Raising two dogs vs one dog. Should you raise one dog or two dogs? That’s a question I asked myself for years — until I decided to try owning multiple dogs (usually 2, but sometimes 3) at the same time. Because multi-dog household aggression is real! It’s one of the signs of Littermate Syndrome when you’re raising two puppies. I’ve been at this for decades now! Here’s how to introduce 2 dogs. Signs one dog doesn’t like the other. Pros & Cons of having more than one dog. Ways to simplify life when you have multiple dogs. How to get dogs to get along. All my best tips for how to raise two dogs in the house together!
Dog Training Commands
Dog commands are the dog training behaviors that you want your dog to START doing. These are the words and signals that you give your dog in order to get them to do something very specific (like Come, Sit, Stay, Leave it, Lie down). Dog owners share their favorite DIY dog training tips that work best to get your dog to understand what you're asking them to do. These are the most important commands to teach your dog right away!
Preventing Littermate Syndrome In Dogs: How To Raise Two Puppies (From The Same Litter OR Different Litters) At Once Without Issues
Is Littermate Syndrome real? YES! Most experts strongly advise against raising sibling puppies — because they may become difficult to handle as they mature due to Littermate Syndrome. What Is Littermate Syndrome? Littermate Syndrome (sometimes called Sibling Puppy Syndrome) refers to issues that are more likely to arise when puppies from the same litter (or […]
Dog Training Commands 101: How Do You Train An 8-Week-Old Puppy To Understand Basic Dog Commands?
Believe it or not, a puppy is never too young to learn basic dog commands. In fact, you can (and should) introduce puppy training the day you bring your new dog into your house. A well-behaved dog is what everyone wants, but not everyone wants to start the dog training early enough. By training your puppy early, she will always know what’s expected of her inside your home.
Dog Training Treats: Why I Use Dog Treats As Rewards, Plus The Best Dog Training Treats I’ve Found!
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.
Hunting Dog Training 101: Basic Tips For Training Hunting Dogs
If you think that you will eventually want your dog to be a hunting dog, here are some very basic tips to get started with hunting dog training.
Dog Training Certification ~ How To Become A Dog Trainer
Becoming a certified dog trainer begins with some specialized schooling followed by lots of training. Here are some basic tips to get you started if you want to obtain dog training certification.
How To Find A Professional Dog Trainer
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.
Dog Bell Training 101: How I Potty Trained My Dogs By Teaching Them To Use A Dog Doorbell
To aid us in potty training our dog, we decided to try a dog doorbell. Take it from me, by teaching your dog to ring a bell to let you know when she has to go outside, you will definitely have fewer accidents in the house! Here’s how we used dog bell training with our 2 dogs.
‘Leave It’ – One Of The Most Important Dog Commands That Could Save Your Dog’s Life!
One of the most important dog commands you can teach your dog is the leave it command. This video demonstrates exactly how to teach your dog to leave it. Once you have mastered the leave command, there are 101 other dog tricks you might want to teach your dog!
Video: Dog Training Sit Command
The following video shows you step-by-step how to teach your dog to sit. Plus, you can teach your dog the down position the same way. Or, you might want to use the clicker method to teach your dog to sit.
VIDEO + Tips For Training Dogs To Come When Called
This video gives a couple great tips that should keep your dog from running away from you each time he is off the leash. Plus 101 fun dog tricks you can try!
Training Two Dogs At Once Is Not Easy – My 3 Best Tips!
When you’re raising two dogs together, lots of things are more difficult than when raising just one dog. It’s definitely more difficult to train two dogs in one household at the same time. Here are my 3 best tips for training two dogs at once. See how to train two dogs at home yourself!
Dog Commands: How To Teach Your Dog To Stay
Stay is one of the most important commands you will ever teach your dog. Here’s how to teach your dog to stay.
Dog Training 101: Eye Contact Is A Must! (…Especially When Teaching Your Dog To Recognize His Name)
With eye contact, all things are possible! Once you’ve trained your dog to stare at you adoringly whenever you call his name, then ALL forms of training will become much easier. Here’s how I taught my dogs to look at me on command…
VIDEO: How To Teach Your Dog To Lie Down
Want to teach your dog to lay down? Learn the steps necessary to train your dog to lie down on command.
