dog behavior

person using a toy as a reward to teach a dog to come

How to Teach a Dog to Come

Teaching your dog to come when called is a great safety tool to have in place....Read More

Black-and-white dog learning the leave it command

How to Teach a Dog to 'Leave It'

Like teaching dogs “stay,” teaching dogs to "leave it” might prevent them from being injured or even save their life....Read More

How to Teach a Dog to 'Back Up'

Walking backward or backing up doesn’t come naturally to most dogs, so it’s a dog training skill they have to learn....Read More

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How to Teach a Dog Their Name

Teaching a dog their name is a great way to help socialize a dog and start a personal relationship with them....Read More

How to Teach a Dog 'Off'

You can teach a dog the “off” command to get your dog to move from a spot where you don’t want them....Read More

Dog who has been taught to go to his place waiting patiently in that spot

How to Teach a Dog 'Go to Your Place'

Teaching a dog to go to a specific place can be helpful when you need your dog to settle down or stay in a particular spot for a while....Read More

dog guarding food by lying next to the treats and being watchful

How to Stop Food Aggression and Resource Guarding in Dogs

Food aggression in dogs is a form of resource guarding or possessiveness....Read More

How to Stop Dogs From Jumping on People

Dogs jumping on people as a greeting can be unpleasant or even dangerous. Even small dogs jumping can startle someone or cause them to lose their balance....Read More

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How to Stop Dogs From Escaping

Is your dog escaping from your yard or home?...Read More

How to Stop Dog Submissive Urination and Excited Peeing

When dogs pee at inappropriate times, it is sometimes known as submissive urination or excited peeing....Read More

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