training my puppy

learning how to potty train puppies at the right time and place is one of the most important first steps you can take for a long, happy life together. it’s a good idea to get your dog accustomed to one for many reasons, such as vet visits, travel, convalescence, and safety. if it is too large, the dog will feel that it’s ok to use one corner for elimination and then happily settle down away from the mess. but some …

train dog not to bite

if your dog has shown a willingness to bite, this information may help you keep him safe and happy. you probably know that it’s not acceptable to allow your dog to injure a person or another animal. please train your dog to wear a basket muzzle. by having your dog wear a muzzle during training, you will feel more calm, helping your dog to be calmer, which means training will progress more quickly.




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train my dog

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training your german shepherd dog

you can start to train your german shepherd puppy as soon as you get them home from the breeders – the younger the better. german shepherds have some classic behaviours associated with them – namely the need to protect and being triggered by movement – not in a bad way. this is a sensitive period where they’re the most eager to learn about the world and make connections that affect how they view things, often for the rest of their …

training buttons for dogs

every time i see a dog with a whole board full of buttons and hear the conversations that the people are working to have with them, i think of that book. my dog is currently in the throes of canine cognitive dysfunction, which makes it impossible for him to settle and sleep in my apartment. jennie and john figured out a mix of dog park play, daycare, food puzzles, relaxation conditioning, and enforced rest that made it possible to live …