Quick Summary Learning how to stop a dog from begging can be a challenge for pet owners. Some simple tricks you can do stop the begging behavior include making sure your dog is fed before you eat, make your dog stay in a different spot when preparing food or eating, or simply ignore your dog. […]
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How To Train A Dog To Fetch in 4 Steps
Quick Summary Playing fetch seems to be a game that should come to your dog naturally… right? Well, not really. Many dogs have the instinct to go after a tossed object, but bringing the object back often seems to be a point of contention for many dogs. When I first taught my dog fetch, we […]
How To Train A Service Dog For Anxiety
Quick Summary When people think of service dogs, they often think of those that help their seeing-impaired owners. However, people that suffer from anxiety can benefit significantly by having trained service dogs, in this case called emotional support animals, as well. If you are wondering how to train a service dog for anxiety, the answer […]
How To Train A Dog Not To Jump (And How You Could Be Instigating It)
Quick Summary Learning how to train a dog not to jump is basically ignoring the habit or walking away from it when it happens. Dogs jump on people because they want attention, so by ignoring them, they will soon learn that this behavior will not reward them with anything. I’ve treated my dogs this way […]
How to Train a Dog With a Shock Collar
Quick Summary When it comes to how to train a dog with a shock collar, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions out there. I will dispel the myths about shock collars and discuss how to use them effectively in order to train your dog. For the record, in general, the best way to […]
