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How To Stop Your Dog From Barking Excessively If your dog barks excessively, it can be disturbing not only to you but also your neighbors. While this is not an easy habit to break, it can be done. The longer you allow the barking, the harder it is to break the habit. Below are some tips to help: 1. Try to find out why your dog is barking and address it Your dog gets something out of barking, a reward or even your attention when he barks otherwise your dog wouldn’t do it. Try

Every dog needs to be crate trained. Even if your dog "doesn't need a kennel" or you would "never put your baby in a cage" or you "never leave home without them." Why? Because there is no certainty that they will never need to be put in a crate or kennel at some point in their lives. I.e you have to be hospitalized or need to evacuate quickly, it will be much easier for you to be able to safely take them to a boarding kennel or put them in a crate to transport and not worry a

You must reprimand your dog every time they pull. If they are allowed to pull on some occasions, it will only confuse them. Every time you start your walk, say NAME, HEEL. Heel means be at my side, keep your dog on your left side. Do not keep any tension on your leash, it should have slack at the bottom. Corrections work with slacked leashes. Items needed: Training collar, regular collar, leash, and plenty of breakable or small treats. 1. Turns: This is a great exercise to t

Teaching Recalls When starting, keep your dog on a leash. Start with a regular 6ft leash in a calm area. Have your dog in a sit-stay at the end of the leash or if they cannot do this, wait for them to get distracted and go to the end of the leash. Next, call your dog (NAME, COME) excitedly and take a few steps backwards quickly. Instantly reel your dog to the front of you and praise. This is going to teach your dog to come right to your feet and quickly. Do not give your dog