Training-your-dog

In this series you’ll learn tips and techniques for teaching a dog to do tricks. Expert dog trainer and behavior consultant Tracy Tenner offers advice on training your dog to sit, roll over, crawl, beg, wait, shake hands, play dead and more using positive reinforcement, dog tr ...more

Mental training can be just an important as physical training with a dog. Eric R. Letendre talks about using the kong toy to mentally train your dog. Learn how the toy can be used to keep your dog's mind as busy as the rest of his body. Mentally train your dog with the kong to ...more

To stop your dog from pulling, you must teach your dog how to walk politely at your side. Learn how in this quick dog training video tutorial. As always, positive reinforcement techniques work best, and can teach a dog to heel while walking on a leash.

Teach your dog how to backup. This is really easy and will take no time to teach your dog. This will be fun and useful in time especially if you have a small house and a big dog. Train your dog how to backup. Click through to watch this video on discovery.com

When used together with the "sit!" command, "stay!" can form the foundation for more complex tricks. You Will Need * Dog * Dog treats Step 1: Get them to sit Pick a place outside, like the backyard or dog park. Stand in front of your dog and give the voice command to “sit!” Y ...more

Positive reinforcement can be used to teach fun tricks as well as obedience. Watch how Sammi was taught how to fetch a tissue when someone sneezes using all positive reinforcement dog training techniques. Learn how to train a dog by effectively rewarding the dog by watching th ...more

This video dog training tutorial is lesson on teaching your dog to walk on their hind legs. To train a dog to walk on their legs using this method, the dog will need to be clicker trained and will also need to be able to able to beg. Watch this instructional video and learn ho ...more

Watch this Dog Whisperer podcast & learn how Cesar Millan trains a dog to stop barking at his owners' guitar playing.

We all love our cuddly companions, but sometimes they develop bad habits that make owning them difficult. Whether they refuse to stay in their crates or like jumping up onto visitors, dogs sometimes have habits that their owners would be better off without. To learn how to tr ...more

In honor of the Obamas' new furry friend and as a remembrance of the fist bump heard 'round the world, a dog behaviorist shows you how to train your dog to do the fist bump. This is a perfect pet trick for any dog, Portuguese Water Dog or otherwise. Bo Obama is the most acroba ...more

In this how-to video, you will teach your dog how to target objects with its front paws. You will need a clicker, treats, and a target such as a yogurt lid or ball on a stick. Take a treat and hide it under the object. Click when the dog does any paw movements towards the obje ...more

This is the best and easiest way to get a well-trained dog, by using what's called the Kikopup method. Once you have your pup doing the desired behavior, you can then train your dog to have stimulus control and use a release cue.

Learn how to train your dog for an agility course for exercise, obedience, show or competition. Teach them techniques on agility obstacles, such as Chute, Table, Tire, Tunnel, See-Saw, Jumping and other moves in this free video series and guide. Part 1 of 14 - How to Teach a d ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to teach your dog to walk next to you on a loose leash. If you train you dog to back up while on the leash, he will avoid touching the end of the leash after this. First, take a treat and put it under your dogs chin, then push them backwards. Use ...more

Dogs love their owners and will sometimes leap up in anticipation onto you. While pleasant for owners, strangers and friends might find the action uncomfortable or even intimidating if you have a larger dog like a German Shephard. Prevent your dog from scaring away your socia ...more

If you want to house train your puppy or dog by yourself, this video is for you! It will show you the best tips to make your puppy learn how to live in your house without creating any problems! Remember, do it with love for the pet, always reward him, and try to understand t ...more

Your precious dog can't be a dog without its freedom, and the number one way to make a dog feel its freedom is by giving it unrestricted access to your landscape, meaning— a doggy door. Granted, your pet can't go roaming all across the county, but a dog door is a surefire way ...more

Teaching your dog to heel will make walks more fun and relaxing for both of you. Watch this video to learn how to train your dog. You will need treats, a leash, a collar and patience! Tips: for training, choose soft, small treats that you don't give your dog normally.

In this how-to video, you will learn how to prevent your new puppy from play biting. In the first 12 weeks, your puppy will start to bite. Encourage the puppy to lick your hand rather than bite. If the dog accidentally bites you, mimic the sound of a dog yelping. This will mak ...more

Dog trainer Zak George shows how to train your dog to chase your Frisbee. Start by tying your dog to a very long leash. This way, you will be able to control her, and you want to be able to bring her back. By being low on the ground, get your dog interested by showing her the ...more

This video tutorial shows how to train a dog to lay down. "Lie down" is a simple, basic, and useful word command to teach a dog.

It's a timeless doggie no-no, and one that has been paradied in numerous dog scenes in movies: A plate of delicious fried, steaming food is left by the owner on the table. The owner then leaves for a brief moment. His dog, smelling the delicious goodness, seizes the moment and ...more

Dog Training with the Premack Principle also known as Grandma's Law is a great dog training principle that can help you train your dog when they are distracted. The Premack priniciple keeps a dog from doing they want to do but the owner doesn't. Watch this video pet training t ...more

Dog tricks are a great way to improve the bond between the owner and the pet. The rollover is a simple trick to train a dog to do with just a little bit of positioning. Learn how to teach a dog to rollover by watching this video pet training tutorial.

Here is a general information video on crate training for dogs and puppies. It contains instructional information and explains the benefits of crate training. Part 1 of 2 - How to Crate train puppies and dogs. Part 2 of 2 - How to Crate train puppies and dogs.

Elise McMahon talks in this series of videos about how to train your dog not to jump on people. Part 1 of 15 - How to Train dogs not to jump on people. Train dogs not to jump on people - Part 2 of 15. Click through to watch this video on expertvillage.com Train dogs not to jum ...more

Some trainers argue that playing tug of war is not healthy for a dog. It can be a battle of strength between a dog and owner, that the dog might think they control. However, tug of war can be a great way to train a dog a release command that can be useful in day to day situati ...more

Here is a quick how-to video showing how to teach this very cool canine freestyle trick; hurdles. A clicker is quite hard to hold during this exercise and it clicks right under the dog which can make them confused. If possible, you can get a friend to help mark the behavior. C ...more

Learn how to exercise your dog. Follow a regular exercise routine together with your pet. It will benefit you both! You Will Need * A leash * A collar * Plastic waste bags * A collapsible dog bowl * A water bottle * A leash * A collar * Plastic waste bags * A collapsible dog ...more