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Achievable Moments – Letting Your Dog Set the Pace

Bark Collars

Canine Aggression

Capture That Behavior You Like

Causes of Canine Aggression

Chewing and Grabbing the Leash

Choke Chains – Necessary or Unnecessary

Come When Called – Step 1

Come When Called – Step 2

Crate Anxiety

Crates Are Vital for Safety & Sanity

Crazy Dog Halt

Cues to Use

Digging Dog

Does Your Dog Step Away From You When Asked to Sit?

Dogs Are Delightfully Cooperative

Dogs Aren't Born Wearing a Collar & Leash

Don't Grab My Collar!

Drop It

Emergency U-Turn

Fun With Boxes

Go to Your Spot

Got a Pack? How to Train Multiple Dogs!

Helping Your Dog to Relax

Holding Your Dog's Mouth Closed

How Long Before My Puppy is Trained?

How Long Does it Take Before Learning Becomes a Habit

How to Be Your Puppy's Leader

Indoor Exercise

Introducing the Leash

Introduction to Clicker Training

It All Starts With Eye Contact

It's All About the Brain, Baby!

Kids Are Trainers, Too

Leave It

Leave It – Alternative

More Leadership Guidance

More than a Six-Week Class

Much Needed Mental Stimulation

My Dog Pays No Attention to Me

Nip Chew

Poochy the Dog Talks about the Benefits of Clicker Training

Potty Pad Training

Potty Training Plan

Potty Training When You Work

Preparing to Be a Therapy Dog

Preparing Your Dog for Your New Baby

Puppy Zen

Putting Your Puppy in a Shelter

Ring a Bell to Go Outdoors

Sit

Stand for Exam

Stay – Part 1

Stay – Part 2

Stay – Part 3

Success By Association

Sudden Behavior Changes May Not Be a Training Issue

Supervise! Supervise! Supervise!

Swimming Sense

Table Manners

Tables, Counters & Trash Can Surfing

Taking a Treat Gently

Teach Your Dog to Concentrate on You

Teach Your Dog to Walk Up/Down Steps

Teaching Your Puppy to Stay – Part 1

Teaching Your Puppy to Stay – Part 2

Teaching Your Puppy to Stay – Part 3

The Dominance Saga … The Alpha Role

The Importance of "Handling" Exercises

The Ins and Outs of Dog Doors

The Name Game

The School Bell Can Signal Separation Anxiety!

The Science and Art of Dog Training

The Three D's of Dog Training # 1 – Introduction

The Three D's of Dog Training # 2 – Duration

The Three D's of Dog Training # 3 – Distraction

The Three D's of Dog Training # 4 – Distance

Tips for More Fun and Productive Walks With Your Dog

Training Toolbox – Hand Targeting

Training: The Gift You Give Yourself

Ultrasonic Barking Devices – Do They Work

Understanding Your Puppy's Senses

Using Body Blocking

Wait at the Door

Walking on Leash Without Pulling

What is Down? What is Off? What is the Difference?

What is the Difference Between Wait and Stay?

When it Comes to Dog Training Everyone Has an Opinion

When Your Dog is a Bandit

When Your Dog Plays Keep Away

Who's in Control

Why Do Puppies Jump?

Why Your Puppy Needs Training

Your Dog's Stress Signals

Your Puppy's Body Talk – Calming Signals 1

Your Puppy's Body Talk – Calming Signals 2

Training For Success