Basic Training
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1.5KTop 6 Tips For Training A New Dog
Whether you’re training a recently adopted puppy or a rescued adult dog, you’ll want to make sure she’s trained properly. This is...
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2.2K1Is Your Dog Getting Into Trouble? It May Not Be His Fault!
by Marlene Kingston Dogs are wonderful pets and by nature, they are eager to please their humans. But, it can be hard...
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5.2KBeat the Back-to-School Dog Behavior Blues!
The dog days of summer will soon be behind us and for many parents, that means it’s nearly back-to-school time! While back-to-school...
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2.6KRisks & Rewards of Working From Home with a Dog in the House
Setting up shop and working from home can have numerous benefits, most notably, the ease of not having to go to an...
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17.0K48 Signs Your Dog is Uncomfortable, Anxious, or Stressed
Understanding what your dog does when he is uncomfortable, anxious, or stressed out can help you monitor his stress levels, calm him...
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4.7K2Crate Training 101
While a number of pet parents consider crate training to be unnecessary or cruel, that belief couldn’t be farther from the truth!...
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5.4K3Dog Doesn’t Want a Cookie? Tips to Train a Dog That Couldn’t Care Less About Treats from FitDog
By Angela Brittain via Fitdog Training dogs that aren’t motivated with treats can be a daunting task. However, there are plenty of...
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39.7K105 Obedience Commands All Dogs Need to Know
There are dozens of commands, cues, and tricks you can teach your dog. But, these 5 are important for every dog to...
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4.4K25 Questions Dog Owners Ask When They Find Out You’re a Dog Trainer
by John Woods If you’ve got a job in a specialized field, you’re no doubt asked the same questions over and over...
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4.6KThe 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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3.4KUsing 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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4.6K1The 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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4.6K1Why 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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112.5K3The 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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4.4KFrustrated 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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4.3K1The 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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6.8K3Three 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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3.6KDoes 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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3.6KAsk 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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3.6KAsk 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....
