Toni Woods
Professional Dog Trainer
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Co-authored Articles (6)
How to
Identify a Border Collie
Border Collies are medium-sized dogs and a popular member of the herding group. Also called Borders, they are often considered one of the most intelligent and trainable dog breeds. Border Collies share some traits with o...
How to
Control Your Dog
Well-behaved dogs know the human is in charge. In order to have a dog who does what you want, you must establish control. There are many positive ways to do this. Never establish control by harming a dog.
How to
Stop a Dog from Herding
There are some breeds of dogs, known as herding dogs, that have been bred to herd livestock, such as sheep. The dogs circle around the farm animals and move them in a desired direction. While this type of behavior is ver...
How to
Train Your Dog to Be Calm
Some dogs are naturally more energetic than others. If your dog's high energy or excitability are causing behavioral problems, you may need to work with your dog to be calmer. Training, breaking out of bad habits, and co...
How to
Housebreak an Adult Dog
If you are bringing an adult dog into your home as a pet, there is a good chance that you will have to housebreak the dog. Many older dogs have been through changes throughout their lives that might have led to them rela...
How to
Make Your Dog Relax Completely
Every dog has a different personality and some have a hard time relaxing. Some dogs can't relax because they are anxious or fearful. Others can't relax because they are full of energy. In either case, relaxation is a ski...