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  • 5 TREATMENT METHODS TO AVOID IN DOG TRAINING

    5 TREATMENT METHODS TO AVOID IN DOG TRAINING

    Unfortunately there are still many trainers using aversive methods to train dogs. Adverse methods are focused on the end behavior and ignore the emotional state of the dog. Not only is it unnecessary, the emotional state of the dog should always come first. But when it comes to trying to deal with or treat aggression…

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  • 6 Other Ways to Keep Others Away From Your Dog

    6 Other Ways to Keep Others Away From Your Dog

    Of course we rely on our voice to communicate to other that they should keep their distance. However there are some of the pitfalls dog handlers run into that sometimes makes this simple solution not so simple. Pitfalls So we’ve put some suggestions together on what else has worked for other people who might help…

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  • Pet Tutorâ„¢ : New Remote Control Treat Dispenser

    Pet Tutorâ„¢ : New Remote Control Treat Dispenser

    Some people might be familiar with the Manners Minder which is a remote feeding system which has been on the market for years. It is commonly known to be used as a training tool. For example, if you are training a dog to lie on a mat while someone comes to the door, a remote…

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  • 5 Reasons Why Leash Training Dogs is So Important

    5 Reasons Why Leash Training Dogs is So Important

    We all would prefer that our dog doesn’t pull us, but here are some reasons why training your dog not to pull on a leash – or more accurately – training your dog to walk with a loose leash – is actually important. 1. When dogs pull on the leash, we get frustrated.  Continual frustration…

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  • How to Train a Dog to Walk on a Leash

    How to Train a Dog to Walk on a Leash

    We would all like to walk our dogs without having them pull us.  But how many of us realize that it’s not all that natural for some dogs to walk as slowly as we do? And beside us no less? How many off leash dogs have you seen go for a walk side by side…

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  • Clicker training: an introduction

    Clicker training: an introduction

    Clicker training can be a highly effective approach for many animals (dogs, chickens, horses, dolphins, etc.), but is especially useful for aggressive dogs. It is an extension of training many people instinctively already do: when the dog behaves in a way we find desirable, we give them a reward. In this case, the clicker let’s the…

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  • [VIDEO] How to Fit the Gentle Leader Like a Pro

    You can buy the Gentle Leader almost anywhere now, including on Amazon. It is often recommended when dealing with or trying to control a lunging, pulling or aggressive dog. See more information on managing an aggressive dog with a head halter. Yet there are still a few dog owners (even some trainers) who haven’t learned…

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  • [VIDEO] Make a Target Stick Work For You

    Using a target stick is not essential for treating dog aggression.  However they can be very useful for training!  And training can be fun – especially this kind. It works by teaching the dog to touch the end of the target stick or pole. This way you can teach your dog to follow it.  This is useful for encouraging…

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  • [VIDEO] What Everyone Ought to Know About Petting Dogs

    [VIDEO] What Everyone Ought to Know About Petting Dogs

    If we like dogs, we love to pet them.   And we take it for granted that dogs like being petted, too. In fact some studies show that pet petting can be relaxing for both animals and humans.  But do all of them love it?  Do they always enjoy it every time?  How can we…

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  • [VIDEO] Who Else Wants to Teach a Dog to Drop it?

    Teaching a Dog to Drop it Teaching your dog how to drop things when asked is very useful!  Dogs routinely pick things up things in their mouths, from forbidden food to your underwear.  Some dogs are even little thieves that will bury their heads into your guest’s purse when you are not looking, only to enjoy the…

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