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Author: Caitlin Crittenden

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.
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How to Train a Dog to Come When Called: An Expert Guide

By Caitlin CrittendenFeb 11, 2019April 20, 2020

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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How to Socialize a Shy Dog: An Expert Guide

By Caitlin CrittendenJan 28, 2019April 20, 2020

Start learning how to socialize a shy dog through obedience training, positive association and overall confidence building. Here’s exactly how to do it.

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How to Teach a Dog to Fetch

By Caitlin CrittendenDec 31, 2018May 15, 2020

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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How to Train a Dog Not to Chew on Things

By Caitlin CrittendenDec 3, 2018October 11, 2020

To train your dog not to chew on things they shouldn’t, use a combination of training methods that I’ll teach you in this expert guide.

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Is It Ever Too Late to Start Training a Dog?

By Caitlin CrittendenNov 19, 2018April 20, 2020

Done right, training will benefit not only your dog, but also you. Here’s our expert guide to training an older dog.

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