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basic obedience & training

Learn how to teach your pet basic obedience from the pros: potty training, crate training, even litter box training. Plus, how to find a professional trainer.

A woman kneeling down to pet a dog sitting in a pile of colorful leaves in the woods next to the dog's owner

Consent isn’t just for humans. Here’s how to respond when the answer isn’t so simple.

A woman sitting outside of a tent wearing a fedora and headphones shaking a dogs paw.

Uh, who else got that memo?

Woman in yellow wide leg pants standing next to a man with jeans holding the leash of their small adult dog in a grassy area

The Wildest Collective dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for helping an adult dog learn to go outside in a new environment.

Basic Obedience

Try the Basic Obedience program

Sometimes you’ve gotta go basic. This course will teach your dog to focus on you and listen for cues, all through positive reinforcement. (Time to stock up on treats.) All with 25 new skills in 3 weeks.

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Female dog trainer raising a treat above a beagle dog's head

“America’s Veterinarian” and the founder of Fear Free Pets, Dr. Marty Becker, on how this method makes vet visits, training sessions, and grooming appointments less stressful for pets.

A group of dogs sitting in grass near their trainers in a dog school

You don’t have to look like you belong on Best in Show to be a contender.

girl with blue hair starting puppy training with white dog

The only thing you know, is that they know nothing. And we’ve got your back.

Man in park struggling to hold his Pitbull dog who is pulling on a leash

Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for turning a stressful walk into a chill stroll.

dogs at dog park drinking water and playing in pool

New kid on the block? Follow this trainer’s tips before letting your pet run wild.

White dog laying on the couch looking guilty

Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on how to keep your dog from using your living room as a toilet.

Ask a Vet

Sudden scratching? Finicky food eater? Loose poop? Whatever pet health question is on your mind, our veterinary pros are here to help.

Woman in vintage striped pants walking in park while her pet is following the trail. Cute beagle dog sniffs something on the path in morning.

This sounds like a competition show waiting to happen.

Brown dog with merle coat running towards the camera on a forest path with a woman standing in the fall distance calling out to him

The Wildest Collective dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for getting a stubborn pup to listen up.

Woman in athletic clothing jogging up stairs in a tropical city with her two dogs on leashes running with her

You — yes you! — can be one of those fun people who runs with your dog. Just be smart about it.

Black dog swimming in a lake with people standing on a pier in the background and forest and mountains in the far distance

Get them to master the doggy paddle with these trainer-approved tips.

Owner and black dog running outside against blue backdrop

A few minutes — or even a few steps — are all you need to add joy to your dog’s day.

A woman feeding her dog a treat while on a hike.

For starters, it prevents escape, works as a training tool, and is recommended by rescue workers.

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