Guide To Dogs Dog Training 101 Video Series In our Dog Training 101 video series, professional trainer Melinda Benbow explains how to... Melinda Benbow 5 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Leash Train Your Dog Leash training your dog is essential for making walks more fun—all it takes is a little patience, a... 6 minute read
Guide To Dogs 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... Melinda Benbow 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Teach A Dog To Come The ‘Come’ command is arguably the single most important one to teach a puppy or dog. Learn how, so... 17 minute read
Guide To Dogs Train Your Dog Like A Pro Professional trainer Melissa Benbow understands what it takes to train a dog—and how to teach... Melinda Benbow 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Start Training Your Dog Training your dog can seem overwhelming, but it’s pretty simple once you grasp a few concepts and... 9 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Use Positive Reinforcement To Train A Dog Positive reinforcement in dog training works by rewarding the behavior you want and ignoring the... 10 minute read
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... Melinda Benbow 3 minute read
Dog Training 101 With Melinda Benbow Basic Dog Training Vocabulary Professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow explains prompting, luring, capturing, and other important... Melinda Benbow 5 minute read
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... Melinda Benbow 3 minute read
Dog Training 101 With Melinda Benbow Operant Conditioning For Dogs Professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow breaks down operant conditioning, or consequence-based... Melinda Benbow 4 minute read
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... Melinda Benbow 5 minute read
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... Melinda Benbow 4 minute read
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,... Melinda Benbow 5 minute read
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... Melinda Benbow 3 minute read
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,... Melinda Benbow 5 minute read
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... Melinda Benbow 6 minute read
Guide To Dogs Tips For Traveling With Dogs We’ve done the research, we’ve logged the miles. The result? Our Top 10 tips for traveling with... 3 minute read
Guide To Dogs Tips For Car Travel With Dogs At Orvis, we've done the research, we’ve logged the miles. The result? Our Top 10 tips for... 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Hike Safely With Your Dog Get prepared to hike safely with your dog by packing appropriate and necessary gear as well as... 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Treat Dog Travel Anxiety Dog travel anxiety stems from different sources but is important for her to overcome, because car... 5 minute read
Guide To Dogs 5 Musts For Hiking With Dogs These five simple rules of dog hiking etiquette will help everyone—people and animals—have a great... Melinda Benbow 4 minute read
Guide To Dogs Guide For First-Time Dog Owners Caring for a dog is a serious responsibility. Consult our guidelines for answers to questions and... 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs Dog Safety Guidelines For Families Along with careful supervision, teaching kids the basics of dog behavior helps them recognize and... 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs 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,... 14 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Talk To Your Dog Learn the best ways to talk to your dog to enjoy dog training success. We offer several strategies... 8 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Stop Dogs From Jumping Dog jumping can be a nuisance and can even cause serious injuries; we explain why dogs continue to... Melinda Benbow 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Socialize A Dog Socializing a dog is crucial for his well-being and his family’s; patience and consistency are key,... 9 minute read
Guide To Dogs 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... 3 minute read
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... 5 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Crate Train A Dog Learn how to crate train your dog. These guidelines help you choose the right dog crate, and then... 11 minute read
Guide To Dogs Guidelines For Bringing Your Dog To Work Dogs in the office make the work environment so much better, but there are certain etiquette... 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs Games To Play With Your Dog Choose healthy, positive games to play with your dog from this list penned by the experts at Orvis.... 6 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Play Safely With Your Dog We offer the best strategies for safe play with your dog, from establishing rules and boundaries to... 4 minute read
Guide To Dogs Why Do Dogs Bite? Understand the underlying causes of dog bites and discover what you can do to prevent a dog bite or... 6 minute read
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... 5 minute read
Guide To Dogs Separation Anxiety In Dogs Separation anxiety in dogs can be deeply distressing for them and for you; understand its symptoms... 5 minute read
Guide To Dogs Urban Dog Walking Tips Learn how to maneuver your dog through the city, foster good socialization habits, and keep your... Melinda Benbow 8 minute read
Guide To Dogs ID Your Dog For Peace Of Mind The best way to help your dog return to you if she goes missing is outfitting her with a... 2 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Hike Safely With Your Dog Get prepared to hike safely with your dog by packing appropriate and necessary gear as well as... 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs What To Do In A Bear Encounter With Your Dog The best kind of encounter between a bear and a dog is no encounter at all. Learn what to do if you... 10 minute read
Guide To Dogs Prevent Your Dog From Getting Skunked These useful tips tell you exactly what to do if your dog gets skunked. Learn how to neutralize the... 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs The Complete Guide To Tick Safety For Dogs It only takes one tick bite to sicken a dog, but if illness is caught early, treatments can be... 5 minute read
Guide To Dogs 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,... 14 minute read
Guide To Dogs 10 Steps For Dog Swimming Success Help your dog enjoy swimming success following these ten steps, from starting early and keeping... UKC 4 minute read
Guide To Dogs What To Put In A Dog First Aid Travel Kit Your dog’s first aid kit for travel should include these four essentials plus a few extras so... Dr. Madeline Fellin 2 minute read
Guide To Dogs Why Dogs Can’t Have Chocolate Understanding why your dog can’t have chocolate, and knowing what to do if they accidentally ingest... 3 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Keep Your Dog Cool Keep your dog cool in the heat by adhering to three veterinarian-approved rules that could spell... Dr. Madeline Fellin 3 minute read
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... 5 minute read
Guide To Dogs Separation Anxiety In Dogs Separation anxiety in dogs can be deeply distressing for them and for you; understand its symptoms... 5 minute read
Guide To Dogs Why Do Dogs Bite? Understand the underlying causes of dog bites and discover what you can do to prevent a dog bite or... 6 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Find A Lost Dog If you’re reading this because you’ve lost your dog, take a deep breath and try not to panic. We... 7 minute read
Dog Safety How to Clean a Dog’s Ears Clean your dog’s ears using the right supplies, and by starting from the outside; keeping your... 6 minute read
Guide To Dogs Running With Your Dog: Tips for Success Once you evaluate your dog’s running fitness, master basic training with her, and gear up, you... 4 minute read
Guide To Dogs Top 10 Tips To Avoid Heatstroke In Dogs Heat can affect dogs differently than humans. It’s important that you can tell when your pup is in... 1 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Play Safely With Your Dog We offer the best strategies for safe play with your dog, from establishing rules and boundaries to... 4 minute read
Guide To Dogs Dog Safety Guidelines For Families Along with careful supervision, teaching kids the basics of dog behavior helps them recognize and... 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Choose Safe Toys For Your Dog Choosing safe toys for your dog provides mental and physical enrichment and encourages healthy... 4 minute read
Guide To Dogs Does Your Dog Need A Ramp Or Stairs? A dog ramp or stairs allow an older or arthritic dog to access favorite spots, from the sofa or the... 4 minute read
Guide To Dogs Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds: Separating Myth From Fact While there is no truly hypoallergenic dog breed, some seem less likely to stimulate an allergic... 8 minute read
Guide To Dogs Are Rawhide Chew Toys Safe For My Dog? Learn what you need to know about about the safety of rawhide chew toys and treats for dogs, so you... 6 minute read
Guide To Dogs Personalized Dog Collars: Smart Pet Identification A personalized dog collar is the simplest way to identify your pup, whether you choose easy-care... 4 minute read
Guide To Dogs What To Do If You Find A Lost Dog Learn the tactics to use if you find a lost dog with no ID tags, including step-by-step... 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs The Benefits Of Using A Dog Harness Certain activities or dog breeds benefit from the use of a harness over a collar. Knowing when a... 4 minute read
Dog Safety How To Treat Cold Symptoms In Dogs Learn how to recognize the symptoms of a cold in your dog and how to help him recuperate. Discover... 5 minute read
Dog Safety Canine Bone Cancer: The Big Story On Osteosarcoma Osteosarcoma is an aggressive cancerous tumor that develops in the bone cells of a dog and rapidly... 4 minute read
Dog Safety How To Evaluate Your Dog’s Fitness for Running Before you run with your dog, make sure he is physically capable of safely keeping up to avoid... 4 minute read
Dog Safety Running with Your Dog: Tips for Hydration Whether you and your dog are veteran runners or beginners, offering her water along the way will... 4 minute read
Guide To Dogs How & Why To Restrain Your Dog In The Car Dog car restraints help make the journey as safe as possible for all aboard, whether across town or... 4 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Keep Your Dog Cool In The Heat When you reach for a cool drink of water or seek out a shady spot in the punishing heat, remember... Dr. Madeline Fellin 3 minute read
Dog Safety How to Keep Your Dog Safe on Halloween Understand how to keep your dog safe on Halloween with advice from the dog experts at Orvis. Learn... 5 minute read
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