Command Control Protection Dogs Explains What Goes Into Training a $150,000 Family Protection Dog

Command Control Protection Dogs, a company specializing in professionally trained family protection dogs, is providing ...
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How to teach your dog basic obedience commands with simple daily training techniques that actually work

Training a dog is one of the most important responsibilities of pet ownership. Beyond teaching tricks, obedience training creates structure, improves communication and strengthens the relationship ...
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Dog training 101 — How to set realistic goals and where to get started

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include additional precautions on e-collar and shock collar training that are addressed in the audio portion of the story. Listen to the episode above for ...
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Dog Training Reframed: Fun, Enriching, and Lifelong

This essay was written by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., and force-free dog trainer Mary Angilly. Many guardians start their training journey by enrolling their dog in a basic manners class, which is often seen ...
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I train protection dogs for a living. The cost for clients can run up to $150,000, but it's a much better deal than hiring a bodyguard.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mike Israeli, the 38-year-old owner of Delta K9 Academy in Los Angeles. It has been edited for length and clarity. Dogs have always been a part of ...
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Does It Matter Whether Dog Training Is Positive or Aversive?

Probably the hottest continuing controversy among dog experts has to do with training methods. While it is the case that positive or "reward-based" training techniques have become more widespread ...