Dog Training: How to Train a Dog & Dog Obedience Training
Learn more about how to train your dog from American Kennel Club. Our experts answer common training questions and provide tips to improve and test your dog training skills.
AKC Therapy Dog Program – American Kennel Club
Learn more about the AKC Therapy Dog Program, which recognizes AKC dogs and their owners who have volunteered as a therapy dog and owner team.
Expert Tips for Successful Dog Training - American Kennel Club
Aug 28, 2023 · Training your dog can be challenging, but the following 10 tips from the GoodDog Helpline can make you an effective and successful trainer.
How to Train a Therapy Dog - American Kennel Club
Jul 9, 2024 · Therapy dogs provide comfort and relief to those in hospitals, schools, and elsewhere. Learning to train a therapy dog takes temperament, time, & patience.
Positive Reinforcement Dog Training: The Science Behind Operant ...
Mar 14, 2024 · Positive reinforcement training involves rewarding your dog for the things they do right. It's based on the science of animal learning.
Basic Dog Training: Good Manners and Dog Training 101
American Kennel Club's dog training experts show you how to provide the best basic training for your dog like walking on a leash & socialization.
Service Dog 101: Everything You Need to Know - American Kennel …
Aug 23, 2023 · A service dog is trained to take a specific action that helps an individual with a disability participate in daily life more fully. The task the dog performs is directly related to the person’s ...
How to Crate Train Your Dog in Nine Easy Steps
Mar 26, 2024 · Crate training isn't "imprisoning" your dog. It gives them their own space and can calm anxiety. Create positive associations with the crate through the use of treats and games.
Shaping: A Fun Way To Build New Behaviors in Dog Training
Jul 26, 2024 · With shaping, you don't teach the final behavior but rather break it down into smaller steps. Here's how to use shaping in dog training.
Deaf Dog Training: How to Train and Care for a Deaf Dog
Aug 16, 2024 · With the proper knowledge, positive training, and patience, owning a deaf dog can be very rewarding. Check out these tips for training a deaf dog.