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How Long Does it Take to Train a Dog?
“How long will it take to train my dog?” It’s a question I get frequently from first-time dog owners—and it’s never easy to answer. There are several factors at play when determining how long it might...
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Educating a Puppy Mouth: How to Stop a Puppy From Biting
Before puppy class started one evening, Milo’s mum approached me, rolling up her sleeves. She held out her arms, which were covered in purple bruises and angry red bites. “I need help,” she whispered....
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How to Teach a Dog to Drop Anything (Even That One Toy)
Teaching a dog to ‘drop’ or ‘drop it’ is such a fundamental skill, but it’s easily overlooked. I learned this the hard way! I’ve always been what some might call ‘dog-obsessed’. Even before I became a...
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Ways to Stop a Puppy from Nipping & Arousal Biting
One of the first behaviours you want to train a new puppy in is how to stop biting. Redirection—effectively distracting them with a toy or an appropriate chew—is your main tool here, and is especially...
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My Dog Is Afraid of Other Dogs! What Should I Do?
Not one of us—human, dog, cat, hedgehog, elephant or otherwise—is completely free from fear. Biologically, we are hardwired for it. Fear is our brain’s way of keeping us safe by making us hyper-alert...
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How to Teach a Puppy to Lay Down
Of all the dog ages, puppies are the quickest learners. Don’t be fooled by those oversized paws and that oh-so-sweet new baby smell: the puppy brain is powerful! With that big-old brain in that little...
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How to Teach a Dog to High Five (and Impress all Your Guests)
People can’t seem to get enough of dogs doing human-like things, and high fives are a hands-down favourite. Teaching your dog how to high five, or ‘give paw’, won’t stop their problem behaviours or...
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Resource Guarding: How to Teach Your Dog to Share
Even though most of us strongly feel that our dogs are members of the family, the truth is that, no matter how much we want them to be, pets are not human. And that truth can sometimes hurt...
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Why Do Cats Like Boxes?
Like moths to a flame, cats can’t resist a good box. Size and shape matter little—if they fit, they sit. But why do cats like boxes? Cats love boxes for a few reasons, according to science. In a...
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5 Reasons Your Dog May Be Shaking and What to Do About It
Recently, I was driving a new canine client to the park for a training session. At some traffic lights, I glanced at my four-legged friend and noticed he was trembling. Like, full-body,...
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