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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When bringing a new puppy into your heart and home, avoid these 4 common mistakes that puppy owners make! “Hi Steve, My...
When a reader asked for help with potty training her blind dog, trainer Steve Reid offered up some advice that would help...
For most of the United States, the weather is still approaching the hottest time of the year. So it’s a great time...
Our 9 week old Lab puppy lies down or bites the leash when we try to take him for a walk. The...
There are 3 common mistakes most often made by parents of newly adopted dogs. Greatest American Dog Trainer, Travis Brorsen explains: According...
One of the best ways to have a great relationship with your dog is to make sure they are well trained. And...
“Hey Steve, I don’t have time to train my dog, but I know I should. What can I do?” – Stacy G....
“My 2 year old Poodle doesn’t give the ball back when I play fetch with him. Whenever he sees me, he wants...
By Amber L. Drake One of the most common behavioral problems seen in dogs is separation anxiety. If a dog experiences separation...
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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I encourage everyone to volunteer and adopt from their local animal shelter. Your volunteering or adopting will help to enrich and improve...
Many of us dog owners wish that our dogs could talk. While it would be a blast to have a conversation with...
Sometimes, it can feel like you are bribing your dog to do the right thing, not rewarding him for making the right...
Teena Patel, LLA CPDT Is it Natural for My Puppy to Cry? If you have asked your trainer or gone to website...
“Hi Steve, How do I get my dog to go to the bathroom when I say so?” – Trisha Y. This is...
by Franklin Medina There are any number of bad trainers out there who use aversive methods when it comes to teaching their...