Training tips
Practical solutions for puppies, training challenges and everyday life with dogs.
Training tips
Practical solutions for puppies, training challenges and everyday life with dogs.
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. ...
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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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....
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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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. ...
Not every puppy wants to be the life of the party. Here’s how to build confidence without pushing your puppy too far, too fast....