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Dog Training
Melinda Dog Training 101 Series
In our Dog Training 101 video series professional trainer Melinda Benbow explains how to communicate with and teach obedience basics to your dog.
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Dog Training
How to Train Your Dog to Sleep on a Dog Bed
Professional trainer Melinda Benbow offers the best strategies for teaching your dog how to get in their bed, lay down, and remain calm while there.
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Dog Training
How to Teach a Dog or Puppy to Come
The ‘Come’ command is arguably the single most important one to teach a puppy or dog. Learn how, so you can keep him safe and make him a joy to be...
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Dog Training
Train Your Dog Like a Pro
Professional trainer Melissa Benbow understands what it takes to train a dog—and how to teach humans to implement the basic principles like a pro.
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Dog Training
How To Start Training Your Dog
Training your dog can seem overwhelming, but it’s pretty simple once you grasp a few concepts and apply them consistently. We explain three important...
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Dog Training
How to Use Positive Reinforcement to Train a Dog
Positive reinforcement in dog training works by rewarding the behavior you want and ignoring the behavior you don’t; we’ll explain the best...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Communication in Dog Training
Learn how to bridge the human and canine communication gap in this captivating video with professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow.
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Basic Dog Training Vocabulary
Professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow explains prompting, luring, capturing, and other important terms and essential concepts that lead to dog...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Classical Conditioning for Dogs
Learn how classical conditioning allows you to connect cue words to desired behaviors in your dog in this video by professional trainer Melinda...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Operant Conditioning for Dogs
Professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow breaks down operant conditioning, or consequence-based learning, and demonstrates how it works.
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Teach Your Dog “Sit”
Professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow explains and demonstrates how to teach sit, one of the first and most basic commands every well-behaved dog...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Teach Your Dog “Wait”
Learn how to teach your dog restraint at a door threshold using the wait command, as demonstrated by professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow.
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Teach Your Dog “Down”
Professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow shows how to teach down, a body-to-the-floor behavior, distinguishing it from other similar, potentially...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
How to Teach Your Dog “Place”
Learn how to teach your dog to stay in a dedicated place without restraining him, in this short video by professional trainer Melinda Benbow.
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Crate Train Your Dog
Professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow explains how a dog naturally perceives her crate as a den, and then demonstrates the best crate training...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Teach Your Dog Recall
Watch professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow demonstrate how to teach your dog to come reliably when you call, avoiding potentially dangerous...
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Dog Training
Guide for First-Time Dog Owners
Caring for a dog is a serious responsibility. Consult our guidelines for answers to questions and learn what dog ownership entails before making a...
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Dog Safety
Dog Safety Guidelines for Kids and Families
Along with careful supervision, teaching kids the basics of dog behavior helps them recognize and respect boundaries, for their safety and the dog’s...
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Dog Safety
Tips for Leaving Your Dog Home Alone
Learn the best strategies for keeping your dog safe and happy when you must leave her home alone, whether for a few hours or for the entire day.
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Dog Training
How to Talk to Your Dog
Learn the best ways to talk to your dog to enjoy dog training success. We offer several strategies for commands, tone of voice, and avoiding common...
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Dog Training
How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping
Dog jumping can be a nuisance and can even cause serious injuries; we explain why dogs continue to jump into adulthood and how to help them stop.
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Dog Training
How to Socialize a Dog
Socializing a dog is crucial for his well-being and his family’s; patience and consistency are key, but the results are a confident and well-adjusted...
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Dog Training
How to Keep Your Dog from Chewing Their Bed
Adult dogs who compulsively chew their bed need redirection in order to curb the behavior; learn what motivates them and what to do to help them...
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Dog Training
How to Teach a Dog or Puppy to Sit
Learn how to teach your dog to sit using either of these two effective methods. We discuss tone of voice, rewards, praise, and what to do if your dog...
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Dog Training
How to Crate Train a Dog
Learn how to crate train your dog. These guidelines help you choose the right dog crate, and then explain step by step how to crate train your dog in...
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Dog Training
Bring Your Dog To Work: Guidelines, Tips and Tools
Dogs in the office make the work environment so much better, but there are certain etiquette guidelines to follow to keep everyone safe and...
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Dog Training
Games to Play with Your Dog
Choose healthy, positive games to play with your dog from this list penned by the experts at Orvis. Discover the best dog games and the ones to...
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Dog Safety
How to Play Safely With Your Dog
We offer the best strategies for safe play with your dog, from establishing rules and boundaries to troubleshooting aggressive play habits.
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Dog Safety
How Long Can You Leave a Dog Alone?
Consult our guidelines to determine whether—and for how long—you can reasonably leave your dog alone. Our questions are designed to help you make the...
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Dog Training
Walking Your Dog in an Urban Environment
Learn how to maneuver your dog through the city, foster good socialization habits, and keep your companion safe on urban strolls.
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Dog Training
How To Work From Home With Your Dog
Learn how to balance your work life at home and your dog’s needs to keep you both happy, from setting up an office and schedule, to keeping your pal...
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Dog Training
How to Train Your Dog to Wear a Pack
Learn how to train your dog to wear a backpack by practicing these simple, consistent steps. We also offer safety tips and buying advice.
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Training Tips & How Tos
5 Tips to Get Big Air at Dock Jumping
What is dock jumping? This fun sport lets water-loving dogs go the distance! To get started, many owners will train their dogs in a lake or pond....
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Dog Training
10 Steps to Get Your Dog Swimming
Help your dog enjoy swimming success following these ten steps, from starting early and keeping your pup safe to making it fun and going swimming...
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Why Your Dog Needs a Bed
A dog’s bed is more than just a comfortable place to sleep: It is her refuge, her recovery zone after physical activity, and can even be a training...
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Training Tips & How Tos
Prepping Home for Puppy
Bringing home a new dog or puppy is one of the greatest moments a human can experience. Unfortunately, for our new canine friend, it can be...
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How to Pick a Bird Dog Puppy
Choosing a bird dog puppy takes careful consideration. Learn how to identify a healthy pup with a good temperament before you pick your next best...
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