Basic Dog Training
Basic training for everything the new owner needs to get started with common commands and training exercises.
Leash Training Your Puppy
It's tempting to just let a puppy follow along by your side with no leash, since that is a pup's natural inclination. But their inclinations change and as your puppy grows, he won't be as content to follow by your side and will want to wander further afield.
It's tempting to just let a puppy follow along by your side with no leash, since that is a pup's natural inclination. But their inclinations change and as your puppy grows, he won't be as content to follow by your side and will want to wander further afield.
Things You Need to Know About Canine Behavior
Important things you need to remember when training your new dog, whether he's an adult or a puppy.
Important things you need to remember when training your new dog, whether he's an adult or a puppy.
How Do I End Off-Leash Sessions Without Ruining a Reliable "Come"?
How can I end off-leash play sessions without teaching my dog that "Come" means an end to the fun? Is there a way to do this without ruining the recall we've finally perfected?
How can I end off-leash play sessions without teaching my dog that "Come" means an end to the fun? Is there a way to do this without ruining the recall we've finally perfected?
Training Your Dog to Greet Visitors Calmly
Are people reluctant to come inside your home because it looks like they'll get slobbered, pounced, or sat on by your dog? Do your dogs love to greet a visitor with all the joy of meeting a new playmate?
Are people reluctant to come inside your home because it looks like they'll get slobbered, pounced, or sat on by your dog? Do your dogs love to greet a visitor with all the joy of meeting a new playmate?
Crate and Den Training
Is it a cruel and unusual punishment, or is highly beneficial to the dog (and your sanity)?
Is it a cruel and unusual punishment, or is highly beneficial to the dog (and your sanity)?
Socialization
A very large part of dog ownership, and one it's most important aspects.
A very large part of dog ownership, and one it's most important aspects.
Training a Dog to Come on Command
The Reliable Recall is sometimes the hardest part to get right in dog training.
The Reliable Recall is sometimes the hardest part to get right in dog training.
How do I stop my dog from play-biting or nipping?
Those puppy teeth hurt! How do I make him stop?
Those puppy teeth hurt! How do I make him stop?
Teach Your New Puppy to Sit
One of the very first, and easiest things to teach a puppy to do, is "Sit" on command.
One of the very first, and easiest things to teach a puppy to do, is "Sit" on command.