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.
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
One-on-one training by email
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