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Reinforcing Growling with a Reward? - You Can't! By Amy Cook, PhD
by PetExpertise
"My dog Hansel guards his bed. If I approach his bed and he growls, I shouldn't give him a treat, should I? Wouldn't that be reinforcing the bad b...
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When "Giving Up on Your Dog" is the Kindest Thing to Do
by PetExpertise
In my years as a home-visiting dog trainer, I did my very best to try to help people live happily with their dogs by teaching them to interact wit...
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How to Train Your Dog with Kibble (or Canned Food) & Skip the Store Bought Treats!
by PetExpertise
Are you doing a lot of training these days? It's fun and effective to use treats to train your dog to do things like "sit" or to learn how to walk...
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Should You Switch Your Dog to Antler Chews? by Guest Blogger
by PetExpertise
By Samantha Randall of Top Dog Tips
The new rage in dog chews is the antler chew! Have you heard about this great alternative to rawhide chews ...
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Your Dog is Always Learning and Will Do What Works!
by PetExpertise
By Jess Rollins Copyright Info
The key is to be conscious of and reinforce your dog's behavior in the course of your daily routine!
Your dog is pa...
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Accidentally Training Your Dog to Pull on the Leash
by PetExpertise
By Jess RollinsCopyright Info
Want to impress your neighbors with a dog that pulls like a champion of the Iditarod? Luckily, it doesn't take mu...
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What's a Dog to Chew? Dog Chew Toy Tips for Different Types of Dogs
by PetExpertise
By Jess Rollins Copyright Info
Want the best chew for your power chewer or picky chewer? Spending some chewing time daily is a great way for your ...
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New Dog or Puppy Shopping List
by PetExpertise
By Jess Rollins Copyright Info
Healthy dog food (if it's a puppy, buy puppy food) Avoid corn, wheat and preservatives.
Two dishes, one for food a...
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Which of Our Dog Muzzles is Best for Your Dog?
by PetExpertise
Our owner and dog trainer Jess Rollins compares and contrasts our dog muzzles below to help you select the best option for you and your pooch whet...
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Training Your Dog Not to Bolt Out of the Door / Door Manners
by PetExpertise
By Jess Rollins Copyright Info
Door manners are an important safety skill especially for dogs that like to escape and explore. It is meant to te...
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Training Your Dog to Wear a Muzzle
by PetExpertise
By Jess Rollins Copyright Info
The best type of muzzle to purchase is a basket type muzzle, which has holes through which you can feed treats and ...
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Training Your Dog to Take Treats Gently
by PetExpertise
By Jess Rollins Copyright Info
The danger in working on this is if your dog doesn't get the treat right away, she may get more frustrated and grab...
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