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How To Teach A Dog To Walk On A Lead

Whether you have a big yard in a rural town or you live in a third floor apartment in the city, you'll need to know how to teach a dog to walk on a lead. Every pet owner will need to have their pooch on a leash at some point, and it's best to train your dog properly beforehand.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever Dog Breed Profile

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever, or Chessie for short, is the Sherman tank of the retriever breed. This Retriever is a hunting dog created to...

Science-based Dog Training: How Research Influenced Our Approach to Training Dogs

Since the late Mesolithic period, when humans first began to domesticate wolves, canines have been an integral part of our lives. We are linked...

Poodle Dog Breed Profile

Having a hard time choosing a dog to adopt? Well, I’ve got a dog for you. Ladies and gents, let me introduce you to...

Top 15 Best Dog Agility Equipment Kits of 2023

KEY TAKEAWAYS: - Agility training will benefit a dog's cognition, fitness, and communication with his owner - Time and consistency are more important in dog agility...

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 Choose Dog Gates and Playpens for Dogs

Dog owners with big houses (and even smaller apartments, too) sometimes need to prevent their dogs from entering certain areas of the house. Dog...

The Latest Invisible Fence Technology is Available Throughout Canada

Trying to contain certain dogs can be a struggle. They jump over and dig under fences, slip collars to escape dog runs, and some...

The Lowdown on Training Collars for Dogs: What We Know

Using training collars for dogs has long been a controversial subject. Many dog owners and trainers have expressed strong concerns about how any type of...

Top 10 Must Have Dog Training Supplies

A major part of training your dog not to chew your belongings is to keep them entertained and give them toys to provide them...

8 Tips on How to Train a Dog to Walk on...

Learning how to train a dog to walk on a leash may be a bit more challenging than you think, especially if your canine companion is stubborn.

Why No-Pull Dog Harnesses Are the Safest Choice

Dog leash pulling is a common behavioral issue that needs to be fixed. Certain tools can be not only helpful but even essential so as...

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