Behavior and Training
Pet Training Tips and Advice
Get the most up-to-date training advice from pet lovers, trainers, and experts. From house-breaking a puppy to addressing complex issues like separation anxiety, you can solve a world of problems by properly training your pet.
BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | JUNE 16, 2016Dog Trick Fun: Teach Your Dog to "Pout"
Our trick teaching fun continues with pout. Pout means your dog places his chin on the floor and holds it there! We teach this command without luring.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | MAY 17, 2016Dog Trick Fun: Start with the Nose Touch
Silly pet tricks…are actually not so silly at all! Teaching your dog commands outside of the traditional obedience skills benefit you and your dog.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | OCTOBER 12, 2022Do Cats Get Sad?
Is your cat down in the dumps? Here are 5 ways to tell if your cat is sad, including changes in appetite or bowel movements and failure to groom.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | NOVEMBER 11, 2022Counter Surfing Solutions
Some dogs are sneaky about counter-surfing. Discover how to stop a dog from jumping on counters and how to improve your pup's kitchen etiquette.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | OCTOBER 17, 2022An Obedience Competition Is a Test of Teamwork!
If your dog loves to work with you, obedience competitions may be for you! Learn the basics of this sport and how to get started with your dog today.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | OCTOBER 15, 2014Chester the Akita and His Unfortunate Amish Buggy Accident
Take a look inside a policyholders resent mishap. Chester is an almost 2 year old Akita who lives in Clare, MI. You might not know it, but Clare County, Michigan actually has a high Amish population. What does that have to do with a story about a dog? Well, poor Chester actually had a run in with an Amish buggy just outside of his home!
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | AUGUST 10, 2022Catio Craze: Outdoor Enclosures for Cool Cats
Catios are a great way to provide your cat with outdoor activity without the risks. Here are reasons your cat needs one and how to get started on making your own.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | NOVEMBER 15, 2022Canine Fitness with Paw Pods
Learn about fitness paw pods and how to train your dog with them, substitutions you could use, and how to progress to more advanced configurations!
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | SEPTEMBER 25, 2019Family Dog Obedience: Use the "Elevator" Method
Use the "elevator" method while learning new skills to teach your dog that whether you're down at his level or standing, a command should be held until released!
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