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Chewing is natural for dogs. It’s often a great way for them to relieve stress and boredom and even helps clean their teeth, but this behavior can cause major household upset. Trainer Mikkel Becker helps you redirect your dog’s unwanted chewing behavior into an appropriate outlet.
Crate training is a must for any dog owner. It’s great for managing behavior problems, necessary for car and airline travel, and will likely be required at some point in your dog’s life, whether at a veterinarian, groomer or boarder.
Learning to shake helps dogs get used to having their feet handled, thereby easing the job of a veterinarian or groomer.
The stay command is helpful in so many situations, from keeping your dog at your side while you wait for a crosswalk light to change to keeping him still while he is being groomed. Trainer Mikkel Becker shows you how to teach your dog to stay.
Far too few dogs consistently come when their owners call them. Mikkel Becker shows you how to teach your dog this potentially lifesaving behavior.
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