How to Train an Aggressive Puppy

Aggression in a puppy is something that causes pet parents to worry, understandably so!

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Afterall, it’s not what you’ve imagined, is it? When you, as a new pet parents bring home their puppy for the first time, you likely imagine playtimes in the backyard, trips to the dog park, and all the fun memories you’ll make with your new furry friend. 

Because of this, seeing your puppy growl or lunge, whether at you or another dog, can be a big—often scary—surprise. 

But it’s important to take a breather and look at puppy behaviour and figure out if this is truly aggression or aggressive behaviour. Still it’s something you’ll want to figure out and remedy as soon as possible, it being tackled right away makes it so much easier to live with your puppy throughout their future with you!

Before you label your puppy aggressive, read on to learn how

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Dog Training: How To Completely Train Your Dog


How to Train Your Dog


Are you ready to train your dog? Training dogs isn’t always easy if you’ve ever had a dog. It can be downright frustrating. However, if you’re really willing to put in the time and effort, you’ll be able to have a pet who listens to every command with ease.

Dog training is a skill that takes time, patience, and practice. Nevertheless, with the proper technique and practice, you can train your dog to do just about anything.

With so many different ways to train your dog, it can be hard to figure out which strategy is most useful for you and your pup. In that case, here are some simple tips on how to get you started:

Teaching your dog some basic commands is the first step in training him. A dog that knows basic commands is easier to train and will have a better relationship with the family. These

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20 Large Dog Breeds That Are Easy to Train

Dogs require responsible owners able to provide a safe home, nutritious diet and plenty of exercise.

But adequate training, necessary for animals to associate commands with action, is another obligation sometimes sadly overlooked.

Mary Burch, director of the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) Family Dog Program, explains why certain large breeds appear easier to train than others.

“Many of the large breeds were originated to help people with jobs such as hunting, herding, and guard work,” she tells Newsweek.

“The selective breeding that went into creating these breeds results in dogs who are easy to train and eager to work.”

The larger dog breeds listed below are usually the best at taking to training.

1. Standard Poodle

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The Standard Poodle is regularly rated as one of the most intelligent and obedient large dog breeds
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The Standard Poodle is regularly rated as one of the most intelligent and obedient

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20 Small Dog Breeds That Are Easy to Train

Dog training not only results in a happy and obedient addition to the family, but the practice is also the perfect way to bond with man’s best friend.

And while some breeds are easier to train than others, neither a dog’s size nor intelligence determines how easy they are to instruct.

The most important factors instead seem to be how enjoyable training sessions can be made and a dog’s eagerness to please its owner.

Here are the dog breeds at the smaller end of the spectrum considered the easiest to train, according to the American Kennel Club (AMC).

1. Affenpinscher

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Developing a strong bond and trust with an Affenpinscher will help owners be very successful in training
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Part of the toy group, weighing only 7-10 pounds, Affenpinschers are courageous, bold and feisty.

Gina DiNardo, AKC’s executive secretary, suggests they are very intelligent and generally eager to please

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