Training

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Training & Behavior

How to Change Your Dog’s Sleeping Habits

So far your part-of-the-family pooch has been snuggling in bed with you, but now you’re ready for him to sleep elsewhere. Maybe your short-snouted...

dog barking

Training & Behavior

How to Stop Dog Barking Pt. II

After interviewing a number of veterinarians on the topic of how to stop your dog from barking, it seemed important to balance out my research by...

How to stop a dog from barking

Training & Behavior

How to Stop Your Dog from Barking Pt. I

Like most dog owners, I think my little Buddy is the best. The only teeny tiny issue he had was barking. I’m fluent in training but wasn’t having...

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Raising Two Puppies

You couldn’t resist a duo of adorable puppies, and while you thought training two dogs would be no more challenging than raising one, you suddenly...

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Smartest Dog Breeds
A list of some of the smartest dog breeds. Dogs are intelligent in different ways. Read this article about Border Collies and other smart dog breeds...
A Guide to Nursing and Weaning Puppies
How long do puppies nurse? Find out in our Guide to Nursing and Weaning puppies! Weaning puppies is an important aspect of bringing up your pet.
The Five Basic Dog Commands
Whether you're training on your own or in a basic obedience class, your dog should learn five basic commands:
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The best dog training treats for puppies, outdoor training, dog runs, and more. Dog trainers reveal their favorite training treat options.

Training & Behavior

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The $230,000 Dog

$230,000. Think you could swing it and spend it on a pup meant for protection? One Minneapolis-area…

Training & Behavior

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Indoor Dog Games

These boredom-busting activities will keep your pup stimulated (and you sane) when it's too hot for…

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4 Tips on Trimming Dog Nails

Trimming dog nails seems to fall at the bottom of everyone’s to-do list. It’s not easy— sometimes…

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Millie's First Trick

You know that expression, “The cobbler’s children have no shoes?” It applies to dog trainers as…

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Toy-Motivated Training

When I train dogs I use a variety of treats … the “chow hounds” don’t care what I use, as long as…

Training & Behavior

Positive Reinforcement

Positive Reinforcement

Accentuate the positive. Eliminate the negative. These may be song lyrics that have been around for…

Training & Behavior

K9 Connection

K9 Connection

K9 Connection is a three-week program that pairs up at-risk teens with shelter dogs. By training…

Training & Behavior

dog begging

Training: Begging

A quick tip that will stop your dog from begging for table scraps You gave into those sad eyes and…

Training & Behavior

Cat Training Aids

Cat Training Aids

If your cat behavior problems include ankle biting, your cat may have predatory aggression. In…

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Keeping My New Year's Promises

Whenever I'm running a few minutes late leaving the house in the morning (which happens more than I…

Training & Behavior

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Puppy Training: Damage Control

If there’s anything that puppies love, it’s chewing! It’s an important part of your puppy’s…