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Tag: dog training

  • Behaviors and Training
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Why Does My Dog Always Follow Me?

By Caitlin CrittendenMar 9, 2020May 15, 2020

You may wonder why your dog always follows you everywhere around the house. Here are some possible reasons (plus what you can do about it).

  • Behaviors and Training
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What Tricks Can I Train My Dog? (12 Fun Dog Tricks to Try Next.)

By Caitlin CrittendenFeb 1, 2020April 25, 2020

This expert guide features step-by-step instructions for a dozen different tricks you can teach your dog.

  • Behaviors and Training
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How to Teach Your Puppy to Climb the Stairs

By Caitlin CrittendenJan 13, 2020April 4, 2022

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.

  • Behaviors and Training
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10 Essential Puppy Training Tips You Need to Know

By Caitlin CrittendenOct 28, 2019April 4, 2022

Training a young puppy can be frustrating. Help your new pet — and yourself — through the growing pains with these essential puppy training tips.

  • Behaviors and Training
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How to Teach Your Dog Hand Signals

By Caitlin CrittendenSep 30, 2019April 4, 2022

Surprisingly, hand signals are often just as easy to teach as verbal commands. Here’s our expert guide to teaching your dog hand signals.

  • Behaviors and Training
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How to Establish Leadership Over a Dog (Without Being a Meanie Pants)

By Caitlin CrittendenAug 28, 2019April 4, 2022

Want training success with your dog? First you need to establish leadership. Here’s how to do that while earning your dog’s trust and respect.

  • Behaviors and Training
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How to Teach a Puppy to Lie Down on Command

By Caitlin CrittendenMay 27, 2019April 20, 2020

Knowing how to teach “down” will become one of the most useful tools in your training arsenal. Here are some step-by-step instructions.

  • Behaviors and Training
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When Should You Start Puppy Training Classes?

By Caitlin CrittendenApr 29, 2019May 15, 2020

The “socialization window” for puppies is crucial, and it’s not very long. So get started with puppy training classes right after the first DHPP vaccine.

  • Behaviors and Training
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How to Teach a Dog the “Out” Command

By Caitlin CrittendenMar 25, 2019April 20, 2020

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.”

  • Behaviors and Training
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How to Train a Dog to Stay Off the Couch: An Expert Guide

By Caitlin CrittendenFeb 25, 2019April 5, 2022

This 4-part expert guide will help you keep your furniture free of fur.

  • Behaviors and Training
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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.

  • Behaviors and Training
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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.

  • Behaviors and Training
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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.

  • Behaviors and Training
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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.

  • Behaviors and Training
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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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