Yet another 15 minutes of cozy mystery brainstorming

More things need names! How do the bolded look?

Town (some of these are real town names, but it'd be a fictional town)

New Worcestershire
New Galway
Magnolia Springs
Helen
Long Grove
Bardstown
Marblehead
Cranbury
Magnolia River
Magnolia Park

Ivy's storefront

Sit and Stay (Emily's idea)
Training with Heart
Training with Ivy
Ultimutt Dog Training
The Dogtor is In
Pupular Dog Training

Rival book

You're the Human: Obedience Training and Other Tips
Obedience: The Only Way Dogs Behave
How to Train the Perfect Dog
The Power of a Strong Hand: A Dog Obedience Training Guide
How to Behave: A Guide for Humans and Dogs
The Obedience Primer
How to Correct Your Dog: A Guide for Humans and Dogs

Ivy's book

Training for Today: A New Method for Dog Training
Training for Today: Dog Training with Heart
Ultimutt Dog Training
Training for Today: Tips from a Self-proclaimed 'Dogtor'
No Need to Terrier-Self Up About It: A Relaxed Guide to Dog Training
Ruff Starts: A Dog Training Guide for Today
101 Training Tips: Ways to Bond and Guide Your Dog at the Same Time

Laverna's shop

Essential Laverna
Lavender and Other Essentials
Bath and Lavender
Lavender and Magnolia

(Prompt by Emily Kleeman)

"Woman making her dog sit up - Deland" by Florida Memory

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