Basic Training & Socialization

Most dogs really love going for walks. It lets them get out of the house with their beloved owners and explore the world around...

While training your dog, it’s important to spend time teaching your dog certain actions. These are called “cues” or “commands.”  There are several basic...

Walking with your dog at a “heel” is more formal than walking your dog on a loose leash. Teaching a dog to heel involves...

Teaching your dog to walk on a loose leash will eliminate leash-pulling during walks, which is safer for your dog and more enjoyable for...

Training your dog to go to its place can be helpful when you need it to settle down or get out from under your...

The ability to get your dog’s full attention is an important part of dog training. The command “watch me” or “look” is used to...

Training your dog to “stand” on command is very useful. This basic command is used to tell your dog to stand up on all...

The “wait” command tells dogs to focus on you, stay where they are and not move forward until you release them. This command is...

The “off” command is used to tell a dog to get its paws off of something. It may be the kitchen counter, your bed,...

Teaching your dog to “speak,” or bark on command, can be fun as well as useful: It’s a fun trick to show family and...