The Place command teaches your dog to settle calmly on a mat or bed. Learn how to train it step by step and use it to manage excitement, reduce stress, and improve everyday behavior.
Training
Fear-Free Vet Visits: How to Train Your Dog to Enjoy the Clinic
Vet visits don’t have to be traumatic. Learn how to recognize stress in dogs, prepare at home, choose fear-free clinics, and use positive techniques to make veterinary visits calmer and safer.
Mastering the Heel: Step-By-Step Guide to Teaching Your Dog to Walk Politely on a Leash
Teaching your dog to walk politely on a leash strengthens your bond and ensures safe, enjoyable outings. This detailed guide covers preparation, step-by-step heel training, troubleshooting common issues, and advanced variations so you and your dog can master the heel command.
Harness vs. Collar: Which is Best?
Unsure whether a harness or collar is right for your dog? We break down the advantages, disadvantages and safety considerations of both so you can make an informed choice.
Teach Your Dog to Ring a Bell: Step-by-Step Training Guide
Learn how to teach your dog to ring a bell to go outside. Our step-by-step guide covers choosing the right bell, introducing it, and rewarding your pup to communicate potty needs clearly.
Teaching Your Dog to Swim: Water Safety, Tips, and Training for First-Time Swimmers
Teaching your dog to swim can be a fun and rewarding experience. This guide covers water safety, gradual training techniques, and tips for building your dog’s confidence in the water.
Positive Reinforcement Techniques to Train a Reactive Dog
Learn how to use positive reinforcement, desensitization, and patience to train reactive dogs and build confidence in challenging situations.
Training Your Dog to Use a Dog Door: Step-by-Step Guide
Teach your dog to use a dog door with this step-by-step guide. Learn how to choose the right pet door, encourage confident use and troubleshoot common challenges for a safer, happier home.
Target Training for Dogs: Teaching Your Pup to Touch and Focus for Better Tricks and Behavior
Target training is one of the simplest and most useful skills you can teach your dog. By learning to touch a nose or paw to a target, your dog gains confidence, focus, and a foundation for countless tricks, obedience cues, and practical tasks. This guide explains how to introduce targeting, troubleshoot common issues, and apply the skill in everyday life.
Teaching Your Dog to Walk on a Treadmill: A Step-by-Step Guide to Safe Indoor Exercise
Discover why treadmill workouts are a safe indoor alternative for dogs and follow our step-by-step guide to help your pup enjoy the treadmill safely and confidently.