Dog Training

Positive, science-backed training methods for puppies and adult dogs — from basic obedience to complex behavior modification.

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Tricks You Can Teach a Senior Dog: 15 Fun & Easy Options (Vet-Reviewed)

Do you have a senior dog? If so, then you know that it’s important to keep them engaged and active. Teaching your pup new tricks can help maintain their mental…

Tricks You Can Teach a Senior Dog: 15 Fun & Easy Options (Vet-Reviewed)

Reward vs Reinforcement in Dog Training: Vet-Verified Pros, Cons & Considerations

With reward-based training and positive reinforcement being the focal approach for modern dog trainers, being clear on what “reward” and “reinforcement” mean i…

Reward vs Reinforcement in Dog Training: Vet-Verified Pros, Cons & Considerations

How to Travel Without Your Dogs Guilt Free: 10 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

Try as we might, figuring out ways to travel with our dogs is not always straightforward. Logistics and finances can limit your options, and some locations wil…

How to Travel Without Your Dogs Guilt Free: 10 Vet-Approved Tips & Tricks

Active vs. Passive Dog Training: Vet-Approved Guide for Your Pup

Dog owners often take a myopic view of training, seeing it as an event happening in structured settings where we teach specific behaviors. Training has a start…

Active vs. Passive Dog Training: Vet-Approved Guide for Your Pup

How to Train a Dog to Stop Barking on Command: 7 Vet Approved Steps for Teaching

Barking is one of most dog owners' major complaints about their best buds. Barking can be disruptive and taxing on the spirit—but more so, hard to correct. So,…

How to Train a Dog to Stop Barking on Command: 7 Vet Approved Steps for Teaching