Trainer shares her three favorite dog training cheats — and number two is a game-changer

Dog being taught to retrieve

Whether it's trying to avoid the most common loose leash walking mistakes, or figuring out how to calm a reactive dog, there's no denying that training is one of the most challenging aspects of being a pet parent. 

And while many of us pour a lot of time and effort into trying to help our dogs master the basics, we often end up unintentionally over-complicating things.