dog training
- behavior
How To Stop a Dog From Pulling on the Leash
Dog trainer Karen B. London promises you’re not doomed to be pulled down the street forever.
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- behavior
How to Help Your Dog Deal When You’re Away
Train your dog to stay calm when they’re on their own — instead of sad-singing “All By Myself” until you come home.
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How to Get Your Scared Dog to Trust You
Using these tips, your skittish dog will warm up to you.
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Understanding Reactivity and Aggression in Dogs: Two Very Different Things
Turns out, even experts have a hard time defining these terms.
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How to Stop Your Dog From Barking
The top five reasons dogs bark—and how to get them to chill a bit.
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Should Kids Approach Dogs in Public? The Internet Has Many Feelings
Considering this viral moment, trainers weigh in on what you should know about introducing dogs to kids.
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How Do I Stop My Dog From Counter Surfing?
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell’s pro tips for keeping paws off your charcuterie platter this holiday season.
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How to Get Your Overexcited New Dog to Just Chill
If your dog loses their sh*t over anything—from a squirrel to a guest. Here are some tips to curtail that.
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- behavior
How to Integrate Training Into Your Puppy’s Daily Life
Here are some tips for fitting training into your action-packed schedule.
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- shopping
How We Chose the Winners For Best in Show 2023
Here’s how we selected everything you’re shopping in our Best in Show guide this year.
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- behavior
Be My Guest: Training Your Dog in Social Graces
Because nobody wants your pup eating the host’s charcuterie platter.
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- health
10 Tips to Give Your Dog a Blissful Vet Visit
Reduce the stress of veterinary visits — for you and your pup.
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- lifestyle
Training Tips From a Cannes Award-Winning Movie Star Dog
Border Collie, Messi, is loving his moment in the spotlight and is ready for Awards Season.
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- behavior
How Can I Stop My Dog From Getting Overly Excited When Holiday Guests Arrive?
Expert advice for people with dogs who jump, bark, and generally go nuts when people come over.
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- behavior
Muzzle Up Project Wants You to Remove Your Judgment Goggles When You See a Muzzled Dog
How the misunderstood training tool actually empowers dogs to be “happy, fulfilled, and living their best lives.”
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- behavior
“How Can I Stop My Dog From Being Overly Protective of Me?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for dealing with a protective dog that’s taken their duties too far.
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- behavior
Why Clickers Are The “It” Accessory for Trainers
Pro tips on training your dog with the click of a button — literally.
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- behavior
Can I Pet Your Dog?
Consent isn’t just for humans. Here’s how to respond when the answer isn’t so simple.
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- behavior
How to Properly Introduce Two Pups
There’s a lot more to it than sniffing each other’s butts.
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- behavior
Is Your Dog Tricky to Train? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Feel Guilty
It’s important to remember that dogs are individuals, so training isn’t one-size-fits-all.
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- behavior
When it Comes to Dog Crates, Think Outside the Literal Box
How to treat and prevent confinement anxiety.
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- behavior
Pro Tips: How to Find a Qualified Dog Trainer
The questions to ask and credentials to look out for to find the right trainer for your dog, according to a pro.
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- behavior
Puppy Fear Periods: Why is My Dog Scared All of a Sudden?
Turns out, adolescence isn’t just tough for humans—it can be hard on dogs, too.
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- behavior
What to Expect at Puppy Socialization Classes
A dog behaviorist schools us on why puppy classes are more about socializing than getting straight As.
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- lifestyle
How to Keep Your Pet Safe After the Nashville Dog Shooting
An off-leash dog was recently shot and killed at a park in Nashville. Here are some life-saving off-leash safety tips.
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- behavior
Does Your Dog Have Littermate Syndrome?
If you adopted puppy siblings — and they fight nonstop — you could be dealing with littermate syndrome. Here’s everything you need to know.
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- behavior
Dog Life Stages: Puppy Adolescence Is Only a Phase
What to expect when your perfect puppy hits that unruly stage.
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- behavior
New Pet Parents: Beware The “Dog Daddy”
Why the TikTok personality’s harmful tactics are just plain abuse, according to certified trainers.
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- lifestyle
Honoring the Rescue Dogs of 9/11
The Wildest pays tribute to the pups who risked their lives to save others 22 years ago.
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- behavior
When to Start Training a Puppy: a Complete Puppy Training Schedule By Age
Your puppy training schedule, from eight weeks to six months. Let’s do this.
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- shopping
8 Best Dog Harnesses For When Collars Don’t Cut It
Experts pick the best harnesses for every kind of dog — from flat-faced breeds to tiny teacups to escape artists.
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- behavior
An Active Dog Is a Well-Behaved Dog
Why regular exercise can mean a less destructive dog and a happier you.
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- nutrition
Dog Training Treats They Will Sit, Stay — You Name It — For
A behaviorist reveals the most mouth-watering treats for training your pup.
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- behavior
“How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Pulling on the Leash?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for turning a stressful walk into a chill stroll.
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- behavior
A Crash Course on Dog Agility Training
5 reasons to get your dog in the agility game, from burning energy to building confidence.
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- behavior
How to Socialize a Puppy
Everything you need to know to get your new addition off to a good start.
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Dog Trainer Robert Haussmann’s Favorite Enrichment Toys
The Wildest Collective expert shares his top toys and tools, from classics Kongs to snuffle mats to slow feeders.
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- lifestyle
Intimate Guide to Kayaking with Dogs: Tips, Safety, and Adventure Ideas
Bring your pup with you on your next adventure.
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- behavior
How Do I Get My Shy Dog To Socialize?
The Wildest Collective dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for getting a shy pup to go from wallflower to social butterfly.
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- shopping
On the Fence About Crates? Opt for a Puppy Pen
6 puppy pens recommended by positive-reinforcement dog trainer Aislynn Ross, because we all need boundaries.
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- behavior
Dog Training: How to Crate Train a Puppy
Actually, sometimes there is. But if you follow these tips, crate training your pup can go smoothly.
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- shopping
Why Your Dog Needs a Martingale Collar
For starters, it prevents escape, works as a training tool, and is recommended by rescue workers.
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- lifestyle
How to Turn Your Dog Into a Swim Fan
Get them to master the doggy paddle with these trainer-approved tips.
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- behavior
6 Steps to Improve Your Dog’s Recall Training
Teach your pup a perfect recall so you can be sure they will come back, no matter what.
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- lifestyle
You Must Love Mutts on National Mutt Day
July 31 is National Mutt Day. Here are nine reasons why a mixed-breed dog would make a great new addition to your family.
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- behavior
How I Got Through My Puppy’s Separation Anxiety Days
And survived the yowling, chewing, scratching, etc.
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- behavior
Here’s the Potty Training Game Plan You’ve Been Waiting For
Seven tips you’ll want to pay attention to.
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- lifestyle
Celeb Dog Trainer Nicole Ellis on Getting Your Dog Used to Your Office Return
It’s 2023, and the office is calling. How can our dogs cope?
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- behavior
Can Your Shy New Rescue Dog Become a Social Creature?
With patience and positive reinforcement, you can do a lot to make up for lost time with socialization.
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- lifestyle
10 Tips You’ll Definitely Want to Follow When You Walk Your Dog
From the safest gear to training recs.
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- behavior
7 Myths Harmful to Pit Bulls — Debunked
And you should correct people about them, too. Pit Bulls need advocates.
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- shopping
Injoya Is Giving Pets a Slice of Pizza Heaven
The brand’s snuffle mat gives pups the chance to stuff their faces into a fluffy pizza pie.
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- behavior
The B.A.T. Dog Training Method Is What’s Up
Behavior Adjustment Training (B.A.T.) will keep your dog calm in any situation. For real.
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- lifestyle
How to Register an Emotional Support Animal
Confused about ESA rules? Here’s a comprehensive guide that explains everything you need to know about emotional support animals registration.
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- behavior
Here’s How You Can Avoid the Worst: a Dog Bite to the Face
Step one: Never put your face close to theirs.
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How to Keep Your Dog From Freaking Out When You Have Company
Do these things to help your pup (and your guests) feel chill.
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- behavior
Should You Hit Pause on Head Haltis?
Head haltis, aka gentle leads, are a very common tool in training, but here are some things to consider before using one.
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- behavior
K9 Nose Work Let’s You See The World Through Your Dog’s Nose
The latest training activity develops your dog’s natural scenting abilities through fun and games.
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- behavior
“Why Does My Dog Run Away From Me?”
Upgrading your pup’s recall training from accidental to intentional.
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- behavior
How to Teach an Old Dog New Tricks
Your senior dog might move slower these days, but that doesn’t mean they can’t learn new things.
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- behavior
Shocker: Food Is Still the Best Way to Reinforce Your Dog’s Good Behavior
Social interaction — aka praise — works, too. Who doesn’t like that?
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Play-Training Can Be Your Solution to Dog Aggression
Behavior correction, Mary Poppins style: Turn a job into a game.
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- behavior
Seriously, Avoid On-Leash Dog Meet-and-Greets
Would you want a stranger coming right up to your face?
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- behavior
Seriously, Your Dog Does Not Want to Meet Another Dog On-Leash
Trainer Charlie DiBono warns against these greetings on all fronts.
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Dog Training 101: What to Teach Your New Dog
In between cuddle sessions, work on these eight basic cues with your pup.
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- shopping
6 Genius Interactive Dog Toys From Nina Ottosson
These puzzle toys are made to help you bond with your pup.
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- behavior
7 Games That Can Actually Teach Your Dog Something
Cue the Schoolhouse Rock! because learning can be fun.
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Celebrity Trainer Nicole Ellis’s Top Dog Essentials
Everything you need to keep your pup safe and engaged (so you can focus on that Zoom meeting).
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- lifestyle
You’ve Got Company: How to Cohabitate with a New Dog
Boundaries, right? But if they end up sleeping in bed, that’s cool, too.
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- behavior
Here’s Why You Need to Socialize Your Dog ASAP
Waiting until full vaccination to socialize can cause huge problems for your pup.
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- behavior
Do Dogs Follow Bad Advice — Or Ignore It?
It turns out, dogs know a useless instruction when they hear it.
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Hold the Judgment: Change the Way You Think About Your Dog’s Behavior
Instead of focusing on the negatives, here’s what you should do instead.
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Your Grumpy Pup Is a Very Smart Dog — Science Says So
This study found that cranky pups are actually very fast social learners.
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- behavior
These Reinforcement Techniques in Dog Training Will Make Rules Fun For Both of You
Offering fewer treats can actually be a good thing.
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What to Do (and Not Do) When Your Puppy Is Teething
When those little razors start biting, keep these tips in mind.
