Kristen VanNess
A Guide to Dog Recall Training
Recall training teaches dogs to respond to a cue when called. Dogs with good recall can often have more freedom.
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Kristen VanNess
- Apr 19
- 4 min
A Guide to Desensitization for Your Dog
During desensitization, pet parents gradually expose their dogs to a stimulus to get them used to it.
Kristen VanNess
- Apr 10
- 4 min
Doggy Door Manners: How to get your dog to stop barking at the door
Learn how to create predictable and calm routines around arrivals to keep your dog calm when guests arrive.
Kristen VanNess
- Apr 4
- 3 min
Clicker Training For Dogs
Clicker training, or mark & reward training, for dogs is an effective positive reinforcement training method
Kristen VanNess
- Apr 2
- 3 min
Help - My Dog Barks While I'm Driving!
Barking in the car can be dangerous for you and your dog. Learn how to stop your dog barking in the car.
Kristen VanNess
- Mar 23
- 3 min
Puppy Training: How to Walk on Leash
The right type of leash and harness teaches your puppy to stop pulling during leash training.
Kristen VanNess
- Mar 13
- 7 min
Your Official Guide to Puppy Training
Puppy training is process! Learn the best time to start training & key elements of setting your puppy up to be a happy, well trained adult!
Kristen VanNess
- Mar 5
- 3 min
New Puppy Parents: Training to Start on Day 1
Congratulations on your new puppy! Getting off to the right start with training can make life easier for you and your puppy.Â
Kristen VanNess
- Feb 25
- 4 min
Puppy Barking: Why and How To Help
Puppies bark for so many reasons! Learn why, and what you can do to reduce barking and reinforce quiet behaviors in your pup!
Kristen VanNess
- Feb 20
- 7 min
How to House Train a Puppy
Bring a puppy home is always exciting! One of the first and most important things to teach your new puppy is where to use the bathroom.
Kristen VanNess
- Feb 16
- 3 min
Why Do Dogs Dig and What Can I Do About It?
Digging is a normal behavior for dogs, though not all dogs will do it. Learn why they do it and how to manage it in your home.
Kristen VanNess
- Feb 2
- 4 min
Puppy Piranhas: Handling Puppy Biting
Puppy biting is normal behavior, but there are plenty of different strategies you can use to train your puppy to stop biting.
Kristen VanNess
- Jan 30
- 4 min
Understanding the Puppy Chew Phase
Chewing is a normal behavior, but puppies often have a chewing phase. Finding safe items to chew can train them to stop chewing on eveything
Kristen VanNess
- Jan 18
- 4 min
What To Do When Your Dog Pulls on the Leash
Using specific leash training activities can teach your dog to walk by your side without pulling.
Kristen VanNess
- Jan 10
- 4 min
Behavioral Dog Training for Bad Habits
Behavior modification based dog training focuses on changing how a dog feels and their changes their reactions to a situation.
Kristen VanNess
- Jan 4
- 4 min
Crate Training For Puppies
Crate Training is a great way to keep puppies safe until they are old enough to have more freedom & to teach they always have a safe place
Kristen VanNess
- Dec 28, 2022
- 4 min
New Puppy Parents: 3 Tips For Success
Congratulations on your new puppy! Here are 3 tips to set you and your puppy up for success together.
Kristen VanNess
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
Puppy Training: Teaching a Puppy to Use Puppy Pads
Teaching your puppy to use puppy pads inside can be a great option for house training small dogs, apartments dogs, or for bad weather.
Kristen VanNess
- Dec 5, 2022
- 3 min
What is Positive Reinforcement Dog Training?
Positive reinforcement means using something the dog enjoys like a treat as a consequence for behaviors you like & would like to see more
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