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How to Teach a Dog Obedience

By Eric Letendre

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It can be very frustrating for a first-time dog owner to learn about dog training. It seems that every dog trainer has his own unique opinions and theories when it comes to the best way to train a dog. Some new dog owners become so frustrated by ... more »

How to Teach a dog to "wait" on command

By knewf

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If your dog knows the "wait" command, you can save it's life... more »

How to Teach a Dog to Count

By MacDonald

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Do you want to teach your dog to add, subtract or even calculate square roots? If your dog knows how to say woof, it is easier than you think to teach him to count! Here is how to impress your friends with your Einstein dog... more »

How to teach a dog to grab paw

By abbeyroad920

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Teaching your dogs commands can sound more difficult than it actually is. A simple thing to teach your dog is to grab paw. Here is how to teach this beginner trick to your dog... more »

How to Teach a Dog to Shake

By Eric Letendre

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One of the easiest tricks to teach your dog is to shake. Once your dog knows how to shake you can teach other tricks like wave and high five. You can teach this trick in about 5 minutes, so let me tell you how... more »

How to Teach a Dog to Sing

By Melissa Maroff

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If you’ve ever been to a dog park, you’ve probably noticed that all it takes is a friendly neighborhood siren to get certain dogs to start howling along in unison. Yup, dogs like to sing. So why not teach your dog to do it at home? All you have ... more »

How to teach a dog to sit

By newzlady17

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There are many schools of thought on how to teach dogs new tricks. But there's really simple way to get a dog to sit in usually just a day... more »

How to Teach a Dog to Spin

By eHow Pets Editor

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Training your dog to perform tricks is a wonderful way to have fun and form a strong bond with your pet. By teaching your dog to spin like a top, you'll both have another trick up your sleeves when it's time to perform for others. Follow these ... more »

How to Teach a Gerbil Tricks

By eHow Pets Editor

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Many people don't realize that their gerbils can be wellsprings of talent. Whether you want to teach your gerbil to beg or become a wrestler, a tightrope walker or stuntman, your gerbil is waiting for his stint in the limelight... more »

How to Teach a Horse to Switch Leads on Cue

By Gracie1402

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Getting your horse to switch leads on cue can be a bit tricky, getting your horse to switch leads on YOUR cue can be even trickier. I searched out the best of the best and here is what I have found to work better than all the res... more »

How to Teach a Pet Wolf Tricks

By eHow Pets Editor

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Some people say that training a wolf is impossible, or pointless. But a wolf is actually easier to train than a dog thanks to its larger brain. People tend to forget that there's a difference between dogs and wolves, and so they need to be dealt ... more »

How to Teach a Puppy To Lie Down On Command

By knewf

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Dogs who will lie down on command are nice to have in the home because they will not beg at the table or will not bother you when you are busy if they are on a "down-stay".. more »

How to teach puppy to go to the door when he needs to go out

By CyberFactotum

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This article will show you how to train a puppy to go to the door when he needs to go outside to relieve himself... more »

How to Teach the Heeling Set Up for Utility

By IsabellaCane

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Prepare to win in the Utility ring by having a flawless entrance. Your performance actually starts outside the ring. Follow the steps below to achieve success as you enter the ring... more »

How to Teach Your Cat a Shake Hands Trick

By stlscientist

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Cats aren't stupid creatures, they just want you to think they are so you won't make them to the same silly tricks dogs do! The secret is out... Cats can be taught to do tricks too! Teach your cat to shake hands... more »

How to Teach Your Cat to Sit

By stlscientist

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Cats can learn tricks too! They just don't want you know. They laugh at the tricks dogs do and don't want you to know they can do them too. Teach your cat to sit using these easy steps... more »

How to Teach your Dog and Cat to Become Friends

By michaelgavin

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Dogs and cats have been gone down in history as notorious enemies, but such is not really the case. Millions of people have cats and dogs which live together in perfect harmony, even if they were not fond of each other at first. If you have ever ... 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 sign language commands

By chicknfillet

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You can teach your dog sign language for simple commands. The commands for stay, sit, lay, come, and beg are included. It’s a fun way to show off how smart your dog is and how clever you are, too. This is fun!.. more »

How to Teach Your Dog That You're The Pack Leader

By Eric Letendre

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Dogs are pack animals. When we bring a dog into our house, the dog will look at everyone in the house as a pack member. We need to teach the dog that we are the pack leader. This can be done by following four simple steps. Learn how by watching ... more »

How to Teach Your Dog The Down Command

By Eric Letendre

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Teach your dog to do a down command with an easy dog training method... more »

How to Teach Your Dog The Stand Command

By Eric Letendre

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

How to Teach Your Dog The Stay Command

By Eric Letendre

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Teaching your dog to do a stay command is easy. The easiest way to do it is to control what your dog wants. Don't try to control the dog. Watch the video and follow these simple steps and see for yourself... more »

How to Teach your dog To "Stay"

By pj123

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The Stay Command is important because it helps you keep control over your dog and helps your dog stay safe. stay asks your dog to stay in one place without moving. Teaching The Stay Command isn't as easy as teaching sit or down. It's a Skill ... more »

How to Teach Your Dog to Balance a Cookie On His Nose

By Deana Case

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Teaching your dog to balance a cookie on his nose and hold it there before he tosses it up and grabs it is a fun trick to do with your dog. Not only do dogs enjoy the admiration that they get for doing tricks, they also like to earn cookies. ... more »

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