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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...
May 21, 20213 min read
Begin Puppy Socialization as Soon as You Can
You just brought your puppy home. Congratulations! Begin puppy socialization as soon as you can so he has positive experiences so that...
May 15, 20213 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....
Nov 22, 20204 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...
Apr 3, 20206 min read
Choose the Right Size Treat when Training your Dog or Puppy
Choosing the Right Size Treat for Dog Training This post is a guideline for choosing the right size treat when training your dog and...
Dec 23, 20192 min read
Precursor to Puppy Socialization - One Hour in the Lives of My Dogs
One Hour in the Lives of My Dogs Before we get to puppy socialization, I want to illustrate one day – actually one hour in my and my...
May 20, 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...
Mar 10, 20193 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...
Dec 6, 20183 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...
Feb 18, 20176 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...
Oct 19, 20167 min read
Dog Fireworks Fears
Dog Fireworks Fears I had gone to a seminar on rescuing and adopted dogs at Pasadena Humane Society, never intending to come home with a...
Jun 15, 20165 min read
Help Your Groomer Help Your Dog
Help Your Groomer Help Your Dog Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior There are things that happen in our lives that we don’t like and...
Feb 19, 20165 min read
Puppy Dog Potty Training
When you get your puppy or dog, the first thing on your mind is — “How do I potty train this dog or puppy? I’ve done everything right,...
Nov 1, 20153 min read
New Puppy Training
New Puppy Training These are the areas we concentrate on with puppies: Potty training Chewing and biting Socialization and handling Puppy...
Aug 21, 20153 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...
May 27, 20152 min read
Stop my Barking Dog
How can I stop my barking dog? Your dog barks; you tell him to stop. Your Dog Barks; You Tell Him To Stop. YOUR DOG BARKS; YOU TELL HIM...
Oct 23, 20142 min read