Training

Obedience, behavior, and house-training guides to help you and your dog communicate and thrive together.

How To Stop A Dog From Chewing On Metal Crate (6 Ways To Curb The Behavior)

Summary Quick If you're wondering how to stop a dog from chewing on metal crate, the proper way is to correct him by saying "no" in a firm tone and then immediately giving reward as soon as he stops.

Mar 14, 2022

How To Crate Train An Older Dog With Separation Anxiety

Quick Summary If you are unsure how to crate train an older dog with anxiety, I advise you to ready yourself and prepare to have lots of patience, understanding, and positive reinforcements for your s

Feb 13, 2022

How To Train Your Dog To Leave It (A Superpower To Save You All The Trouble)

Quick Summary Most dogs, including even some of the best-behaved ones, have one common trait; they don't always listen to their owners or other people they interact with. One of the worst problems is

Oct 4, 2021

How To Stop A Dog From Humping

Quick Summary Dogs are lots of fun! I love that they are affectionate and do the funniest things. Some things are sweet, random, and totally show our dogs' personalities. Some funny and sweet things t

Oct 3, 2021

How To Teach A Dog Its Name

Quick Summary Bringing a new puppy home is always exciting and rewarding for me. There are so many experiences to be had and so many tricks to teach a new furry friend. One of the most difficult thing

Oct 3, 2021

How To Train An Aggressive Dog

Quick Summary When your dog snaps at other canines, lunges with a snarl at people or behaves in other aggressive fashions, you may be trying to figure out how to train an aggressive dog. The answer is

Oct 3, 2021

How Much Does Dog Training Cost?

Quick Summary So you finally have your own dog, but training him seems overwhelming so you decide on hiring a dog trainer. Now you wonder, how much does dog training cost? There's really no exact answ

Aug 16, 2021

How To Bell Train A Dog [Potty Bells For Fido]

Quick Summary Here's a quick guide on how to bell train a dog: First introduce the bell to the dog, then place it on the door where the dog could reach it. Have your dog touch the bell with his nose t

Aug 16, 2021

How To Teach Your Dog To Play Dead in 7 Steps

Quick Summary Here's a quick outline on how to teach your dog to play dead: You'll want him on the down position first, the lure him to the side using a treat until he falls or rolls sideways. This is

Aug 16, 2021

12 Dog Training Hand Signals And How To Use Them

Quick Summary A well-trained dog is a pleasure to have. Unfortunately, unless you are lucky enough to get one already trained, it takes a lot of time and patience to teach a dog properly. But I promis

Aug 15, 2021

How To Train A Dog To Come When Called

Quick Summary The quickest way on how to teach a dog to come when called is by staying a few distances from your pup while holding a treat. Get his attention using the verbal cue "come" in a firm and

Aug 15, 2021

How to Get My Dog to Stop Barking at People [Teaching Fido To Calm Down]

Quick Summary 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 we

Aug 12, 2021

How To Teach Your Dog To Roll Over: Steps, Issues, & Training Mistakes

Quick Summary Here's a quick rundown on how to teach your dog to roll over: while laying down on the floor, use a treat to lure your dog to roll on his side. Give Fido the treat if he follows and keep

Aug 12, 2021

How To Train A Deaf Dog [Caring For and Raising A Hearing-Impaired Pup]

Quick Summary If you are wondering how to train a deaf dog, it basically also works through positive reinforcement and the use of treats. Markers through hand signals are also essential training metho

Aug 12, 2021

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

Aug 12, 2021

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

Aug 12, 2021

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, the

Aug 12, 2021

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 ef

Aug 12, 2021

How To Leash Train A Dog [Plus Loose Leash Walking]

Quick Summary Here's a digest on how to leash train a dog: Prepare a lot of treats in one pocket. Have your dog walk on on side while holding a treat in your hand from that side and the leash using th

Aug 3, 2021

How To Potty Train A Dog [Housebreaking 101]

Quick Summary When learning how to potty train a dog, it's important to know the basics such as using rewards correctly to form positive reinforcement, creating a routine, defining spaces where the pu

Aug 3, 2021

How To Stop A Dog From Digging [Under the Fence and Elsewhere]

Quick Summary Having a dog can be one of the greatest experiences of a lifetime. Like me, I'm sure most dog owners can't imagine what life would be like without their furry companions. However, that d

Aug 1, 2021

How To Crate Train A Puppy

Quick Summary Crate training is one of the best things you can do for your dog and for you. If you are a good owner then you want to train your dog, and house training them in this way is very benefic

Jul 29, 2021

Dog Bite Training: How to Properly Train Your Dog Not to Bite

Quick Summary As is the essence of most canine training, the idea on how to train your dog not to bite is to communicate with him. Simply divert your pup's attention to a chew toy, and on incidents wh

Jul 29, 2021

Puppy Clicker Training: How to Train Your Puppy with a Clicker?

Quick Summary Clicker training is a mark and reward system used in dog training which generally runs on the idea of positive reinforcement. I personally like to clicker train my dogs as it is a simple

Jun 29, 2020

The Causes of Fear and Dominance Aggression in Dogs

Quick Summary I have encountered countless dog fights or pups attacking people and other animals. One thing I noticed is that one of the most common causes of canine aggression is due to fear instead

Jun 23, 2020

Agility Training: What is it and is it right for your dog

Quick Summary: Lately there has been a growing trend towards agility training for dogs. Aside from being an excellent bonding hobby for owner and dog, it is also a fantastic outlet for dogs that requi

Feb 23, 2019

Fun indoor activities for dogs

Quick Summary On many occasions, rain, snow, thunderstorms and even allergies can leave your pooch sequestered to his fluffy nap pillow. We humans might enjoy cozying up on the couch and drinking a cu

May 2, 2018

Busting Coonhound Myths: Why These Dogs Make Great House Pets

Quick Summary When Bo, an 11-year-old champion Black and Tan Coonhound, was laid to rest in October at the Underwood Memorial Coon Dog Cemetery in Tuscumbia, Ala., the Associated Press reported that n

Mar 21, 2018

Invisible Fence Dog Training: Train Your Dog to Respond to the Invisible Fence

Quick Summary Effective training is vital for an invisible dog fence system, using tools like training flags, a leash, and a collar beeper. Gradually adjust the static correction level and focus on po

Jan 8, 2016

The Fundamentals of Off-leash Dog Training

Quick Summary Off-leash dog training can provide a wonderful opportunity for dogs to enjoy freedom, explore their surroundings, and exercise while still remaining under control. However, it requires c

Jan 8, 2016

How to Train A Dog Using The Wireless Fence Training Method

Quick Summary Wireless fence training is a method, which trains dogs to turn and retreat at a warning beep signal to gradually build their sense of returning. It helps them to figure out how far to go

Jan 8, 2016

What is a Static Correction Dog Collar?

Quicky Summary Static correction, also known as static stimulation, is a highly effective technique utilized by modern electronic training collars to capture a pet's attention. I find that it helps en

Jan 8, 2016

Walking Your Dog As The Last Step In Boundary Training

Quick Summary By nature dogs are very physical and need a lot of exercise. Many owners are aware of this fundamental need, which is why having the best wireless dog fence can be such a valuable tool.

Jan 8, 2016