Puppies and dogs that have been adopted from a shelter or rescue foundation, do better if they start in a central location of your home. For puppies, you will be starting them off on the right track to conforming to[…]
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Category: TRAINING-
Professional dog training advice and information.
TOILET WATER-THINK TOILET BRUSH
Some dogs like to drink out of the toilet bowl. The somewhat obvious reason is that the water appears to be fresh and cool. If your dog is drinking out of the toilet bowl instead of his water bowl,[…]
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IT EITHER IS OR IT ISN’T OK
Many of my clients want to know if I think it’s OK for their dog to sleep in their bed. They are very surprised to hear that I allow my dogs to do so. I love having them on my[…]
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HOME ALONE SEPARATION ANXIETY
Pet parents are very familiar with the term “Separation Anxiety” and want to know how to alleviate this behavioral problem. I’m happy to address the issue but need to first explain how pet parents can actually cause separation anxiety and[…]
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SCARY-STINGING-SHOCKING
Prospective clients often ask if I will use a shock collar to train their puppy. Over and above the obvious reason for the question, the reason for the inquiry is to compare my method of training to another trainer who[…]
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LOVE ON A LEASH FOR SENIORS
Having a companion dog means never being alone. Not only can walking a dog make someone feel less detached, but it can also be a way to meet other people. It’s a documented fact that petting a dog causes our[…]
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CAN YOUR DOG DO THIS?
The number one complaint I hear from pet parents is that their dog PULLS ON THE LEASH. If their dog could talk to me, I bet the number one complaint would be that the pet parent pulls on the other[…]
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LOVE ON A LEASH-BUT WHICH ONE?
The dog supply industry is a gazillion-dollar business. Even though your dog doesn’t complain and for the most part he’s happy about any toy, chew, ball, bed, and the like that you bring home, it doesn’t mean that it was[…]
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THE RESET BUTTON-REBOOT-DO-OVER
Reset, Reboot, Do-over. When you’re training your puppy or adult dog, any particular individual segment of that training session, that doesn’t go smoothly can become frustrating, confusing, upsetting, agitating, and unpleasant for both of you. Let’s take a simple example.[…]
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