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10 Steps to Teaching Your Dog a Super-Strength “Leave It” Command
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How to Train a Dog Not to Jump on You or Others
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How Do I Keep My Dog Calm Around Guests?
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The First 5 Things to Teach Your New Puppy (and When to Start)
Never underestimate a puppy’s ability to learn. Whether you know it or not, you started…
3 Reasons Your Dog May Hate Halloween—and What to Do About It
“Hooray for Halloween!” said no dog ever. Between the strange costumes, the constant ringing of…
The Real Story behind Dog Separation Anxiety and Why It’s So Scary
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Teach Your Puppy to Sleep Through the Night: A Dog Trainer’s Method
So, you adopted a puppy. Congratulations! You’re in for a whirlwind few months of joy,…
3 Training Exercises to Perfect Your Dog’s Manners for Life
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The Secret to Clicker Training: How to Make it Work for You and Your Dog
Clicker training began to grow in popularity in the mid-1990s as an effective alternative to…