Puppy Food Problems In the past month, I've worked with four puppies that were having some major bowel problems. Diarrhea, loose stools, huge stools, poop filled crates... You get the idea. (If …
Dogs and Gratitude
The holiday season always gets me thinking about what I'm grateful for. As a professional dog trainer, I spend most of my life surrounded by dogs. This is often awesome and sometimes exhausting; …
When Your Dog Needs More Socialization
There's a vicious cycle I often encounter. Dog lacks social skills. So the people, wanting to be prudent and safe, limit the dog's social interactions and exposure. This isolation leads to …
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When the Dog KNOWS Better But Doesn’t ACT Better
This week I'm here to help you with an issue that drives well-intentioned dog people crazy: when the dog KNOWS better but doesn't DO better. Training Your Dog to Listen At the worst moment, your …
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When Family Members Fight Over the Dog’s Training
Disagreements are natural. Conflict is part of life. Everyone has their own perspective, and opinions about how to train and handle the family dog is no different. I've been there, even before I was a …
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Which Dog Breeds Do You Train Most Often?
This week I'm going to answer a question I get often, and also point to which characteristics of these breeds generally give people trouble. This way you'll know what you're getting into if you decide …
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