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The Trouble with the Dog Whisperer
Cesar Millan is one of the most popular and controversial characters in modern dog training. He is a great entertainer – he is charismatic, quick witted, and appears to do…
Teaching Your Dog How to Swim
There are some dogs that are naturals around the water; they require no training and sometimes seem more comfortable with swimming than with walking on dry land. Other dogs, however,…
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Dog Training: “Leave It”
Teaching a Leave It behaviour is a great way to begin teaching your dog about self-control, especially around people, other dogs, or other items that he REALLY wants to investigate.…
Five Common Dog Training Mistakes that People Make
Dog training is meant to be fun! It’s an activity that you and your dog can do together that will improve your dog’s behaviour, as well as improve the bond…
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5 Most Common Behaviour Problems and How to Address Them
We all love our dogs, but at some point, most of us have to come to terms with some form of problem behaviour. Understanding why your dog does what he…
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Should You Play Tug with Your Dog?
In the past, there has been some debate about whether or not we should play tug with our dogs. The thought was that high energy games like tug were dangerous…
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5 Signs our Dogs Need More Mental Stimulation
Dogs are intelligent, active creatures. Many of the breeds that are popular today were originally bred to do something – herd livestock, help us hunt game, guard their property from intruders, or…
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My Dog Can’t be Trained
“My dog can’t be trained. I’ve tried everything and nothing works with him. He’s just a stubborn dog.” Most dog trainers hear some version of that story pretty frequently. While…
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Dog Training: Teaching a Solid ‘Stay’
Teaching your dog how to stay in one spot is a great way to work on building his self-control, and it can prove to be a very useful skill in…
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How Long Does it Take to Train a Dog?
The desire to see changes in your dog’s behaviour is completely understandable, especially if his behaviour is causing a problem! Most pet owners want to know how much work they…
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Decoding Your Dog: The Eyes
A dog’s eyes are naturally expressive. Small changes in the shape and size of his eyes or the direction and intensity of his gaze can tell you if your dog…
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Making Your Dogs’ Behaviour Work for You
Dogs are constantly taking in new information and interpreting new experiences. They make emotional associations with each new event, and they also pay close attention to the consequences of their…