dog training
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New Legislation Proposes the Ban of Shock Collars in New York
New York Rep. Linda Rosenthal’s new bill puts pups first.
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“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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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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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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Nobody Likes to Be Labeled — Especially Your Dog
(Mis)labeling behaviors does more harm than good.
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Uvalde Students Have Some New Pals Going Back to School With Them: Dogs
How Golden Retrievers are helping Uvalde, TX, students return to class after the May 2022 tragedy.
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“Help, My Adult Dog Refuses to Pee Outside”
The Wildest Collective dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for helping an adult dog learn to go outside in a new environment.
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Your Dog’s Trauma Triggers Are Everywhere. Fear-Free Training Can Help
“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.
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Think Your Dog Can Be an Obedience Champ?
You don’t have to look like you belong on Best in Show to be a contender.
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Your Ultimate Foster Dog Shopping List
Your foster dog needs love — but they also need stuff.
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Puppy Training 101: Ace Your First Lesson
The only thing you know, is that they know nothing. And we’ve got your back.
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How to Cure Your Dog’s Case of the Everyday Scaries
There’s nothing to fear but fear itself — and a dog who won’t stop shaking when it thunders.
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“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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“How Can I Train My Adult Rescue Dog to Stop Scent Marking All Over the House?”
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on how to keep your dog from using your living room as a toilet.
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Does Your Dog Have a Nose for Scent Training?
This sounds like a competition show waiting to happen.
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“How Do I Get My Dog to Come When Called?”
The Wildest Collective dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for getting a stubborn pup to listen up.
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Your Dog’s Food Aggression Isn’t Cute — Here’s How You Can Work On It
No longer associate feeding time with growling time.
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Running With Your Dog Is Possible — It Doesn’t Just Happen in Photoshoots
You — yes you! — can be one of those fun people who runs with your dog. Just be smart about it.
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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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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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5 Running Games to Play With Your Dog
A few minutes — or even a few steps — are all you need to add joy to your dog’s day.
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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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11 Tips For Including Your Dog In Your Wedding
Whether your pet is walking you down the aisle, playing the role of ring bearer, or entertaining guests at the reception, read this before the big day.
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Decoding Your Dog’s Growls
When your dog growls, they’re expressing their emotions. A study found that you’ll likely be able to understand what they’re feeling.
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“Urban Herding” Can Burn Your Dog’s Energy
If your dog needs a job, trainers recommend Treibball.
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“How Do I Get My Emo 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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How to Train Your Dog for a Day At the Office
July 24 is National Take Your Dog to Work Day. Dog trainer Robert Haussman shares his tips for how to teach your pup to be your favorite co-worker.
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Why Do We Want Our Dogs to Talk So Badly?
Tools like speech buttons and translation apps reflect more about our desires for our pets than their desires for themselves.
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Does Your Dog Have Therapy Dog Potential?
Renowned animal behaviorist Patricia McConnell, PhD, on what it takes to be a great therapy dog.
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“How Can I Calm My Super Jumpy Dog?”
The Wildest Collective dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s pro tips for getting a hyped-up dog to chill out.
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Sometimes You Just Gotta Dance — With Your Dog
If your pet’s got moves, canine freestyle is the dog sport you didn’t know you needed.
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“How Can I Curb My Dog’s Squirrel Obsession?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s pro tips for walking a pup that wants to chase everything that moves.
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How to Stop Your Dog From Biting the Leash
Most dogs love walking, but some love chaos a little bit more.
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Does Your Dog Have “Juvenile Onset Shyness?”
Turns out, the teenage years aren’t just tough for humans — they can be rough on dogs, too.
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Jess Tran and Her Rescue Dog Are Healing Together
The creative guru on taking her dog to therapy, finding community at the dog park, and the “spiritual journey” of pet parenthood.
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How to Properly Introduce Two Pups
There’s a lot more to it than sniffing each other’s butts.
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More Evidence That Breed ≠ Behavior
A new study found that a dog’s breed accounts for less than 10 percent of their behavior.
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How to Help an Anxious Dog Conquer Their Fears
Six animal behaviorists and I share our pro tips for boosting the confidence of a fearful dog.
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7 Games Your Dog Can Learn From
There is more to playing with your dog than just having a good time.
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My Dog Is Misbehaving. What Should I Do?
Don’t blame the dog—instead, figure out how to help them succeed.
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5 Ways to Stop Your Dog From Ripping Up Their Toys
How to teach your dog to enjoy, not destroy, their toys.
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Would You Let A Robot Train Your Dog?
Companion has developed an AI device that might change how we train our pets, whether we’re there for it or not.
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How to Talk to Your Dog, According to Science
Baby talk works on puppies. As for adult dogs, that’s still up for debate.
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“How Can I Curb My Dog’s Incessant Barking?”
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell on the top five reasons dogs bark and how to get them to zip it.
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How to Get an Overexcited Dog to Just Chill
If your dog loses their sh*t over anything from a squirrel to a guest, dog behaviorist Trish King has some tips.
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“How Can I Tame a Sassy Pup?”
Internationally renowned dog trainer Victoria Stilwell's tips for training pushy puppies.
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Smells Like Teen Spirit
What to expect when your pandemic puppy becomes an unruly adolescent.
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The Wildest, Wrapped
Our first year in review, from top-read articles and celebrity features to most-popular Instagram and TikTok posts!
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Getting Your Dog to “Go” in the Snow›
Dog trainer Karen B. London’s tips for helping your pet do their business on snow days.
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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.
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Are Friends and Family Derailing Your Dog’s Training?
What to do when your best-laid training plans are sabotaged.
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Does Your Dog Freak Out When Friends Come Over?
Here’s dog behaviorist Karen B. London’s simple trick to making your pet (and your guest) feel at home.
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Can You Socialize an Adult Dog?
With patience and positive reinforcement, you can do a lot to make up for lost time.
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Is Your Dog a Genius? Angela Pham’s Gift Picks May Hold the Answer
The photographer’s Japanese Spitz, Turtle, has mastered a dozen tricks, from counting to four to walking with a limp. So can yours!
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Be My Guest: Training Your Dog in Social Graces
Because nobody wants your pup eating the host’s charcuterie platter.
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Who’s Walking Who?
Dog trainer Karen B. London promises you’re not doomed to be pulled down the street forever.
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Wolfdog Sanctuaries Are Stressed
Ownership of wolf-dogs is on the rise putting animals are in danger.
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Chelsea Hodson & Magic Know Every Trick in the Book
The writer of bewitching essay collection Tonight I’m Someone Else waxes nostalgic about raising, training, and pampering a Poodle.
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Know the Dangers of Electric Dog Fences
Why pet parents should think twice before installing one.
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Chopping It Up with Wellness Guru Jasmine Hemsley, Julie, Arji & Mr. Bims
“They gather around when they see us setting up a sound bath — they can sense a calming energy and want chill-out time with us.”
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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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How to Teach Your Dog to “Talk” at the Touch of a Button
Cognitive Science professor Dr. Federico Rossano on how Bunny, TikTok’s “talking” dog, is sparking change in how we communicate with our pets.
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How Tia Cabral’s Pup Cooper Inspires Her Otherworldly Song Writing
“She’s been to my shows where I was trying to focus on my witchy mood, but I also wanted to just laugh because she was doing her head tilt.”
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Mark Your Calendar: Here’s When to Start Training a Puppy
Your puppy training schedule, from 8 weeks to 6 months. Let’s do this.
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Step by Step Dog Training Guide for “Leave It”
This simple dog training skill could save your dog’s life.
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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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Behind the Brand: Dog + Bone
A company set out to prove that not all collars are created equal.
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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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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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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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This Project Wants You to Remove Your Judgment Goggles When You See a Muzzled Dog
Muzzle Up wants people to realize that dogs in muzzles are “happy, fulfilled, and living their best lives.”
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Why You Should Adopt a “Less Adoptable” Dog
It’s Adopt a Less-Adoptable Pet Week! Here’s why you shouldn’t rule out senior dogs, special-needs pups, bully breeds, or tripods.
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Does Your Dog Act Diabolical on a Leash?
Same! Here’s how I got my pup to stop barking and lunging at everything that moves on walks.
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10 Tips for Vet-Visit Bliss For Your Dog
Reducing the stress of veterinary visits with your pup.
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How Can I Prevent My Dog From Getting Overly Excited When Guests Arrive?
Expert advice for people with dogs who jump, bark, and generally go nuts when people come over.
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Playing With Dogs Improves Their Training Success
Post-training play may extend a dog’s memory of previously learned behaviors by up to a year.
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“Can My Dog Be Trained Not to Dig?”
Stop your dog from digging up your favorite plants with expert advice from animal behaviorist Karen London, PhD.
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How to Become a Dog Trainer
This guide will help you turn your dog training passion into a profession.
