Plus, How to Channel & Control Your Dog's Prey Drive on Walks
Help Make Your Dog's Halloween Costume a Pleasant Experience | | | Halloween isn't a holiday for children - dogs can participate too! There are plenty of dog costumes in pet stores, big box stores, and online, and you can even hand-make them if you're feeling crafty. But before getting your dog a costume, there are some things to consider. | | | | | Top Tips for Lure-and-Reward Training | Lure-and-reward training is a simple and relatively quick way to teach your dog new behaviors. It works if you're teaching your dog positions like lying down or movements such as heeling (walking beside you). Although this method is useful at first, people often struggle to wean their dog off the lure and onto a hand signal or verbal cue alone. If you've ever felt like your dog will only listen when you have a treat in your hand, you may have missed a crucial step in the process. Here's how to make lure-and-reward training an effective training strategy. | | | | | How to Curb Unwanted Dog Behaviors | Despite our best efforts, dogs can exhibit plenty of unwanted behaviors, from jumping on people to counter-surfing for food. Any dog, whether they're puppies or adults, may develop bad habits. Your dog wants to understand what you want them to do. It will take time and patience to make your goals clear and guide them away from bad dog behavior. Here are some strategies to help you curb unwanted behaviors. | | | | | Participate in the Annual AKC FIT DOG Turkey Trot! | Get ready to lace up your walkin' shoes because the 2023 AKC FIT DOG Turkey Trot is here! We're thrilled to announce this fun and healthy activity that can be completed virtually now through December 15. Start walking towards a great cause this Fall! | | | Everything You Need to Trick or Treat With Your Dog This Halloween | If you plan to go trick-or-treating with your dog this Halloween, there are a few things to consider. Before putting your dog in a costume, consider whether they would be comfortable wearing one for an extended period of time. | | The Montgomery County Kennel Club All-Terrier Dog Show | Tune in on Sunday, October 8 at 3 p.m. ET for live coverage of the Montgomery County Kennel Club All-Terrier Dog Show on AKC.tv! | | | How to Channel & Control Your Dog's Prey Drive on Walks | | | If passing birds distract your dog, or has your dog stopped listening when there are squirrels in the trees nearby? A high prey drive in dogs can making walks challenging, especially in areas with lots of temptation. If you don't have full control, it is dangerous for your dog, it isn't fair on the local wildlife, and it can send your stress levels through the roof. Many of the traditional methods for training recall aren't enough. If they have a high prey drive, these dogs enjoy hunting so much that they'll try to hunt rather than do almost any other behavior. But you can find appropriate and safe ways to harness prey drive in dogs while out on walks. | | | |
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