All posts tagged "Steve Reid"
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33.8K10Lifestyle with DogStart Now! Help Your Dog Overcome a Fear of Thunderstorms, Fireworks, & Other Loud Noises
For many, New Years and Independence Day are some of the best days of the year: backyard barbecues, parades, and amazing fireworks...
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12.1K2Basic Training
How Do I Teach My Dog to Come When Called? 6 Tips for a Reliable Recall
The “Come” command is arguably the most important of all obedience commands. Not only is it very useful, but it offers great...
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5.4KAsk the Trainer
Frustrated With Your Dog? Are YOU Doing the Work?
It’s normal for you to want your dogs to listen better and behave more appropriately. Many people become frustrated with their dog,...
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5.2K1Puppy Guides
The Essential Guide to Raising a Puppy
If you think your family is ready for a puppy, this guide will equip you with simple, clear, and effective information on...
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11.3K2Home Style
Ask the Trainer: Should I Use an Electric or Invisible Fence for my Dog?
“Hi Steve, I was thinking of an electric fence for my yard. My neighbor has one for her dog, what do you...
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3.6KLifestyle with Dog
Dogs Cause 1,000 House Fires Every Year: How to Keep Your Home (And Pets!) Safe
After NBC’s post Super Bowl episode of This Is Us, in which Jack dies from smoke inhalation of a house fire, many...
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4.6KPuppy Guides
Ask the Trainer: Training Tips for your New Puppy
Now that the holidays are behind us, children are going back to school, and parents are back to work, what happens to...
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4.8KAsk the Trainer
Ask the Trainer: I Don’t Understand My Dog’s Sudden Behavior Change
A reader contacted us after experiencing a sudden and unexplained behavior change in her previously well-behaved five year old dog. Trainer Steve...
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4.4KAsk the Trainer
Ask the Trainer: Should I Use a Clicker to Train My Dog?
With dozens of methods, techniques, and tools used in dog training, one reader asked if using a clicker is the right choice....
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5.7KAsk the Trainer
Ask the Trainer When Can I Stop Using Treats in Training?
Treats and food rewards are one of the most effective ways to motivate your dog during training. But, is there a point...
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9.4K2Ask the Trainer
Ask the Trainer: Why Does My Dog Listen in the Living Room, But Not Outside?
Have you ever found yourself frustrated that your dog will listen and follow cues easily when inside the home, but the moment...
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24.2KAsk the Trainer
5 Minute Challenges for You & Your Dog
The goal of this article is for you and your dog to get out and participate in meaningful activities together over the...
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9.3KAsk the Trainer
4 Most Common Mistakes Puppy Owners Make
When bringing a new puppy into your heart and home, avoid these 4 common mistakes that puppy owners make! “Hi Steve, My...
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5.7K1Lifestyle with Dog
Ask the Trainer: Help Training a Blind Dog
When a reader asked for help with potty training her blind dog, trainer Steve Reid offered up some advice that would help...
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6.2KPuppy Guides
Ask the Trainer: Puppy Pulls and Bites Leash
Our 9 week old Lab puppy lies down or bites the leash when we try to take him for a walk. The...
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8.3K1About Adopting
Ask the Trainer: How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Existing Dog
When adding another 4-legged member to the family, it’s important to introduce a new dog to your existing dog appropriately for harmonious...
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5.9KAsk the Trainer
Ask the Trainer: Take Advantage of ‘Teachable Moments’ with Your Dog
“Hey Steve, I don’t have time to train my dog, but I know I should. What can I do?” – Stacy G....
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8.9K1Ask the Trainer
Ask the Trainer: How to Play Fetch With Your Dog
“My 2 year old Poodle doesn’t give the ball back when I play fetch with him. Whenever he sees me, he wants...
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4.3KAsk the Trainer
Volunteering at a Shelter Will Change Dogs’ Lives – And Your Own!
I encourage everyone to volunteer and adopt from their local animal shelter. Your volunteering or adopting will help to enrich and improve...
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8.4K1Ask the Trainer
Ask the Trainer: Provide Mental Stimulation to Prevent Destructive Behaviors
“I don’t get it, I love my dog, I leave him with his food, toys, and give him a lot of love...
