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Caitlin Crittenden is owner and head trainer of Life Dog Training. She has studied dog training for nearly 20 years and has helped dogs of all ages learn basic obedience commands, intermediate commands and off-leash commands. She has also helped dogs prepare for service, therapy and emotional support work. Plus, she has taught nearly 100 different tricks, ranging from “play dead” to “bring the food bowl to me.” Caitlin is certified through the SIRIUS Dog Trainer Academy and is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). She and her husband live in Georgia with their Border Collie, Mack, and their Curly-Coated Retriever, River.
Discover the best games for senior dogs to keep your older pup active and happy. Find out 7 fun ways to engage and entertain your senior dog.
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Stairs can be tricky for puppies. Here's how to teach your puppy to climb the stairs — plus, how to troubleshoot when the training isn’t working.
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Training a young puppy can be frustrating. Help your new pet — and yourself — through the growing pains with these essential puppy training tips.
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Surprisingly, hand signals are often just as easy to teach as verbal commands. Here's our expert guide to teaching your dog hand signals.
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A strange dog startles you. You ask yourself, “Is this dog friendly? Will the dog bite?” Here are the warning signs you should know.
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Knowing how to teach "down" will become one of the most useful tools in your training arsenal. Here are some step-by-step instructions.
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There are a number of benefits that make this command worth teaching. Here's an expert guide to training your dog to obey when you say, "Out."
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When you train a dog to come when called, you're giving your canine buddy the freedom to roam off-leash safely, which gives you peace of mind.
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In this expert guide to how to teach a dog to fetch, we cover all 4 parts of the training process.
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Learn how to stop a dog from chewing with expert tips and solutions to prevent destructive behavior and keep your belongings safe. Read now!
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