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"How do I teach my dog to be more dog-friendly?" Pt. 1 : Sociability
"How do I teach my dog to be more dog-friendly?" "How do I introduce my dog to my friends' dogs?" "I'm considering adding a dog to our...
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Crates and Puppies: Three Things to Know (Pt. 1)
Crate Training is a hot topic when it comes to raising a puppy. There are many questions and opinions about crating, and we'd like to...
dog4lifetraining
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How is Puppy Socialization Different from Flooding? Pt. 3
Part 3: So How is Puppy Socialization Different from Flooding? Puppy socialization is about introducing your young dog to new things in a...
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Part 2: Puppy Socialization vs. Flooding
Part 2: Puppy Socialization vs. Flooding A lot of people think they are socializing their puppy, when instead they are doing what we call...
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How Do I Socialize My Puppy? Pt. 1
How Do I Socialize My Puppy? Updated: 10/17/2022 **Note** In some places, this article assumes that your puppy is clicker-conditioned...
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How Do I Socialize My Puppy?
**Note** In some places, this post assumes that your puppy is clicker-conditioned (meaning, he knows that a click on a clicker...
dog4lifetraining
9 min read


How to Love a Fearful Dog
How do you love a fearful dog? The most common form of love that we give our pets is often excess talk, touch, and eye contact. Whether...
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3 min read


How To Maintain Your Dog's Training
How can you make sure things stay clear and crisp for your dog? Make sure your investment of time and money counts in the long term? Keep...
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2 min read


Freedom vs. Anarchy
Freedom and anarchy are two very different situations that result from two very different approaches to living with a dog. The owner who...
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2 min read


DID YOU KNOW?
Rules and Boundaries lead to More Freedom. Wait. This can’t be right... And yet, the more consistency, communication, and clarity you...
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2 min read


On Rewards
“when should I fade out treats (or other rewards)?” What if the government cut you a check each month you don’t speed? Would it reduce...
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2 min read


Don't Ask Your Dog to Fit In A Box
Some dogs just don’t like other dogs. ... . ... This is terrible news for the many who have gotten a dog envisioning for themselves...
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3 min read


What IS Obedience, Anyway?
"If I build a world for my dog that makes his self-interest synonymous with desired behavior, I will have a well-behaved and happy dog."
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2 min read

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