"Train when your dog has the most focus," says Ali Smith ... "One of the biggest things we forget is that most of our dogs need to be taught how to 'switch off,' particularly active breeds ...

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When you use links on our website, we may earn a fee. If you want to start training your dog effectively, it’s a good idea to pick out some dog training treats. Not only do they keep your dog ...

Breaking this habit will require a consistent effort to retrain your dog to sleep by itself. Here are some things you can ...

When it comes to training your dog ... use distance to make things less intense and allow your dog to focus more on you, walk at off-peak times when it’s less busy, and use a long line rather ...

Specialist Mark Vette has named the seven dog breeds he considers ... Australian Shepherd "learns new things quickly" but owners should be prepared for ongoing training.

Dog training specialist Mark Vette ... The canine expert said the Australian Shepherd "learns new things quickly" but owners should be prepared for ongoing training. Imported to the UK from ...