Winter Training Tips: Getting Started In Skijoring
Skijoring is a team sport. You and your dog work together to get around a trail, tour the back country or glide across the snow on your local golf course.
Dog Training
Dog Training is much more than teaching your pooch to sit and stay. From puppy to adulthood, dog training should last throughout your dog’s lifetime. House training, tricks, obedience, agility, service, and therapy – there are many different types of training out there, not to mention the variety of trends and theories that go along with it. PetGuide.com goes through the basics and beyond to teach your dog some old and new tricks.
When it comes to efficient and successful Dog Training techniques, there are no universal tricks that work for all dogs. Find the right training strategy that will help you train your pooch in our articles that cover positive reinforcement, Schutzhund method, crate training and more. Looking for a solution to a specific behavioral problem? You’ll find all the answers you need in our complete guides on socialization, efficient training in multiple-dog household, preventing escapes and destructive behavior. Make sure to take a look at our top tips from various experts that cover an array of important Dog Training topics such as learning tricks, modifying unwanted behavior, and age-specific training techniques.
But, even when you learn about methods that work in theory, how can you be sure you’ll get the same results with your pooch? Our reviews of popular training strategies, training aid products, and mentally and physically stimulating activities over at Dog Exercise blog, will clear that up for you. Here at Petguide.com, you will learn about every little detail and get valuable insight that will make the choice easy!
No dog was trained overnight. When you start training your pooch, the most important thing you need to do is to be persistent and patient! Whether you’re trying to housebreak your dog or just want your pooch to learn some useful tricks, Petguide.com’s experts can help you succeed.
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Should I Train My Dog With a Clicker?
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How To Use Treats For Positive Reinforcement Dog Training
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How To Stop Your Dog From Pulling During Walks
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Why Kind Words Are Eternal to Your Pets
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Why You Should Let Your Dog Sniff During Walks
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Best Dog Bark Control Collars
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How to Teach Your Dog to Speak
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How to Crate Train Your Dog
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AKC’s Lure-Coursing Test Turns Mixed-Breed Dogs Into Tracking Champs
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The Official Teething Puppy Survival Guide
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What Do the Letters After a Dog Trainer’s Name Mean?
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What on Earth is Earthdog?
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Why Your Dog May Need a Muzzle
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Pros And Cons: The Collar Vs. Harness Debate
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How to Keep Your Dog From Escaping Out the Front Door
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Recall Checklist: Do You Make These Mistakes?
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Teach the “Drop It” Command, For Safety’s Sake
You've heard the horror stories where dogs eat anything they find. Teach you pup a reliable Drop It cue before you have a traumatizing story of your own.
How To Train Your Dog to Take a Selfie
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Why Kennels Aren’t Just For Puppies
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Beat the Winter Blues With Scent Games
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Don’t Worry, He’s Friendly! Training for Off-Leash Dog Encounters
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Put a Lid on Bossy Barking
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Best Puppy Training Pads
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Why Dogs Go Through Potty Training Regression (And How to Fix It)
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My Dog Was Kicked Out of Daycare… Now What?
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What Age Should You Start Clicker Training?
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Paws2Go Potty Training System
Your dog wishes he could tell you that it's time to GO! Now, the Paws2Go lets you know exactly when it's time for a bathroom break, no matter where you are.
10 Best Puppy Potty Training Supplies
Check out or list of best puppy potty training supplies to make the whole process easier and more efficient!
When You Should Start Training Your Rescue Dog
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Don’t Want to Train? Use Management Instead
Training isn't the only option to improve your dog's manners or behavior issue. Learn the important role that management plays to stop unwanted behavior.
Best Dog Training Books
Dog training books can offer invaluable insight into the expertise and experience of various professional trainers and dog behaviorist experts.
How To Teach Your Dog Polite Café Manners
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Pros and Cons of Adopting an Adult Dog
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Simple Mealtime Solutions for Picky Eaters
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How to Teach Your Dog How To Wave
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