Dog Behavior
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Dec 2
Mark Dog’s Behavior with a Word or Clicker
A “Mark” is used to tell the dog immediately that he has done exactly what you asked of him. A word like “YES” or a clicker are used to mark behaviors you want.
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Sep 17
Socializing Your Puppy
You want your new puppy to accept people, other dogs and new situations. Find out what to do when you take him to puppy friendly locations.
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Jul 6
How to Train a Dog to Misbehave
Do you have a bad dog? Here are the top 10 things we do that teach dogs to misbehave, and dog training tips you can use to change it!
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Jun 28
Dog Training Tips for the 4th of July
Tips for a happy and safe dog over the 4th of July
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Mar 23
Babies and Dogs - Introducing a Newborn to the Pack
These tips help you introduce a newborn to your dogs.
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Feb 16
Living With and Training Deaf Dogs
You may think that it is more difficult to train a dog that cannot hear you. But you can teach any dog, hearing or deaf, when you start with these basics.
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Jan 15
Two Friends’ Journey to Creating a Peaceful Pack
A tired dog is a happy dog, and a long walk is the key to this. Judy journals how many behavior issues have become less of a problem thanks to training, consistency, and persistence.
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Nov 23
Teaching Dogs Tricks
Dog tricks are a fun way to provide your friend with mental and physical stimulation, helping to prevent behavior problems.
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Nov 17
Your Adopted Dog
You’ve brought your adopted dog home…now what? Tips on where to start with your new addition to the family.
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Jul 2
Monitoring Health Through Your Dog’s Eating Habits
Your dogs’ habits around the food bowl may give you insight to significant health issues.
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Apr 21
Preventing Fearful Behaviors by Desensitizing Your Puppy
Once fearful behaviors are learned it can be very difficult to retrain adult dogs. Fortunately, many of these responses can be avoided by following the tips presented in this article.
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Feb 28
Why Dog Sports Encourage Good Dog Behavior
A bored dog with energy to burn often turns to destructive or disruptive behaviors, and he or she needs a job too!