Tag: puppy training
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Seven reward-based dog training books reviewed, with quick picks, who each suits, how to choose, and when to call a professional.
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Why dogs jump up and six kind, reward-based ways to stop it, plus what to avoid, realistic timelines and when to get help.
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Thirteen easy tricks to teach your dog, from sit and touch to roll over and tidy up, with kind, reward-based steps and fixes for when your dog gets stuck.
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Your puppy’s first year stage by stage: settling in, socialisation, teething, adolescence and vet milestones, with checklists and links to every puppy guide on the site.
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A simple, kind house-training plan: when to take your puppy out, how to reward, a week-by-week first month, night routine, cleaning accidents and pads.
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How to crate train your dog kindly: choosing size and spot, a four-stage plan, night vs day, realistic time limits, and alternatives if your dog panics.
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How to socialise a puppy in the sensitive first months: what to cover, safe options before vaccinations finish, signs of too much, and a two-week plan.
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Why your puppy suddenly stopped listening at 6-18 months, how long dog adolescence lasts by size, and a simple, kind plan to get you both through it.