Training
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6.3KSurviving The Dog Days of Summer
For most of the United States, the weather is still approaching the hottest time of the year. So it’s a great time...
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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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Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid With Your Newly Adopted Dog
There are 3 common mistakes most often made by parents of newly adopted dogs. Greatest American Dog Trainer, Travis Brorsen explains: According...
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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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How to Teach Your Dog to Shake, High Five, & Crawl (With Video!)
One of the best ways to have a great relationship with your dog is to make sure they are well trained. And...
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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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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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Recognizing & Preventing Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
By Amber L. Drake One of the most common behavioral problems seen in dogs is separation anxiety. If a dog experiences separation...
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Are You Crate Training the Right Way?
Most of the emails I receive from struggling dog owners stem from a lack of structure and boundaries in their dog’s lives....
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Ask the Trainer: Dog Socialization Checklist
Most people are concerned about things that happen to dogs. They worry about neglect, abuse, and improper use of training tools. Obviously...
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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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Your Dog IS Talking to You – Do You Understand the Language?
Many of us dog owners wish that our dogs could talk. While it would be a blast to have a conversation with...
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6.5K
Are You Rewarding Your Dog or Bribing Him?
Sometimes, it can feel like you are bribing your dog to do the right thing, not rewarding him for making the right...
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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...
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Ask the Trainer: My Dog Destroys Everything He Can Get His Paws On!
Dear Steve,Grady is a 5-yr-old Weimaraner and he chews up everything he can get his paws on. Lately, he’s been chewing and scratching...
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Understanding Why Your Puppy Cries and What You Can Do to Stop It
Teena Patel, LLA CPDT Is it Natural for My Puppy to Cry? If you have asked your trainer or gone to website...
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Ask the Trainer: Teaching Your Dog to Potty on Command
“Hi Steve, How do I get my dog to go to the bathroom when I say so?” – Trisha Y. This is...
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How to Use a Behavior Chain to Train Your Dog (It’s Not What You Think!)
by Franklin Medina There are any number of bad trainers out there who use aversive methods when it comes to teaching their...
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What You Need to Know About Dog Parks
Dog parks are becoming more and more popular across the country. When owners hear of a new park opening up, they are...
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Meaningful Puppy Training: Learning Skills for Life
Why Train Puppies? Go to any dog trainer’s website and you’ll find a discussion of why it is important to train puppies....
