Best Dog Training Solutions, Tools, and Toys for New Pup Parents
Transforming your dog’s unwanted behavior through positive reinforcement may initially sound counterintuitive, but it is a powerful method. Not only is it possible to eliminate issues, but it’s also a fantastic way to shape preferable behaviors while deepening the bond with your pup. It is human nature to want to reprimand unwanted behavior with a […]
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If your dog is an escape artist, you’re likely at your wit’s end trying to figure out how to prevent your pup from running off again. Regardless of whether your dog jumps over the fence or digs beneath it, the result is the same: you’re left racing through the neighborhood, heart pounding, trying to catch
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If Your Dog Won’t Walk On Leash, Start Over With These Simple Steps A peaceful walk around the neighborhood with your dog can be an excellent way to get some exercise while also spending quality one-on-one time with your four-legged best friend. But if your pup refuses to walk on a leash or pulls constantly
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It can take you by surprise: you’re out walking the family dog when, all of a sudden, your pup starts acting out. Triggered, he growls, barks, and lunges at the dog across the street – making it hard to hold onto his leash! Your heart is pounding, and your dog’s is too – what just
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic inspired many dog trainers to take their course offerings online, we have seen an explosion of online dog training classes. With so many options at your fingertips, choosing the right online training program can be overwhelming – there are online courses available to every dog owner, from new puppy owners to
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When you first bring home a new dog or puppy, many people will advise you to consider crate training. But no one really tells you what that process should look like. While some believe dogs will take to their crates naturally because of their wild roots, treating it as a “den” or safe place, this
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You’ve just brought home your new puppy, and he’s simply as cute as can be! But there’s one major problem: he’s “mouthy” – he won’t stop biting you. He always nips at you when you pet him, his needle-sharp teeth sinking into your arm during playtime. And don’t get me started on how he grabs
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It might be funny to watch your dog dig a massive hole at the beach or the park, but when it comes to tearing up your favorite flower bed? Not so much. Digging can be a frustrating issue for pet parents to face. And while the consequences for this behavior will, in most cases, be
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If you’ve already gone through our Guide to Puppy Potty Training and followed the program to the letter, but your dog still keeps peeing in the house, you may be experiencing a potty training roadblock. There are many reasons a dog might potty in the house, and today we’re going to cover some of the most
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If you’ve just brought home a new puppy, you may be wondering when you should start potty training. The answer is that puppy potty training can and should start right away! When it comes to puppy potty training, one of the most important things to remember is that they can’t hold their tiny little bladders
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