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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Health
Madeleine Aggeler

How to train your dog – and not lose your mind

illustration of black dog against blue background, with thought bubble next to dog
Training is how a dog and a human learn to communicate with each other and build a relationship, says Amanda Gagnon. Illustration: Carmen Casado/The Guardian

My family has never been closer to the brink of collapse than when we got a puppy. We spent hours reading articles and watching videos about puppy training, and were constantly arguing about the right way to potty train him or get him to stop barking.

Every new piece of information seemed to contradict what we’d already learned – never scold him! Scold him! – but one thing was certain: make one wrong move and you will ruin your dog and your life forever.

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