Basic Commands

From leash walking to recall, what does all dog training have in common? Find out the simple thing your dog is missing for good behavior.

Training your dog involves teaching basic commands. But which commands are crucial for your dog? Discover what your dog needs to know!

Dog training smarter, not harder, starts with one simple understanding: dog behavior. Discover how shaping behavior makes dog training easy.

Your dog isn't a bad dog, they just suck at being human. Discover our 10 tips to get your dog's training back on the right track.

Feeling fatigued training your dog? Discover ways to avoid the dog training burnout, and stay the course to your Best Dog Ever.

When training your dog, the first place you start actually isn't where you might think. Discover the starting point for easier dog training

Training your dog can be confusing & lead to frustration. Setting dog training goals creates a guide for you and your dog. Learn how.

Discouraged by your dog's behavior? Discover the 6 common mistakes sabotaging your dog's behavior, and how to correct them confidently.

You've Googled, done dog training regimes classes? So why isn't it working? Learn why training is ineffective, and what you need instead.

Spending a lot of time trying to train your dog, but not getting very far? Let’s take a look at the top reasons why so much effort is...

It's hard to focus on training your dog when you're already frustrated. Discover my tips for staying calm and getting back on track.

Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting. - Joyce Meyer I hate the “wait” command that some...

There are a few things in this world I really enjoy more than: My garden My collection of antique books: And my truck (her name is...

So you've added a new dog or puppy. How soon do you start training your new dog? Learn about my new dog's first 48 hours.

Does your dog come when called? Learn how to train your puppy come when called, and how to get your adult dog to be better at recall. Dog t

So you've just brought your new dog home. Now what? Learn why your new dog may already love you, but might need some help trusting you.

Dog training shouldn't be about rules, it should be about communication. Learn how to get rid of the rules and finding balance.

How to address some of your dog's more unsavory behaviors: barking and begging.

"Stay" command. It's a basic of dog training, and easy to train your dog to learn, so why do so many struggle with it. Learn how to fix it.

Exercising a high energy dog can be a full time job. Learn how to do it the lazy (but effective!) way.