Basic Training
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7.4K9Basic 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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47.6K8How to Teach Your Dog to Play Frisbee
Playing cool games such as Frisbee is one of the many great things about having a dog. While some dogs take naturally...
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13.2K55 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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6.8K1What to Expect From Your New Puppy
For a lot of people having a new puppy turns out to be quite the shock. Even for people that know what...
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5.0K2Five Benefits of Using Treats for Training
We all want our dogs to do what we ask. Using treats can allow this to happen quickly and more frequently. The...
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7.8K6Study Shows ‘Shock Collars’ a Risk to Dog’s Behavioral Well-Being
A recent study, conducted by animal behavior specialists at the University of Lincoln, UK, revealed that training dogs with the use of an...
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25.2K7A Candid Review of ‘Hands Off Dog Training’ by a Confirmed Skeptic
If you’ve been searching the internet for dog training help of any sort, you’ve probably stumbled across Chet Womach’s well-marketed program, Hands...
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14.5K6So, You Think You Want a Puppy
Having a puppy can be a lot of fun. I wish I could just leave it at that but unfortunately there are...
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8.0KPositive 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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4.3K8What 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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4.7K6VIDEO: Is Your Dog a Thief? Here’s How to Stop the Stealing!
One thing that can really stink is when you put your food down for a moment to go and grab something and...
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214.4K559How to Safely Break Up a Dog Fight
It’s a skill everyone hopes they’ll never need to use but should know, especially dog owners: how to safely break up a...
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5 Ways to Prevent Dog Bites
It is estimated that 4.5 million dog bites happen each year in the United States alone. That is a lot of bites....
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3.6K3May 18-24, 2014, is National Dog Bite Prevention Week!
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has announced its official dates for 2014’s National Dog Bite Prevention Week! Partnering up with the...
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3 Wild & Wacky Tricks to Teach Your Dog
Tired of the same old tricks? One of the greatest ways to make your bond with your dog stronger is by teaching...
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76.5K91Common Myths & Misconceptions About Prong/Pinch Collars
As a certified professional dog trainer I do not use this tool nor do I recommend its use. There are some common...
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6.5K55 (or 6) Commands Your Dog Must Know!
Most training manuals go into wayyyyy too many commands, and too much depth, especially if you are new to dog-training. Many of...
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43.5K7How to Train Your Dog to Bring You a Beer!
What’s better than an ice cold beer? Having someone else serve it to you! And who’s with you when you’re home, willing...
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5.3K3Are You the Alpha For Your Dog’s Pack?
Dogs are such great pets, and bring joy and love into the lives of tens of millions of people worldwide. From the...
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7.4K6Tug-of-War: A Fun Game or Teaching Your Dog to be Aggressive?
Quite a number of arguments exist about whether we should play tug-of-war with our dogs. Some insist that the game never be...
