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The Ultimate Guide to Dog Ownership: Choosing, Training, and Caring for Your Canine Companion
Article: 1. The Joy and Responsibility of Dog Ownership Bringing a dog into your life is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have. These loyal "canine companions"…
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Training your dog at home
Home is the best place for training your dog – the distractions are controllable, the atmosphere can remain calm and you can choose your time. Your dog should also be relaxed, as they are in their own environment. 5 tips for training you…
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How do I teach my dog to come back to me?
Teaching your dog to come back to you when off-lead and called is essential in keeping your dog under your control. Not only is this a legal necessity, it also ensures you keep your dog s…
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How do I teach my dog to respond to their name?
On hearing you say their name, your dog should always stop what they're doing, pay attention to you and wait for the next instruction, which may be to sit, to come to you or to go and…
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How do I teach my dog to lie down?
Teaching your dog to lie down is useful in everyday life for times when you want them to be still, e.g. when you're grooming or examining them, when visitors come to your house, or for times when you want to take your dog out to a rest…
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Teaching your dog to stay
Once you’ve taught your dog ‘sit’, ‘down’ and ‘stand’, and have introduced the release cue, you can extend any position into a ‘stay’. But pick your battles – don’t start this when your dog is over-excited. Take the edge off first with a…
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Introduction to dog training
Why train your dog? Training really can be the most fun and rewarding part of owning a dog. As soon as you bring your new furry friend home, training needs to be high on your list of priorities. You may have heard the saying, 'you can…
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How do I stop my dog escaping?
It can be very dangerous if your dog tries to escape while you are away from home and they are alone. Your dog is in danger of being injured, causing a nuisance, or even being taken. Preventing door dashing Practice getting your dog to sit…