Commands offer a basic language for you to communicate with your dog, and when they're paired with a solid foundation of socialization, you end up with a very good boy or girl. While dogs can learn ...

Firstly, understanding the importance of training is very necessary before actually doing the commands. Managing a dog that has been properly trained is so much easier; he is more self-assured and ...

Ever feel like your dog is giving you the cold shoulder when you give a command? You say “sit,” and they stare at you blankly. You call their name, and they suddenly become deaf! If this sounds ...

DEAR PET TALK: What commands should I teach my dog? – DOG LOVER DEAR DOG LOVER: This month, “Pet Talk” began at the beginning, and in the last two weeks we’ve written about the best practices when it ...

Teaching your dog new commands can be very rewarding, and somewhat challenging as well. Once they learn a new command, it helps them understand what is expected of them, and what they can and can't ...

It was about six weeks into a beginners level dog obedience class when one of the students showed up without her dog. Her dog had had some kind of medical procedure which prevented it from being in ...

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