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how to stop a dog from pulling when seeing another dog

How to Stop a Dog from Pulling When Seeing Another Dog

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips

This post is all about how to stop a dog from pulling when seeing another dog. One of the most frustrating things is when a dog pulls on the leash. Leash pulling can be so bad that you might even want to stop taking your dog for a walk.In this post, you'll learn from a dog trainer exactly what to do

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place dog command

Place Dog Command | The Most Under-Rated, Under-Taught Obedience Command

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips

A "Place" dog command is the obedience command you didn't know you needed for your dog. A place command is a command that tells your dog to go to their dog bed, and stay there until you release them with a "break" command. In this post, you will learn exactly how to keep your dog on place. Teach the

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how to stop leash biting

How to Stop Leash Biting

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips

This post will teach you all about how to stop leash biting.When you have a dog that grabs the leash in their mouth playfully or to have something to chew on, it can ruin the walk for both of you. Not only can it damage a nice leash, but it can also make you feel like you don't want to take your dog

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recall words for dogs

53 Recall Words for Dogs That Aren’t “Come”

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips

If you've worn out the word "come", this post offers 53 recall words for dogs!Teaching recall to your dog is one of the safest commands you teach your dog. Many dog owners use the word "come" to bring their dog to them. However, "come" is a word we tend to toss around and so it can lose meaning and

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dog training exercises

Dog Training Exercises for a Reactive or Anxious Dog

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips

This post is all about one of your dog's new favorite dog training exercises, The Focus Game.It's easy to become frustrated when your anxious or reactive dog isn't paying attention to you, especially if you regularly need to interact with another dog, person, or trigger that your dog becomes

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my dog gets overly excited when guests come over

Prevent Jumping Up | My Dog Gets Overly Excited When Guests Come Over

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Dog Training Tips· Puppy Training

My dog gets overly excited when guests come over... What can I do to stop them? Does anxiety hit your stomach when you think about people coming over to visit? While some dogs jump up to be friendly, others could do it as a warning sign, or to dog a dog's version of checking IDs. Either way,

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how to get your dog to come when distracted

How to Get Your Dog to Come When Distracted | What Most Dog Trainer’s Aren’t Telling You About the Word “Come”

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Dog Training Tips· Puppy Training

This post is all about how to get your dog to come when distracted. "Come" is the most important words you can teach your dog. Educating a dog to love, respect and listen to a recall command can literally save their life. Recall can save a dog from being hit by a car, chasing a deer, or

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Teaching a dog to sit

Teaching a Dog to Sit (So They Actually Listen the First Time)

Dog Blog· Dog Care· Dog Training Tips· Puppy Training

Teaching a dog to sit is one of the first commands that you teach your dog besides their name. Teaching your dog how to sit will set the expectations and the ability of your dog to listen for future commands. For example, if you have to say "sit" 4-5 times before your dog sits, expect to say

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dog training essentials

Dog Training Essentials | 17 Tools to Improve Your Dog’s Behavior

Dog Blog· Dog Training Tips· Puppy Essentials

This post is all about dog training essentials.Congratulations! I'm so excited for you to be reading this post because it means that you're ready to take the next step on your training journey!Perhaps you've taught your dog to sit, or maybe you're working towards the perfect recall. Either way, if

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If you don’t want someone to pet your dog, here ar If you don’t want someone to pet your dog, here are some ✅DOs and ❌DONTs: 

Do: 
✅ Thank people for asking to pet. Being kind and courteous can go a long way. 
✅ Put yourself between the person asking and your dog. This allows you to be a physical barrier between stranger and your dog. People are less likely to reach out and pet you. 😂
✅ Include them in training. Tell them what they should do instead. “Hey, thanks so much for asking, right now, we’re working on building confidence and what would be so helpful is if we just stood here and talked for a few minutes while ignoring him/or toss some treats.” Then you can go on to explain more about the situation. Maintain your position between stranger and your dog. 
✅Be direct. Sometimes people are asking while they are reaching. Saying “not today” or “No, I’m so sorry” it’s not the easiest social thing to do, but it’s important if your dog is not to be petted and time is of the essence. (And your dog should probably be muzzle trained- people don’t reach their hands out towards muzzled dogs) 

DON’T
❌ Assume they know what to do instead. Most people assume the answer will be yes and feel socially awkward if you say no. It’s not their fault, it’s part of the reason we love dogs so much. Our brains just melt around them and the typical social etiquette around dogs doesn’t work for all dogs. 
❌ Tell them, “he’s shy/she’s not friendly/he’s nervous around people” people take this as a challenge and will often do things that don’t help your dog, like talking to them, crouching down, extending a hand, making more eye contact. This also isn’t direct enough. Especially if your dog is not safe to pet- you need to be direct (and again your dog should be muzzle trained). 
❌ Tell them your dog is in training. This also yields similar results as above. People can take this as a challenge or excuse to interact with your dog. They might ask your dog to sit or ask what the dog is in training for. These aren’t inherently bad things, they just aren’t what’s helpful for your dog and doesn’t put you back in control of the situation quickly.
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