Category: Dog Training

  • How Do I Teach My Dog to Respond to ‘Yes’?

    How Do I Teach My Dog to Respond to ‘Yes’?

    Training Command/Trick or Problem: Imagine this: your dog is lying peacefully on their bed instead of leaping onto the couch to steal your snack. Or maybe they wait calmly by the door while you leash them up for a walk. These are golden moments where your dog is doing something right—but how often do you
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  • How to Teach Your Dog to Focus with the ‘Watch Me’ Command

    Training Command/Trick or Problem: You’re out for a walk, and your dog suddenly locks eyes with a squirrel, completely tuning you out. You try calling their name, clapping, or waving treats, but they’re in their own world, chasing their latest obsession. Wouldn’t it be great if you could grab their attention in an instant? That’s
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  • How Do I Teach My Dog to ‘Wait’?

    Training Command/Trick or Problem: Sometimes opening the door feels like unleashing chaos. Picture this: you’re heading to the door, your dog practically vibrating with excitement. They seem to think, Why is it taking so long? Just open it already! Then, as soon as you crack the door, WHOOSH!—they’re off like a rocket, chasing adventure or mischief. Wouldn’t it
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  • How to Teach Your Dog to Stay: Building Patience and Control

    Training Command/Trick or Problem: We’ve all been there. You ask your dog to stay, and the next thing you know, they’re up and running toward the door or pulling you into a new room. You might feel like your dog’s attention span is that of a squirrel on espresso! But we’ve all seen those well-behaved
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  • How to Teach Your Dog to Sit: The Foundation of Training Success

    Training Command/Trick or Problem: You’ve got a wild pup who bounces around like they’ve had three espressos. They leap when you grab the leash, wiggle during grooming, and seem to think staying still is for statues. You’ve seen well-behaved dogs sitting calmly on command, and you wonder, How do I get my dog to do that? Enter
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  • How Do I Teach My Dog to Understand ‘Okay’?

    Training Command/Trick or Problem: Have you ever told your dog to “Wait,” and they give you that puzzled look, like, Alright, I’m waiting
 but what now? Without a proper release word, it’s like hitting the pause button with no play button in sight. You’re stuck with a dog that either bolts unexpectedly or stays frozen longer than
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  • How to Effectively Teach Your Dog to Understand ‘No’

    Training Command/Trick or Problem: Picture this: you catch your dog mid-jump onto the dinner table or nosing through the trash. Instinctively, you shout, “No!”—but your dog stares at you blankly or worse, keeps doing the very thing you’re trying to stop. Sound familiar? Many dog owners use “No” as a catch-all correction, but without proper
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  • How Do I Teach My Dog to ‘Leave It’?

    Training Command/Trick or Problem: Picture this: you’re cooking dinner, and your dog spots a dropped piece of food. In seconds, they’re zeroed in, ready to pounce. Or maybe it’s a shoe that magically becomes a chew toy when you’re not looking. You instinctively say “No!”—but does it really stop them? Without a clear command like
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  • How to Teach Your Dog to Go to Their Kennel: A Simple Guide for Success

    Training Command/Trick or Problem: Let’s face it: getting your dog to go into their kennel can sometimes feel like you’re trying to convince them to do something they really don’t want to do. You open the door to their kennel, and they’re suddenly pretending they don’t know what “kennel” even means. You can almost see the wheels
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  • How to Teach Your Dog the Command ‘Go’ for Fun and Practicality

    Training Command/Trick or Problem: You’re trying to clean up a spill or answer the door, and your dog is right there in the middle of the action. You say, “Move!” or “Scoot!” but they look up at you as if to say, “I live here too, you know.” Wouldn’t it be great if you could simply say,
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