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Why does an otherwise well-behaved dog suddenly lunge at another dog when passing? We discuss this common issue and how to manage it. ...
Nobody sets out to buy a reactive dog. Stack the odds in your favour when choosing a puppy — and know what to do if reactivity develops.
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Getting a puppy means cuddles and happy walks. It also means puddles and piles. Here’s how to get toilet training right.
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Even a few minutes snatched here and there can make all the difference when it comes to training your puppy or dog....
Visitors can send even the best-behaved dog into orbit. The key is proactive management — before the missile has launched.
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Feel like you’ve adopted a piranha instead of a puppy? You’re not alone. Here’s how to tame your little land shark.
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Turn the daily tug of war into a better walk with seven practical ways to build loose-lead skills — without taking the fun out of it.
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Think you’re training your dog? Um, dig a little deeper and you may be surprised. Take our quiz and find out who’s really training whom.
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Want a dog who comes flying back? Here’s how to make recall so fun that your dog thinks it's the best game in town. ...
Visitors can send even the best-behaved dog into orbit. The key is proactive management — before the missile has launched.
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Even a few minutes snatched here and there can make all the difference when it comes to training your puppy or dog....
Treats are an essential part of positive-reinforcement training wherever possible. Here we explain why and how to use them effectively. ...
Nobody sets out to buy a reactive dog. Stack the odds in your favour when choosing a puppy — and know what to do if reactivity develops.
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Why does an otherwise well-behaved dog suddenly lunge at another dog when passing? We discuss this common issue and how to manage it. ...
Buying an adult dog can be a wonderful choice, but it pays to know what you're getting and have a training plan. ...
We all do dumb things as dog owners that, with hindsight, we probably wish we hadn't. Here is a look at what made our top seven list. ...
The principles behind dog training can be surprisingly useful elsewhere in life — humans included.
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When the going gets tough, take an honest look at the dog in front of you, get good advice and make a plan for the best way forward. ...