Dog Care 101

There are at least 101 cool dog tricks here that you can teach your dog — plus 5 basic dog commands that every dog should know. Teach your dog the 5 basic commands first. Then, move onto the advanced dog tricks, (We’ve taught our own dogs every one of these!) You’ll also find insanely helpful dog training tips to help you put an end to frustrating dog behavior issues. Not sure where to begin?

Start here –> Dog Tricks & Training Tips 101.

Most crate training guides overlook the challenges that you're likely to face when crate training a dog. Here are some important things I've learned about crate training dogs. I did it differently with my first dog (Labrador) than I did with my second dog (French Bulldog). See 10 mistakes I've made when crate training dogs -- and how to avoid making those same mistakes.

I've always had dogs. My dogs have never chewed my things. Here's how to teach your dog what's his and what's yours - what he can chew on & what he can't.

Katz on Dogs is one of the best dog training books. It addresses all of the questions a new dog owner would have - whether it's your 1st dog or your 5th!

Canine intelligence & dog language: The words and commands from human language that a dog knows. Here are the phrases my dog understands and what they mean.

Tips for training dogs with treats & using treats as rewards. High-value dog training treats vs low-value dog training treats + best puppy training treats.

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Here's the best way to stop your dog from barking when the doorbell rings. See how to desensitize your dog to the doorbell. See how it's done in this video.

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Have you been dealing with some bad dog behaviors lately? Is your dog causing you a lot of frustration and heartache? Here's how to prevent and correct your dog's bad habits.

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Once the basic dog commands have been learned, you may want to teach your dog any number of dog tricks. Here are 5 simple tips for teaching ANY dog ANY trick!

A dog that barks at the doorbell is especially challenging at Halloween. However, you can look at it as a headache... or as a valuable dog training opportunity! This video shows how to do it.

Here are 10 life-threatening dog behavior myths that many dog owners believe to be true. Better yet, see WHY each of these is detrimental to your dog's behavior and your own sanity!

Got a new dog? Even just a few dog obedience classes can make a world of difference! Here's how to find a professional dog trainer in your area, along with an overview of the different dog training methods commonly used.

Just like humans, dogs do dream. They have REM sleep as well as slow wave sleep. A dog behaves differently during those 2 phases of dog sleep. The most active dog dreams -- and dog snoring -- typically occur during REM sleep.