Dog Training

Use the positive method to train your dog, and your family (and your dog) will thank you! These resources will show you how to train a new puppy or older dog with ease, whether you need to start from scratch with a new puppy or train an older dog who's got some bad habits.

The Basics of Positive Training
Learn all about the positive method for training your dog.
Dog Training: The Three Laws of Learning
Dog Trainers and Positive Training
Positive Policies in Dog Training
The Positives of Positive Dog Training
Enable Your Dog to Make the Right Choices
Curing Canine Aggression
The Negative Spiral of Punishment for Dogs
Correcting Aggression in Dogs
Dogs and Communication
Learn how your dog speaks to you -- with her body language and actions -- and you'll know how to talk back!
The ABCs of Dog Training
The Main Principles of Operant Conditioning for Dogs
Classical Conditioning for Dogs
Why Dogs Give Off Calming Signals
Watching for Signs of Stress in Your Dog
Stopping Bad Dog Behaviors in Stressful Situations
Setting Your Dog Up for Success
The Steps to Successful Training
Here are some tips and tricks for training your dog.
Getting Started with Dog Training
Steps to Socializing Your Dog
Petting and Handling Dogs
Introducing Your Dog to New Things
Door Etiquette for Dogs
Why Dogs Pull
Building an Outdoor Relationship with Your Dog
Training Your Dog to Stay
When Your Dog Makes a Mistake
Dog Training: Repeat, Redirect, Recreation, Restrain
The Premack Principle for Dogs
Reinforcement Schedules and Variable Reinforcement for Dogs
Your Dog and Your Home
Introducing a new dog to your house -- and your kids -- can be difficult, but these articles will help make the process go more smoothly.
Is Your Family Ready for a Dog?
Crate Training Basics
Housebreaking Your Dog
Squabbles Between Dogs
Kids and Dogs
Avoiding Dog Bites
Teach Your Children How to Handle Dogs
The Canine Bill of Rights
Are You Accidentally Reinforcing Bad Dog Behavior?
Train Your Dog Not to Jump
Preventing Your Dog from Biting
Consistent Dog Training and Variable Reinforcements Are Key
Incorporating Dog Training into Your Routine
The Canine Good Citizen Test
This is the ultimate test of your dog's training and status as a polite member of society. These guides will help you practice with your dog so he can pass the test.
The Canine Good Citizen Test: Proper Dog Greetings
The Canine Good Citizen Test: Loose-Leash Walking
The Canine Good Citizen Test: Sit, Down, and Stay
The Canine Good Citizen Test: Reactions to Strangers
The Canine Good Citizen Test: Supervised Separation
More Resources
Want to find out more about pets? These resources will get you started.
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