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.

How to Discipline a Puppy Properly and Humanely

How to Discipline a Puppy Properly and Humanely

It's important to learn how to discipline a puppy. There are means of humane punishment that will teach your pooch he did wrong without hurting him.
Why Dogs Constantly Eat Inedible Things and What to Do

Dog Constantly Eats Inedible Things? Here’s What to Do

Dogs tend to explore the world around them with their senses, primarily with the sense of smell and, subsequently, taste. That usually leads to...
17 Alternatives to Shock Collars for Dogs

17 Alternatives to Shock Collars [Infographic]

Despite still being widely used, shock collars for dogs are considered by many owners and some trainers as an inhumane and impractical method of...
How to Be More Active With Your Dog

TOP #52: How to Be More Active With Your Dog

Regular dog walks and trips to a dog park eventually get boring, and with improving weather, many owners are looking for more creative ways to get active with their dogs. In this podcast episode, Liz Claflin from Zoom Room dog gym provides great advice on how we can do that.
How to Safely Break Up a Dog Fight

Dog on Dog Attack: How to Safely Break Up a Dog Fight

It's inevitable to encounter other dogs when taking your pooch for a daily walk around the neighborhood or to a dog park. While generally,...
Brandon McMillan Dog Training Tools by Petmate

Review: Brandon McMillan Dog Training Tools by Petmate (2018)

Training a dog takes patience and time, but with the right tools it will go a lot smoother. Brandon McMillan Dog Training Tools are designed to be easy for the handler to use, while still being effective. Their simple design also allows for a budget-friendly price.
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...
My Dog Bit Me - The Reasons Why and What You Should Do

My Dog Bit Me: Reasons Why and What You Should Do

More than 4.5 million people suffer from dog bites in the US each year, and more than 800,000 receive medical attention for it, according...
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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...
Crate Training Dogs

5 Mistakes of Crate Training Dogs (and how to fix them)

Pet owners know that crate-training dogs are a great way to help our pets stay out of trouble when left alone, either when you...
Dealing With Dog Training Problems

TOP #46: Dealing With Dog Training Problems feat. Dog Trainer Jessica O’Neill

Training a dog can be a rewarding experience, but it also comes with its own set of difficulties, frustrations, challenges and problems. This podcast episode with expert dog trainer Jessica O'Neill is specifically about how to overcome those problems and challenges, and do it correctly.
Adopting Emotional Support Dog - How to Do It Correctly

Adopting Emotional Support Dog: How to Do It Correctly

Not everyone really understands what an emotional support dog is. Many are aware that emotional support dogs exist, but they can’t really differentiate between...

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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.
how to get rid of a dog

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...
Dandie Dinmont Terrier Breed profile

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...