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We have an extensive collection of free dog training and behavior articles by best selling author Pippa Mattinson.

Pippa's books are popular around the world and her articles will help you build a wonderful relationship with your dog and get off to a great start with training.

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Understanding Your Dog explains how dogs learn and what motivates them. And includes everything you need to know before you begin training your dog.

Training Your Dog is a collection of practical dog training guides and includes lessons, tips and techniques to get your dog from naughty to nice!

Dog Training: What To Do When Treats Don’t Work

January 13, 2016 By Pippa Mattinson 9 Comments

Dog Training: What To Do When Treats Don’t Work

Nearly every week someone says to me “Training with food is all very well, but what do you do when food doesn’t work?” And you know, they have a point! What happens in situations when training … [Read more...]

Dog Training With Treats – Is Food Really Necessary?

January 6, 2016 By Pippa Mattinson 11 Comments

Dog Training With Treats – Is Food Really Necessary?

Why do so many people use food to train dogs? Have they forgotten how to train without it. Is training with treats really necessary? That's what we are going to look at today! When I was a child … [Read more...]

Whistle or Clicker – Dog Training Signals And How to Choose Between Them

January 4, 2016 By Pippa Mattinson 3 Comments

Whistle or Clicker – Dog Training Signals And How to Choose Between Them

We communicate with dogs using signals. Sometimes we make these signals with our body or voice, a gesture or a word. [wp_ad_camp_5]But sometimes we use a mechanical device like a whistle, or a … [Read more...]

Event Markers In Dog Training

January 2, 2016 By Pippa Mattinson 1 Comment

Event Markers In Dog Training

Find out what 'event markers' are and how modern dog trainers use them to help their dogs learn faster and more efficiently What does a dog trainer's event marker do? An event marker identifies, or … [Read more...]

How to Use Your Dog’s Meals As a Training Aid

December 30, 2015 By Pippa Mattinson 2 Comments

How to Use Your Dog’s Meals As a Training Aid

People often worry about making their dogs or puppies fat with training treats. In this article we look at training with good food as rewards, and at how you can use your dog's actual meals as … [Read more...]

How to Use and Choose Effective Rewards to Train Your Puppy or Dog

December 23, 2015 By Pippa Mattinson 4 Comments

How to Use and Choose Effective Rewards to Train Your Puppy or Dog

Today we are going to look at how to choose the best rewards to help you train your puppy or dog. And at how to use those rewards effectively. It isn’t complicated, but it is important that you … [Read more...]

Modern Dog Training – How To Train Your Puppy Without Force

December 15, 2015 By Pippa Mattinson 4 Comments

Modern Dog Training – How To Train Your Puppy Without Force

Today we look at the difference between modern and traditional dog training and ask if today's gentle methods really work. [wp_ad_camp_5]Modern dog training methods and techniques are very … [Read more...]

The Demise of Dominance Theory In Dog Training

December 11, 2015 By Pippa Mattinson 1 Comment

The Demise of Dominance Theory In Dog Training

Discover the truth about dominance and its relevance to dog training.  Let's take a look at the evidence [wp_ad_camp_5]People sometimes ask me why I disagree with trying to train or manage dogs … [Read more...]

Sending Your Dog Away For Training – Puppy School Pros and Cons

December 10, 2015 By Pippa Mattinson 16 Comments

Sending Your Dog Away For Training – Puppy School Pros and Cons

Most people attend puppy school or dog training classes on a weekly visit basis. But it is possible to send your puppy or older dog away for residential training with a professional … [Read more...]

Reinforcement in Dog Training

December 9, 2015 By Pippa Mattinson 5 Comments

Reinforcement in Dog Training

Let's find out how to reinforce your pet's good behavior and learn how effective  modern dog training works! Recently I wrote about punishment and its role and use in dog training. Times have … [Read more...]

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