Dog Training

How to Teach A Dog To Swim

By knewf

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Many people think that dogs love water and will instinctively swim. Many can swim but do not do it well and waste a lot of energy. Many others are introduced the wrong way and are afraid of going in the water again... more »

How to Teach a Puppy To Walk On A Leash

By *Janet Ford

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Training your puppy to walk on a leash does not mean you have to play choking games or end up being viewed as the bad guy... more »

How to teach your dog Commands in Dog Training

By webDogTrainer

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Make your command words have meaning. Dogs have the ability to learn a lot of language. It is important to know that when you begin your obedience program you save certain command words to be used only when the dog is on leash and when you are ... more »

How to Teach Your Dog Hand Signals

By Eric Letendre

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Teaching your dog hand signals is not only fun but easy. Hand signals are also a very useful way to do obedience with your dog,.. more »

How to Teach Your Dog The Command Sit

By Eric Letendre

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Teach your dog the command sit using an easy training method... more »

How to Teach Your Dog to "Leave It"

By Zeus

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Teaching your dog to "Leave It" is probably one of the most important things you could ever teach your dog. It comes in handy in so many different situations and could even save his/her life... or the life of some other critter. It ... more »

How to Teach Your Dog to Pay Attention to You

By Deana Case

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The foundation of all dog training is having a dog who will pay attention to you. Many dog owners have difficulty getting and maintaining their dog's attention, especially away from the house... more »

How to teach your dog to shake your hand :)

By Dawn Peters

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This trick consists of teaching your dog to offer a paw so that you (or someone else) can Shake hands with him... more »

How to Teach Your Dog to Sit

By ACGaughen

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When training a puppy, the first and most basic command you want to teach them is to sit!.. more »

How to Teach Your Dog to Sit

By cadam

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"Sit" is one of the easiest and most useful commands for your dog to learn and therefore is probably the best command to teach to your dog first... more »

How to Teach Your Dog To Wait At The Door

By Eric Letendre

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Running out the door is a big problem for a lot of dog owners. Learn how to train your dog to sit and wait politely at the door in just a few minutes... more »

How to Train a Blind Dog

By eHow Pets Editor

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Training your blind dog will give her confidence and help alleviate depression, dependency and fear. Proper training will also make it easier, and safer, for your blind dog to participate in everyday activities with you... more »

How to Train a Golden Retriever

By eHow Pets Editor

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Golden Retrievers are loyal, intelligent and eager to learn, which makes training them highly satisfying. Follow these steps to train your pet to be an obedient, enjoyable companion... more »

How to Train A Puppy Dog

By Eric Letendre

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As a full time dog trainer for the past 18 years some of the absolute best advice that I can give a new puppy owner is this: Start training the day your new puppy comes home. Do NOT wait until your puppy is six months old. This is a huge mistake ... more »

How to Train a Puppy Not to Dig

By eHow Pets Editor

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For many breeds, it is part of puppy's nature to dig. However, digging can cause a lot of problems, including putting your puppy in danger. Teaching your puppy to not dig while she is young is a good way to stop the problem from escalating when ... more »

How to Train Your Dog at Home

By Deana Case

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Training your dog at home is easy if you have good information and you set aside time every day to practice. Brief training sessions that last approximately 5 minutes are one of the most effective ways to train your dog. One session is good, ... more »

How to Train Your Dog to Answer The Phone

By Laura A. Wellington

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Although a requirement for Hearing Service Dogs, it's also handy to have a dog who can help with the phone. BTW: This does not mean that the dog will actually speak on the phone, just bring it to you when it rings... more »

How to Train Your Dog to do a High 5

By Laura A. Wellington

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The "gimme 5" or "gimme 10" command is a fun one for kids and parents alike. It is based on the old "shake hands" command, but modified slightly... more »

How to Train Your Dog to Shake (Hands)

By Laura A. Wellington

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This is one of the most beloved tricks to teach your dog, and a special hit with children... more »

How to Train your Dog to Share their Toys

By michaelgavin

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Dogs are like kids in the sense that they do have toys they identify to be their favorites. Quite often households that have two or more dogs will experience their dogs fighting or growling at each for dominance and possession of a toy. There are ... more »

How to Train Your Dog to Wear a Head Collar

By Deana Case

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The head collar is an effective tool to train your dog to stop pulling on the leash. There are several companies which make head collars, and though most of them are fitted in the same way, be sure to read the manufacturers instructions for ... more »

How to Train Your Dog With Love

By John Ingrisano

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Dogs respond to two things: You and food, and I'm not always sure in what order. My Goldie would do anything to please me. My boxer would do anything for a treat. The one thing I've learned over the years is that dogs are trained best with ... more »

How to train your dog; start with goals.

By webDogTrainer

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Goals: A very important first step in dog training is to establish your own personal goals for you and your dog. What do you want the end result to be in this training? Because successful dog training is based on consistency, it is very ... more »

How to Treat Pets Like People

By Beren deMotier

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“Animals are people, too” doesn’t have to be just a cute ironic saying, it can be a lifestyle choice for you and your favorite animal. Your pet gives you unquestioning love, loyalty, trust and would never cancel a date with you because someone ... more »

How to Walk a Dog Safely

By Melissa Maroff

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Walking a dog can be easy. But walking a dog safely? That's where it gets a little trickier. And if you don't know how to do it--I'll show you how to walk the dog... more »

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