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Expert Advice: Training
Teaching Targeting to Your Dog
Targeting involves teaching your dog to touch an object with their paw or nose, and it is a very useful skill to teach your dog.
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| June 26, 2023
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Tips for Step-By-Step CGC Training at Home
Even if you're taking CGC classes, It's important to work on training with your dog at home. Here are step-by-step instructions to prepare for the CGC test.
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| August 20, 2022
Expert Advice: Basic Training
CGC Test Items: 10 Essential Skills for Every Dog
As part of the ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Canine Good Citizen test, there are 10 essential skills that every dog should master. Here are the test items.
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| June 13, 2022
Expert Advice: Training
How to Train Your Dog to Come When Called: Step-by-Step Recall
In case of an emergency, you need to know your dog will come to you no matter what. Read on to learn how to train a reliable recall.
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| July 7, 2021
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Training Your Dog to Ignore Distractions—No Matter Where You Are
Does your dog only listen at home or training class and ignore you everywhere else? Maybe you suspect your dog is stubborn and only obeys when they feel like it. Well, getting your dog to come when called or to sit and stay is easy in a quiet house. Doing so while out and about in a […]
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| January 1, 2020
Expert Advice: Training
Grab and Hold Your Dog’s Attention With the ‘Watch Me’ Cue
Training your dog to focus on you with the "watch me" command is important for all dog owners. Learn tips and tricks for teaching "watch me" to your dog.
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| December 25, 2019
Expert Advice: Conformation
Keeping Your Dog Occupied at Dog Shows
Keeping your dog occupied at dog shows is important, so they can be at their best once in the ring. Learn tips for keeping your dog good to go at dog shows.
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| November 20, 2019
Expert Advice: Training
The Three Ds of Dog Training: Duration, Distance, and Distraction
Incorporate duration, distance, and distraction into your training to ensure your dog understands what you’re asking them to do.
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| May 3, 2018
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Using Food Rewards in Dog Training
What motivates one dog is not necessarily what motivates another dog. Here's a breakdown of what most dogs would define as their hierarchy of food rewards.
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| May 26, 2015