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The Embark Dog Training Blog
Real-life dog training advice for the moments that feel hard, using modern, positive-reinforcement based dog training.


How to Tire Out Your Dog and Teach Them to Calm Down: Using a Flirt Pole
Play isn’t just play—it’s an opportunity to build real calm! @embarkdogtrainingli What Is a Flirt Pole? how to tire out dog A flirt pole is one of my favorite tools for high-energy dogs. It’s basically a long pole with a rope and toy attached to the end, kind of like a giant cat toy, but for dogs. It taps into natural behaviors like: chasing grabbing moving their body And it’s an amazing way to burn energy quickly. If you have a dog that seems like they could go forever, t
Mar 242 min read


The Truth About Puppy Biting (And What Actually Works)
Let’s just say it - puppy biting is a lot! It starts out cute, but when those little needle teeth are on your hands, your clothes, your ankles… it gets old fast. And if you’re sitting there wondering how much of this is “normal puppy behavior” and how much of it is something you’re doing wrong, keep reading! Most puppy biting problems aren’t really about biting... Why Your Puppy Is Biting Yes, puppies bite because they’re teething, exploring, and just generally being puppies.
Mar 214 min read


Why Your Puppy Is Crying in the Crate (And What to Do Instead)
If you’ve started crate training your puppy and it immediately turned into crying, barking, or full-on screaming… you’re not alone! This is one of the most common things new puppy owners struggle with , and it can feel really stressful when it’s happening in your own house. You might be standing there wondering: “Am I supposed to ignore this?” “Am I making this worse?” “Did I already mess up crate training?” And then you start getting a hundred different opinions online. The
Mar 83 min read
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