Dog Training

Kind, effective dog training guides - positive reinforcement methods for puppies and adult dogs.

Articles

• How to Train Your Dog With Positive Reinforcement (A Beginner's Guide) - Reward the good, redirect the bad. Positive reinforcement builds a happy, confident dog without fear. Here's how it works, the tools you will need, and the mistakes to avoid.
• Puppy Training - The First 8 Weeks at Home - The first two months at home with a new puppy set the pattern for your dog's whole life. Here is a week-by-week plan for house training, socialisation, biting, and the first commands, using a gentle approach.
• 10 Essential Dog Training Commands Every Owner Should Teach - From 'sit' to 'leave it' - the 10 top commands that keep your dog safe, make daily life easier, and build a calm, well-mannered companion to take on relaxing walks. We discuss each with a quick how-to.