Training
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6.0KThe Do’s and Don’t’s of Dressing Your Dog
Admit it — most of us have done it. An adorable sweater, a stylish jacket, or even a silly costume, the majority...
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4.4KUsing a Clicker to Teach Your Dog Tricks
You’ve already mastered the basics, now it’s time to train your dog fun & exciting new tricks! One of the most effective...
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5.8K1The Best Books to Help You Become a Better Dog Owner
Whether you’re training, deepening your bond, or wondering why your dog does what he does, these books will help you better understand...
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5.7K1Why Small Dogs Take Drastic Measures to Mark Their Territory
By H. Davis You spent months searching for the perfect dog for you and your family. You’ve spent hours combing through the...
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124.6K3The 6 Reasons Dogs Bark (And How to Make Them Stop!)
All dogs, with the exception of a few unique breeds, bark. Despite this fact, many people tend to get irritated when dogs...
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5.4KFrustrated 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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5.2K1The 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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11.3K2Ask 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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7.7K3Three Behavior Cues Every Dog Needs to Know (And How to Teach Them!)
Sometimes we can feel a little overwhelmed when it comes to teaching our dogs how to behave appropriately. You may even feel...
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4.5KDoes Your Dog Really Need Booties During Winter Walks? Check out Travis Brorsen’s PAWcademy for Answers!
To dog owners, snow in New York City can only mean one thing: salt on sidewalks. When Annie worries that the salt...
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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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Colorado Trainer Hopes to Ban Shock, Choke, and Prong Collars for Boulder Dogs
A Colorado woman hopes to make Boulder the first city in the nation to ban the use of shock, choke, and prong...
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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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Tampa Becomes First-in-Nation to Pass Groundbreaking Dog Training Ordinance
Hillsborough County commissioners today voted 5-to-2 in favor of a groundbreaking ordinance that regulates the dog training industry in the county. This...
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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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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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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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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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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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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...
