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Fido, Clean Your Room!

How to teach your dog to pick up his toys and put them away.
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Is Dog Agility Right for You and Your Dog?

It’s easy to start dog agility training right at home – all you need are a few jumps and the right attitude.
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Find the Best Trainer for You and Your Dog

There are lots of bad and even dangerous trainers out there. Here’s how to find a qualified training and behavior professional.

How to Teach Your Dog to Spin

“Spin” is an easy trick to teach your dog – and a fun one to show off!
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Five Steps to Stop Puppy Biting

Fact: Puppies have a developmental need to bite. Here’s a plan for directing and fulfilling that need – with your skin intact!
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Teach Your Dog to “Leave It” and “Drop it”

Training your dog to “leave it” and “drop it”.
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Scent Games for Dogs

Scent work is a natural way for dogs to enjoy a game and be enriched.
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Words Matter: Your Dog Training Language

Why the words you use make a difference in your relationship with your dog – and perhaps even the success of your dog training program.
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How to Socialize a Reactive Dog

Dogs who have issues with other dogs can learn to be calm around other dogs – and maybe even make dog friends.
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How to Phase Out Training Treats

Want to phase out treats when dog training? You can train a dog without treats – but why would you?
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Help! My Dog is Peeing in the House!

How to solve the mystery of why your previously potty trained dog has regressed and is now “going” in the house.
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Should You Send Your Dog to a Training “Boot Camp”?

In the best of circumstances, sending your dog away for training at a “board and train” facility can be a good way to accelerate your dog’s education. Just know that you, too, will need to learn from the trainer so you and your dog are on the same page. (And watch out for unscrupulous or dangerous trainers.) Here’s what to know about boarding and training before you drop off your dog.

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Parallels between Force-Free Training and Gentle Parenting

Both gentle parenting and force-free training emphasize empathy for the living being you're responsible for, and patience with their behavior as their core tenet.