puppy training
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How to Potty Train a Puppy: From Pee Pad to Outside
And learn how often they have to go outside.
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How to Find a Qualified Trainer for Your New Dog
The questions to ask and credentials to look out for to find the right trainer for your dog, according to a pro.
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Is Your Dog Scared of Stairs? Here’s How to Help Them Get Over It
With a little patience, some training, and a few treats, your pup will be scaling those steps in no time.
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Just Because You *Can* Bring Your Dog to the Bar, Should You?
We asked the experts if your pup actually wants to tag along for your Sunday Funday.
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School Is Back in Session—How to Deal If Your Dog Is Afraid of Kids
Noisy school buses and crowds of roving children are a terrifying phenomenon for some dogs.
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Puppy Fear Periods: Why is My Dog Scared All of a Sudden?
Turns out, adolescence isn’t just tough for humans—it can be hard on dogs, too.
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9 Myths About Your Puppy—Busted By a Behaviorist
The internet has a lot to tell you about your new addition. Here’s what’s actually true.
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How to Socialize a Puppy
Everything you need to know to get your new addition off to a good start.
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Your Ultimate Foster Dog Shopping List
Your foster dog needs love — but they also need stuff.
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The Best Dog Harnesses of 2024
Experts pick the best harnesses for every kind of dog—from flat-faced breeds to tiny teacups to escape artists.
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How to Use Dog Treats for Training
Here’s your guide to how treats can help as your new pup is learning all the things.
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How to Train a Dog Not to Jump
Kinship Collective dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s pro tips for getting a hyped-up dog to chill out.
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FYI, Pets Are Incredibly Good For Your Mental Health
This Mental Health Awareness Month, experts share the science-backed ways our pets offer us emotional support.
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Kristi Noem Says Her Dog Was “Untrainable”—Here’s Why That’s Not True
As a behaviorist, the South Dakota governor's actions horrify me for several reasons.
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How Young Dogs Can Benefit From Having an Older Dog Mentor
Having an older, wiser dog around can be a big plus.
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Why You Shouldn’t Be Skeptical of Positive Training Methods
It is powerful enough, even for the tough cases, and it is the best choice—here’s why.
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Why Does My Dog Nibble on Me?
Those little teeth are sweet, but they definitely don’t feel good on your hand.
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There Is More Than One “Right” Way to Socialize Your Puppy
Take it slow. This process should never feel like speed-dating.
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What Are Dog Communication Buttons? And How to Use Them
Cognitive Science professor Dr. Federico Rossano on how Bunny, TikTok’s “talking” dog, is sparking change in how we communicate with our pets.
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How to Remove Dog Pee and Other Stains From Carpet—Without Harsh Chemicals
The next time your dog pees on your favorite rug, be prepared with this simple, three-step method.
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5 Important Puppy Behavioral Milestones to Keep Track Of
Your little cutie is growing up in many ways—look out for these big stages as they do.
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Getting Ads for Anti-Barking Devices? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Buy One
Two trainers advocate against using these devices—here’s why.
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How to Teach Your Dog to Poop in the Snow
Snow days are fun—until your pup needs to do their thing outside.
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How to Muzzle Train Your Dog
Contrary to common belief, muzzles aren’t solely for aggressive dogs
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Can I Register My Dog As a Service Dog?
If you’re considering applying for an assistance dog, or you have a dog that assists you in your daily life, here’s everything you need to know
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Dogs Who Are Easy to Train: Top 10 Easiest Dogs to Train
Spoiler: It’s not about the breed. But these pups are pretty brainy.
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The Best Training Treats for Dogs in 2024
The most mouth-watering treats for training your pup.
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How to Prevent Your Dog from Peeing on the Christmas Tree
Make sure your pup doesn’t “decorate” your tree.
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How to Stop a Dog From Pulling on the Leash
Dog trainer Karen B. London promises you’re not doomed to be pulled down the street forever.
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How Do I Stop My Dog From Counter Surfing?
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell’s pro tips for keeping paws off your charcuterie platter this holiday season.
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Overexcited Dog? How to Calm A Dog Down
If your dog loses their sh*t over anything—from a squirrel to a guest. Here are some tips to curtail that.
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How to Integrate Training Into Your Puppy’s Daily Life
Here are some tips for fitting training into your action-packed schedule.
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How to Train Your Dog in Social Graces
Because nobody wants your pup eating the host’s charcuterie platter.
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How We Chose the Winners For Best in Show 2023
Here’s how we selected everything you’re shopping in our Best in Show guide this year.
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Why Clickers Are The “It” Accessory for Trainers
Pro tips on training your dog with the click of a button — literally.
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How to Properly Introduce Two Pups
There’s a lot more to it than sniffing each other’s butts.
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What to Expect at Puppy Socialization Classes
A dog behaviorist schools us on why puppy classes are more about socializing than getting straight As.
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Dog Life Stages: Puppy Adolescence Is Only a Phase
What to expect when your perfect puppy hits that unruly stage.
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When to Start Training a Puppy: a Complete Puppy Training Schedule By Age
Your puppy training schedule, from eight weeks to six months. Let’s do this.
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“Why Won’t My Dog Walk Outside?”
Dog behaviorist Karen B. London’s 7 tips to help get your parked pet moving.
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“How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Pulling on the Leash?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for turning a stressful walk into a chill stroll.
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Dog Trainer Robert Haussmann’s Favorite Enrichment Toys
Kinship Collective expert shares his top toys and tools, from classics Kongs to snuffle mats to slow feeders.
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How Do I Get My Shy Dog To Socialize?
Kinship Collective dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for getting a shy pup to go from wallflower to social butterfly.
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On the Fence About Crates? Opt for a Puppy Pen
6 puppy pens recommended by positive-reinforcement dog trainer Aislynn Ross, because we all need boundaries.
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Dog Training: How to Crate Train a Puppy
If you follow these tips, the whole process can go smoothly.
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Why Your Dog Needs a Martingale Collar
For starters, it prevents escape, works as a training tool, and is recommended by rescue workers.
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How to Turn Your Dog Into a Swim Fan
Get them to master the doggy paddle with these trainer-approved tips.
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How to Improve Your Dog’s Recall Training
Teach your pup a perfect recall so you can be sure they will come back, no matter what.
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How I Got Through My Puppy’s Separation Anxiety Days
And survived the yowling, chewing, scratching, etc.
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Here’s the Potty Training Game Plan You’ve Been Waiting For
Seven tips you’ll want to pay attention to.
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The B.A.T. Dog Training Method Is What’s Up
Behavior Adjustment Training (B.A.T.) will keep your dog calm in any situation. For real.
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Play-Training Can Be Your Solution to Dog Aggression
Behavior correction, Mary Poppins style: Turn a job into a game.
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Seriously, Avoid On-Leash Dog Meet-and-Greets
Would you want a stranger coming right up to your face?
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Dog Training 101: What to Teach Your New Dog
In between cuddle sessions, work on these eight basic cues with your pup.
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6 Genius Interactive Dog Toys From Nina Ottosson
These puzzle toys are made to help you bond with your pup.
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Celebrity Trainer Nicole Ellis’s Top Dog Essentials
Everything you need to keep your pup safe and engaged (so you can focus on that Zoom meeting).
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What’s the Deal, Mouthy Puppies? Why Bite Inhibition Matters
How to teach your pup to play nice.
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These Reinforcement Techniques in Dog Training Will Make Rules Fun for Both of You
Offering fewer treats can actually be a good thing.
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What to Do (and Not Do) When Your Puppy Is Teething
When those little razors start biting, keep these tips in mind.
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Pawness’s Milestone Cards Will Mark Your Puppy’s Greatest Achievements
Just like your friends do with their infants on Instagram (ahem).
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How to Make a Comeback After a Dog-Training Fail
Almost all new puppy parents fall at the first hurdle. Here, pro tips on picking yourself up.
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What’s the Point of Trick Training?
It turns out, “shake” is good for more than just impressing other dog parents.
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Your Dog Should Do This 30-Day Training Challenge
It’s like your 30-day yoga challenge — except with way more training treats.
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How to Teach Your Dog Your Name
Your dog might not know your name. Don’t take offense; just play this game.
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Listen Up! Your Puppy Is Trying to Talk to You
How to make sense of all those grunts and whines.
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Training Your Dog to Do Tricks Gives You More Than Bragging Rights
Trick training increases their focus and gives your relationship a boost.
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“How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Jumping at the Fence?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for calming down a dog who’s protective of their turf.
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Click “Add to Cart” on Alexandra Horowitz’s Puppy Development Book
In The Year of the Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves, the dog cognition expert and New York Times best-selling author maps her puppy’s early development with empathy and insight.
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Won’t You Be My (Dog’s) Neighbor?
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann gives a masterclass on pet parent etiquette for apartment living.
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“How Do I Get My Puppy to Stop Biting My Ankles?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for dealing with an attention-seeking puppy.
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10 Dog-Training Habits You Should Drop Right Now
Training a dog can seem pretty intuitive — until it’s not.
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Nobody Likes to Be Labeled — Especially Your Dog
(Mis)labeling behaviors does more harm than good.
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Your Dog’s Trauma Triggers Are Everywhere. Fear-Free Training Can Help
“America’s Veterinarian” and the founder of Fear Free Pets, Dr. Marty Becker, on how this method makes vet visits, training sessions, and grooming appointments less stressful for pets.
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Does Your Dog Have a Nose For Scent Training?
This sounds like a competition show waiting to happen.
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“How Do I Get My Dog to Come When Called?”
Kinship Collective dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for getting a stubborn pup to listen up.
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Your Dog’s Food Aggression Isn’t Cute — Here’s How You Can Work On It
No longer associate feeding time with growling time.
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“Urban Herding” Can Burn Your Dog’s Energy
If your dog needs a job, trainers recommend Treibball.
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How to Train Your Dog for a Day At the Office
July 24 is National Take Your Dog to Work Day. Dog trainer Robert Haussman shares his tips for how to teach your pup to be your favorite co-worker.
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“How Can I Curb My Dog’s Squirrel Obsession?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s pro tips for walking a pup that wants to chase everything that moves.
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How to Stop Your Dog From Biting the Leash
Most dogs love walking, but some love chaos a little bit more.
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11 Dog Trainers You Should Follow On TikTok
Get expert, entertaining dog training tips while you scroll.
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How Pia Baroncini Prepared Her Dogs for Her New Baby
The creative multi-hyphenate and dog rescue advocate is mom to three big mushes and one tiny human.
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Turns Out the Grass is Greener on the Inside
Bark Potty’s all-natural pee pad alternative is both long-lasting and eco-friendly.
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Is This the Philippe Starck Ghost Chair of the Pet World?
Hiddin’s lucite pet products are lightweight, versatile and — more importantly — invisible.
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New Puppy Driving You Nuts? Here’s How to Deal
The beginning of puppy parenthood can be rough, but it does get better — especially when you implement this advice.
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My Dog Is Misbehaving. What Should I Do?
Don’t blame the dog — instead, figure out how to help them succeed.
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How to Stop Your Dog From Ripping Up Their Toys
How to teach your dog to enjoy, not destroy, their toys.
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Would You Let A Robot Train Your Dog?
Companion has developed an AI device that might change how we train our pets, whether we’re there for it or not.
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Puppy Bowl Referee Dan Schachner is Still Making the Right Calls
A week before the big game, we hit the gridiron with the longtime official on adoptable puppies, special needs MVPs, and hosts Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg.
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“Help! How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Eating Socks”
How to get your pet to stop chewing on inedibles from clothes to couches.
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The Wildest’s Top 20 Stories of 2021
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Are Friends and Family Derailing Your Dog’s Training?
What to do when your best-laid training plans are sabotaged.
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Step by Step Dog Training Guide for “Leave It”
This simple dog training skill could save your dog’s life.
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Step by Step Dog Training Guide for “Leave It” (1)
This simple dog training skill could save your dog’s life.
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12 Leashes That Check Every Box on the Experts’ List
The dog leashes recommended by experts based on their very specific criteria.
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“Can My Dog Be Trained Not to Dig?”
Stop your dog from digging up your favorite plants with expert advice from animal behaviorist Karen London, PhD.
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Understanding Popular Dog Training Methods
Look behind the advertising language when picking a dog trainer.
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Use Platform Dog Training to Elevate Your Pup’s Skills
Using platforms are favorites with pro dog trainers—here’s why you should add them to your training to-do list.
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Kyle DeFord And His Labradoodle Have A Lot In Common
The star of HBO’s Stylish and Jenna Lyons’ right-hand man talks LoveSeen and Labradoodles.
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Why Do Dogs Bark in the Car?
What to do when your dog barks at everything from other cars to people.
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Train Your Dog to Spin With This Guide
Go beyond basic obedience and teach your dog this easy-to-learn trick.
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Photographer Angela Pham on Training Her Japanese Spitz
How she taught Turtle to ring a bell, open a door, count to four, and walk with a limp!
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Are You Making These Common Dog Training Mistakes?
Pro Karen London, PhD shares the most common dog training errors and how to correct them.
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5 Reasons to Start Agility Training With Your Puppy
Learn how to better communicate with your puppy with agility training.
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How to Teach Your Dog to “Back Up”
There are plenty of benefits to teaching your dog this cute trick.
