How to Teach Your Dog to “Drop-It”
Learn how to teach your dog the “drop-it” command. Stop those frustrating games of keep away and teach your dog to reliably follow commands.
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Dog Training
How to Fix Your Dog’s Problem Behaviors with Place Training!
Place training teaches dogs to go to a designated spot and stay there until released, addressing unwanted behaviors like jumping or bolting. The process involves using lures, commands, and gradually increasing distance, duration, and distractions. This training fosters impulse control, helping dogs wait for gratification rather than acting impulsively.
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How to Stop Puppy Biting
Puppy biting is a common concern addressed by understanding why puppies bite, such as exploration, teething, and overstimulation. Prevent biting by providing teething toys and scheduled naps. Address existing biting with interruptions, pausing play, and redirection. Obedience training and positive reinforcement help curb unwanted behavior, promoting well-behaved puppies.
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4 Fun Tricks to Teach your Dog!
Teach your dog these fun tricks to improve your relationship and build confidence in your dog.
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Puppy Training Made Easy with Consistent Routines
What is the key to successful puppy training? A consistent routine and schedule. Check out my sample puppy schedule to learn more!
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How to fix your dog’s leash reactivity!
One of the most common concerns I get from pet parents about their dog is leash reactivity. This is when the dog sees another person or animal or even car while they are on the leash and they have an over reaction to that stimuli. This reaction can be barking, lunging, hiding, trying to run
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Treats in dog training: Reward vs Bribe
Treats can be a wonderful tool in dog training. They are an easy method for reinforcing my favorite training method, positive reinforcement. They also help keep the dog’s attention span for longer periods of time. So why all the negativity surrounding treats in dog training? I believe it primarily stems from the large number of
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Say Yes! Improving communication with your dog using reward markers.
You hear a lot about reward markers in dog training. I myself talk about them often in training sessions, and it is the first thing that I teach any dog that I am working with. So why are they so important? To understand why they are a critical part of dog training, we must first
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Why your dog doesn’t come when called, and how to fix it!
A reliable recall is critical for a dog’s safety; failure to respond can stem from poor follow-through during training, negative associations with the command, or inadequate distraction proofing. Effective solutions include using rewards, practicing recall games with progressive difficulty, potentially adopting a new command for dogs with bad habits, and maintaining consistent, fun training routines for successful outcomes.
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Learn to crate train your dog the proper way!
Learn how to crate train your dog in way that is stress free and enjoyable for both of you!
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