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May 21, 20213 min read
What is a “Clean” Dog Training Session?
No, it doesn’t mean that your dog has to be clean! In order for training to stand out in your dog’s mind, your training session has to be...
Nov 22, 20204 min read
Puppy or Dog Dog Introductions
Puppy or Dog Dog Introductions This article is geared to puppy or dog-dog introductions for those who do not live in the same household....
Apr 5, 20205 min read
Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety - Part 1
Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety - Part 1 This is Part 1 of the series Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety. It was written...
Apr 2, 20206 min read
Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety - Part 3
Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety - Part 3 This is Part 3 of the series Preventing Puppy Dog Separation Anxiety. It was written...
Aug 3, 20193 min read
Senior Citizens and Young Dogs
Senior Citizens and Young Dogs I just got a phone call from a man who I will call Rob. Rob’s father (Ben) is 82 years old and has a...
Jul 26, 20194 min read
Dog Aggression On Leash
Dog Aggression On Leash When people call me regarding their dog being aggressive on leash to dogs or to people, my philosophy is to show...
Mar 10, 20193 min read
A Behavior Chain is a Psychology Term
What is a behavior chain? A behavior chain IS NOT A CHOKE CHAIN. A behavior chain is a series of behaviors that you (or your dog or...
Dec 6, 20183 min read
How to Use Dog Treats Effectively in Training
How to Use Dog Treats Effectively in Training We’re going to talk about how to use treats effectively in training by using several...
Oct 1, 20183 min read
Halloween Dog Safety Tips
Halloween Dog Safety Tips Halloween is a lot of fun for people, especially children, but not that great for dogs. As humans, we know...
Sep 1, 20182 min read
Stop Puppy and Dog Chewing
How Can I Stop My Dog from Chewing? Okay, your dog chews. That really is normal behavior for him. The problem is that he chews the wrong...
Apr 7, 20182 min read
Phone Calls about Dog Training and Behavior
I get several phone calls from potential clients asking me various questions on numerous subjects regarding their dogs on dog training...
Aug 26, 20174 min read
Solving Dog Behavior Problems
What is a dog behavior problem? It’s the difference between what you want and what you get — from your dog. He’s probably just doing...
Apr 14, 20172 min read
Little Dog Training
Small or Little Dog Training Living with a little or small dog is different than living with a larger dog, so we designed our Little Dog...
Feb 18, 20176 min read
Dog Training Tips
General Comments about Dog Training Life is a training opportunity. You don’t have to wait for a “formal” training session to train your...
Oct 21, 20164 min read
Dog Separation Anxiety
Dog Separation Anxiety What is dog separation anxiety? Your dog becomes so stressed in your absence (sometimes even if you simply go into...
Oct 18, 20167 min read
Your New Rescue Dog
Your New Rescue Dog Congratulations on adopting your new rescue dog! You are giving him the best home he has ever had whether he has come...
Aug 15, 20167 min read
Dogs and Children
Dogs and Children What can you as a parent do to help ensure that your children and your dog have a good relationship? Dogs and children...
May 26, 20152 min read
You Can’t Train Your Dog When…
You Can’t Train Your Dog When You’re Doing Something Else What does this mean? If I handed you a scalpel and told you you had to do brain...
Mar 28, 20152 min read
Make Yourself Relevant!
When Training Your Dog Make Yourself Relevant! Many dogs think they rule the world. They demand something, and they get it because *we*...
Mar 8, 20155 min read
Help Your Vet Help Your Dog
Help Your Vet Help Your Dog Dogs can be afraid of going to a veterinarian or they can love it — it all depends on how they are trained...