Our dog training articles are intended to help you train your dog or puppy at home. Professional dog trainer, Josiah Neuman, writes about some of the most frequently asked questions he hears at the Academy as well as popular topics in the media.
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How to Find a Good Dog Trainer: 7 Questions to Ask First
Discover how to find a good dog trainer. Ask these 7 must-know questions before committing and perfect for new pet owners or rescue adopters.Read more
Dog Handler Training Guide for Better Results at Home
Dog handler training helps owners maintain obedience, consistency, and better dog behavior at home. Learn why it matters for long term results here!Read more
Command Discrimination & Dog Training with Foreign Commands
Discover how command discrimination improves obedience and focus. Learn the benefits of training your dog with foreign dog commands here!Read more
Finding the Best Dog Training Near You: What to Look For?
Find the best dog training services near you. Learn qualities, pricing, franchise vs indie, key questions, and how to track results and progress.Read more
Canine Good Citizen: Requirements, Benefits & Tips for Dog
Find out what the Canine Good Citizen program is, the benefits of earning certification, and the requirements you need to pass.Read more
Guide to Leash Training for Leash Reactive Dogs
Find out the importance of leash training for your dog, the right tools you need, and the steps to begin loose leash training for better behavior.Read more
What Is an E-Collar? How Dog Shock Collars Work vs TENS Units
Discover what an e-collar is, how dog shock collars work, and how they compare to TENS units. Learn about electrical stimulation, training purposes, and misuse risks.Read more
Puppy Socialization Training: Best Way to Socialize a Puppy
Find out what puppy socialization is, how and when to socialize your pup, and why it's important to start training at a young age.Read more
When is Obedience Training Best for Puppies: Best Age & Tips
Find out the ideal age to start puppy obedience training, the benefits of early training, key techniques, and common mistakes to avoid.Read more
Obedience Training vs Behavioral Training: What's the Difference?
Find out the difference between obedience training and behavioral training for dogs, their importance, and why early training is recommended.Read more
How to Be A Good Dog Owner: Responsibilities & Training
Find out the responsibilities and commitment of being a dog owner, and why it's important to understand your dog's behavior and train them.Read more
Dog Training Commands
Dog training commands are the most effective way of communicating with your dog. Let them know that you will make the decisions; that you appreciate their loyalty; but they can relax and feel confident under your leadership.Read more
Food Aggression and Resource Guarding
Resource guarding and how it relates to food aggression are important to understanding how we can safely disarm and co-exist with our canine companions. In this dog training article, we give specifics on what you can do - and why hand feeding is NOT the solution.Read more
Dog Whispering or Dog Training?
What is dog whispering? Will it work for my dog? These are questions we hear often, and much of it revolves around media publicity. In this article, we uncover specific canine behavior and how it relates to dog training and what is referred to as "whispering".Read more
Sport vs. Personal Protection K-9
There are many differences between a sport and personal protection k-9. The dog itself should have similarities such as solid nerves, stable character, as well as the physical ability to do the job. In this article, I am going to discuss the similarities and differences that you should consider if you are looking for a sport or PPD prospect.Read more
Treadmill Training Your Canine
Dogs on treadmills date back to the early 1900s. Each and every boot camp dog that comes to Neuman K-9 Academy is trained to run on the treadmill. In this dog training article, we share some insight from our hands on experience to help you get started with your canine...Read more
The Impossible Canine
The Impossible Canine is a dog training article that discusses tips and techniques we employ into our training program when dealing with the most difficult cases. We give you four simple tips on how you can re-shape your dogs behavior...Read more
Dog Training with Food or Treats
The three most widespread arguments against employing food as a motivator in training are: 1. The dog will only work when treats are present. 2. Distraction proofing with treats is ineffective. 3. It cheapens the bond between dog and handler. Here is our 2 cents on the topic...Read more
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