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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 Train A Guide Dog: Training Tips For Getting Your Pup Ready For The Job

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How To Train A Guide Dog: Training Tips For Getting Your Pup Ready For The Job A guide dog is a collaborative partner that assists people who are blind or visually impaired by acting as their eyes. While these dogs require a significant amount of training, the payoff is huge. Guide dogs provide independence for their handlers, which can lead to increased confidence and a better quality of life. However, this isn’t your average dog training affair. There are numerous factors that must be considered when prepping a dog for the role of guide. These animals should be willing to take direction without hesitation, eager to learn and interactive in order to keep up with someone who is unable to see. If you’re interested in raising your dog as a potential candidate, here are some great ways to get started! Guide Dog Basics Before you get started on your training journey, you should familiarize yourself with some of the key characteristics of guide dogs. Overall, these pups are large-breed dogs...