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Looking for a Dog Trainer? Ask These Questions
Interviewing a Dog Trainer innervisionpro/Adobe Stock Several weeks ago, a delightful new client reached out about a private dog training lesson for his puppy. Immediately, this client had specific...
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How To Teach A Dog To Ask You To Potty
Training Your Dog to Ask You to Potty brusnikaphoto/Adobe Stock Potty training is a difficult part of sharing your home with a dog. If only puppies and dogs were pre-programmed to potty outside. But...
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Dog Shock Collars are Cruel and Unnecessary
Dog Shock Collars: They Hurt and They Don’t Work GalpinPhotos/iStock A few days ago, I stumbled upon a news article in which a mother was accused of shocking her toddler with one of these dog shock...
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Teaching Your Dog Agility Moves
Start with basic commands and then introduce various obstacles one at a time. When training your dog to run an agility course, she will need to master each obstacle or task separately before moving on...
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Who Should Walk Through The Door First?
Walking Through Doors With Your Dog K. Thalhofer/Adobe Stock As pet owners, it’s our job to keep our beloved dogs safe. One situation that can cause stress in dogs is walking through doors, especially...
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How To Fade Dog Training Treats
Randomly Rewarding Training Treats Christian Müller/Adobe Stock Dog training treats are extremely useful when teaching your dog new behaviors. Once your dog has practiced a specific behavior in a...
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Debunking Dog Aggression Myths
Aggressive Dog Behavior I feel aggression is a very misunderstood label that we tack on animals we don’t understand. Let’s discuss dog aggression myths. What is dog aggression? Dog aggression in...
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Help! My Dog Is Scared Of Ceiling Fans
Helping a Dog Afraid of Ceiling Fans pomphotothailand/Adobe Stock This was the email subject line from a client, and I couldn’t help, but wonder if this was really true. After scheduling a private...
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Help! My Puppy Just Growled At Me, What Should I Do?
How to Handle Puppy Growling Fabian Faber/Adobe Stock When dogs growl, it can be scary. However, when puppies growl, it can become very confusing and concerning. As a professional dog trainer, I can...
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Tips For Dogs Barking At Passersby From Inside Their Home
Stop Dog Barking From Inside Miravision/Adobe Stock Some dogs just love barking at people and other dogs from inside their home. Dogs will peep through windows, doors and even holes in fences just to...
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When Positive Reinforcement Doesn’t Work
Tips for Getting Your Dog Back on Track Natalya/Adobe Stock A hot topic among dog trainers and owners lately is when positive reinforcement doesn’t work. Many dog owners are hesitant to use positive...
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11 Common Questions Dog Trainers are Asked
From Your Dog’s Perspective: 11 Common Questions HighwayStarz/Deposit Photos As a dog trainer, I’m frequently asked the same questions over and over again during my dog training classes. Hey, it’s OK...
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Do Different Dog Breeds Learn Differently?
No, Different Dog Breeds Learn the Same kozorog/iStock “Do different dog breeds learn differently?” is the most asked question, and it’s usually asked by purebred dog pet owners. As a professional dog...
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How to Stop a Begging Dog
Use Your Begging Dog to Your Advantage Oh, begging dogs, it’s time to change your begging ways or we’ll use begging to our advantage. Here are myths about begging dogs dispelled plus tips on...
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Dog Nail Trimming Tips: Teach Dog to Use Scratchboard
How to Teach Your Dog to Use a Scratchboard You’ve built a size-appropriate nail scratchboard, and now it’s time to teach your dog how to drag her front nails across it. You’ll need a clicker, lots of...
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Solutions to Common Dog Training Mistakes
Don’t Make These Dog Training Mistakes Again DNF-Style/Adobe Stock Everyone makes dog training mistakes; it’s part of the learning process. When mistakes happen, it’s important to recognize and learn...
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Does Ignoring Bad Dog Behavior Work?
Ignoring Your Dog Can Extinguish Bad Behavior benevolente/Adobe Stock Ignoring a dog is a good thing; it provides choices for the dog. When a person ignores a dog, it provides the perfect situation for...
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Help! My Dog Is Scared Of Ceiling Fans
Helping a Dog Afraid of Ceiling Fans pomphotothailand/Adobe Stock This was the email subject line from a client, and I couldn’t help, but wonder if this was really true. After scheduling a private...
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Help! My Puppy Just Growled At Me, What Should I Do?
How to Handle Puppy Growling Fabian Faber/Adobe Stock When dogs growl, it can be scary. However, when puppies growl, it can become very confusing and concerning. As a professional dog trainer, I can...
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Tips For Dogs Barking At Passersby From Inside Their Home
Stop Dog Barking From Inside Miravision/Adobe Stock Some dogs just love barking at people and other dogs from inside their home. Dogs will peep through windows, doors and even holes in fences just to...
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