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Dog Bite Prevention: Managing Behavior Issues

Learn tips for dog bite prevention, including information on dog body language, muzzles, training, and other strategies.
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Dog chewing on rope. Providing chew toys can help solve some dog behavior problems like inappropriate chewing out of boredom.

How to Manage Dog Barrier Aggression and Frustration

Dog barrier aggression or frustration is a behavior dogs exhibit when behind a barrier, such as a fence or window. Here's how to manage dog barrier reactivity.
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Dog behind a chain-link fence receiving training for dog barrier aggression

How to Introduce a Baby to a Dog

Learn tips to introduce a dog to a newborn baby and help the dog get used to the baby in the house.
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dog sniffing a new baby's toes while the dog is being introduced to the baby

How to Use Visual Barriers for Dog Reactivity and Fence Running

Visual barriers prevent dogs from seeing what's on the other side of something. Find out how these barriers can be helpful for dog reactivity and fence running.
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Dog in front of a fence that provides a visual barrier

'Look at That' (LAT) Training for Reactive Dogs

Teaching a dog to look at you is especially helpful for reactive dogs and can help all dogs in scary or exciting situations when they are distracted. Follow this step-by-...
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Dog in a dog training class learning to look at his person

How to Introduce Dogs to Each Other

Introducing dogs to each other can be stressful, but it need not be. Here are tips for how to introduce dogs successfully.
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Two brindle dogs who have been successfully introduced to each other are standing side by side outdoors in snow.

How to Teach a Dog to Speak and Be Quiet

To teach a dog to speak, it is usually best to teach the dog the 'quiet' cue first. Here's how.
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Woman teaching a dog to speak (bark)

How to Train Your Dog to Come

Teaching a dog to come should involve rewards. Give praise, treats, affection, and/or toys. Make it a party every time your dog comes.
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Woman who is teaching this dog to come

How to Teach a Dog to 'Leave It'

The 'leave it' command can prevent a dog from being hurt or even save their life. Here's how to teach a dog to 'leave it.'
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Black-and-white dog learning the leave it command

How to Teach a Dog Their Name

Learn tips for how to teach a dog their name — plus information on choosing a name for a dog.
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person sitting next to black-and-white dog

How to Get a Dog to Stop Digging

Dog digging is a natural canine behavior. Dogs dig for many reasons. Get answers to why dogs dig and how to stop them from doing it.
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Big dog with dirt on her nose from digging

How to Potty Train a Puppy or Dog

Learn basics of potty training a puppy or dog. Find out how long house-training will take and how to positively reward your pup for making progress.
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Woman and Pomeranian, a dog she's working on potty training (aka house-training)

How to Help Dogs Tolerate Grooming and Vet Handling

Teaching a dog to be handled and touched makes trips to the vet and groomer a lot easier. Here are step-b- step instructions for helping a dog tolerate grooming and vet h...
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Dog being handled by a vet tech while being examined by a veterinarian

Food Aggression in Dogs: Management

Dealing with dog guarding behavior? Learn ways to handle toy- or food-aggressive dogs. Object guarding can be managed.
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This dog is guarding his bones.

Well-Behaved Dog: Training, Play, Socialization

Daily interaction in the form of training, play, socialization, and down time are important for fostering a well-mannered and well-behaved dog.
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Well-behaved dog walking on a leash with person's legs showing

How to Teach a Dog to Wait at the Door

Does your dog run out the door when it is opened? This step-by-step dog training guide explains how to teach a dog to wait at the door.
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dog being taught to wait at a kennel door

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