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Category: Training Your Dog

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The 19 Best Puzzle Toys That Actually Help Bored Dogs

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Rainy Day Dog Activities—What To Do With a Rambunctious Pup When the Weather’s Bad

Check out our favorite rainy-day dog activities to help burn off your canine's energy when…

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I’m a Professional Dog Trainer and These Are My 8 Favorite Healthy Training Treats

From chunks of rotisserie chicken to packaged treats dogs find irresistible, these are my eight…

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How Former Shelter Dogs Are Trained to Become Environment-Saving “Conservation Canines”

A special group of highly-trained "conservation canines" help scientists study and learn about endangered, rare,…

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Want to Keep Your Dog Safe in Rattlesnake Country? Try Rattlesnake Avoidance Training

Rattlesnake avoidance training, based in positive reinforcement methods, can help keep you and your dog…

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The 11 Best Products to Keep Your Dog from Turning Your Lawn Brown

Do your yard's discolored patches have you wondering how to fix dog lawn spots? Here's…

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19 Top Dog Training Books for Every Kind of Dog

These 19 dog training books, from starting a puppy off right to tackling behavior challenges,…

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Martingale Dog Collars: How to Use Them and 5 Top Picks

A martingale collar isn't just for greyhounds—these flexible collars can help keep lots of dogs…

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The 10 Best Dog Training Collars, Harnesses, and Leashes

Need to rein in a puller or leeway walker? Here are our picks for the…

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The 10 Best Dog Crates for Puppies: How To Pick and What To Avoid

The right dog crate is essential for successful potty training. We've rounded up the top…

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Why Do Dogs Shake Their Toys?

It’s been at least 20,000 years since dogs were first domesticated. And over the millenia,…

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How to Crate Train an Adult Dog

Even though crate training is most often associated with puppies, there are plenty of reasons…

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