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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....
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...
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...
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...
May 1, 20163 min read
Housebreaking Puppies
Housebreaking Puppies aka The Stages of Housebrokenness I am very grateful to Barbara McClatchey who let me use her article in my...
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...
Oct 31, 20144 min read
Teach Your Dog to Swim
Teach Your Dog to Swim So, you’ve got a pool and a dog. What happens when the two get together? You can teach your dog to swim! It can...