Dog Training: How to Train a Dog & Dog Obedience Training
Our experts answer common training questions and provide tips to improve and test your dog training skills. Learn more about how to train your dog from American Kennel Club.
Positive Reinforcement Dog Training: The Science Behind Operant ...
Mar 14, 2024 · What about all the active training you do with your dog? That’s where operant conditioning comes in. Also known as trial-and-error learning, this is when dogs learn to associate their behavior ...
Expert Tips for Successful Dog Training - American Kennel Club
Aug 28, 2023 · Training your dog can be challenging, but the following 10 tips from the AKC GoodDog! Helpline can make you an effective and successful trainer.
How to Stop Your Dog From Jumping Up on People - American …
Mar 14, 2024 · The idea is to prevent your dog from jumping by rewarding them before they can even think about leaving the ground. The following steps will teach “four on the floor”: With your dog on leash ...
Crate Training Benefits: Why a Crate Is Great for You and Your Dog
Jul 8, 2024 · Crate training can help prevent compounding a dog’s stress during emergencies. In worst-case scenarios, dogs may be required to be on crate rest when recovering from surgery.
How to Stop a Dog from Barking: AKC Expert Tips - American …
May 21, 2024 · Barking is a natural dog behavior, but excessive barking is a nuisance. Learn to curb your dog's barking and teach them better ways to behave.
Dog Training Ideas for Busy People: Short Sessions & Routine
Oct 8, 2024 · Short training sessions spread throughout the day — instead of one big training session — naturally keep you goal-oriented and your dog engaged and enthusiastic about learning.
How to Help Your Dog Be Less Fearful Of Strangers
Sep 1, 2022 · To teach your dog to positively and appropriately engage with a stranger, you’ll want your dog to practice meeting and calmly being petted by a variety of people. But for dogs who are ...
How Search-and-Rescue Dogs Find Missing People - American …
Aug 19, 2023 · There are two primary disciplines (“live” or “dead”) to choose from when training for K-9 SAR. “Live” training involves either tracking/trailing or air-scent dogs.
Hearing Dogs: Service Dogs for the Deaf or Hearing Impaired
May 22, 2018 · Hearing dogs are specifically trained to support the needs of severely hearing impaired people. They serve as their masters’ ears and provide the added benefit of companionship.