Basic Training
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4.5K1The 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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Three 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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Does 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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Ask 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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Ask 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....
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Ask the Trainer When Can I Stop Using Treats in Training?
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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Ask the Trainer: Why Does My Dog Listen in the Living Room, But Not Outside?
Have you ever found yourself frustrated that your dog will listen and follow cues easily when inside the home, but the moment...
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5 Minute Challenges for You & Your Dog
The goal of this article is for you and your dog to get out and participate in meaningful activities together over the...
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4 Most Common Mistakes Puppy Owners Make
When bringing a new puppy into your heart and home, avoid these 4 common mistakes that puppy owners make! “Hi Steve, My...
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Ask the Trainer: Help Training a Blind Dog
When a reader asked for help with potty training her blind dog, trainer Steve Reid offered up some advice that would help...
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Surviving 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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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...
