Marking in the house is a smelly and frustrating issue that’s challenging for dog owners to address. The key to stopping a dog’s marking is to understand your dog’s motivations for peeing inside. Then, consistently utilize positive reinforcement training methodologies and management to prevent the… Read More »How to Stop a Dog from Marking in the House – Dogster
When training a mixed breed dog find out what motivates him. Rewards vary, but all dogs respond to food. Experiment! Add some breed-specific enrichment when possible and leave room in your routine for his personality to shine. Teach your mixed breed dog basic cues such… Read More »How to Train Mixed Breed Dogs – Dogster
Gone are the days of strict obedience dog training, so unless you aspire to compete in obedience, relax. Cues like sit, come and manners are important, but first, you need to establish a solid foundation. This includes teaching your dog to exist harmoniously with you… Read More »5 Dog Training Tips for Beginners – Dogster
You may have heard dogs born in 2020 called pandemic puppies or dogs. These dogs developed behavioral issues related to growing up on lockdown. If this describes your dog, he may need help navigating a world outside COVID lockdown, since he did not get to… Read More »Socialization and Behavioral Issues – Dogster
Contrary to popular belief, most dogs are dog-selective or dog-tolerant and not dog-social. And that’s OK! Dogs shouldn’t be expected to like every dog they meet: Most humans don’t like every human, either. Well-planned intros keep everyone safe and happy. Always avoid impromptu on-leash greetings,… Read More »How to Introduce Dogs – Dogster
Dogs are experts at reading body language. They’re reading our signals all the time, so hand signals are a natural way to teach your dog most cues. Also, studies show dogs are more likely to accurately respond to hand signals than verbal cues. Studies show… Read More »10 Dog Training Hand Signals – Dogster
Teaching your dog to stay is one of the most important skills your dog can learn. Stay is not only a basic manners cue, but it makes living with a dog easier by successfully communicating not to dart out a door. Stay is also a foundation… Read More »How to Teach a Dog to Stay – Dogster
Teaching your dog to stay is one of the most important skills your dog can learn. Stay is not only a basic manners cue, but it makes living with a dog easier by successfully communicating not to dart out a door. Stay is also a foundation… Read More »How to Teach a Dog to Stay – Dogster
Fetch is a fun game for dogs and people to play together. What is fetch? Fetch is an activity where the human throws an object, such as a dog ball or toy, and the dog retrieves it. Some dogs seem to be born to fetch,… Read More »How to Teach Your Dog to Fetch – Dogster
Fetch is a fun game for dogs and people to play together. What is fetch? Fetch is an activity where the human throws an object, such as a dog ball or toy, and the dog retrieves it. Some dogs seem to be born to fetch,… Read More »How to Teach Your Dog to Fetch – Dogster