All posts tagged "dog training"

VIDEO: How to Teach “Leave It!” in Under a Minute

Leave it is arguably one of the most important cues you can teach your dog, both as part of a basic set...

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Meaningful Activities to Improve Your Dog’s Life

If you want to improve your dog’s behavior and overall quality of life, do something meaningful with them every day. They key...

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Ask the Trainer: The Great Alpha Roll Debate

“Hi Steve, My co-worker suggested I “Alpha Roll” my dog when he does something bad. Should I be doing this?” – Craig...

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Ask the Trainer: When My Dog Gets Excited, He Attacks My Other Dog

“When my dog Major gets excited he attacks my other dog even when they are out walking. HE NEVER attacks other dogs...

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Ask the Trainer: Teaching Your Dog ANY Obedience Command

“I want to teach my dog obedience commands but I don’t know where to start. Any suggestions?” – Gregg V. Obedience training...

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10 Essential Tips to Successfully Train Your Dog

There are many different things you can spend your time training your dog to do. It all depends on what is most...

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Ask the Trainer: Avoid ‘Crash & Burn’ Training to Set Your Dog Up for Success

“I have been training my dog all week and she is just not getting it. Emily only listens when she wants, this...

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Your Dog Doesn’t Do What You Ask? It’s Time to Set Realistic Goals

Would you expect your baby’s first steps to be as fast as Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt? Would you expect your 16...

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Basic Training: Stop Unwanted Pulling on the Leash

In order to stop a dog from pulling it is important to know why it is happening. There are many reasons but...

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That’s it! You are in Time-out!

To some this may sound silly. A time-out? Really? What if I told you that this is a punishment method that you...

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VIDEO: Teaching Your Dog to Greet Houseguests Properly

What is your dog’s typical response when a guest arrives? Is your dog very excited? Does he jump on the guest? If...

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5 Ways to Build a Better Relationship With Your Dog

1. Keep it Simple. Dogs can learn complex behaviors if taught in steps. Keeping it simple and breaking individual behaviors into steps...

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Ask the Trainer: Why Does My Dog Destroy Things When I’m Away?

Dear Kevin,My husband and I have a 2 year old schnauzer mix, Axl, that seems to like to chew on things (area...

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Positive Dog Training Explained

More and more trainers are switching to a positive style of training these days. This makes me rather happy as I have...

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Ask the Trainer: Helping a Puppy Mill Survivor Transition Into Life in a Home

Dear Kevin,My 8-year old mill dog rescue Pom, Sweetpea that we have had for 5 months, has two very challenging behaviors. #1....

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What to Look For When Hiring a Trainer

Hiring a trainer can make life with your dog a lot easier. But how do you know you’re choosing the right one?...

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Steve Reid: The Importance of Food in Dog Training

In this installment of our canine nutrition seminars, dog trainer and owner of S.R. Dog Training, LLC, Steve Reid explains the importance...

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Ask the Trainer: Training a Dog to Stop Chasing Cars

Dear Kevin,This question is for a friend. His dog Duke just started chasing cars! How does he get him to stop?Thank you-A.J....

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Ask the Trainer: How to Keep the Dog From Running Away

Hi, Kevin! Welcome! It’s very exciting to be able to ask you for help. Our pup is a 1 year old lab/beagle/boxer...

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