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8 Easy Ways to Train Your Puppy to Be Obedient in Short Time

8 Easy Ways to Train Your Puppy to Be Obedient in Short Time My neighbor's kid has a dog that sits at the kitchen door and waits every single time. Doesn't beg, doesn't whine, doesn't lean on your leg. Just sits, with a tennis ball at his feet, until somebody opens the door. I asked her how long that took. She said it started with him being a bad dog. I got the story later over a beer, and the short version is that it took about eight months of the boring kind of work, not the showy kind. Nobody filmed any of it. Nobody posted a thirty-second video of the dog going from wild to perfect. It was just a kid in a garage with a bag of treats and a dog who did not care about the bag of treats. That story has been sitting in my head for a month, because it's the honest version of a title like this one, and the honest version is more useful than the promise. Before we get into it, I should say what "short time" actually means here, because I think it gets misunder...

How to Teach Your Dog To Do Anything in 6 Easy Steps

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 How to Teach Your Dog To Do Anything in 6 Easy Steps Introduction What's the first thing people usually ask you when they hear you've just gotten a brand new dog? If you're like me, the answer is: "Can he do any tricks?" Whether your new pup is a show-off like my dog or not, it's helpful to know how to train him to do tricks anyhow. That way, you won't have to panic when someone asks about his repertoire, and you'll have something fun to do together during those early days of puppyhood when he needs lots of attention and stimulation. Follow these six tips for teaching your dog tricks and not only will both of your lives be easier—you'll also have something impressive to show off at parties! Photo by Maksim Goncharenok on pexels 1. Choosing Your Tricks The first step is to choose a trick that's appropriate for your dog. A good rule of thumb is to pick one that you know your dog will enjoy and be able to do, but to also keep in mind how easy it ...