Guide To Dogs 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, whether for a few hours or for the entire day. 14 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Talk To Your Dog Learn the best ways to talk to your dog to enjoy dog training success. We offer several strategies for commands, tone of voice, and avoiding common... 8 minute read
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 jump into adulthood and how to help them stop. Melinda Benbow 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Socialize A Dog Socializing a dog is crucial for his well-being and his family’s; patience and consistency are key, but the results are a confident and well-adjusted... 9 minute read
Guide To Dogs 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 what motivates them and what to do to help them... 3 minute read
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 voice, rewards, praise, and what to do if your dog... 5 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Crate Train A Dog Learn how to crate train your dog. These guidelines help you choose the right dog crate, and then explain step by step how to crate train your dog in... 11 minute read
Dog Training 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. Melinda Benbow 5 minute read
Dog Training How To Leash Train Your Dog Leash training your dog is essential for making walks more fun—all it takes is a little patience, a whole lot of dog treats, and the right technique. 6 minute read
Guide To Dogs 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 their bed, lay down, and remain calm while there. Melinda Benbow 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Teach A Dog To Come The ‘Come’ command is arguably the single most important one to teach a puppy or dog. Learn how, so you can keep him safe and make him a joy to be... 17 minute read
Dog Training Train Your Dog Like a Pro Professional trainer Melissa Benbow understands what it takes to train a dog—and how to teach humans to implement the basic principles like a pro. Melinda Benbow 7 minute read
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 apply them consistently. We explain three important... 9 minute read
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 behavior you don’t; we’ll explain the best... 10 minute read
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 professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow. Melinda Benbow 3 minute read
Dog Training 101 With Melinda Benbow Basic Dog Training Vocabulary Professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow explains prompting, luring, capturing, and other important terms and essential concepts that lead to dog... Melinda Benbow 5 minute read
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 in this video by professional trainer Melinda... Melinda Benbow 3 minute read
Dog Training 101 With Melinda Benbow Operant Conditioning For Dogs Professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow breaks down operant conditioning, or consequence-based learning, and demonstrates how it works. Melinda Benbow 4 minute read
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 first and most basic commands every well-behaved dog... Melinda Benbow 5 minute read
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 by professional dog trainer Melinda Benbow. Melinda Benbow 4 minute read
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, distinguishing it from other similar, potentially... Melinda Benbow 5 minute read
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 video by professional trainer Melinda Benbow. Melinda Benbow 3 minute read
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, and then demonstrates the best crate training... Melinda Benbow 5 minute read
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 when you call, avoiding potentially dangerous... Melinda Benbow 6 minute read
Dog Training Guide For First-Time Dog Owners Caring for a dog is a serious responsibility. Consult our guidelines for answers to questions and learn what dog ownership entails before making a... 7 minute read
Guide To Dogs Games To Play With Your Dog Choose healthy, positive games to play with your dog from this list penned by the experts at Orvis. Discover the best dog games and the ones to... 6 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Play Safely With Your Dog We offer the best strategies for safe play with your dog, from establishing rules and boundaries to troubleshooting aggressive play habits. 4 minute read
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 alone. Our questions are designed to help you make the... 5 minute read
Guide To Dogs Urban Dog Walking Tips Learn how to maneuver your dog through the city, foster good socialization habits, and keep your companion safe on urban strolls. Melinda Benbow 8 minute read
Dog Training How To Work From Home With Your Dog Learn how to balance your work life at home and your dog’s needs to keep you both happy, from setting up an office and schedule, to keeping your pal... 3 minute read
Guide To Dogs How To Train Your Dog To Wear A Pack Learn how to train your dog to wear a backpack by practicing these simple, consistent steps. We also offer safety tips and buying advice. 8 minute read
Guide To Dogs 5 Tips For Dog Dock Jumping Success Follow these five tips to help your water-loving dog achieve dock jumping success, from making slow, steady progress to proper training and better... UKC 3 minute read
Guide To Dogs 10 Steps For Dog Swimming Success Help your dog enjoy swimming success following these ten steps, from starting early and keeping your pup safe to making it fun and going swimming... UKC 4 minute read
Gun Dogs How to Pick a Bird Dog Puppy Choosing a bird dog puppy takes careful consideration. Learn how to identify a healthy pup with a good temperament before you pick your next best... 9 minute read
Guide To Wingshooting The Story Of Copa The Bird Dog In her 14 years, Copa has been by the side of Orvis President Simon Perkins through myriad changes—Montana guide life, a move to Vermont, marriage,... Learn More Right Arrow Right Arrow
Guide To Dogs Bromley’s Story The heartwarming and inspiring story of Bromley reminds us that dogs show incredible resilience in the face of tragedy and bind humans together. Learn More Right Arrow Right Arrow
Guide To Dogs Nyla In The Lead Although Nyla’s canine cancer was traumatic, she and her family have emerged with stronger, deeper bonds and a desire to make the most of their time... Learn More Right Arrow Right Arrow
Stories For The Love Of Luck Some dogs are special — the way they soldier through the ups and downs, bring tail-thumping optimism to our day, how they make us better people. Learn More Right Arrow Right Arrow
Guide To Dogs Hunter & Sherman’s Story Hunter and Sherman are search-and-rescue dogs whose remarkable story illustrates our deep relationship with dogs and how they improve our lives. Learn More Right Arrow Right Arrow
Dog Expert Building A Life Around Dogs In The Field Melinda Benbow’s love of dogs and discovery of upland hunting has become her business and her passion... Learn More Right Arrow Right Arrow
The Art Of The Mini Adventure Five Lessons From Expert Dog Trainers Durrell Smith shares five important lessons he’s learned from legendary Southern gun-dog trainers—lessons that can’t be found in any book. Learn More Right Arrow Right Arrow