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Lab Forgets How to Use Dog Door

We have a 2 and half year old Lab. She has been house trained for a good year and half. She has her own doggy door which she comes in and out of when she pleases. She is suddenly acting like she can't remember how to get out of the house.

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Training a Dog Not to Bark

I would like to know how to keep my Pom from barking so much.

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Be Consistent With the New Puppy's Rules

The time to start training your new puppy is on the day it joins your family. Don't expect perfection. Puppies have accidents. They forget the rules at times and sometimes, their curiosity causes trouble for them in areas where rules haven't been established.

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Dog Needy Around Strangers

How do I best get my dog to like others that come to visit us? He is very overprotective of us and will not settle down until they leave. This is beginning to cause us stress and to think way too much before we have company over.

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Help for First Time Dog Owner

My puppy is 15 weeks old. He is half Yorkie and half Toy Schnauzer. He will not poop on his pee pad. He will hold it for a long time after we feed him.

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Keeping Dogs Out of Bedroom

Instead of keeping all your doors closed to keep dogs (or people) out of bedrooms, purchase plastic lattice at your local home improvement center. It comes in different colors.

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Dog Training - Teaching Your Dog to Stop Jumping Up

Dog Training - Teaching Your Dog to Stop Jumping Up

Enrico Cross, owner of Take the Lead Dog Training, explains how to teach your dog to stop jumping up on you, your guests or strangers. Be sure to watch the related videos for more helpful dog training tips.

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Training a Pit Bull Not to Bite

I would suggest contacting The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan. He is in Los Angeles. He has many Pits and would certainly know what to do. He has books and DVDs, also. His show is on NatGeo Wild every day. I hope this will help you.

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Aggressive Pit Bull/Boxer Puppy

I just got a Pit Bull/Boxer mix pup. He was 6 weeks old. I have had him for about 3-4 weeks now and his aggression and biting is getting to be too much, especially with my 5 year old son.

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Dog Training - Teaching Your Dog to Heel

Dog Training - Teaching Your Dog to Heel

Here is a great video about training your dog to heel. There are several other related videos with handy tips for teaching your dog to heel off leash and more.

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Training a Pit Bull Not to Bite

I just had my Pit Bull bite my neighbor. He is 1 1/2 years old. I got him from a guy when he was 8 months. How do I get him to not bite other people? I don't want to put him down either. Thanks.

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Training a Dog Not to Bark

What can you do with 2 dogs that bark all of the time? They hear anything move and they start barking. We have tried everything to get them to stop. We even got the barking collars, but they won't stay out if they have them on.

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Dog With a Fetched Newspaper

Teaching a Dog to Fetch

This is a guide about teaching a dog to fetch. Whether it's a stick, a ball, or even the morning paper, teaching your dog to fetch can be fun for you and your dog. It will help your dog get much needed exercise and deepen the bond you have with you best friend.

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A dog and it's owner walking on the beach.

Teaching Your Dog to Heel

This is a guide about teaching your dog to heel. No one enjoys being pulled down the street when they walk their dog. Teaching your dog to heel will make walks more enjoyable for both of you.

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Training a Dog Not to Jump, A dog jumping up on a woman.

Training a Dog Not to Jump

This is a guide about training a dog not to jump. Many dog's think that jumping up is a great way to say hello. To avoid muddy prints on your clothing or being knocked over, it is a good idea to discourage jumping.

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A dog using a dog door.

Training a Dog to Use a Dog Door

This is a guide about training a dog to use a dog door. Having a dog door can be convenient for both you and your pet. However, not all dogs will feel safe using it right away.

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A man introducing his dog to a father and child.

Introducing Your Dog to New People

This is a guide about introducing your dog to new people. Some dogs are leery of strangers and others may be protective of their owner and home. It is important that you keep these things in mind when introducing your dog to someone new.

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Crate Training a Puppy, Young Papillon in a crate.

Crate Training a Puppy

This is a guide about crate training a puppy. Crate training is an important step in training an inside dog.

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Teaching a German Shepherd to stay.

Teaching Your Dog to Stay

This is a guide about teaching your dog to stay. A well trained dog is happier and more enjoyable for you too. Teaching your dog to stay is one of the initial commands, after sit. It takes patience, consistency, and a good technique to teach your dog this important lesson.

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Young yellow lab napping on the couch.

Keeping a Dog Off Furniture

This is a guide about keeping a dog off furniture. Dogs see themselves as family members with the same rights and privileges. Once they become accustomed to lounging on the furniture, it can be difficult to get them to stop.

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