puppy training
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Why Does My Dog Nibble on Me?
Those little teeth are sweet, but they definitely don’t feel good on your hand
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Is Your Pup a ‘Velcro Dog’?
Is your dog overly clingy? Here’s how to help them build independence
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Why Keeping Your Dog On The Lead Isn’t ‘Bad Pet Parenting’
Keeping your dog on a lead isn’t mean – sometimes, it’s the kindest choice
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Why Do Dogs Love to Roll in Poo? Discover the Smelly Truth
Dive into why dogs are drawn to that pungent pile
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Firework Fear? Here’s How to Help Your Dog Stay Calm This Season
From calming supplements to creating safe spaces, here’s how you can prepare your pup for firework season
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Pets Are Incredibly Good For Your Mental Health
Experts share the science-backed ways our pets offer us emotional support
- health
One Major Misconception About Cockapoos Just Got Debunked
Think Cockapoos are healthier because they’re crossbreeds? Learn what the latest research says
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20% Of Dogs Show ADHD-Like Traits – Here’s How to Help and Train Them
Got a distracted pup? Discover if it’s ADHD and how to help
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5 Types of Enrichment Every Dog Needs
A well-enriched dog is a happy dog – and who wouldn’t want that?
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Unexpected Safety Hacks For Anxious Dog Parents
Ways to keep your dog safe that you’ve never thought of
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How to Toilet Train a Puppy in a Flat With No Outdoor Space
Just ’letting them out in the garden’ isn't an option for everyone, especially in this economy
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How To Deal With A Food-Motivated Dog During Picnic Season
There is nothing more humbling than apologising to a stranger in the park while your dog nibbles on their sausage roll
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So You’re Off On Holiday – Here’s How to Prepare Your Dog for a Daycare Staycation of Their Own
A guide to a stress-free break – for you and your pup
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The Go-To Training Schedule For Your Puppy
Your puppy training schedule, from eight weeks to six months. Let’s do this
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How to Use Dog Treats For Training
Here’s your guide to how treats can help as your new pup is learning all the things
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Can You Train Your Dog to Use a Litter Box?
Whilst typically associated with cats, the idea of litter trays for dogs isn’t entirely far-fetched
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Why Clickers Are The ’It’ Accessory for Trainers
Pro tips on training your dog with the click of a button – literally
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How to Integrate Training Into Your Puppy’s Daily Life
Here are some tips for fitting training into your action-packed schedule
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There Is More Than One ‘Right’ Way to Socialise Your Puppy
Slow it down, it shouldn’t feel like speed dating
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Face Tattoos or Coloured Hair? You’re Just What Guide Dogs Need
People with distinctive features step forwards, you’re needed to train the next generation of seeing eye dogs. Here’s what ’s involved...
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How Psychiatric Assistant Dogs Help Their Humans
“A PAD can be life-changing – and even life saving”
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What Does it Take to Be a Crufts Competitor? Tips From World-Class Trainers
And they all say the same simple thing…
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9 Myths About Your Puppy – Busted By a Behaviourist
The internet has a lot to tell you about your new addition. Here’s what’s actually true
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10 Dog Training Habits You Should Drop Right Now
Training a dog can seem pretty intuitive – until it’s not
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5 Reasons to Start Agility Training With Your Puppy
Learn how to better communicate with your puppy through agility training
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How Young Dogs Can Benefit From Having an Older Dog Mentor
Having an older, wiser dog around can be a big plus
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What to Do (and Not Do) When Your Puppy is Teething
When those little razors start biting, keep these tips in mind
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How to Find the Right Trainer, No Matter What Your Dog’s Been Through
With so many dog trainers out there that it can be hard to know who you can actually trust (especially if your dog has trust issues of their own), here’s where to start…
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How to Tackle Common ‘Pandemic Puppy’ Issues
Turns out, humans weren’t the only ones affected
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Nature vs Nurture: Does Your Parenting Style Influence Your Pet’s Behaviour?
Your personality may actually have something to do with your pet’s personality
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Your Dog’s Trauma Triggers Are Everywhere. Fear Free Training Can Help
The founder of Fear Free Pets, Dr Marty Becker, on how this method makes vet visits, training sessions and grooming appointments less stressful for pets
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Dog Etiquette: How to Train Your Dog to Be the Perfect Guest
Because nobody wants your pup eating the host’s charcuterie platter
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9 Common Dog Myths (That Are Actually False)
Sorry to break it to you, you might not know your pup as well as you think you do
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How to Work Out What ‘Drives’ Your Dog
You might already have a good idea of what your dog likes, but it‘s not always that straightforward
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Getting Ads for Anti-Barking Devices? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Buy One
Two trainers advocate against using these devices – here’s why
- lifestyle
Leaving Your Dog Home Alone? Here’s How to Handle the Guilt
Leaving your dog alone at home can be guilt-inducing... but it doesn’t have to be
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How to Teach Your Dog to Poo in the Snow
Snow days are fun – until your pup needs to do their thing outside
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How to Muzzle Train Your Dog
Contrary to common belief, muzzles aren’t solely for aggressive dogs
- lifestyle
Can I Register My Dog As a Service Dog?
If you’re considering applying for an assistance dog, or you have a dog that assists you in your daily life, here’s everything you need to know
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“How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Pulling on the Lead?“
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for turning a stressful walk into a blissful stroll
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Train Your Dog to Spin With This Guide
Go beyond basic obedience and teach your dog this easy-to-learn trick
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Here’s the Potty Training Game Plan You’ve Been Waiting For
Seven key tips you’ll want to pay attention to
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Who’s Walking Who?
Dog trainer Karen B. London promises you’re not doomed to be pulled down the street forever
- lifestyle
How to Turn Your Dog Into a Swim Fan
Get them to master the doggy paddle with these trainer-approved tips
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Dog Trainer Robert Haussmann’s Favourite Enrichment Toys
The Wildest Collective expert shares his top toys and tools, from classics Kongs to snuffle mats to slow feeders
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Dog Training 101: What to Teach Your New Dog
In between cuddle sessions, work on these eight basic cues with your pup
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Play-Training Can Be Your Solution to Dog Aggression
Behaviour correction, Mary Poppins style: turn a job into a game
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These Reinforcement Techniques In Dog Training Will Make Rules Fun For Both of You
Offering fewer treats can actually be a good thing
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How to Make a Comeback After a Dog Training Fail
Almost all new puppy parents fall at the first hurdle. Here are a pro’s tips for picking yourself up
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Use Platform Dog Training to Elevate Your Pup’s Skills
Using platforms are favourites with pro dog trainers – here’s why you should add them to your training to-do list
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What’s the Point of Trick Training?
It turns out ‘shake’ is good for more than just impressing other dog parents
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Are You Making These Common Dog Training Mistakes?
Pro Karen London, PhD shares the most common dog training errors and how to correct themz
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Top 10 Easiest Dogs to Train
Spoiler: it’s not about the breed. But these pups are pretty brainy
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Photographer Angela Pham on Training Her Japanese Spitz
How she taught Turtle to ring a bell, open a door, count to four and walk with a limp
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How Pia Baroncini Prepared Her Dogs for Her New Baby
The creative multi-hyphenate and dog rescue advocate is mum to three large pups and one tiny human
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3 Pro Tips For Getting Your Dog to ‘Go’ In the Snow
Snow days are fun – until your pet needs to do their thing outside
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Listen Up! Your Puppy Is Trying to Talk to You
How to make sense of all those grunts and whines
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Teach Your Dog to ”Back Up”
There are plenty of benefits to teaching your dog this cute trick
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6 Leads That Check Every Box On the Experts’ List
The dog leads recommended by experts based on their very specific criteria
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Understanding Popular Dog Training Methods
Look behind the advertising language when picking a dog trainer
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Click ’Add to Cart’ on Alexandra Horowitz’s Puppy Development Book
In The Year of the Puppy: How Dogs Become Themselves, the dog cognition expert maps her puppy’s early development with empathy and insight
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Tips to Prevent Dogs From Peeing On Your Christmas Tree
Five steps to prevent your pup from ‘decorating’ your tree
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Puppy Bowl Referee Dan Schachner Is Still Making the Right Calls
We spoke to the longtime official on adoptable puppies, special needs MVPs and hosts Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg
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How to Get Your Dog to Stop Resource Guarding Their Stuff
If your dog growls when you get near their food or toys, read this right now
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Turns Out the Grass is Greener on the Inside
Bark Potty’s all-natural pee pad alternative is both long-lasting and eco-friendly
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“Help! How Do I Get My Dog to Stop Eating Socks”
How to get your pet to stop chewing on inedibles from clothes to couches
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How to Stop Your Dog From Biting the Lead
Most dogs love walking, but some love chaos a little bit more
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Are Friends and Family Derailing Your Dog’s Training?
What to do when your best-laid training plans are sabotaged
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“How Do I Get My Dog to Come When Called?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for getting a stubborn pup to listen up
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“How Can I Calm My Super-Jumpy Dog?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s pro tips for getting a hyped-up dog to chill out
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“How Can I Curb My Dog’s Squirrel Obsession?“
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s pro tips for walking a pup that wants to chase everything that moves
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Why Do Dogs Bark in the Car?
What to do when your dog barks at everything from other cars to people
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How Do I Stop My Dog From Counter Surfing?
Celebrity dog trainer Victoria Stilwell’s pro tips for keeping paws off your charcuterie platter this holiday season.
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What’s the Deal, Mouthy Puppies? Why Bite Inhibition Matters
How to teach your pup to play nice
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5 Ways to Stop Your Puppy From Ripping Up Their Toys
How to teach your dog to enjoy, not destroy, their toys
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Puppy Grooming 101: Tips For Grooming Your New Puppy
Professional dog groomer Jess Rona’s puppy grooming tips
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How to Train Your Dog For a Day At the Office
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann shares his tips for how to teach your pup to be your favourite co-worker
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How To Stop a Dog From Pulling on the Lead
Dog trainer Karen B London promises you’re not doomed to be pulled down the street forever
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Your Dog’s Food Aggression Isn’t Cute – Here’s How You Can Work On It
No longer associate feeding time with growling time
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How to Teach Your New Dog Your Name
Your dog might not know your name. Don’t take offence – just play this game
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When it Comes to Dog Crates, Think Outside The Literal Box
Dog behaviourist Tiffany Lovell on how to treat and prevent confinement anxiety
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Does Your Dog Have Juvenile Onset Shyness?
Turns out, the teenage years aren’t just tough for humans – they can be rough on dogs, too
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What to Expect At Puppy Socialisation Classes
A dog behaviourist schools us on why puppy classes are more about socialising than getting straight As
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How Do I Get My Shy Dog To Socialise?
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for getting a shy pup to go from wallflower to social butterfly
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How to Properly Introduce Two Pups
There’s a lot more to it than sniffing each other’s butts
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Step-by-Step Dog Training Guide for ‘Leave It’
This simple dog training skill could save your dog’s life
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Your Dog Should Do This 30-Day Training Challenge
It’s like your 30-day yoga challenge – except with way more training treats
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Dog Training Treats They Will Sit, Stay – You Name It – For
A behaviourist reveals the most mouth-watering treats for training your pup
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11 Dog Trainers You Should Follow On TikTok
Get expert, entertaining dog training tips while you scroll
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Overexcited Dog? How to Calm A Dog Down
If your dog loses their sh*t over anything from a squirrel to a visitor, dog behaviourist Trish King has some tips
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“Why Won’t My Dog Walk Outside?”
Dog behaviourist Karen B London’s top tips to help get your parked pet moving
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6 Steps to Improve Your Dog’s Recall Training
Teach your pup a perfect recall so you can be sure they will come back, no matter what
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“How Do I Get My Puppy to Stop Biting My Ankles?”
Dog trainer Robert Haussmann’s tips for dealing with an attention-seeking puppy
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Dog Life Stages: Puppy Adolescence Is Only a Phase
What to expect when your perfect puppy hits that unruly stage
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What Is the BAT Dog Training Method?
Behaviour Adjustment Training (BAT) will keep your dog calm in any situation
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7 Hands-Free Dog Leads for Running (or Texting)
Because you never want to drop that flat white
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How to Remove Dog Wee and Other Stains from Carpet – Without Harsh Chemicals
The next time your dog wees on your favourite rug, be prepared with this simple, three-step cleaning method
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7 Ways to Stop Your Dog From Scavenging On Walks
If your dog tries to wolf down literally everything in sight, you need this advice
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New Puppy Driving You Nuts? Here’s How to Deal With It
The beginning of puppy parenthood can be rough, but it does get better – especially when you implement this advice
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7 Best Dog Harnesses For When Collars Don’t Cut It
Experts pick the best harnesses for every kind of dog – from flat-faced breeds to escape artists
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How to Teach Your Dog to ‘Talk’ at the Touch of a Button
Cognitive science professor Dr Federico Rossano on how Bunny, TikTok’s ‘talking’ dog, is sparking change in how we communicate with our pets
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6 Genius Interactive Dog Toys From Nina Ottosson
These puzzle toys are made to help you bond with your pup
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How to Socialise a Puppy
Everything you need to know to get your new addition off to a good start
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Why Your Dog Needs a Martingale Collar
It prevents escape, works as a training tool and is recommended by dog rescue workers
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How to Properly Introduce Two Pups
There’s a lot more to it than sniffing each other’s butts.
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Pro Tips: How to Find a Qualified Dog Trainer
The questions to ask and credentials to look out for to find the right trainer for your dog, according to a pro.
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On the Fence About Crates? Opt for a Puppy Pen
Because we all need to set boundaries sometimes
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How to Socialize a Puppy
Everything you need to know to get your new addition off to a good start.
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How I Got Through My Puppy’s Separation Anxiety Days
And survived the yowling, chewing, scratching, etc...
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Pawness’s Milestone Cards Will Mark Your Puppy’s Greatest Achievements
Just like your friends do with their infants on Instagram (ahem).
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Celebrity Trainer Nicole Ellis’s Top Dog Essentials
Everything you need to keep your pup safe and engaged (so you can focus on that Zoom meeting).
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“Urban Herding” Can Burn Your Dog’s Energy
If your dog needs a job, trainers recommend Treibball.
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Is This the Philippe Starck Ghost Chair of the Pet World?
Hiddin’s lucite pet products are lightweight, versatile and — more importantly — invisible.
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The Wildest’s Top 20 Stories of 2021
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Step by Step Dog Training Guide for “Leave It” (1)
This simple dog training skill could save your dog’s life.
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“Can My Dog Be Trained Not to Dig?”
Stop your dog from digging up your favorite plants with expert advice from animal behaviorist Karen London, PhD.
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Wild Ones: Kyle DeFord & Alan
The star of HBO’s Stylish and Jenna Lyons’ right-hand man talks LoveSeen and Labradoodles.
