Posts By Kevin Duggan, CPDT-KA
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4.2K8Basic TrainingWhat to Look For When Hiring a Trainer
Hiring a trainer can make life with your dog a lot easier. But how do you know you’re choosing the right one?...
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10.9K4Ask the TrainerAsk the Trainer: My Dog is Aggressive Toward Other Dogs During Walks
Kevin,My four year old Golden, Linus has recently shown “aggressive” behavior towards certain other dogs (a German Shepard and a Rottie in...
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4.7K6Basic TrainingVIDEO: Is Your Dog a Thief? Here’s How to Stop the Stealing!
One thing that can really stink is when you put your food down for a moment to go and grab something and...
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10.1K19Ask the TrainerAsk the Trainer: Helping a Dog Through a Severe Fear of Storms
Dear Kevin,My dog, Jake, is from the Joplin, Missouri tornado. He is very skittish and shakes at shadows or when there is...
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7.0K8Basic Training5 Ways to Prevent Dog Bites
It is estimated that 4.5 million dog bites happen each year in the United States alone. That is a lot of bites....
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5.6K4Ask the TrainerAsk the Trainer: Help for a Rambunctious Foster Dog
Dear Kevin,I am fostering Bonnie who is a 1-year old Redbone. She is a very sweet dog but my concern is she...
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5.4K5Ask the TrainerAsk the Trainer: Putting a Stop to Play Biting
Hi Kevin! We have an 8 month old siberian husky named Timber. We got him from a breeder when he was 13...
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77.1K36Ask the TrainerAsk the Trainer: My Dog is Attacking My Other Dogs!
Dear Kevin,Sadie is 10 months old, female, Basenji mix. I am at the end of my patience and don’t know what to...
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4.6K2Ask the TrainerAsk the Trainer: Is There Any Hope For My Dog?
Dear Kevin,Rudy is actually my teenager’s dog (at their dad’s house). We think he was about 2 when they adopted him. He...
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5.2K3Ask the TrainerAsk the Trainer: Making a Dog More Comfortable on a Leash
Dear Kevin,Hannah won’t take a walk. I soon as the leash goes on she refuses to move. I’ve had someone run thinking...
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Ask the Trainer: Teaching Your Dog to Come When Called
Dear Kevin,My Afghan Hound, Zeph comes when called – if he feels like it. He knows what I am asking but whether...
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76.5K91Basic TrainingCommon Myths & Misconceptions About Prong/Pinch Collars
As a certified professional dog trainer I do not use this tool nor do I recommend its use. There are some common...
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Ask the Trainer: My Dog is Afraid of the Leash
Hi Kevin, My dog Ralphie showed up at my gate about 7 years ago. Guessing he was about 6 months old at...
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Ask the Trainer: Help With Housebreaking
Dear Kevin,Toby is a rescue & about 1.5 yrs old. Very needy dog. Previous owners showered the puppy (6wks) with love when...
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6.4K2Ask the TrainerAsk the Trainer: Teaching the Dog to Stop Eating Poop
Dear Kevin,My dog, Bristol, is obsessed with eating poop. Not only her poop but other dogs poop. Help! How do I stop...
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Ask the Trainer: Teaching the Dog to Stay in the Yard
Dear Kevin,Odin is a Golden Retriever. He will not stay in the yard without being tied up. I have tried an invisible...
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Ask the Trainer: Teaching the ‘Drop It’ Command
Dear Kevin,How do I get my Golden Retriever, Cody, to drop the ball? He wants me to throw it. He loves fetch...
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Ask the Trainer: Why Is My Dog Always Whining?
Dear Kevin,Poppy just over 2 years old. She’s a whiner. We’ve tried ignoring her and that didn’t stop it. I don’t know...
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Ask the Trainer: Building Your Dog’s Confidence
Dear Kevin,My 1-year old Golden Retriever, Noah, is afraid of everything! Noises, sudden movements, a branch on the sidewalk during our walks…...
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Ask the Trainer: How Can My Dog Become Trained & Certified as a Therapy Dog?
Dear Kevin,I have an English Retriever Poodle named Raven, who is just under 2 years of age. She is so laid back...
