Category Archives: Training

Training A Dog To Use A Litter Box

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Simba's Mom

Should You Litter Train Your Dog? by Clara Lou Dogs are not cats. This is what we all know when it comes to understanding canines and felines individually. That still remains true even if your dog uses a litter box … Continue reading →

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Music Therapy and Your Dog

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Simba's Mom

I realized years ago that music really helped sooth Simba while I was gone.  Simba has always been a high anxiety pup with separation anxiety.  She tends to bark at any little noise coming from outside thinking that it may … Continue reading →

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Leash Train Your Puppy

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Simba's Mom

by: Caroline Golon Thanks PupBox Puppies can begin leash training when they are teeny tiny. As surprising as it may seem, pups can begin learning leash skills at four to six weeks old. Pretty impressive, huh? It is best to … Continue reading →

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TRAIN YOUR DOG TO STOP JUMPING

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Simba's Mom

TRAIN YOUR DOG TO STOP JUMPING THE STEP AWAY GAME posted by TheDogTrainingSecret.com ABOUT THE EXERCISE This game will help train you pup to stop getting overly excited and jumping. A fun game you can use to teach your dog to control … Continue reading →

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A Dog’s Separation Anxiety and Boredom Buster

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Simba's Mom

A Dog’s Separation Anxiety and Boredom Buster Simba and I have written many times about the separation anxiety that Simba suffers especially when she was younger and Gypsy’s boredom issues.  Simba has exhibited separation anxiety through numerous different symptoms.  These … Continue reading →

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Train Dog Not To Pull

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Simba's Mom

Train Dog Not To Pull You know those dogs that pull hard, all the time no matter what lead or technique is used to train her to slow down.  Meet my sister, Gypsy.  She has actually pulled my mum off … Continue reading →

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Training Not To Pull

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Simba's Mom

Although the reason for pulling and what rules you must teach is the same for all dogs, some dogs are more of a challenge. My own GSP was one of those “super crazy pullers”. The thing to keep in mind … Continue reading →

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10 TOP ITEMS YOU NEED FOR A PUPPY

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Simba's Mom

TEN TOP ITEMS YOU NEED BEFORE YOU BRING HOME YOUR NEW PUPPY There are necessary items that you must have at home before you bring home a puppy or a new adult dog for that matter.  Life would have been … Continue reading →

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How-to-Stop-Unwanted-Behavior

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Simba's Mom

How to Stop Unwanted Behavior 1. Stop focusing on correcting or punishing bad behavior. Saying “No!” or squirting your dog with water might relieve your frustration but it can maintain or worsen your dog’s bad behavior. Corrections are deceiving. They … Continue reading →

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Older Dog Potty Training Tips

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Simba's Mom

Older Dog Potty Training Tips We just received the following letter from one of our readers.  This is not the first on the subject on potty training an older dog so I decided to post it. Hello, Hello German Shorthaired … Continue reading →

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