Dogs : Basic Training & Socialization

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Dog Training Tips: Do's and Don'ts
Training a dog has numerous benefits for both you and your pooch....Read More
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Dog Park Etiquette Rules: FAQs
Visiting a dog park can be a fun thing to do with your dog — allowing your pup to meet other dogs, practice social skills, and...Read More
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Dog Nose Work: Scent Training Sport for Dogs
K9 Nose Work, informally called dog nose work or scent training, is an up-and-coming canine sport....Read More
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Dog Licking Paws Obsessively: Causes and Treatment
Some dogs will sustain an injury on a paw and then continue to lick that or a nearby area, usually on the front part of the carpus (wrist), over and over again until a larg...Read More
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Dog Chasing Cat: How to Stop This Behavior
Chasing is a natural behavior for a dog, but when dogs chase cats in the home this behavior must be addressed. It can be stressful and even dangerous for a cat....Read More
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Dog Body Language: Signs of Comfort, Stress, and More
Just like people, dogs communicate using body language. Dog body language involves a dog’s entire body, not just their vocalizations or tail, for example....Read More
Medium-sized dog in a crate. She is being crate-trained.
Crate Training: The Benefits for You and Your Dog
Why should I consider crate training my dog? Dogs are hard-wired by their genetic history to be den animals. A den is a small, safe, well-defined space....Read More
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Crate Training 101: How To Train Your Dog
Being comfortable in a crate is a useful skill for dogs to have and it comes in handy for visits to the vet and the groomer, travel and potential emergency transport....Read More
dog doing clicker training with a person
A Guide to Clicker Training Pets
Clicker training dogs, cats, and other animals is a fun and effective way to communicate with your pets....Read More
Dog in a dog training class learning to look at his person
'Look at That' (LAT) Training for Reactive Dogs
Some reactive dogs can get pretty frantic — barking, lunging, pulling on the...Read More
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