Teach a Paw Target
Training a dog to target an object with his paw is easy and fun. A paw target is a foundation…
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Help Puppies Get Started on the Right Paw… for Life
Most people understand the importance of socializing puppies, and there are numerous puppy classes available. However, many classes are not…
Teach Your Cat to Spin
Everyone knows that you can teach tricks to dogs, but did you know that cats can be trained easily, too?…
Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks
Chances are that when your dog was younger, you spent many hours training new behaviors like spinning, jumping, bowing, and…
Simple Strategy for a Stress-Free Vet Visit
Visiting the veterinarian’s office can be a stressful experience, for both pet owners and their pets. Teaching a dog simple…
Wait at a Boundary: Part 1
Do you have a dog that barrels out doorways or from the crate? What about from the car? This can…
Teach a Puppy to Enjoy a Muzzle
Being very comfortable wearing an appropriate and well-fitted muzzle is a good training goal for any dog—particularly in situations where…
How to Capture a Sit
One of the fastest and easiest ways to train a new behavior on cue is to capture the behavior. “Sit”…
Teach Your Dog to Go Around an Object
Are you looking for a fun training exercise this spring? Teaching your dog to go around an object, such as…
Teach Your Cat to Target
Targeting, where an animal touches an object with her nose or paw, is not just a useful behavior for dogs—it…
Your Cat Can Do WHAT?
The cat: independent, strong-willed, often aloof. Not exactly training material, right? Surprise surprise: clicker training blows the roof off of…
Puppy Socialization: Exploring New Surfaces
The first four months a puppy’s life are the most influential. Most of what is learned during this early period…