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Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and an Australian Shepherd playing tug-o-war outdoors in a field in the fall.
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog Is Tug-of-War Bad for Dogs?
Can playing tug-of-war lead to aggression in dogs? We chatted with animal behaviorist Dr. Mary Burch to find out the truth about this dog myth.
/expert-advice/lifestyle/is-tug-of-war-bad-for-dogs/ | July 26, 2021
Norwegian Lundehund puppy playing with a ball in the grass.
Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog 7 Backyard Games to Play With Your Dog
Consider your dog's activity level, overall health, and personality, then check out this list of fun backyard games to play with your dog.
/expert-advice/lifestyle/backyard-games-to-play-with-dog/ | June 29, 2021
Afghan Hound puppy standing in the yard with a ball.
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports Beyond Puppy Basics: Try Puppy-Safe Sport Foundation Games
If you're looking to do more with your sport-prospect puppy, there are games and activities that you can work on to build enthusiasm for learning.
/expert-advice/training/puppy-safe-sport-foundation-games/ | March 15, 2021
Obedience Championship downstay
Expert Advice: Training How to Teach Your Dog to Stay
No doubt you've seen dogs in competition events like Rally or Obedience staying perfectly still no matter what is going on around the ring. But a solid “Stay" isn't just important for dog sports, it's helpful for good manners and household obedience as well. If your dog can hold a position like sit or down […]
/expert-advice/training/dont-move-fido-teach-your-dog-to-stay/ | February 3, 2021
Expert Advice: Basic Training How to Teach Your Dog to Sit
Learning to sit is an important skill that is a fundamental in dog training. Here are tips on how to help teach your dog to sit.
/expert-advice/training/how-to-teach-your-dog-to-sit/ | February 3, 2021
Expert Advice: Training How to Teach Your Dog to Come When Called
Learning to come when called, or recall to you, is one of the most important skills your dog can learn. But teaching a recall can be challenging, as dogs find so much of the world so interesting. Each time we ask our dog to come to us, we’re asking them to stop what they’re doing. What […]
/expert-advice/training/virtual-home-manners-teaching-dog-come-called/ | February 1, 2021
Bullmastiff puppies playing with toys in the grass.
Expert Advice: Puppy Training Getting Puppy Play Right With Safe Play Sessions
Allowing your puppy to play with other dogs is crucial to socialization, but it must be managed properly. Here's how to provide safe puppy play sessions
/expert-advice/training/puppy-play-sessions/ | January 20, 2021
German Shepherd Dog catching a disc in the park.
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise Why Doesn’t My Dog Play Fetch?
Have you tried everything you can, and your dog just doesn't seem to enjoy playing fetch? Here are a few reasons your dog isn't playing fetch.
/expert-advice/health/why-does-my-dog-not-care-about-playing-fetch/ | January 13, 2021
French bulldog puppy in a harness sitting in tall green grass on a leash for a walk.
Expert Advice: Basic Training How to Teach Your Dog Emotional Self-Control
Emotional self-control, also known as impulse control, is something most dogs need to be taught. Here's how to teach your dog self-control.
/expert-advice/training/teaching-your-dog-self-control/ | November 19, 2020
Pembroke Welsh Corgi chasing a ball in a field.
Expert Advice: Training How to Teach Your Dog to Fetch
While some dogs are naturally inclined to play fetch, others might need a little training. Here's how to teach your dog to fetch.
/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-fetch/ | August 11, 2020

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