Next to potty training, the puppy teething phase is one of the most challenging periods of puppyhood. Here are 5 dog trainer-approved tips to get through it with minimal damage.
Aah, the joys of puppyhood: sleepless nights, soiled carpets, chewed shoes and other seemingly endless challenges to one’s sanity. I’m eternally grateful that the powers having influence over canine train-ability were gracious with my dog, Cardiff, who has evolved into well behaved adult. Of course, Cardiff did not train himself to acclimate to my imposed …
Mike Hanna has some basic training tips that can help any dog owner, "Play and exercise is immensely important to the dog. You absolutely get a more well-behaved dog if they have an appropriate amount of exercise
Service dogs are a gift to us all, and in a gorgeous new short from Tongal you can fall in love with real life service-dog-in-training Pip, who is the inspiration behind this beautiful underdog story. Grab your tissues, because this true story is a tearjerker. The lovely film is a sweet and smart way to highlight how important guide dogs are, and also how good puppers are, and that we don't deserve them at all. The short showcases the trials and tribulations…
I spend much of my time as a trainer working with young puppies. They’re little sponges, absorbing every bit of information we send their way – both good and bad. You’ll hear the same puppy training advice over and over: make sure to socialize your puppy, start potty training immediately, and the like. But in my experience, there are some less well-known concepts that can go a long way to helping you have a truly exceptional puppy.
If you’re adopting a puppy from your local shelter, one of the first things you need to do is start puppy training him so he’ll grow into a well-behaved do
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Want to train your puppy? AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility) is the perfect place to start.
Bringing a new puppy home? From house training tips to critical socialization advice, Dr. Marty Becker reveals how to take care of a new puppy.
If you’ve brought home a new puppy this year or want to teach some new skills to your hunting companion, check out these tips on training dogs for hunting.
Besides being fun for both you and your dog, play is important in preparing your puppy for adult life. Learn the social and physical skills he'll develop.
Using a crate and sticking to the 15-minute rule are among our trainer's tips for helping your puppy through housebreaking.
Housetraining your dog or puppy requires far more than a few stacks of old newspapers—it calls for vigilance, patience, plenty of commitment and above all, consistency.
Dr. Marty Becker introduces you to five felines known for brains and trainability.