All posts tagged "Ask the Trainer"

5 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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Puppy Guides

The 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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Ask 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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Puppy Guides

Ask 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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Ask 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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Ask 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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Ask 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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5 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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Lifestyle with Dog

Ask 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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Puppy 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...

Introduce A New Dog To Your Existing Dog

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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