Welcome to That Mutt! Browse these categories to find answers to some of the most common dog training questions. For puppy training, see my puppy training tips.
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Common Dog Training Problems
Stop a dog from pulling on the leash
Stop your dog from barking
- How to stop your dog from barking in the yard
- Stop a dog from barking in the house
- Stop your dog from barking at people on walks
- What to do about barking and lunging at other dogs
- Whining and barking for attention
- Separation anxiety issues
Dog resource guarding and aggression
- Possessiveness: how to stop a dog from guarding food or toys
- Aggression between dogs in the same family
- Older dog showing aggression to a new puppy
- Stop your small dog from guarding you
Puppy Training Tips
- General overview on how to train a puppy
- Puppy’s first night home
- Puppy potty training
- Stop puppy biting
- How to stop a puppy’s chewing
- Kennel/crate training
- Stop a puppy’s crying at night
- Why is my puppy a psycho in the evenings?
- How far can I walk a puppy?
- Puppy socialization tips
Other dog training issues
- How to stop my dog’s jumping
- How to keep a dog calm around visitors
- Teach a dog to come when called
- How to stop a dog’s counter surfing
- Help a dog scared of fireworks/thunder
- Common socialization mistakes to avoid
- How to prepare your dog for a baby
Best Dog Training Gear
Every dog is different, but here are some of my favorite training products:
- EasyWalk no-pull harness
- Gentle Leader head collar
- Long training leash
- Wellness WellBites training treats
- Treat pouch
- KONG Wobbler toy
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