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If you have a dog that is plagued with stress due to fears and anxieties, you might feel like the process of training him or her in the beginning, seems like a daunting task. Their fears, just like us, hold them back from doing things that your neighbor’s or friend’s dogs seem to do without …

It’s one of the most important commands you can teach your dog. And can literally be the difference between life and death. So how is it that so many dogs and their owners struggle to grasp the leave it behavior? If you’ve ever dropped food on the floor and shouted at your dog to leave …

It’s the very first thing you teach your new puppy to do. In fact, many puppies start to learn it on their own! The all-important “sit” command. However, some dog owners actually teach their puppy how to sit incorrectly. Even worse, some dogs never actually learn what “sit” means, they just sort of guess what …

Training and socializing your dog is an important part of being a responsible dog owner. Dog training not only helps your dog learn to be better behaved, but it is also a fundamental tool used to keep your dog safe and happy. There are a number of training techniques experts use to help dogs become …

When we brought home my Jack Russell Terrier, Jake, he got into everything. He chewed through every toy we bought him and went dumpster diving in our trash can when we weren’t home. Once, he even ate a whole tube of Neosporin and left the chewed-up container for us to find. We didn’t want to …

In the world of trick training, there are hundreds of tricks you can teach your dog and a wide variety of skills needed to perform those tricks. Some are flashy, like a performing animal in a circus, and others might require the development of a particular skill such as nosework, coordination or precision-based training, to …

The Whistle Tracker is a small device that uses GPS signal to track your dog’s location and its activity. It easily attaches to your dog’s collar and is built extremely tough and waterproof. When the device is fully charged and attached to your dog’s collar, you can use the associated app and all of its …

When you think of positive reinforcement training, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you probably said treats. Lots of yummy, high-value treats. While it’s true that rewards (whether they are treats, toys, or praise) are a huge piece of training, they aren’t the only “tools” you’ll need. Your dog looks to you …

While you can train your dog to an extent, there will come times when even the best training won’t keep your dog from barking, jumping, or even nipping at another dog or person. Take my German shepherd, Bella, for example: she knew how to heel, sit, come, stay, and more at a young age. She …

A new puppy in the home can be a wonderful, yet challenging time. If you have begun this adventure, you have probably done your research to see not only the most compatible puppy for your home, but also have looked into the joys and challenges that lie ahead of you. Yes, having a new puppy …

Back when I taught obedience classes, the heel command was one of my favorite behaviors to teach. If there are communication problems between dog and owner, training this command will make them obvious. Teaching your dog to heel without a leash is key to creating a reliable behavior that can be used in very distracting …