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Really Good Dog Treats: Cut 'Em and Eat 'Em - Video

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How (and Why) to Teach Your Dog Hand Targeting - Video

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How to Fix Pulling on the Leash Part 3 (Video)

In our third article helping you reform your big-league puller, we're giving you the next set of steps to follow. We know you've been doing your homework in the first and second articles on loose leash walking, which means you and your dog are ready for this next video. 

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How to Fix Pulling on the Leash - Part 2 (Video)

 

Tango's got a nice, loose leash.

Hope you've been practicing the skills from our first post about fixing your dog's leash pulling problem! If you've done your homework, you're ready for Part 2! If you haven't mastered the tips from the first article, no worries! Check the article out here and start practicing today!

 

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Wait and Stay: What's The Difference?

 

Two yellow Labradors practicing their stay.

What’s the Difference Between Stay and Wait?

There are bunnies and squirrels in our yard. I am hoping to avoid the carnage of dogs vs. itty-bitty wild creatures. I tell the dogs to wait while I open the back door and clap my hands several times in warning. When I’m satisfied that I’ve sounded the “dogs are coming” alarm, I release the dogs and they’re off, bounding into the yard in search of bunnies, squirrels, chipmunks, birds, or whatever else might be spending time in our fenced yard while the dogs aren’t looking.

 

 

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How to Train When Your Dog Doesn't Like His Food Or Treats - With Video

Cheese cut up for dog training treats

I like to use food to train dogs whenever we can for many reasons. First, food is what's known as a primary reinforcer. That's a fancy way of saying "the dog needs it to survive." Think about it, dogs (or us, for that matter) can't live without food. So it's pretty important to a dog. Second, food is usually a really nice reward for a dog. It tastes good. It smells good. They like it and will work hard to earn another tasty tidbit.

 

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The choice in dog leashes is endless. How do you know which leash is the right leash for your dog?If you choose your dog's leash on looks alone, you may be disappointed. Let's take a look at the different types of leashes out there, what each is used for, and then you can decide which leash is the best choice for your dog. 

 

 

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How To Teach Your Dog To Stay (Video)

It’s the first question asked in my group classes: I want my dog to stay, how do I teach it? You’ll learn how to teach stay, as well as how to teach wait by the end of this article. Wondering what the difference is between the two? It’s a pretty big difference and you can read about that difference here. Let’s get started with how to teach these behaviors.

 

 

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How to Teach Your Dog to Drop It [Video]

Dogs have a way of stealing things, then running off with them. They especially enjoy your pursuit of them through the house, while they almost let you catch them before sprinting off again. Or even more dastardly, they wind up under the sofa or bed, holding your item hostage. 

 

 

 

 

 

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