The Vanillapup Blog

In this space, we share fun things like dog-friendly places, enriching activities, and interesting facts. But most importantly, we share our personal experience as dog parents, including how we overcome common struggles, to help others raise happy, healthy dogs.
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7 Dog Commands to Teach Your New Dog That Are Not Sit, Down, and Stay
Training

7 Dog Commands to Teach Your New Dog That Are Not Sit, Down, and Stay

Want to get started on training? Let's venture beyond the most common "sit", "stay", and "down" and see what other dog commands you should teach your pup!
Mastering the Walk [Part 3]: How to Teach Your Dog to Heel
Training

Mastering the Walk [Part 3]: How to Teach Your Dog to Heel

Heeling may look impressive but you would be surprised that is generally easier to teach than polite leash walking! In this post, professional dog trainer Barbara Wright shows you how to teach your...
Mastering the Walk [Part 2]: How to Teach Polite Leash Walking
Training

Mastering the Walk [Part 2]: How to Teach Polite Leash Walking

Teaching your dog polite leash walking shouldn't be something you only dream about. Make it a reality by following the rules and tips in this post written by professional dog trainer, Barbara Wright.
frenchie walking beside owner
Training

Mastering the Walk [Part 1]: Polite Leash Walking vs Heeling

Is your dog walking you instead of you walking him? Training your dog polite leash walking and heel walking will help to solve this problem! Written by professional dog trainer Barbara Wright.
The 5 Rules of Recall Training
Training

The 5 Rules of Recall Training

If your dog does not come to you when you call him, see if you are breaking any of these five cardinal rules of recall training.

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