Basic Training
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2.5K3May 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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5.4K43 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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71.7K91Common 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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4.1K55 (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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39.2K6How 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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3.0K3Are 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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5.6K6Tug-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...
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4.7K12Leash Training Tips
Walking the dog is one of many pleasures about dog ownership. We see how happy our dog is to be outside exploring...
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2.8K2Teaching a Puppy Your Language
People the world over bring new puppies home every day, and what is the first thing we all begin teaching out puppy?...
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3.0K1Dog Versus Man! Who Is Alpha?
Who really runs the show around your home? If it is your friendly, lovable doggy who growls, nips, strikes frightening postures, and...