Teach Your Dog To Come The “come” command — also known as recall — is one of the most important skills to teach your dog.…
What Are Alpha Rolls and Are They OK to Use When Training My Dog? Question: I’ve heard conflicting advice about “alpha rolls.” What are they and do you recommend them? Answer: An alpha roll…
How to Use Positive Reinforcement Training With Your Dog Positive and negative reinforcement have become buzzwords for animal behaviorists. But, they are also concepts that you can use as…
A Complete Guide to Dog Ears and Hearing They perk up when interested, they droop when sad, they fold back when threatened. Even if they had no useful…
How to Make Dog Training Fun Question: My dog doesn’t seem to be enjoying our training sessions. How can I make dog training fun? Answer: If…
Socializing Your Puppy Puppies start to learn as soon as they are born. They are especially receptive during their first 13 to 16…
Everything You Need to Know About Puppy Training Classes Every puppy must learn socialization and confidence building with other dogs. At the very latest, before your puppy is 18…
How to Train a Deaf Dog Question: I’d like to adopt a deaf dog, but I’m wondering if they will be difficult to train? Answer: Deaf…
Potty Time: Tips to Start Housetraining Your Puppy Housetraining is the most fundamental thing your puppy needs to learn. In order for housetraining to work, everyone who handles…
Dog Grooming: Do It Yourself or Go to a Professional Dog Groomer? Your dog is not impervious to getting dirty. In fact, they can get really dirty. Add in the need for…
How To Deal With Your Dog’s Matted Fur Dogs need regular grooming, not just to make them look their best but also to ensure they stay healthy. One…