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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
My Dogs Get Into Mischief
Ask AKC Dear AKC: I have two Siberian Huskies. We got our female at 14-weeks-old about a year ago and recently we added a 3-year-old male. We would like to have her in the house more but she absolutely will not settle down even with toys and our undivided attention. Outside, she digs, chews, and […]
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| May 12, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Preventing Resource Guarding In Dogs
Resource guarding is a challenging behavior to combat for new and experienced owners. Guarding possessions or food can occur between dogs in a household and/or between dogs and humans. Early training is the best method to preventing resource guarding. It is important for puppies to learn at an early age that people touching their food […]
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| June 22, 2015
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
How To Stop Adult Dogs From Excessive Chewing
Chew on This Anyone who has ever cared for a puppy knows and expects chewing; it goes hand in hand with puppyhood. But chewing can be a challenge for owners with adult dogs, too. Here are some tips on how to stop unwanted chewing: Dog-proof your house by putting away anything that your dog can […]
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| February 15, 2016
Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Helping to Ease Your Flat Coated Retriever’s Separation Anxiety
The key to controlling separation anxiety in your Flat-Coated Retriever or any dog is to always leave the dog calmly, with a biscuit and a toy or something to do, and always return with calm control. Some dogs are very prone to separation anxiety. Whining, barking, or destructiveness in the absence of the owner are signs of […]
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| March 2, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Walking Your Dog Politely By Other Dogs
Going for a walk with your dog is one of the great pleasures of owning a canine friend. Getting outside in the fresh air, getting some exercise, and greeting neighbors and their dogs are all fun parts of taking a stroll. But if your dog gets very excited and starts lunging and/or barking every time […]
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| October 21, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
The Practical Benefits of a Down-Stay
The sounds of "Stars and Stripes Forever" were blaring from a CD player in the backyard and children splashed in the pool. Matthew and Susan were hosting their annual Fourth of July cookout. As guests arrived in festive red, white and blue attire, they would ring the doorbell and immediately hear a few quick barks […]
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| May 22, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Training Happens All the Time: Explanation of Passive Training
There is a difference between Active and Passive dog training and all interactions with your dog matter. Many dog owners train their dogs daily, are active in taking group classes, and some even compete at high levels. This is called active training. But you might not be aware that your dog is learning all the time. […]
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| June 10, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Mind Your P’s & Q’s! Part 3 – When & How to Use Verbal Commands
By AKC GoodDog! Helpline Trainer Breanne Long This is the final installment of a three-part series on using verbal cues/commands correctly. In this segment, we discuss choosing a verbal cue that does not confuse your dog. In this last installment on verbal cues, we will discuss actions that humans use the same word for and […]
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| October 2, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Location, Location, Location: Choosing a Dog Trainer
When we did agility with our dog, we drove 2.5 hours one way to take lessons from a world-class trainer. I have a friend in Houston who starts a 2-hour drive across Houston in 5 o’clock traffic to get to the best training school she could find. So when we surveyed 3500 dog owners and discovered […]
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| April 24, 2015
Expert Advice: Basic Training
3 Keys to Successful Dog Training
I think the three most important words to remember in dog training are consistency, patience, and fun. While many of us believe this, we sometimes forget to practice it. Consistency When you are training a behavior, you must consistently reward the behavior. If the behavior is new to the dog, you must immediately positively reinforce […]
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| October 29, 2015