Dog Training

dog being taught to wait at a kennel door

How to Teach a Dog to Wait at the Door

Teaching a dog to wait at open doors can be an incredibly useful skill....Read More

Person teaching a dog to trade with a bone and some treats

How to Teach a Dog to Trade

Many of us have been involved in an inadvertent game of “keep away” with our dogs — when the dog snatches something and then refuses to give it up....Read More

How to Teach a Dog to Speak and Be Quiet

Barking is how dogs express themselves, but it can become excessive....Read More

person teaching a dog how to sit outdoors

How to Teach a Dog to Sit in 3 Easy Steps

Teaching a dog to sit can be useful in instances where you need your dog to stop jumping on something (or someone) or to wait politely an...Read More

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

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

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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