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How to Stop a Dog From Barking (and Every Other Behaviour That Drives You Crazy!)

How to Stop a Dog From Barking (and Every Other Behaviour That Drives You Crazy!)

It’s one of the most commonly raised dog behaviour problems out there right now – how to stop a dog from barking – but it’s certainly not the only unwanted behaviour that drives dog owners crazy! Luckily, what we are about to explore in this 

The 4 Quadrants of Dog Training: And How They’re Wreaking Havoc With Your Progress!

The 4 Quadrants of Dog Training: And How They’re Wreaking Havoc With Your Progress!

B. F. Skinner is well-known in the world of dog training for developing the theory of operant conditioning – in layman’s terms: the idea that a dog’s behaviour will be determined by its learned consequences. It may sound straightforward, but it’s the foundation of everything 

How To Train Your Dog To Come: One Game To Transform Your Recall!

How To Train Your Dog To Come: One Game To Transform Your Recall!

Training a recall is one of the most valuable lessons any dog trainer can teach you – not only does it make walking and exercising your dog so much easier… but it’s a vital behaviour your dog needs to understand, in order for you to keep them, and everybody around them, safe at all times. And learning how to train your dog to come when called is so much easier, once you learn this one simple trick!

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The 8 Dog Training Concepts You Need To Teach Your Dog Right Now

The 8 Dog Training Concepts You Need To Teach Your Dog Right Now

If you’ve never heard of concept training before, it’s the biggest thing to hit dog training since the revolution that shifted traditional training methods from a punishment-based regimen to a reward-based philosophy.  Whilst positive dog training is now more popular than it has ever been,