How to Train Your Dog to Hike With You
If you’re a nature lover, there’s nothing more exciting than an outdoor adventure, and
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Elevate your dog's walking style with a free-spirited twist!
Basic Dog Training
In the United States, approximately 3.9 million dogs are surrendered to the shelter system each year, many for bad outdoor behavior their owners couldn’t handle. If your dog needs basic training for the outdoors, please check out the resources in this category, and for more hands-on help watch our Training Videos. Finally, our dog trainers offer online dog training courses that can help, and many include free options.
How to Use Clicker Training to Communicate With Your Dog
Dogs repeat behaviors that get them what they want. That’s why positive reinforcement
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How AKC Canine Good Citizen Supports Responsible Dog Ownership
(AKC) Part of being a responsible dog owner is helping your dog become a member of society. Important steps towards...
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Teach Your Dog To Walk On Different Surfaces
Does your dog balk when being asked to walk over a metal grate on the sidewalk? Many dogs are uncertain...
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The Fine Art of Observation
Understanding, analyzing and resolving behavior or performance problems requires a good deal of detective work. As the famous Sherlock Holmes...
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The Power of Social Interactions as Rewards
A trainer friend asked me, “Do you use treats when working with a dog who is worried, fearful, reactive or...
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Tips To Train Your Dog To Run With You
Running with your dog is a fun way to spend time together and helps keep both of you in tip-top...
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