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Most people love their furry companions. However, not every moment is enjoyable when your dog isn't trained to behave in specific ways or avoid unwanted behaviors. There are many techniques passed on ...

A golden doodle puppy and a trainer at a dog training class at Doggy Business in Portland, Ore., on June 4. I was about a month into raising a new border collie puppy, Alsea, when I came to an ...

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As someone who recently adopted a new puppy, I can say with certainty that dog training can feel like a Herculean feat. Teaching my pet to sit, stay, go potty outside and sleep in her crate took ...

The quickest way to annoy friends and alienate people is to bring an untrained dog around a crowd. Take it from someone who has two poorly trained Chihuahuas and has spent years paying for it. My ...

When you decide that you want to modify the behavior of your dog (or another human being) there is one fundamental decision that you must make-namely are you going to base your training methods on ...

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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more One of the easiest ways to train a pup is by rewarding them with treats. But give your pup too many big ...