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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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May 24
Dog Training - Family Style
Training and caring for the family pet must be a family affair. When your family is considering puppy training or even teaching dog tricks, try these tips for working together.
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Apr 6
Jackpot! How to Increase your Success Rate
When training, you can guarantee success by using your rewards wisely. Learn how to increase your dog’s success by occasionally throwing him a jackpot of something he loves.
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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 addtion to the family.
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Nov 3
Teaching Your Dog “No” Might Not Help!
Frequently using the word “No” leaves your dog confused. The best dog training uses positive reinforcement methods to teach your dog what TO do instead of what not to do.
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Nov 1
Dog Agility Information
Dog agility is a sport where you train your dog to go over and through different obstacles. There are many clubs and venues to choose from at the competitive level.
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Sep 21
Cavaletti Dog Exercises - Don’t Trip up!
When you start your dog sports program, this “cavaletti” exercise helps your dog with foot placement.
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Jun 4
Training and Living With Multiple Dogs
Here are our tips for a peaceful and well-trained pack.
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Apr 21
Treat Value: How Much is This Worth?
Discover which treats motivate your dog, and how to use them for the quickest learning.
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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 23
Dog Training Basics Using Positive Reinforcement
Learn about the elements that affect training, and how you can use positive reinforcement to create the best success for you and your dog!
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Jan 14
Training Time
How long will it take for your dog to learn each lesson? The duration of training a trick, command or exercise depends on the following components.
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Dec 7
Commands
You are welcome to adopt our verbal commands or develop your own. If you decide to develop your own lingo, we have a few tips.
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Nov 29
Treats and Rewards
We believe that the best way to have fun with your dog is through the application of positive reinforcement.