzzles-why-we-need-to-end-the-negative-stigma</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66211470f3d7be6430f00d93</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:29:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/590dc7_362f22b059be40f48cdc0f4fc74843c3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_525,h_535,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>perkedearstraining</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Effective Training Techniques for Senior Dogs: 5 Helpful Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guess what!? The old saying is simply not true. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks. And not only can you, but you SHOULD! 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