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How to Train Reactive Dogs

If the sight of another dog on your neighborhood walk makes your heart sink as your own dog erupts into a frenzy of barking and lunging, you're not alone.

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Can reactive pet dogs be trained

Can reactive pet dogs be trained

If you feel your stomach knot up at the sight of another dog during your walk, desperately crossing the street to avoid a lunging, barking episode from your own pup

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How to keep reactive dogs calm while walking

How to keep reactive dogs calm while walking

If this scene on your suburban

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If a dog doesn't want to walk, do we need to force it to walk

If a dog doesn't want to walk, do we need to force it to walk

Forcing a reluctant dog to walk is one of the most counterproductive things you can do—it often intensifies fear and damages trust.

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What kind of treats do professional dog trainers use

What kind of treats do professional dog trainers use

Professional dog trainers typically reach for treats that are small, soft, and incredibly high-value—the canine equivalent of gourmet chocolate.

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How old can a dog still receive training

How old can a dog still receive training

New puppy parents often ask, “When’s the best time to start training?” while rescue owners of older dogs worry, “Is my 7-year-old too set in their ways?”

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Do dogs grow out of play biting

Do dogs grow out of play biting

You're on the floor playing with your new puppy when—ouch!—those needle-sharp teeth sink into your hand again. As you wonder whether this phase will ever end

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