Do not punish your dog when you are training him. Your training efforts should be to prevent bad behavior. Teach your dog what constitutes inappropriate behavior, and what is an acceptable behavior. Training sessions are a time to bond with your pet, and instead of instilling fear in your dog,...

Make sure your teething puppy has a bunch of chew toys readily available to him, and keep other things he likes to chew on away from him. Give it an actual chew toy in its place. If painful teething is the problem, let the puppy chew on a wet washcloth...

You should always keep the tone of training sessions upbeat and positive with lots of praise. Give your dog a reward, especially when he learns a new skill or learns to refrain from doing something bad. If you are negative and use punishment in your training, the dog will just...

Positive reinforcement should include more than just dog treats. Treats are one the best ways to train a dog and they work well. However, you probably are not going to have treats on you constantly. Start using praise and extra attention, hugging and patting, when your dog displays a positive...

Communication is a crucial component of the training process. Clear commands and consistency are necessary when you work with your dog. This includes both your spoken words and body language. Your choice of rewards and punishments should also remain consistent. Don’t ignore the things that your dog is telling you...