Dog Training

Learn how to train a dog quick and easy. We have tons of articles, videos, how-to guides, interviews and advice from dog trainers and experts on training dogs, on how to train a puppy, how to housebreak a dog, puppy toilet training, most common dog training tricks and a lot more.

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The Importance of Nose Work for Dogs and How to Train Them

Everyone knows that dogs have much sharper sense of smell than us humans, but did you know that it's good for them to exercise...
Top 25 Best Dog Training Books for Beginners and Advanced Trainers

25 Best Dog Training Books

Whether you are undertaking basic obedience training, advanced dog training, or a specialized one all by yourself, some of the best dog training books...
Difference Between Dog Training vs Canine Behavior Work

TOP #27: Difference Between Dog Training vs Canine Behavior Work

Our podcast guest Debby Dobson, a professional animal behaviorist, explains the difference between dog training and canine behavior work, and how to use it.
How to train an urban dog

How to Train an Urban Dog: Tricks to Turn Regular Walks Into Training Opportunities

Everyone knows that a happy, healthy and engaged dog makes for the best companion. In today’s urban, modern world it can be hard to...
Dog Training Tips From Dr. Robert Mugford

Interview: Dog Training Tips From Dr. Roger Mugford

What a treat! This week, I got to chat with world-renowned animal welfare advocate, educator, and author Dr. Roger Mugford. He has long been referred to as...
How To Train A Dog To Stay In the Yard

How To Train A Dog To Stay In the Yard: A Brief Video Guide

It's our responsibility as pet owners to keep our dogs safe. A big part of that is making sure that your dog always stays...
7 Reasons You're Failing at Housebreaking a Puppy (And How to Fix This)

Housebreaking a Puppy: 7 Reasons You’re Failing (And How to Fix Them)

Housebreaking a puppy can be frustrating and may seem hopeless when all your efforts are failing. If your dog isn’t picking up the training or...
Tricks for Training a Dog to Use Steps

Tips and Tricks for Training a Dog to Use Pet Steps, Stairs and Ramps

Dogs need stairs or steps for a number of reasons. Some dogs need pet stairs to help their injured backs or limbs, or to...
How To Make Dogs Get Along

How to Make Dogs Get Along with Each Other

Whether you are introducing a new dog into your home or staying with friends/family that have a dog, you'll need to know how to make dogs get along. Here are my 7 tips for it.
12 Tips for Introducing a Toddler to a Dog

13 Tips for Introducing a Toddler to a Dog

Dogs and babies were long considered to not be a good fit. There was a myth that having a dog at home may cause...
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How To Stop Food Aggression in Dogs

Food aggression is a very dangerous behavior that needs to be corrected. You need to know how to stop food aggression in dogs.
Leash Training a Dog

9 Resources on Leash Training Dogs

Leash training is one of the most frustrating parts of dog training. It takes a lot of time and patience. Depending on the dog's...

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Virtual Dog Training Classes & 6 Online Places to Try

Did you know that more dog owners than ever are turning to online virtual dog training classes? What started as a pandemic trend has now...
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How to Train a Rescue Dog: 7 Actionable Steps

About 5.8 million pets entered shelters and rescue centers in the United States in 2024. 4.2 million of them had been adopted into loving...
Aloka the Peace Dog

Meet Aloka the Peace Dog!

On a quiet stretch of U.S. Route 21, amid honking horns from speeding vehicles, a soft rhythm echoes ahead. Scantily padded or bare feet on...
Bernedoodle Breed Profile

Bernedoodle Dog Breed Profile

Imagine a dog with the intelligence of a Poodle and the gentle loyalty of a Bernese Mountain Dog. Fascinating, right? That's exactly what you'll...
AI in Pet Care: Artificial Intelligence in Dog Health Monitoring Tools

AI in Pet Care: 8 Artificial Intelligence Tools to Monitor Dog...

There's no doubt that Artificial Intelligence has taken the world by storm across all industries, including pet care. AI in pet care is revolutionizing how...
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Dog Holiday Gift-Wrapping Safety Tips & Ideas

It's the gift-wrapping season! But did you know that common gift-wrapping materials, like ribbons, tinsel, and glitter, can pose serious health risks to dogs if...
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Puppy’s First Christmas: 6 Tips For a Safe & Joyful Holiday

I still remember how Christmas felt as a kid. All the twinkling lights, new scents, jolly music, yummy foods... it was magical! It's indeed the...
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8 Ways to Create a Calm Space for Pets During Holidays

The holiday season brings joy and gatherings to families around the world, but it can also overwhelm our dogs and cats with the noise,...
Dog Hydration Tips for All Seasons

10 Dog Hydration Tips for All Seasons You Must Know

Did you know that dogs can get dehydrated in cold weather just as much as in hot weather? It's the season when dogs are less...
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Dog Side Eye: What It Means & When to Worry (+...

You know that look dogs give when you move their favorite toy or say 'bath time'? Yep. The classic dog side eye, part sass,...