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Dog Training
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Dog Training
Melinda Dog Training 101 Series
In our Dog Training 101 video series professional trainer Melinda Benbow explains how to...
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Dog Training
How to Train Your Dog to Sleep on a Dog Bed
Professional trainer Melinda Benbow offers the best strategies for teaching your dog how to get in...
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Dog Training
How to Teach a Dog or Puppy to Come
The ‘Come’ command is arguably the single most important one to teach a puppy or dog. Learn how, so...
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Dog Training
Train Your Dog Like a Pro
Professional trainer Melissa Benbow understands what it takes to train a dog—and how to teach...
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Dog Training
How To Start Training Your Dog
Training your dog can seem overwhelming, but it’s pretty simple once you grasp a few concepts and...
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Dog Training
How to Use Positive Reinforcement to Train a Dog
Positive reinforcement in dog training works by rewarding the behavior you want and ignoring the...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Communication in Dog Training
Learn how to bridge the human and canine communication gap in this captivating video with...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Basic Dog Training Vocabulary
Professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow explains prompting, luring, capturing, and other important...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Classical Conditioning for Dogs
Learn how classical conditioning allows you to connect cue words to desired behaviors in your dog...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Operant Conditioning for Dogs
Professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow breaks down operant conditioning, or consequence-based...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Teach Your Dog “Sit”
Professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow explains and demonstrates how to teach sit, one of the...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Teach Your Dog “Wait”
Learn how to teach your dog restraint at a door threshold using the wait command, as demonstrated...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Teach Your Dog “Down”
Professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow shows how to teach down, a body-to-the-floor behavior,...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
How to Teach Your Dog “Place”
Learn how to teach your dog to stay in a dedicated place without restraining him, in this short...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Crate Train Your Dog
Professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow explains how a dog naturally perceives her crate as a den,...
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Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
Teach Your Dog Recall
Watch professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow demonstrate how to teach your dog to come reliably...
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Traveling with Dogs
Top 10 Tips for Traveling with Dogs
We’ve done the research, we’ve logged the miles. The result? Our Top 10 tips for traveling with...
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Traveling with Dogs
Tips for Car Travel with Dogs
At Orvis, we've done the research, we’ve logged the miles. The result? Our Top 10 tips for...
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Hiking and Dogs
How to Hike Safely with Your Dog
Get prepared to hike safely with your dog by packing appropriate and necessary gear as well as...
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Traveling with Dogs
How to Treat Dog Travel Anxiety
Dog travel anxiety stems from different sources but is important for her to overcome, because car...
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Hiking and Dogs
Trail Etiquette for Hiking with Dogs
These five simple rules of dog hiking etiquette will help everyone—people and animals—have a great...
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Dog Training
Guide for First-Time Dog Owners
Caring for a dog is a serious responsibility. Consult our guidelines for answers to questions and...
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Dog Safety
Dog Safety Guidelines for Kids and Families
Along with careful supervision, teaching kids the basics of dog behavior helps them recognize and...
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Dog Safety
Tips for Leaving Your Dog Home Alone
Learn the best strategies for keeping your dog safe and happy when you must leave her home alone,...
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Dog Training
How to Talk to Your Dog
Learn the best ways to talk to your dog to enjoy dog training success. We offer several strategies...
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Dog Training
How to Stop Your Dog from Jumping
Dog jumping can be a nuisance and can even cause serious injuries; we explain why dogs continue to...
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Dog Training
How to Socialize a Dog
Socializing a dog is crucial for his well-being and his family’s; patience and consistency are key,...
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Dog Training
How to Keep Your Dog from Chewing Their Bed
Adult dogs who compulsively chew their bed need redirection in order to curb the behavior; learn...
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Dog Training
How to Teach a Dog or Puppy to Sit
Learn how to teach your dog to sit using either of these two effective methods. We discuss tone of...
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Dog Training
How to Crate Train a Dog
Learn how to crate train your dog. These guidelines help you choose the right dog crate, and then...
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Dog Training
Bring Your Dog To Work: Guidelines, Tips and Tools
Dogs in the office make the work environment so much better, but there are certain etiquette...
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Dog Training
Games to Play with Your Dog
Choose healthy, positive games to play with your dog from this list penned by the experts at Orvis....
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Dog Safety
How to Play Safely With Your Dog
We offer the best strategies for safe play with your dog, from establishing rules and boundaries to...
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Dog Safety
Why Do Dogs Bite?
Understand the underlying causes of dog bites and discover what you can do to prevent a dog bite or...
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Dog Safety
How Long Can You Leave a Dog Alone?
Consult our guidelines to determine whether—and for how long—you can reasonably leave your dog...
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Dog Safety
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Separation anxiety in dogs can be deeply distressing for them and for you; understand its symptoms...
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Dog Training
Walking Your Dog in an Urban Environment
Learn how to maneuver your dog through the city, foster good socialization habits, and keep your...
Dog Training 101 with Melinda Benbow
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EPISODE 1: Communication—Bridging the Human & Canine Communication Gap
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EPISODE 2: Vocabulary & Basics for Starting Training
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EPISODE 3: Classical Conditioning—Building Positive Associations
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EPISODE 4: Operant Conditioning—Consequence-Based Training
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EPISODE 5: Teach Your Dog “Sit”
EPISODE 1: Communication—Bridging the Human & Canine Communication Gap
EPISODE 2: Vocabulary & Basics for Starting Training
EPISODE 3: Classical Conditioning—Building Positive Associations
EPISODE 4: Operant Conditioning—Consequence-Based Training
EPISODE 5: Teach Your Dog “Sit”
Dog Safety
Hiking and Dogs
How to Hike Safely with Your Dog
Get prepared to hike safely with your dog by packing appropriate and necessary gear as well as...
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Dog Safety
What to Do in a Bear Encounter with Your Dog
The best kind of encounter between a bear and a dog is no encounter at all. Learn what to do if you...
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Dog Safety
Tips to Prevent your Dog from Getting Skunked
These useful tips tell you exactly what to do if your dog gets skunked. Learn how to neutralize the...
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Dog Safety
Tick Safety for Dogs
It only takes one tick bite to sicken a dog, but if illness is caught early, treatments can be...
Dog Safety
Tips for Leaving Your Dog Home Alone
Learn the best strategies for keeping your dog safe and happy when you must leave her home alone,...
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Dog Training
10 Steps to Get Your Dog Swimming
Help your dog enjoy swimming success following these ten steps, from starting early and keeping...
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Dog Safety
What to Put in a Dog First Aid Kit
Your dog’s first aid kit for travel should include these four essentials plus a few extras so...
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Dog Safety
Why Dogs Can’t Have Chocolate
Understanding why your dog can’t have chocolate, and knowing what to do if they accidentally ingest...
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Dog Safety
How to Keep Your Dog Cool—Three Tips from a Vet
Keep your dog cool in the heat by adhering to three veterinarian-approved rules that could spell...
Dog Safety
How Long Can You Leave a Dog Alone?
Consult our guidelines to determine whether—and for how long—you can reasonably leave your dog...
Dog Safety
Separation Anxiety in Dogs
Separation anxiety in dogs can be deeply distressing for them and for you; understand its symptoms...
Dog Safety
Why Do Dogs Bite?
Understand the underlying causes of dog bites and discover what you can do to prevent a dog bite or...
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Dog Safety
How to Find a Lost Dog
If you’re reading this because you’ve lost your dog, take a deep breath and try not to panic. We...
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Dog Safety
How to Clean a Dog’s Ears
Clean your dog’s ears using the right supplies, and by starting from the outside; keeping your...
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Dog Safety
Running with Your Dog: Tips for Success
Once you evaluate your dog’s running fitness, master basic training with her, and gear up, you...
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Dog Safety
Top 10 Tips To Avoid Heatstroke
Heat can affect dogs differently than humans. It’s important that you can tell when your pup is in...
Dog Safety
How to Play Safely With Your Dog
We offer the best strategies for safe play with your dog, from establishing rules and boundaries to...
Dog Safety
Dog Safety Guidelines for Kids and Families
Along with careful supervision, teaching kids the basics of dog behavior helps them recognize and...
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Gear & Product Care
How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Dog
Choosing safe toys for your dog provides mental and physical enrichment and encourages healthy...
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Gear & Product Care
Does Your Dog Need a Dog Ramp Or Dog Stairs?
A dog ramp or stairs allow an older or arthritic dog to access favorite spots, from the sofa or the...
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Dog Safety
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds: Separating Myth from Fact
While there is no truly hypoallergenic dog breed, some seem less likely to stimulate an allergic...
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Dog Safety
Are Rawhide Chew Toys Safe for My Dog?
Learn what you need to know about about the safety of rawhide chew toys and treats for dogs, so you...
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Gear & Product Care
Personalized Dog Collars: Smart Pet Identification
A personalized dog collar is the simplest way to identify your pup, whether you choose easy-care...
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Dog Safety
What to Do If You Find a Lost Dog
Learn the tactics to use if you find a lost dog with no ID tags, including step-by-step...
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Gear & Product Care
When Is a Dog Harness a Better Choice Than a Collar
Certain activities or dog breeds benefit from the use of a harness over a collar. Knowing when a...
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Dog Safety
Can Dogs Get Colds?
Learn how to recognize the symptoms of a cold in your dog and how to help him recuperate. Discover...
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Dog Safety
Canine Bone Cancer: the Big Story on Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is an aggressive cancerous tumor that develops in the bone cells of a dog and rapidly...
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Dog Safety
How To Evaluate Your Dog’s Fitness for Running
Before you run with your dog, make sure he is physically capable of safely keeping up to avoid...
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Dog Safety
Running with Your Dog: Tips for Hydration
Whether you and your dog are veteran runners or beginners, offering her water along the way will...
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Traveling with Dogs
How and Why to Restrain Your Dog in the Car
Dog car restraints help make the journey as safe as possible for all aboard, whether across town or...
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Dog Safety
How to Keep Your Dog Cool in the Heat
When you reach for a cool drink of water or seek out a shady spot in the punishing heat, remember...
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Dog Safety
How to Keep Your Dog Safe on Halloween
Understand how to keep your dog safe on Halloween with advice from the dog experts at Orvis. Learn...
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Dog Bed Selector | Orvis
Let Orvis help you select the perfect dog bed. We will narrow your search and help you find the bed your dog loves and that fits him just right.
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Dog Breed Selector
Find the perfect for companion for you you and your family by taking a quick and quiz. Our dog breed selector is designed to identify a perfect match...
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Melinda Benbow–Dog Training Expert
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Melinda Dog Training 101 Series
In our Dog Training 101 video series professional trainer Melinda Benbow explains how to communicate with and teach obedience basics to your dog.
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