Humans tend to assume that dogs will instinctively understand how to behave when leashed, but the truth is that it requires training. It is an essential skill that, once mastered, you will undoubtedly value each time you walk your dog. That’s because keeping...
Maybe you’ve recently added a new puppy to the family, and he’s jumping around like a fish on a line. Perhaps an older dog has adopted you and loves to pull you down the street on your walks. Whatever the situation is, getting your dog to walk properly on a leash is...
You get home from a long day at work, and on the other side of the door, your dog is there to greet you. For most, this is the long sigh at the end of the day right before you kick your shoes off. But for many others, the sounds of claws scraping wood, high-pitched...
As far as history tells us, canines have been partnered up with the human race for longer than any other animal species. They get us in a way that very few other species can, but even the most attentive of dogs isn’t a mind-reader. The secret to any good partnership...
So you thought your dog was a perfect gentleman all the time — until a neighbor had to tell you that Rex’s barking was driving her crazy. You can’t always be at home, so how can you stop that barking while your dog is all alone? And why is he barking when you...
Each command teaches your dog a way of life. Sit, stay, down, kennel, and come are ways to foster a good working relationship with your dog. Training gives your dog a job to do, reinforces positive attention, and each command serves a purpose. Not all commands are...
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