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Training

You can teach an old dog new tricks! Training your dog is not only fun for you both but will help you build a lifelong bond. Discover training techniques, simple cues and extra tricks for them to learn. 

Adult terrier, outside, in enclosed grassy area, with Canine Carer

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Training techniques

Top 10 dog training tips
Top 10 dog training tips

Top 10 dog training tips

How to introduce a marker to your dog training
How to introduce a marker to your dog training

How to introduce a marker to your dog training

Positive reinforcement – training with rewards
Positive reinforcement – training with rewards

Positive reinforcement – training with rewards

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Basics

How to teach your dog their name
How to teach your dog their name

How to teach your dog their name

How to train your dog to leave it
How to train your dog to leave it

How to train your dog to leave it

How to train your dog to lie down
How to train your dog to lie down

How to train your dog to lie down

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Training at home

How to train your dog to be patient in doorways
How to train your dog to be patient in doorways

How to train your dog to be patient in doorways

How to get your dog into a routine
How to get your dog into a routine

How to get your dog into a routine

Helping your dog get used to spending time alone
Helping your dog get used to spending time alone

Helping your dog get used to spending time alone

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Out and about

How to train your dog to wear a muzzle
How to train your dog to wear a muzzle

How to train your dog to wear a muzzle

How to train your dog to travel in the car
How to train your dog to travel in the car

How to train your dog to travel in the car

How to train your dog not to jump up
How to train your dog not to jump up

How to train your dog not to jump up

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Extra training and tricks

Train your dog to touch a target
Train your dog to touch a target

Train your dog to touch a target

Dog bowling: Teach your dog to ten pin bowl
Dog bowling: Teach your dog to ten pin bowl

Dog bowling: Teach your dog to ten pin bowl

How to teach your dog to read
How to teach your dog to read

How to teach your dog to read

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Prevent unwanted behaviours

How to stop your dog from stealing
How to stop your dog from stealing

How to stop your dog from stealing

How to stop your dog chewing and mouthing
How to stop your dog chewing and mouthing

How to stop your dog chewing and mouthing

Why your dog scratches the carpet and how to stop them
Why your dog scratches the carpet and how to stop them

Why your dog scratches the carpet and how to stop them

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