All posts tagged "Ask the Trainer"
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12.1K2Basic TrainingHow Do I Teach My Dog to Come When Called? 6 Tips for a Reliable Recall
The “Come” command is arguably the most important of all obedience commands. Not only is it very useful, but it offers great...
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5.3K2Ask the Trainer5 Questions Dog Owners Ask When They Find Out You’re a Dog Trainer
by John Woods If you’ve got a job in a specialized field, you’re no doubt asked the same questions over and over...
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5.2K1Puppy GuidesThe Essential Guide to Raising a Puppy
If you think your family is ready for a puppy, this guide will equip you with simple, clear, and effective information on...
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11.3K2Home StyleAsk the Trainer: Should I Use an Electric or Invisible Fence for my Dog?
“Hi Steve, I was thinking of an electric fence for my yard. My neighbor has one for her dog, what do you...
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4.6KPuppy GuidesAsk the Trainer: Training Tips for your New Puppy
Now that the holidays are behind us, children are going back to school, and parents are back to work, what happens to...
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4.8KAsk the TrainerAsk the Trainer: I Don’t Understand My Dog’s Sudden Behavior Change
A reader contacted us after experiencing a sudden and unexplained behavior change in her previously well-behaved five year old dog. Trainer Steve...
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5.7KAsk the TrainerAsk the Trainer When Can I Stop Using Treats in Training?
Treats and food rewards are one of the most effective ways to motivate your dog during training. But, is there a point...
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9.4K2Ask the TrainerAsk the Trainer: Why Does My Dog Listen in the Living Room, But Not Outside?
Have you ever found yourself frustrated that your dog will listen and follow cues easily when inside the home, but the moment...
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24.2KAsk the Trainer5 Minute Challenges for You & Your Dog
The goal of this article is for you and your dog to get out and participate in meaningful activities together over the...
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5.7K1Lifestyle with DogAsk the Trainer: Help Training a Blind Dog
When a reader asked for help with potty training her blind dog, trainer Steve Reid offered up some advice that would help...
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6.2KPuppy Guides
Ask the Trainer: Puppy Pulls and Bites Leash
Our 9 week old Lab puppy lies down or bites the leash when we try to take him for a walk. The...
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8.3K1About Adopting
Ask the Trainer: How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Existing Dog
When adding another 4-legged member to the family, it’s important to introduce a new dog to your existing dog appropriately for harmonious...
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5.9KAsk the Trainer
Ask the Trainer: Take Advantage of ‘Teachable Moments’ with Your Dog
“Hey Steve, I don’t have time to train my dog, but I know I should. What can I do?” – Stacy G....
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8.8K1Ask the Trainer
Ask the Trainer: How to Play Fetch With Your Dog
“My 2 year old Poodle doesn’t give the ball back when I play fetch with him. Whenever he sees me, he wants...
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5.8K1Ask the Trainer
Are You Crate Training the Right Way?
Most of the emails I receive from struggling dog owners stem from a lack of structure and boundaries in their dog’s lives....
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10.4KAsk the Trainer
Ask the Trainer: Dog Socialization Checklist
Most people are concerned about things that happen to dogs. They worry about neglect, abuse, and improper use of training tools. Obviously...
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8.4K1Ask the Trainer
Ask the Trainer: Provide Mental Stimulation to Prevent Destructive Behaviors
“I don’t get it, I love my dog, I leave him with his food, toys, and give him a lot of love...
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20.0K2Ask the Trainer
Ask the Trainer: My Dog Destroys Everything He Can Get His Paws On!
Dear Steve,Grady is a 5-yr-old Weimaraner and he chews up everything he can get his paws on. Lately, he’s been chewing and scratching...
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7.2KAsk the Trainer
Ask the Trainer: Teaching Your Dog to Potty on Command
“Hi Steve, How do I get my dog to go to the bathroom when I say so?” – Trisha Y. This is...
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16.5K3Ask the Trainer
Ask the Trainer: What Causes My Dog to do the Zoomies?
“About once a day, my dog gets in a frenzy of running around my house, bouncing off the couch. She does this...
