Basic Training Archives - Page 7 of 12

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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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Cesar Millan Under Investigation for Possible Animal Cruelty

The self-proclaimed “Dog Whisperer” and television dog trainer, Cesar Millan, is currently under investigation and facing possible animal cruelty charges stemming from...

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Is Cesar Milan Being Unfairly Judged? You Decide

While many animal lovers are outraged after an episode of Cesar Millan’s NatGeo television show, Cesar 911, wherein a dog, with a known...

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5 Lifesaving Tips for Parents of Shy or Fearful Dogs

“We’ve had Oreo Since June 2015. He is scared of most things. He will not go for walks and doesn’t like to meet...

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Ask the Trainer: With Dogs, What You Allow Is What Will Continue

“My dog ignores me when I tell him to Come, what can I do?” – Sue “Max barks at everything, I don’t...

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Ask the Trainer: Dog Training Cheat Sheet

In all honesty, raising a dog is not rocket science. It boils down to developing a bond through consistent and fair leadership....

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INFOGRAPHIC: The Body Language of Fear in Dogs

Since our dogs can’t tell us with words when they’re feeling afraid or uncomfortable, it’s up to each and every one of...

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Ask the Trainer: More Dogs, More Structure

I am noticing a trend in regards to the questions I am receiving for my “Ask the Trainer” column. A predominant number...

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The Three D’s of Dog Training

The three D’s of dog training are essential components to creating a truly obedient and reliable dog. True obedience training is your...

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Weigh In! Is It Ever Appropriate to Use an Electronic “Shock” Collar?

They go by many names: e-collar, shock collar, electronic collar, vibration collar, static collar, even “collar mounted electronic training aid.” Based on...

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VIDEO: What Your Dog is Desperately Trying to Tell You!

Even though our dogs can’t explain to us with words how they’re feeling, they certainly have a lot to say! As a...

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Your Dog Can Hear You!

I don’t yell at my dogs. Ever. At first, people find it strange. But it doesn’t take long before they realize that...

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VIDEO: What is Reward-Based Dog Training & Will it Work For Me?

Have you ever heard of reward based training? Reward based training is a type of training that focuses on teaching the dog...

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Keeping Dogs and Kids Safe Together

It is important to teach children at a young age how to respect animals. I see pictures and videos online often of...

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Two Fun and Easy Tricks to Teach Your Dog!

Teaching tricks is a great way to bond with your dog. There are other benefits as well, like the mental stimulation that...

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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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10 Fun Ways to Bond With Your Dog

Arguably the most important step in successfully training your pooch is relationship building. It is through bonding with you, his pet-parent, that...