About Dog Training Classes and Stay Command Training

The "come" command--also known as the recall--is one of the most important skills to teach your dog. Not only will a solid recall help you avoid those embarrassing games of catch-me-if-you-can when you're trying to leave the dog park, but it will help keep your dog safe off-leash. How to teach...

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• Dog training: Stay

  March 31st, 2011

  The "Stay" request is different from "Settle Down." Whereas "Settle Down" means wait quietly in the designated spot but in any body position that is comfortable, "Stay" means remain in place and in the specific body position requested. Both "Settle Down" and the various "Stay" commands have many...

• Raising a puppy: Obedience training classes

  March 31st, 2011

  As soon as your puppy is three months old, there is an urgent need to play catch-up in terms of socialization and confidence building with other dogs. At the very latest, before he is eighteen weeks old, your pup should start puppy training classes. Four-and-a-half months marks a critical juncture...

• The all-important recall command

  March 31st, 2011

  There is nothing more frustrating than trying to chase a dog that plays "keep away" when you are trying to get it to come. Here are a few tips on improving your dogs response to the come command (commonly...

• Socializing your puppy

  March 31st, 2011

  Puppies start to learn as soon as they are born. They are especially receptive to retain what they learn during their first 13 to 16 weeks of life. It is especially important that puppies have experiences...

• Teaching old dogs new tricks

  March 31st, 2011

  It is never too late to teach an old dog new tricks! If you adopt an adult or even a senior dog, you may be amazed at their ability to concentrate and learn new things. Adult dogs are often even easier...

• Dog obedience tip "Nothing In Life Is Free"

  June 2nd, 2009

  Do you have problems with your dog getting on the couch...then refusing to get off? Does he ignore you when you call him? Does he nose or paw at your hand for you to pet or play with him, or get defensive...

• "How do I get my dog to enjoy our training sessions?"

  Answered by Nicole Wilde

• "What can I use besides food as a training reward?"

  Answered by Sheila Segurson

• "Why does my dog seem to ignore commands?"

  Answered by Tamar Geller

• "What's clicker training?"

  Answered by Nicole Wilde