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How Online Dog Training Certification Can Boost Your Career Prospects Oct 30, 2024

 

Are you an animal lover looking to turn your passion into a profession? A career as a dog trainer could be a perfect fit for you. With the rising number of pet owners, the demand for professional dog trainers is rising. Online dog training certification can be a great way to k

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How To Use A Clicker For Dogs Aug 25, 2024

Training a new dog can be a fun process. Or it can be stressful. Thankfully, science has brought us new tools designed to make the process of obedience training stress-free. If you are new to clicker training, read on for the top tips on using the clicker for dogs.

What is a clicker?

A clicker (or...

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How Long Does Loose Leash Training Take? Aug 24, 2024

 

The Importance of Loose Leash Walking: A Guide to Stress-Free Dog Walks

Just as food and water are essential for a dog's well-being, regular exercise plays a crucial role in their mental and physical health. For many dog guardians, exercise comes in the form of daily walks, which provide enrichm...

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How to Become a Dog Walker in Canada: A Comprehensive Guide Aug 10, 2024

Embarking on a career as a professional dog walker in Canada offers a fulfilling opportunity to combine your love for dogs with a rewarding profession. With the increasing number of dog guardians recognizing the importance of regular exercise and socialization for their pets, the demand for skilled ...

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How To Train Your Dog To Come When Called Every Time Aug 07, 2024

 

Sit, stay, and come are the most popular skills we teach our dogs and puppies. Specifically, learning to come when called to a guardian is an essential skill all dogs should know, and this skill is also called recall. 

It can be frustrating to teach a dog a recall skill because dogs are often ...

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How To Teach A Puppy To Sit Aug 01, 2024

 

Teaching your new puppy to sit is one of the most important milestones of getting a dog. As one of your dog's early cues, "sit" brings a vital sense of structure to the human-canine relationship. Whether this is your first dog or your twentieth, the question of when to teach your dog to sit is ...

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How to Teach a Dog to Stay for a Long Time Jul 30, 2024

 

When new dog owners think of training their pups new skills, the first things that come to mind are probably  "sit" and "stay" commands. These two skills form a basis for many other dog training, allowing owners to have better overall control when with their dogs. 


However, many owners need he...

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The Best Dog Training Focus Exercises Jul 10, 2024

 

After getting a new puppy, many pet owners consider training the puppy. However, knowing where to start with dog training can be quite overwhelming, specifically with focus training. After mastering focus training though, dogs can learn simple commands, such as sit, stay, come, heel, and down.

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