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 | SEPTEMBER 26, 2022Puppy Housetraining 101
Housetraining a puppy can be really frustrating. Explore tips on making training run as smooth as possible while helping your new pup stay on track.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | OCTOBER 5, 2016Dogs and Fur-niture
Do you want your dog on the furniture? What are your rules for furniture? It’s your house and your rules fly. It isn’t necessarily “bad” to allow your pups to...
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | DECEMBER 14, 2016Choosing the right canine “tools!”
You’re in the pet store aisle or browsing online - there are so many fabulous choices for canine equipment! Let’s break down some of the basic gear.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | JUNE 23, 2020Your Dog Digs Digging? Try AKC Earthdog!
Does you dog love to dig? He may be a perfect fit to try the sport of Earthdog! Learn all about this sport and how to start competing with your pup!
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | MAY 9, 2016Why Does My Dog Do That?
Do you ever look at your dog's antics and wonder, “why are you doing that?” or "what does that mean?" Here are some quick answers to the common queries!
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | FEBRUARY 7, 2023Book Review: What It's Like to Be a Dog
Ever wonder what your dog is thinking? Dr. Gregory Berns has been asked that exact question, so he decided to figure it out in his book, What It’s Like to Be a Dog.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | MARCH 25, 2022The Yellow Dog Project
A yellow collar, leash or ribbon indicates a dog is nervous or has health issues and should not be approached without permission. The Yellow Dog Project lets us know
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | NOVEMBER 10, 2022Working Dogs: Therapy & Service Dogs
Service dogs, therapy dogs, working dogs, and other pets love having jobs to do! These service dog companions change lives for the better & help in any way they can.
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BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING | AUGUST 10, 2018Teach Your Dog: Sphinx, Play Bow, Nose Touch
You've taught your dog the basics, now it's time to turn things up a notch! Training with these intermediate skills will get your dog ready to master all tricks.
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