Training Tips & Tricks

Looking for canine training advice? You’ve come to the right place! The AWS Training Team has made a series of videos and blog posts about a variety of training topics. Learn tips to train your dog at home, get ideas on curbing unwanted behaviors, and watch videos on fun “party tricks” you and your dog can use to impress all your friends!

A tan dog on a leash with a big smile towards their dog person.

You Know You’re a Dog Person When…

At AWS’s Canine Training program, you learn fast that there are people who like dogs, and then there are dog people. Dog people know the difference between a snuffle mat and a flirt pole, wear treat pouches like fashion accessories…

Dog chews on a bone while lying on the floor at home.

Why Bother with Mealtime Training?

Teaching your dog to remain calm and out of the way while you are in your kitchen cooking or preparing meals is important. Mealtime or kitchen training is often assumed as one of those annoying dog behaviors. So why bother…

The Name Game

Think about how we, as humans, respond to our own names. Imagine you’re at a crowded party when you hear someone excitedly call your name. You turn your head, expecting something good or interesting. Now think about the opposite scenario…

A puppy puts their paws on the counter with their tongue out.

How to Control Counter Surfing

We’ve all been there; you’re right in the middle of cooking and you turn your back for just a moment. Suddenly, your half-baked, tasty treat is gone! You glance down and see that Fido has nabbed your masterpiece right off…

Pop-Up Puppy Playgroup

Do you have a young puppy eager to get out and play? Are you looking to socialize them with other puppies and their people? Perhaps you want to enroll them in a training class, but can’t commit to a six…

A dog sits at a woman's feet in a dog training class.

The Three D’s of Dog Training

Does your dog ‘sit’ well in your home, but struggles in the backyard? Can your pup ‘stay’ when asked, but only for a short time? By practicing the three D’s of dog training, you can help your dog build fluency…

Pop-Up PackWalks

Are you looking for a more leisurely training opportunity to do with your dog? Are you hoping to get outside more with your pup? Perhaps you just want a simple, fun, but engaging activity the two of you can do…

Close up of a dog playing tug with a human in the snow.

The Great Game of Tug

Need a training game that your dog will both love and learn from? What about an activity that will tire them out physically and mentally? If so, the great game of tug is perfect for your dog! It may seem…

A dog lies comfortable on a couch covered with a blanket

Rainy Day Dog Training

Sometimes the weather doesn’t allow us to get out and exercise our dogs as much as we’d like. Sometimes the skies open up and bad weather is predicted for days on end. When this happens, our canine companions can start…

Close up of a dog targeting a woman's hand during training.

Teaching Targeting

Have you ever heard of targeting? This simple but important training technique is a great foundation behavior for your dog to learn. Simply put, targeting is teaching your dog to touch (or ‘target’) an object with a part of their…

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