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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Reward-Based Training in Dogs: Benefits and Dos & Don’ts

Reward-based training adds something pleasant immediately after a behavior appears to reward the behavior and reinforce its learning. This type of training is a...
Crate Train Your Dog as a Place to Relax & Retreat

Crate Train Your Dog as a Place to Relax & Retreat

For most dogs, a retreat where they can relax and also not be disturbed is very important. A crate or kennel is a good...
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10 Ways to Stop a Dog Pooping in a Crate

Are you finding it difficult to stop your dog from pooping in his crate? I get it. I had the same problem, too, when I...
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How To Stop A Dog From Jumping

Jumping is a common dog behavior problem that can be solved with a little training. Learning how to stop a dog from jumping will take time and patience, but it can be done.
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.
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How To Stop Food Aggression in Dogs

Food aggression is a very dangerous behavior that needs to be corrected. You need to know how to stop food aggression in dogs.
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How To Stop A Dog From Peeing On Carpet

Puppies and senior pets are known for having the occasional accident, but it can happen to any dog. That's why it's important for all owners to know how to stop a dog from peeing on carpet.
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4 Best Ways to Stop Dog Barking

You can't expect your dog to be silent all the time, but you can use these best ways to stop dog barking to limit the amount of your time your dog spends yapping.
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How To Make Dog Clothes

Learning how to make dog clothes can give your pup style that will set him apart when you're out for a walk or visiting the local dog park.
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VIDEO GUIDE: How To Make A Dog Bark

While it may be easier to train the most vocal dog breeds to bark on cue, you can learn how to make a dog bark no matter what breed he is.
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5 Best Potty Training Tricks for Dogs

All dogs learn differently, but these best potty training tricks for dogs are sure to make your potty training sessions smoother and more effective.
How To Make A Dog Stop Whining

How To Make A Dog Stop Whining

Do you want to know how to make a dog stop whining? Follow these tips to stop this common nuisance behavior.

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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...