In general, the best way to train a puppy to do the things that you want them to do is through positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement includes using clicker training your pet or using “marker” words and a lot of treats to teach a dog a new command or behavior. Teaching a puppy to sit, to […]
Dog Training
How To Train A Deaf Dog [Caring For and Raising A Hearing-Impaired Pup]
There is not much in life that is as cute as a litter of puppies playing together. Watching them chase one another, yip, and bow down in banter is adorable. But, sometimes, a pup will be born a little different from their brothers and sisters. While some ailments are easy to spot, others might be […]
How to Get My Dog to Stop Barking at People [Teaching Fido To Calm Down]
Dogs are excellent communicators, but sometimes they communicate a lot more than they need to. Barking and growling are the primary way they communicate, which doesn’t always work out well for their human family members. Although a dogĀ barking as an alertĀ is one of the traits that benefited our early ancestors the most in hunter-gatherer societies, […]
How To Potty Train A Dog [Housebreaking 101]
Potty training your puppy is one of the most important things you will do for your relationship with your dog. The overall goal is to house train your dog so that eventually you will feel comfortable leaving them to roam the house even when you are not there. The first step in that process, of […]
How To Leash Train A Dog [Plus Loose Leash Walking]
Leash training your pup is one of the most important things you can do for her health and happiness. If you want to take her to the dog park, she should be leash trained. If you must take her to the vet, she’ll need to be on a leash. Even taking her for a short […]