Dog Training & Behavior
Positive dog training techniques. From puppy training concepts like crate training, sit and walking on a leash to fixing bad habits like barking at the doorbell, jumping up and chewing. Dog tricks, sports, games and agility training too.
Dog training professionals may have widely varying amounts and types of experience and education. The perfect puppy class instructor may not be the best consultant for dealing with your dog’s fear-based or aggression problem.
How To Find The Best Dog Trainer For Your Dog
How to decode the alphabet soup of trainer certifications to find the best training professional for you and your dog.
People have many questions when it comes to dog training: Lure-reward training or clicker training? Group classes or private lessons? Basic obedience or beyond? What type of trainer is best for dealing with your dog’s behavior challenges? Finding the right trainer is an important piece of the training puzzle. Dog training is an unregulated industry; anyone can hang up a sign and instantly become a dog trainer. If you mix some decent Web-authoring skills with a college-level book on public relations, even yesterday’s Fed-Ex clerk can have the Web presence of a seasoned dog training professional.
More Dog Training & Behavior
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Positive Dog Training for Hunting Dogs
Subscribers Only — Depending on who you talk to, “hunting dog” means very different things. The only thing in common may very... -
Reinforcing Your Dog's Training Throughout His Lifetime
— When I was a kid, nobody talked about “socializing” their dogs, and most of the dogs we knew were just fine... -
Obsessive Compulsive Behavior in Dogs
Subscribers Only — Owners of herding and sporting breeds – Border Collies, Aussies, Kelpies, Labradors, Goldens, and others –... -
Does Your Dog Bite Your Hand While Receiving Treats?
Subscribers Only — Many of us have dogs who bite down too hard when taking dog treats – this is a canine behavior sometimes known... -
Competitive Canine Weight Pull
Subscribers Only — Work it! Work it! Work it! Lean-ing into the padded harness, muscles bulging with effort, eyes dark with... -
How to Train Proper Leash Walking - Pull Over!
Subscribers Only — One of the more frustrating experiences for positive dog trainers is watching their clients being dragged by their... -
When Your Dog Refuses To Walk On A Leash
Subscribers Only — It’s frustrating and embarrassing when your dog puts on the brakes and refuses to move. If he’s small you... -
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