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3 Essential Components To Train Any Dog

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Dog TrainingDog Training ToolsEntertainmentHealthLifePlayPuppy Training When you begin to train a dog, you become their teacher as you mold and shape their learning curve to your training goals. Whether it is basic obedience, tricks, or behavioral modification; there are three extremely important principles to always remember for the most optimal performance out of your dog. …

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How to Properly Reinforce Your Dog

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Dog TrainingDog Training ToolsEntertainmentHealthLifePlayPuppy Training Rewards A reward is something tangible that you give the dog in response to a behavior. Anything can be a reward but in order for it to be a reinforcing reward, it must be something the dog desires and will work for. Reinforcers are relative and unique to each dog; …

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Why Dog Training Is Important

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Dog TrainingDog Training ToolsEntertainmentHealthLifePlayPuppy Training Why is dog training important? This is a question that may have an obvious answer for some dogs owners if their dog is out of control, pulling on the leash, or maybe excessively barking. Aside from the obvious answer of fixing behavioral issues, there are so many other benefits to …

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Why Your Puppy Needs Puppy Class

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Dog TrainingDog Training ToolsEntertainmentHealthLifePlayPuppy Training Puppy class is a great way to learn tons of useful skills and tips from professional trainers. Trying to train your puppy on your own can be quite the task since every dog is different and there are so many different opinions online telling you all sorts of information that …

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How To Engage and Motivate Your Dog

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Dog TrainingDog Training ToolsEntertainmentHealthLifePlayPuppy Training Do you have a dog that seems to find interest in everything but you? While this can be frustrating, we as owners have to give our dog a reason to be engaged with us. We have to build this over time by motivating them so that they are more attentive …

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How To Stop Puppy Biting And Nipping

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Dog TrainingDog Training ToolsEntertainmentHealthLifePlayPuppy Training Puppy biting is an issue all owners must face when getting a new puppy due to the teething process. Sometimes it is called mouthing or nipping but it is the same behavior no matter how we refer to it. While it may start off as cute, over time it can …

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Tips For First Time Dog Owners

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Dog TrainingDog Training ToolsEntertainmentHealthLifePlayPuppy Training Being a first time dog owner can be quite intimidating when it comes to all of the questions on collars, leashes, toys, treats, training etc. Here are some tips from the staff at Seek that can hopefully answer a lot of common questions that first time dog owners have. Beds …

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Proper Socialization For Your Puppy

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Dog TrainingDog Training ToolsEntertainmentHealthLifePlayPuppy Training When you get a puppy, the single most important thing to do is properly socialize your new family member. This is very important because it will help prevent undesired behaviors such as reactivity or aggression as well as reduce stress or anxiety to new things as they get older. Most …

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