Dog Training
Positive, science-backed training methods for puppies and adult dogs — from basic obedience to complex behavior modification.
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How to Keep Your Dog Off Furniture: 8 Vet-Verified Training Tips
Your dogs may think they have the run of your home, but you ultimately dictate the rules and are tasked with enforcing them. If your number one goal right now…
10 Basic Dog Commands & How to Teach Them (Vet Approved)
You’ve just brought home your new puppy or dog, which means you are in for a world of fun. However, it also means it’s time to work hard at training your new p…
How to Exercise a Dog on a Rainy Day: 9 Vet-Approved Ways
Dogs need exercise, regardless of the weather. In snow or rain, they still need mental and physical stimulation. That said, there are certainly some days when…
How to Treat Noise Phobia in Dogs: 7 Vet-Approved Tips
Dogs have a highly keen sense of hearing which is more sensitive than ours. While most humans hear at frequencies of up to 20,000 Hertz (Hz), dogs can hear up…
How to Get Your Dog to Like Water: 6 Vet-Approved Tips
It isn't uncommon to learn that a dog doesn't like getting into water, let alone swim in it. Even dogs that are notorious for being water pups, like Labrador R…
How to Train Your Dog or Puppy to Walk on a Leash: Vet-Approved Tips
Learning to walk on a leash is one of the most crucial training steps for any dog or puppy. Leash behavior can be the difference between a relaxed, enjoyable w…
Canine Good Citizen Test: What It Is & How To Prepare
I’ve done lots of training with my five-year-old Vizsla, Finley. Tons, in fact. She’s smart and energetic and really wants to work with me on new challenges. P…
How to Get a Scared Dog to Trust You: 10 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks
Winning over a canine that has been hurt in any way, whether it be emotionally or physically, can be a real challenge. Some dogs are also naturally reserved an…
