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.

Your Dog Doesnt Like Kids - 5 Things You Can Do

Your Dog Doesn’t Like Kids? 5 Things You Can Do

Why don’t some dogs like children? I can reassure you right away, your dog doesn't have a hidden agenda to hate on kids. Aside...
10 Reasons Your Dog Barks

10 Reasons Your Dog Barks

A dog barking is just as natural as a child learning to talk and as with any form of communication, it crops up for...
The Best Dog Trainers in San Diego

13 Best Dog Trainers in San Diego, California

Professional dog training isn’t just for dogs with problem behaviors. Many dogs can benefit from getting professional instruction. Having a trained professional who understands...
The Best Dog Trainers in Austin

3 Best Dog Trainers in Austin, Texas

Professional dog training can work wonders. Not only will it improve your dog’s behavior, it will likely improve you and your dog’s relationship. However, some...
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10 Psychological Dog Training Tricks

Dog training is one of the most demanding and difficult aspects of welcoming any new canine to the family. Sometimes, it seems that sit and stay are the...
17 Alternatives to Shock Collars for Dogs

17 Alternatives to Shock Collars [Infographic]

Despite still being widely used, shock collars for dogs are considered by many owners and some trainers as an inhumane and impractical method of...
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7 Ways to Turn Daily Activities Into Exercise for Your Dog

Dogs are born to be active, and depriving your pooch of necessary exercise can lead to serious health problems. Daily activities and playtime will...
Adopting Emotional Support Dog - How to Do It Correctly

Adopting Emotional Support Dog: How to Do It Correctly

Not everyone really understands what an emotional support dog is. Many are aware that emotional support dogs exist, but they can’t really differentiate between...
The Science Behind Aggression in Dogs

The Science Behind Aggression in Dogs

One of the most frequent behavioral reasons owners take their dogs to the veterinarian or even back to the shelter is aggression. Considering the damage...
How to Make My Dog an Emotional Support Dog

How to Make Your Dog an Emotional Support Dog

Your dog offers you comfort and support any time you have an emotional need or crisis. You have often felt like you would be...
Dog Operant Conditioning

Dog Operant Conditioning: What It Is and How to Use It

You have been working with your dog’s behavior so that the two of you can be more social with family members and other dogs....
How to Get a Dog to Stop Barking

5 Most Effective Ways to Get a Dog to Stop Barking

A dog barking is completely natural, and it is unreasonable for us as owners to expect our dogs never to bark. We as humans don't...

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Build Confidence in Dogs: Weekly Training Plan for Pet Owners

How would you describe your dog? Outgoing? Vivacious? A trouble-maker? While this may be the case for some, other dogs tend to be the opposite....
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Dog Bolting: Why Dogs Suddenly Run Off and How to Stop...

Imagine the scenario: the door opens, a breeze carries in new scents, then your dog suddenly dashes out of the house before you can...
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12 Indoor Dog Activities in Spring

Spring elements like allergies, fevers, and dangers can bar your excited Fidos from going outside. If your dog’s going to be stuck inside, then maybe...
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Do Dogs Act Different in Spring?

Dogs are cheerful pets, but do dogs act differently in spring? This is a question many dog owners ask, especially new ones. The thing is, in-season...
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Detox Diet for Dogs in Spring: What to Feed & How...

Spring is not only the best time to shake off the winter gloom, but it's also the perfect time to exercise and detoxify! Dogs can...
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12 Ways to Introduce a Puppy to Outdoor Adventures Safely

The winter's end is near... are you excited to get back to exploring the great outdoors? If you're wondering how to introduce a puppy to...
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6 Keys to Spring Cleaning Success for Dog Owners

Ah, the first days of spring! Crocuses blooming, fresh breezes, warm sunshine, and enough light that you can see every furball on the carpet and...
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14 Tips for the Perfect Spring Picnic with Dogs

Spring is just around the corner, and what better way for us pet parents to celebrate the sunshine, blooming flowers, and fresh air than...
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Shiba Inu Cost: How Much Does It Cost To Raise...

In 2024, the American Kennel Club listed the Shiba Inu as the 42nd most popular dog breed in the United States. They remain in...
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How to Set Up a Dog Feeding Station + 5 Creative...

If your dog’s bowls always seem to migrate around the kitchen or you’re tired of stepping on stray kibbles, a dedicated dog feeding station...