Basic Training
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4.8KAsk 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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8.0K2Ask 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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23.3K5 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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8.4K4 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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4.5K1Ask 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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5.3KSurviving 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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5.2KAsk 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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8.5K1Top 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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7.3K1How 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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4.9KAsk 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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7.8K1Ask 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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3.3KRecognizing & 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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4.8K1Are 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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9.5KAsk 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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3.4KVolunteering 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...
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8.4KYour Dog IS Talking to You – Do You Understand the Language?
Many of us dog owners wish that our dogs could talk. While it would be a blast to have a conversation with...
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5.5KAre You Rewarding Your Dog or Bribing Him?
Sometimes, it can feel like you are bribing your dog to do the right thing, not rewarding him for making the right...
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12.9KUnderstanding Why Your Puppy Cries and What You Can Do to Stop It
Teena Patel, LLA CPDT Is it Natural for My Puppy to Cry? If you have asked your trainer or gone to website...
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6.4KAsk the Trainer: Teaching Your Dog to Potty on Command
“Hi Steve, How do I get my dog to go to the bathroom when I say so?” – Trisha Y. This is...
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11.5K1How to Use a Behavior Chain to Train Your Dog (It’s Not What You Think!)
by Franklin Medina There are any number of bad trainers out there who use aversive methods when it comes to teaching their...
