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Teach Your Puppy Not to Lick
By Kim Campbell Thornton, February 23, 2017We used to call our late Cavalier, Darcy, “the quicker licker-upper.” From puppyhood on, she loved to give kisses — the bigger and wetter, the better. No amount of trying to train her out of it… Full Article ›
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Teach Your Cat to Lie Down on Cue
By Mikkel Becker, February 22, 2017Believe it or not, cats can learn new tricks with relative ease. And of all the tricks to teach, down is one of the most hands-off, simplest behaviors to train. In fact, for many cats, the… Full Article ›
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Teach Your Dog to Wave Hello
By Mikkel Becker, February 15, 2017There’s nothing better than being greeted by a friendly canine. But not everyone is comfortable being approached by a new dog, and not every dog wants to get close to a new person. Teaching your dog… Full Article ›
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Can I Teach My Dog to Put His Toys Away?
By Mikkel Becker, February 1, 2017Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could tell your dog to “clean up” and have him immediately gather up all the toys he has scattered across the room? Sound too good to be true? Maybe not! Keeping the… Full Article ›
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Your Essential Cat Training Tool Kit
By Mikkel Becker, October 27, 2016Training your cat can seem daunting, especially if you're not sure you have the right tools. But cat training doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive — and many of the tools you'll need are… Full Article ›
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Train a Pig? You Can — And You Should!
By Mikkel Becker, September 14, 2016Believe it or not, pigs can benefit tremendously from training. Training can help channel a pig’s natural behaviors into acceptable outlets and teach behaviors that can make everyday life simple for… Full Article ›
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Training Your Cat: Clicker Training vs. Lure-Based Training
By Mikkel Becker, August 10, 2016We tend to think of cats as being too independent — or maybe too smart — for training. But it is precisely this combination of intelligence and self-reliance that can help make training easier. In… Full Article ›
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6 Ways to Strengthen Your Bond With Your Dog
By Dr. Marty Becker DVM, July 14, 2016The bond I share with my dogs is truly special, and it wasn't built by accident. Spending time together is the first step in strengthening the relationship between you and your dog, but how you… Full Article ›
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Is Your Dog Scratching Up Your Doors? Teach Him to Ring the Bell Instead
By Mikkel Becker, July 13, 2016Our dog paws at the door when he wants to go inside or outside. The door is all scratched up and the pawing is driving us crazy. Is it possible to teach him to stop scratching?Pawing often begins in… Full Article ›
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Step-By-Step Guide to Teaching Your Cat to Jump Through a Hoop
By Mikkel Becker, June 15, 2016Recently my daughter and my husband were discussing which animal made a better pet: cats or dogs. “Dogs are way cooler,” my husband argued, “because they can do tricks cats can’t, like jumping… Full Article ›
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Step-by-Step Guide to Teaching a Cat to Spin
By Mikkel Becker, May 25, 2016You know your cat is a star — and it’s time to prove it to the world. Trick training can be a simple way to show off your cat’s innate talents and inner genius, but it has other benefits as well.… Full Article ›
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Video: Teach Your Dog to Wait Calmly for Attention and Treats
By Mikkel Becker , April 26, 2016Dogs can get overzealous — even competitive — with canine housemates when it comes to receiving an owner's attention or other good things, like toys and treats. An excited dog may unintentionally… Full Article ›