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How to Train Your Dog to Sleep Through the Night

June 30, 2017

You’ve had a long day and the last thing you want is to wake up throughout the night to a fussy dog. It may seem counterintuitive that your canine companion doesn’t care for sleep, especially after a long day. But dogs are simple to please: a full belly, cozy bed, and loving home are usually…

Top 10 Hardest Dog Breeds to Train

June 3, 2017

When you and your family feel the time is right to get a dog, it can be hard to know where to start. With so many breeds to choose from, how do you decide? Do you pick a rescue or get one from a breeder? And those people getting a dog for the first time…

How Long Does It Take to Train a Puppy?

June 13, 2017

Training a puppy is a major commitment. Most puppies can be potty trained in 4 to 6 months – but “puppyhood” can last up to three years. If you have a puppy, plan on spending the next three years training your puppy for at least 20 minutes per day. By the time he is a…

How Long Does It Take to Crate Train a Puppy?

June 22, 2017

When it comes to crate training your puppy, there are as many approaches as there are breeds. Successfully crate training your pup is largely dependent upon how old your puppy is, his personality, and any previous experience he has with crate training. Some puppies will pick up the basics within days, while others will struggle…

How to Train a Deaf Dog: Some Helpful Tips

June 4, 2017

Are you thinking about adopting a deaf dog and worried about the training process? Dogs that are deaf are teachable and can learn just like dogs with perfect hearing. When you reward good behaviors, dogs learn to do those behaviors more often. When your pup learns that poor behaviors don’t get him the desired response,…

How to Train a Dog Not to Bark

June 6, 2017

Barking can be helpful in many situations, like if your pup is barking because he is trying to alert you that something is wrong. But, you don’t want your dog to bark at strangers or over every single disturbance, sound, or movement that he encounters. Why Do Dogs Bark? Dogs bark for a variety of…

How to Train a Dog to Roll Over

June 6, 2017

If you’ve ever seen a dog roll over on command, you may be wondering how to teach your dog this new trick. Training a dog to roll over is not the greatest challenge you’ll tackle together—it just takes time, patience, and deliberate work. What You’ll Need In order to train a dog to roll over,…

How to Train a Dog Not to Run Away

June 7, 2017

It is very common for dogs to try and escape to run around and explore. Dogs like to experience new sights and sounds and experience their surroundings. Your pup was built to run around and explore, but it is scary for a dog owner when they are not able find their furry friend. Here are…

How to Train a Dog Not to Jump on People

June 10, 2017

Why do dogs jump? This natural behavior, in most cases, has been unintentionally rewarded by the owner since the dog was brought into the household. What once was a cute little puppy excitedly jumping up to get your attention grew into a bigger dog knocking you over as you walk through your front door. The…

How to Train a Stubborn Dog

June 11, 2017

Sit. Shake. Down. Stay. Part of the fun of having a dog is teaching him tricks and guiding his behavior, allowing a richer, safer life for you and your pup. However, not all dogs are the same. While the range of personalities and abilities is part of what make dogs so great, it also means…

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