Subscribe

The best in health, wellness, and positive training from America’s leading dog experts

Home Search

dog obedience training - search results

If you're not happy with the results, please do another search
Learning how to recognize your puppies signs is part of house training a puppy.

How to House Train a Puppy

0
Young puppies have very small bladders and are still developing muscle tone. Because of this, when they need to go, they go! Read your puppy’s body language and be proactive to prevent accidents from happening.
How to train an aggressive dog? Choose the right trainer or veterinary behavioris.

How To Train an Aggressive Dog

An aggressive dog can be dangerous and a liability in the event she hurts a person or another animal. The good news is that aggressive behavior can be successfully modified using a combination of good management and humane behavior modification.
A black labrador retriever pays close attention to its owner's hand command.

How To Train a Deaf Dog

Training a deaf dog requires patience and consistency, just as training a dog who can hear does. While replacing the verbal “sit” with a...
Our editors have selected the best dog gear of 2025.

Whole Dog Journal’s Gear of the Year 2025

0
Here at WDJ, we’re always on the lookout for products that improve life with our dogs in any way. Every year, we talk with our experts and determine the toys, training and care tools, and treats that provide the biggest lift to them and their canine companions. These are their top picks for 2024!
Walks and other activities are good mental stimulation for dogs.

The Importance of Mental Stimulation for Dogs

0
Dog or human, nobody likes being bored. While some boredom is inevitable—this is, after all, real life we’re talking about—proper mental stimulation for dogs...
Play and training are both how you bond with your dog.

How To Bond With Your Dog

0
Building a relationship with your dog takes time and effort. Although it’s plenty of fun to bond with a new dog, your four-legged friend might not adore you instantly.
The cost of owning a dog can be substantial, but it's worth it in companionship.

How Much Does It Cost to Own a Dog?

0
Few things are as rewarding as bringing a dog into your family. Dogs bring inherent expenses though and it's important to understand the financial commitments so you can budget for the known costs.
The best family dogs are a product of training and management.

What Traits Make the Best Family Dogs?

0
Committing to a dog should never be taken lightly; before you do, ask yourself some critical questions about your lifestyle. Though there are no guarantees, dogs with certain traits may show promise to be good family dogs with the proper training and care.
Teaching a dog to sit is more than just a trick. It provides a way to calm and shelter dogs.

How to Teach a Dog to Sit

Sit is one of the first things many people teach their dogs, and it’s a helpful trick. It’s the foundational skill for a sit-stay...
Nervous dog sitting by owner's leg

How to Build Confidence in a Fearful Dog

Tips for helping your insecure, fearful, or so-called “submissive” dog gain confidence to improve the quality of her life.
Potty training a puppy in an apartment is a challenge due to how long it takes to get outdoors.

How To Potty Train a Puppy in an Apartment

2
Potty training a puppy is an exercise in diligence, consistency, and patience. . So how do these things apply when it comes to how to potty train a puppy in an apartment?
Treats and patience are an important part of teaching a dog to lay down.

How to Teach a Dog to Lie Down

0
Are you having a difficult time teaching your dog to lie down? With some dogs, it’s more difficult than others, but it’s not impossible. The reason is likely that you are not properly communicating what you want. In some cases, however, timid dogs are less comfortable lying down. It’s up to you, as the trainer, to determine where your difficulties lie.