Training

Loose-Leash Walking on Gravel: Show Fields, Swa...

Gravel lots break leash manners that hold up fine on sidewalks. Here is why, and how to train for the surface your dog actually walks on at a show.

Recall in the Real World: Proofing "Come" Where...

A recall that works in the kitchen and fails in a parking lot is not a recall. Here is how to rebuild it, distraction by distraction.

"Go Say Hi" and "That's Enough": Greeting Contr...

Friendly dogs need an off-switch as much as shy ones. Two cues that give you control over greetings without shutting your dog down.

Crate Games for Car Dogs: Making the Travel Cra...

A travel crate only works if your dog wants to be in it. Here are the games that build that, starting in the living room.

Settle on a Mat: Teaching Your Dog to Switch Of...

One portable mat turns any chaotic environment into a place your dog knows how to be. Here is how to build the behavior.

Roadside "Leave It": The One Cue That Earns Its...

Parking lots and rest stops are covered in things dogs should not eat. Here is how to build a Leave It that holds under real pressure.