Crate Training To Keep Your Dog Content
Having a dog who enjoys time in a crate is a beautiful thing. A crate can give a dog some peace and quiet when...
On Target Training
There’s a behavior that we never used to teach in old-fashioned training classes that is now one of my absolute favorites; I can’t wait...
Reinforce Your Dog’s Good Behavior
The best training tip out there is so simple it likely slips your mind: Catch your dog doing something right.We all notice when our...
Polite Leash Walking
The super-fun walks described in our “Walk This Way” article in last month’s issue aren’t always possible; there are times when dogs do need...
Dog Walking: 4 Approaches to Add Enjoyment
I recently saw a cartoon of a person walking with her dog by her side in perfect heel position – and clearly not enjoying the...
Positive Reinforcement Dog Training Through Food
Take a moment to ponder a miracle: We can reach across the great species divide and convince a dog to do something utterly unnatural...
How To Properly Pick Up Your Dog
Imagine living in a world where you are surrounded and controlled by creatures who are 10, 20, even 30 times your size. Now imagine...
Sleeping With Your New Puppy
I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this confession from an adopter of one of my foster puppies: “I know it’s wrong,...
5 Tips for Introducing a New Puppy to your Dog
"Sheesh, I thought my dog would love having a new friend, but he is being so mean to the new little puppy!”I hear this...
Reactive Behavior in Dogs
Reactive behavior can usually be successfully transformed into non-reactive behavior, or at least more manageable behavior, with your commitment to an appropriate combination of management and modification.
How To Use A Dog Car Harness
Want pup to accept that new car restraint equipment? Build in some training time.
Beyond Basic Dog Training
Basic good manners training (sit, down, come, etc.) is vitally important to help your canine family member learn how to survive in a world...
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No Balls in the House!
Boone lunged toward the ball first – but he’s not a good catcher – so the ball bounced past me toward a steel and stone side-table, with Boone in pursuit. He pursued so hard, he smashed his face right into the edge of the steel table.