Mastering “No” in Dog Training — How to Teach It Positively Without Confusion
Teaching your dog the word "No" can be a game-changer — but only if done right. In this guide, we show you how to teach "No" as a clear, positive interrupter without creating confusion or fear. Perfect for building reliable behavior and strengthening your communication.
How to Teach Your Dog to Wait: A Trainer’s Complete Guide
Discover how to teach your dog to “Wait” — from doorways to mealtimes, and everything in between. This guide covers step-by-step training, common mistakes, and advanced techniques to help your dog master patience.
Puppy Biting & Nipping: How to Stop It Before It Becomes a Habit
Puppy biting and mouthing can leave your hands sore and your patience worn thin. But don’t worry — it’s a normal (and temporary!) part of raising a young dog. In this guide, I’ll walk you through why puppies nip, how to stop it before it becomes a habit, and the best products and techniques to get real results.
Crate Training: Building Calm, Confidence, and Structure from Day One
Wondering how to make crate training easier for you and your puppy? This step-by-step guide covers everything—from picking the right crate to managing barking, whining, and potty training setbacks with heart and strategy.
How to Housebreak Your Puppy (and Avoid Common Potty Training Mistakes)
Potty training doesn’t have to be chaos. This down-to-earth guide walks you through creating a housebreaking routine that actually works—plus how to handle accidents, regressions, nighttime breaks, and more. For real life. For real dogs.
Teach Your Dog to Come When Called — A Step-By-Step Guide for Reliable Recall🐾
Teaching your dog to come when called can be the difference between stress and safety. In this blog, I’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of building a rock-solid recall cue using modern, reward-based methods. From sports whistles to emergency recall training, you’ll learn exactly how to make your dog want to run back to you every time — no yelling, no bribing, no frustration.
How to Teach Your Dog to “Drop It”: A Step-by-Step Training Guide🐾
Does your dog play keep-away with stolen socks? Swallow mystery objects on walks? Teaching a rock-solid “Drop It” cue isn’t just helpful — it can save lives. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to build your dog’s response using positive reinforcement, classical conditioning, and real-world emergency setups. Whether you're starting from scratch or refining your pup’s skills, this method is designed to create lasting results without stress or conflict.
How to Teach Your Dog “Touch”: A Step-by-Step Hand Targeting Guide✋
“Touch” may look like a trick, but it’s actually one of the most useful cues you can teach your dog. This hand targeting guide walks you through exactly how to teach it — and how to apply it in real life.
How to Teach “Leave It”: Mastering Impulse Control in Real-Life Situations
“Leave it” is more than a trick — it’s a life skill. In this detailed guide, learn how to teach your dog to disengage from food, toys, and real-world temptations using clear steps and reward-based training.
How to Teach Your Dog to Sit: A Step-By-Step Training Guide🪑
“Sit” is one of the first — and most important — cues your dog should learn. In this guide, we’ll show you how to teach sit from both standing and down positions, build duration, troubleshoot common issues, and create a sit that sticks in the real world.
How to Teach Your Dog to Lie Down: A Step-by-Step Training Guide🐾
The “down” cue is more than a trick — it’s a powerful tool for teaching calmness and control. In this guide, you’ll learn how to train your dog to lie down using positive reinforcement, hand signals, and reward timing that builds real-world reliability.