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A dog is a very socially advanced animal and enjoys living with humans, and can quickly learn what’s acceptable and what’s not. As with humans, each individual has a different personality and behavior. Reasons to Take Puppy Intelligence Test Carrying out intelligence tests for puppies can be done for several …

Dog training whistles are a great way to train your dog, but they can be hard to use. The following article will show you how to choose the best whistle and avoid mistakes when using it. It will also give some tips on training your dog with a whistle that …

To teach your dog tricks, even easy ones, you need to have some small reward treats, be in a quiet, suitable place, and keep the training sessions to 10 – 15 minutes, or your dog will start to get bored. Remember when he gets something right, lots of praise and …

Collar training a dog is an amazing process, and the best way to do it is with a remote-controlled dog collar. The first thing you need to do when choosing a remote controlled collar for your pup is figure out what type of stimulation they respond best to. Some dogs …

There are many people who need emotional support dogs for one reason or another. Some of the reasons people might want to get an emotional support dog is due to depression, anxiety, PTSD, or any other form of mental illness that makes it difficult to function in everyday life. However …

Dog agility training is a sport that allows you to use your dog’s natural instincts to their fullest potential. Dog owners will train their dogs through obstacle courses that are specifically designed for them, and it has become extremely popular in recent years. Agility training isn’t only good for the …

A dog can be your best friend, and like many best friends, they can talk (or, in your dog’s case, bark) a lot, especially when you would rather they not, such as when you are trying to sleep. However, unlike your best friend, you can do something to help your …

I knew my dog was clever, but I never realized how much until he learned to open the door from his kennel. He’d been in there for about two hours and after a few minutes of whining, he figured out that if he jumped up on his hind legs and …

A lot of people say that it’s impossible to train a dog with treats if the pup doesn’t like them. This is not true! Rewards can be anything you want your pet to work for, including toys and praise. Some dogs respond better to food than others, so experiment until …

Training is an excellent way to prepare your dog for the rigors of being a therapy dog. Dogs are naturally social creatures, which makes them perfect for this type of work. Therapy dogs are trained to provide comfort and affection to people who may be feeling lonely or isolated, or …