puppy training
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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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FYI, Pets Are Incredibly Good For Your Mental Health
This Mental Health Awareness Month, experts share the science-backed ways our pets offer us emotional support.
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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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Seriously, Avoid On-Leash Dog Meet-and-Greets
Would you want a stranger coming right up to your face?
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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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6 Genius Interactive Dog Toys From Nina Ottosson
These puzzle toys are made to help you bond with your pup.
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7 Games That Can Actually Teach Your Dog Something
Cue the Schoolhouse Rock! because learning can be fun.
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What’s the Deal, Mouthy Puppies? Why Bite Inhibition Matters
How to teach your pup to play nice.
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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.
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Pawness’s Milestone Cards Will Mark Your Puppy’s Greatest Achievements
Just like your friends do with their infants on Instagram (ahem).
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How to Make a Comeback After a Dog-Training Fail
Almost all new puppy parents fall at the first hurdle. Here, pro tips on picking yourself up.
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What’s the Point of Trick Training?
It turns out, “shake” is good for more than just impressing other dog parents.
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Your Dog Should Do This 30-Day Training Challenge
It’s like your 30-day yoga challenge — except with way more training treats.
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How to Teach Your Dog Your Name
Your dog might not know your name. Don’t take offense; just play this game.
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How to Stop Your Escape-Artist Dog from Making a Getaway
Dog trainer Pat Miller’s pro tips for preventing your pup from darting out the door.
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3 Pro Tips for Getting Your Dog to “Go” in the Snow
Snow days are fun — until your pet needs to do their thing outside.
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Listen Up! Your Puppy Is Trying to Talk to You
How to make sense of all those grunts and whines.
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When it Comes to Dog Crates, Think Outside the Literal Box
Dog behaviorist Tiffany Lovell on how to treat and prevent confinement anxiety.
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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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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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Training Your Dog to Do Tricks Gives You More Than Bragging Rights
Trick training increases their focus and gives your relationship a boost.
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“How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Jumping at the Fence?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for calming down a dog who’s protective of their turf.
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Click “Add to Cart” on Alexandra Horowitz’s Puppy Development Book
In The Year of the Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves, the dog cognition expert and New York Times best-selling author maps her puppy’s early development with empathy and insight.
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Won’t You Be My (Dog’s) Neighbor?
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann gives a masterclass on pet parent etiquette for apartment living.
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“How Do I Get My Puppy to Stop Biting My Ankles?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for dealing with an attention-seeking puppy.
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How Do I Get My Dog to Wear a Freakin’ Winter Coat?
Chilly pup refusing to layer? Here’s how to train them to love their winter wardrobe.
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10 Dog-Training Habits You Should Drop Right Now
Training a dog can seem pretty intuitive — until it’s not.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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Puppy Class Is in Session
A dog behaviorist schools us on why puppy classes are more about socializing than getting straight As.
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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 Won’t My Dog Walk Outside?”
Dog behaviorist Karen B. London’s 7 tips to help get your parked pet moving.
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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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“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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How to Properly Introduce Two Pups
There’s a lot more to it than sniffing each other’s butts.
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How Pia Baroncini Prepared Her Dogs for Her New Baby
The creative multi-hyphenate and dog rescue advocate is mom to three big mushes and one tiny human.
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How to Remove Dog Pee and Other Stains from Carpet — Without Harsh Chemicals
The next time your dog pees on your favorite rug, be prepared with this simple, three-step method.
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Turns Out the Grass is Greener on the Inside
Bark Potty’s all-natural pee pad alternative is both long-lasting and eco-friendly.
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Is This the Philippe Starck Ghost Chair of the Pet World?
Hiddin’s lucite pet products are lightweight, versatile and — more importantly — invisible.
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New Puppy Driving You Nuts? Here’s How to Deal
The beginning of puppy parenthood can be rough, but it does get better — especially when you implement this advice.
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Soda Bottles & Fabric Scraps Get A Playful Reimagination In Jax & Bones
Tina Nguyen couldn’t find stylish, sustainable, and locally produced products for her dog — so she made them herself.
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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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- lifestyle
Puppy Bowl Referee Dan Schachner is Still Making the Right Calls
A week before the big game, we hit the gridiron with the longtime official on adoptable puppies, special needs MVPs, and hosts Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg.
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New Puppy Smell is Real. Here’s How to Make it Last
Celebrity dog groomer Jess Rona’s puppy grooming pro tips.
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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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“Help! How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Eating Socks”
How to get your pet to stop chewing on inedibles from clothes to couches.
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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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7 Ways to Stop Your Dog from Scavenging on Walks
If your dog tries to scarf down literally everything in sight, you need this advice.
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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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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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How to Get Your Dog to Stop Resource Guarding Their Stuff
If your dog growls when you get near their food or toys, read this rn.
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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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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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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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12 Leashes That Check Every Box on the Experts’ List
The dog leashes recommended by experts based on their very specific criteria.
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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.
