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10 Essential Dog Training Hand Signals and How to Use Them

Hand signals come in handy when dogs need directions and instructions. A simple hand gesture can relay a message to your dog even without you speaking a single word. Though some prefer voice signals, using hand signals is also up to par with verbal instructions. Moreover, dog training hand signals are best for those furry […]

Fact or Fiction: Examining the Short Haired Golden Retriever

Have you ever seen a short haired golden retriever? If yes, you might be wondering if golden retrievers can have short hair. After all, aren’t they known for their luscious and long golden locks? This article will give light to the questions surrounding short haired golden retrievers. Are they for real or simply a product […]

In-Home Dog Training 101: How to Completely Train Your Dog

Training your dog is an obligation of every responsible pet owner. Dogs with proper training behave well under any circumstances and will be more sociable and controllable. That is why pet parents need to encourage their dogs to keep up with training classes. While professional training at a center may cost a lot, that doesn’t […]

Do Dogs Respond to Positive Reinforcement?

Training a new puppy is something that is very challenging, but so rewarding when that puppy starts showing that it is learning what you are showing them. Even the most experienced dog trainers and owners will say that it is a challenge, and you will probably hear about many different ways to train your dog. […]

How to Train an Aggressive Dog

Is it possible to train an aggressive dog and turn it into a loving pet that you can trust around people and other animals? Yes, it is possible. Sure, it takes a lot of hard work, but that work can end up being incredibly rewarding when you are left with a loving family pet that […]

Easy Commands to Teach a Dog

So, you just got a new dog and they do not know a single command. Obviously you want to teach them some commands, but you also want to start off easy. So, let’s talk about four easy commands to teach your dog, that don’t take too much effort and should be relatively easy to master. […]

How to Leash Train Your Dog

Getting a dog to walk properly on a leash can be a real challenge, especially for new dog owners, but it’s definitely doable. How to leash train your dog as fast and easy as possible is what we are going to discuss in this article. Develop a Reward System Perhaps the most important thing that […]

What Interactive Games Can I Play With My Dog?

Interactive games are really great, and this applies to dogs just as it does for humans. Interactive games and toys are beneficial in a number of ways. When it comes to dogs, they help to exercise both their brains and bodies, they keep their brains sharp and can help prevent age-related mental illnesses, and they […]

House Training an Older Dog Without a Crate

Generally speaking, you will house train a dog when they are still a puppy. However, sometimes this just does not happen. If you get the dog as a puppy, then yes, it should be done as a puppy, but you may purchase or receive an older dog, maybe from a neighbor or a shelter, and […]

Benefits of Interactive Dog Toys

Toys are of course fun, both for humans and dogs alike; there is simply no denying that. However, there are different types of toys out there. Some are great for destroying and ripping apart, some for throwing and fetching, and others for stimulating the brain and providing a bit of a challenge. There is a […]

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