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Training Tips
Practical, straightforward advice to help you understand your dog, solve everyday training problems and build better habits. From puppies and loose-lead walking to recall, reactivity and the little things that can make a surprisingly big difference.
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Walking your dog alone early or late? Our top tips for staying safe
For many dog owners, early mornings and evenings are the best times to walk. It’s cooler, quieter and often much…
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Lunging on lead: why dogs do it — and what to do about it
Your dog spots another dog coming towards you. The sniffing stops, his eyes lock on and his body becomes still.…
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Is your dog a master manipulator?
Check out our list of accidental behaviour chains, give yourself a point for each one that sounds familiar, and see…
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When dog-park play gets too rough
Dog play can involve chasing, growling, wrestling and body contact that would look alarming in almost any other context. The…
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Should I return my puppy or dog? What to consider when the going gets tough
Some of the hardest calls CLEAR Dog Training receives come from owners who have reached the “beam me up, Scotty”…
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Bringing home a new dog: How to get it right from the start
You did your homework. You met the dog, asked all the right questions and pictured how they would fit into…
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