Dog Training

Learn how to train a dog quick and easy. We have tons of articles, videos, how-to guides, interviews and advice from dog trainers and experts on training dogs, on how to train a puppy, how to housebreak a dog, puppy toilet training, most common dog training tricks and a lot more.

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Becoming a Show Dog: A Beginner’s Guide to Get Started 

Do you think your Fido has the potential to be a show dog that can rack up records?  Then competing in a dog show is...
How to House Train a Dog for Free

How to House Train a Dog for Free

Finding ways how to house train a dog for free isn't really a financial challenge, but more of a time consuming task. Housebreaking a dog...
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How To Discipline A Dog Effectively Without Punishment

It's important to learn how to discipline a dog effectively. There are means of humane punishment that will teach your pooch he did wrong without hurting him. Consistency and positive reinforcement are key to proper dog training and discipline.
Puppy Crate Training Schedule

Puppy Crate Training Schedule

Crate training a puppy has many benefits, both for you and the young dog, but it has to be done correctly. Because dogs are...
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How to Teach a Dog to Sit with Positive Reinforcement

You need to begin training your dog as soon as you bring him home. Learning how to teach a dog to sit will be one of the first commands you'll teach.
Shed Hunting Dog Training Guide

Shed Hunting Dog Training: How to Train Your Pooch to Find Antlers

Shed hunting is a springtime search for shed deer antlers. Since deer shed their antlers from mid-January to mid-March, that's the best time to start...
Lessons on Effectively Crate Training Adult Dog

How to Crate Training an Older Dog: The Best Way to Kennel Train and...

Our dogs love their crates. But crate training an older dog is one of the most misunderstood ways of the house training process. Tons of people...
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7 Ways to Turn Daily Activities Into Exercise for Your Dog

Dogs are born to be active, and depriving your pooch of necessary exercise can lead to serious health problems. Daily activities and playtime will...
How To Make A Dog Howl

How to Make a Dog Howl on Command

While most owners are trying to keep their dog quiet, there are some that want to learn how to make a dog howl on command. Here's how to do it.
Crate Training Your Dog

7 Tips for Crate Training Your Dog

Most professionals in the pet industry agree that crate training is an effective and humane method to use with any puppy or adult dog....
Dog Crying in Crate

Dog Crying in Crate? Here’s What To Do

If you're interested in this article, you're probably working on crate training a dog for the very first time. You may be feeling guilty or overwhelmed. Don't worry. That's normal. Crate training a dog can be a difficult task, especially when you have to deal with a dog crying in crate.
ways to train a hyperactive dog to calm down

5 Ways to Train a Hyperactive Dog to Calm Down

My Yorkshire Terrier is almost 9 years old, and every day I think, “How is he still just as hyper as he was 9...

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4 Tips & Tricks for Navigating Peak Flea and Tick Season

Here it comes... the dreaded peak flea and tick season. For us pet owners, while we love those sunny beach trips and walking in the...
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Have Pet, Will Travel: Guide to Spring or Summer Trips with...

In Partnership with Merck Animal Health In my opinion, there's no better time to travel with your pet than in either spring or summer. The weather's...
Can I Afford A Dog

Can I Afford A Dog?

Owning a pet is expensive. It’s more than just planning for food and toys. If you’ve been asking yourself, can I afford a dog, here is everything you need to know. A big part of being a responsible pet owner is preparing for the endeavor financially. Creating a consistent budget can help you plan for routine expenses like food, treats and toys, as well as unexpected expenses like vet visits in the event of an emergency. Asking the question can I afford a dog is a very responsible thing to do. Many pet owners don’t plan a budget before adopting a dog, and that can get you into a lot of trouble.
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How to Get Rid of a Dog: The Right Way

Are you faced with the challenging decision of how to let go of your furry companion? We understand that circumstances change. And even...
Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

Why Are Dogs So Loyal?

One of the best qualities of our canine companions is their unwavering loyalty. Why are dogs so loyal? There are amazing stories about the unmatched loyalty of dogs - dogs that have sat on their owner’s graves, waited patiently for months for their owners to return from war and even stories of dogs walking thousands of miles to reunite with their masters.
Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Why Do Pets Make Us Happy?

Nothing beats the feeling of seeing a happy dog or friendly cat come running over to you looking for a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. Why do pets make us happy? Pets do a lot more than just keep us company. The unconditional love that they provide us with is priceless and incomparable to any love that we get other humans.

Dog Names Starting With Z

Are you looking for dog names starting with Z? Well, you're in the right place! Getting a new pup would mean preparing for a new set...
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How Many Dogs Are Too Many?

We've all been there. Pet owners of one dog think, "Maybe I should get one more." Then, once you get the second dog, you'll...
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Can Dogs Get Sick From Humans?

If you have been caring for dogs for quite a while now, you must have known we can get sick from them. Rabies, giardia—name...
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Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed Profile

Not a lot of people know about this breed, but the Dandie Dinmont Terrier is not something you should ignore when you chance upon...