6 Questions to Ask When Buying a Puppy

Buying a puppy is a big life decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. It’s important that you ask the right questions when doing your research to make sure that both you and your new best friend will be well looked after. There are simple steps to take to make sure your puppy will be happy […]

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The importance of training your dog

Why is training so important?  Training is an essential part of owning a dog and can be started at any age.  Training builds confidence, provides mental stimulation and strengthens the human-animal bond.  Dogs are always learning.  It is never too late to start training.   Dogs that have anxiety or more timid personalities can benefit […]

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How To Become A Dog Trainer

So you want to be a dog trainer? It’s common for dog lovers looking for a career change to consider dog training as an option. Being a dog trainer can be an incredibly rewarding job. You spend your days surrounded by dogs, plus you get to help people and their pets live together happily and harmoniously. However, people […]

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Find a Dog Trainer

A dog trainer can help you discourage unwanted behavior in your pet and encourage desirable behavior. They teach the basics: house-training, crate training, and correcting behaviors like digging, barking, chewing, jumping up on people and pulling on lead. Trainers generally don’t have medical knowledge or enough expertise to deal with serious behavior problems, but they […]

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5 Reasons Why You Need to Train Your Dog

5 Reasons Why You Need to Train Your Dog Our dogs should bring us joy, companionship, and a sense of pride. But when a dog continually disobeys or exhibits behavioral issues, dealing with them can be a constant source of stress for both us and them. Making sure your dog is properly trained is the […]

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5 TIPS ON TRAINING A DOG – LEARN HOW TO TRAIN A DOG

January is National Train Your Dog Month! Training is a very important part of being a dog owner; it teaches discipline, provides mental stimulation and bonds the two of you. But we know training isn’t always as simple as snuggling up with your pup…it takes time and energy from both you and your dog. Thankfully you’re […]

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The Top 5 Benefits of Having A Pet

The Top 5 Benefits of Having A Pet May is National Pet Month! While we celebrate pets every day, we’ll take any chance we can to talk about them. There are plenty of reasons to bring home a pet. Sure, they come with their own challenges just like anything good, but if you’ve ever owned […]

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What Does It Take to be a Good Dog Trainer?

Are you considering a career as a dog trainer, but not sure if it’s a good fit? Here at the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior, we’ve worked with thousands of dog trainers across the globe to help them build successful dog training businesses that help dogs and people live better together. We […]

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10 Training Tips for Your New Dog

Once you bring your new dog home, it’s smart to begin training immediately. But where should you start? What’s the best way to train a puppy? And how do you train an adult dog? There are a number of options for training your new pet. Whether you opt to train your puppy or dog yourself, […]

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Psychological Benefit of Owning a Dog

Psychological Benefit of Owning a Dog Anyone who owns a pet understands that there are many important benefits to that pet and owner relationship, and researchers have long known that there are some profound psychological advantages. Studies going back almost 30 years show that there are many physiological changes that occur when you interact with […]

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