Training Beginner Dog Training Subscriber Only Print Email Facebook Twitter The right dog training help can guide you through training steps, such as teaching fetch, but you probably should familiarize yourself with the steps before you begin training. Credit: Svetikd Getty Images Free dog training apps are convenient, budget-friendly, and address behavioral issues and training. They can even help you teach your dog tricks. However, with so many apps available, it can be challenging to determine which ones use only positive reinforcement to train dogs. Be careful out there! Sadly, many dog trainers still use negative reinforcement and balanced training, both of which we do not recommend. Sign in If you are logged in but cannot access this content, a) your subscription may have expired; b) you may have duplicate accounts (emails) in our system. Please check your account status here or contact customer service . Subscribe Subscribe to Whole Dog Journal With your Whole Dog Journal order youÄôll get: Immediate access to this article and 20 years of archives. Recommendations for the best dog food for your dog. Dry food, homemade diets and recipes, dehydrated and raw options, canned food and more. Brands, formulations and ingredients all searchable in an easy-to-use, searchable database. Plus, youÄôll receive training and care guidance to keep your dog healthy and happy. YouÄôll feed with less stressÄtrain with greater successÄand know you are giving your dog the care he deserves. Subscribe now and save 72! Its like getting 8 issues free! Already Subscribed? Click Here to Sign In Forgot your password? Activate Web Access