How Often Should I Train My Dog?

Whether you have just adopted your first puppy or are a long-time dog owner, you may be feeling a little confused about how often you should train your dog. This is because you’ll see different answers from different trainers, and most classes you can take your dog to last around an hour. We’re going to try…

BydogacademyMay 6, 2022

Dog Training

How to Teach Your Dog to Play Dead

Teaching your dog new tricks is a fun way to bond with your pup and increase their overall obedience. One of the most classic tricks you can teach your dog is to play dead – this skill is a great way to impress your friends while giving your dog extra love and attention. To help you…

BydogacademyApril 2, 2022

Dog Training

Reactive Dog Training Tips

Does your dog lunge, growl, or bark every time it sees something moving? If so, then you may have a reactive dog on your hands. Reactivity is a strong reaction to stimuli in a dog’s environment. Whether it’s a sound, person, animal, or situation, reactive dogs can be difficult to deal with. This is especially the…

BydogacademyApril 2, 2022

Dog Training

How to Teach Your Dog to Roll Over

Teaching your dog new skills is a great way to encourage good behavior, spend quality time with your pup, and keep them mentally engaged. All of these things can improve the bond between you and your dog and help to enhance both of your daily enjoyment. The roll over command is one of the more…

BydogacademyApril 1, 2022

Dog Training

How To Teach a Dog to Speak and Be Quiet

It’s a little ironic that many people find barking to be annoying yet think it’s cute if a dog can do it on cue. Irony aside, “speak” is definitely a fun trick that will impress your friends, and there is value in training it. Not only does trick training provide your dog with enrichment, but in…

BydogacademyApril 1, 2022

Dog Training

What Is Positive Training for Dogs?

There are numerous dog training methods available to choose from, and some are more benign than others. As dog lovers, we all strive to do the best we can for our pets, but traditional dog training methods may have us believing we have to punish our dogs to get them to obey. Lucky for us, this…

BydogacademyApril 1, 2022

Dog Training

Dog Training Hand Signals

Our canine companions find body language much easier to process and understand than verbal communication. Incorporating hand signals into your dog’s training – and not just relying on voice commands – will therefore bring forth quicker and more effective results. In this guide, we’ll cover all the benefits of using dog training hand signals, and more…

BydogacademyApril 1, 2022

Dog Training

Is It Too Late to Train My Dog?

Contrary to the popular saying, it’s never too late to teach an older dog new tricks! Many individuals may think that when they adopt an older dog or raise a dog that develops undesirable habits in adulthood, all hope is lost for correcting bad behavior or training their dog new skills. However, dogs of any…

BydogacademyApril 1, 2022

Dog Training

Dog Training Costs: Your Full Guide

Training your dog is an important thing to think about whether you’ve had your furry friend for a while or have recently added a new pup to your family. There are plenty of benefits to dog training that can increase your bond with your dog and their overall happiness. However, deciding how to train your…

BydogacademyMarch 13, 2022

Dog Training

How to Train a Herding Dog

Training a young herding dog can be a challenge, especially if you aren’t familiar with this industrious breed. Not only do these dogs have loads of energy, but they also require mental stimulation to stay happy and healthy. However, while working with herding dogs can be tasking, these animals make excellent family pets and can…

BydogacademyMarch 12, 2022

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