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Dog Training Styles and Theories: Which is the Best?
With so many different types of dog training out there, it can be difficult to figure out what each kind of training entails and how well it works in different situations, or will different dogs. This article will cover the different types of major training styles out there, how they work, the theory behind them, …
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Top 10 Best Positive Reinforcement Dog Training Books
While articles and forums can be useful to a new or experienced pet parent, nothing beats a book when it comes to knowledge. Besides meeting and working with a professional dog trainer, a book is one of the best ways to educate yourself about how to work with your dog. This list will go into …
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Clicker Training: A Quick and Easy Way to Reinforce Your Dog’s Behaviors
What is Clicker Training? Clicker Training revolves around using a small, easy to hold object to signal a correct behavior. When your dog performs the correct behavior, the clicker is pressed, making a small, distinct noise. This noise informs the dog that it has performed correctly, and reinforces the behavior. The concept itself is very …
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Nothing In Life Is Free (NILIF) – Teaching Your Dog To Say Please
What is NILIF? In Dog Training, the acronym NILIF stands for Nothing In Life Is Free. This refers to the school of thought that a dog never is given attention or anything else they consider valuable without first offering something in return. NILIF stays away from the proven incorrect ‘Alpha Dog’ train of thought and …
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