2016 may bring new pets into your family, or New Year’s resolutions to learn tricks and behaviors. Brad Kriser offers few tips for training season:

1. Prepare your home with physical boundaries with crates, pens and tethering leashes.
2. Arm yourself with the right tools, including harnesses, treat bags, leashes, and of course stain remover for those likely accidents.
3. Make sure you can motivate with high-value meaty treats that your pets will love, or toys that tug and squeak making it fun to play.

Find a trainer or pick up the Kriser’s Puppy & New Dog Starter Kit featuring Paul Owens for training tips.