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Should a dog’s tail be up or down?
In the process of getting along with dogs, have you ever wondered about the message conveyed by their tail gestures? The dog's tail is upturned or drooping, a seemingly simple…
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How to Stop a Puppy From Biting
Puppy biting is a natural but frustrating behavior. While it’s normal for teething puppies to chew and nip, it’s important to teach them bite inhibition and redirect their behavior before…
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How to Train a Dog to Stay Home Alone?
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Between potty training and making sure your home is puppy-proof, it might seem like you never get…
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How to Teach a Dog Basic Commands like Sit and Lie Down?
Teaching your dog basic commands like "sit" and "lie down" is important for their discipline, safety, and overall well-being. Plus, it’s a great way to build a stronger bond with…
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How to Train a Dog to Come When Called?
To teach your dog to come back to you, you need to be more exciting than everything else around them! This is super important because it keeps your dog safe…
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How to Stop a Dog from Chewing Furniture?
Sooner or later, most dog owners come home to find their pup has chewed up something they shouldn’t have—like furniture, shoes, or other belongings. Dogs use their eyes and noses…
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How to Train a Dog to Walk Without Pulling?
Want to teach your dog to walk nicely on a leash—strolling by your side, stopping when you stop, turning when you turn, and calmly passing other dogs and people? Imagine…
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How to Stop a Dog from Jumping on People?
Most dogs jump up to get our attention, especially when they’re excited to see us. But sometimes, it’s also their way of telling us they’re worried about something. Jumping up…
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How to Train a Dog to Stop Barking at Strangers?
For this Brentwood Dog Training session, I worked with Charlie, a 1-year-old Pekingese, on stopping him from barking at strangers. Since Charlie is mostly an indoor dog who didn’t attend…