All posts tagged "Ask the Trainer"
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4.3KAsk the TrainerAsk the Trainer: More Dogs, More Structure
I am noticing a trend in regards to the questions I am receiving for my “Ask the Trainer” column. A predominant number...
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Ask the Trainer: How Can I Help My Dog Lose Weight?
Dear Steve,I have 4 dogs, 2 are labs. They have gotten fat. How do I make them lose weight?– Cyndra The issue of...
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5.6K1About Adopting
Ask the Trainer: Choosing the Right Dog for You
I receive many questions from dog owners, most of which are common and relatively easy to solve. However some issues boil down...
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Ask the Trainer: How Can I Stop My Dog From Digging?
Dear Steve,How can I prevent my Boxer from digging up my yard?? She is kept outside with my other 3 dogs when...
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Ask the Trainer: Bring On Your Toughest Training Questions!
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with certified dog trainer, Steve Reid! Steve will be answering YOUR toughest training questions...
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Ask the Trainer: Stopping a Dog From Peeing When Excited
Dear Kevin, Tippi is 8 months old, but when she gets excited when people arrive she pees everywhere! Help! Jacolyn Jacolyn, While this...
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Ask the Trainer: My Rescue Dog is Terrified of New People
Dear Kevin, Bert is an approximately 1 yr old, 15lb mystery breed (we say he is a monkey/alien mix) that we adopted from...
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Ask the Trainer: How Do I Stop My Dog From Barking & Jumping on People?
Dear Kevin, How do I keep my dog, Rocky from barking and jumping up on people? Thanks, Rodney Hi Rodney, It sounds...
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Ask the Trainer: Should I Crate My Dog While I’m Away?
Dear Kevin, We recently got a puppy, Athena, an English bulldog. She’s a few months old. My question is should I put her...
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12.8K10Ask the Trainer
Ask the Trainer: My Dog Jumps On People He Meets
Dear Kevin, How do I keep my dog Rocky from barking and jumping up on people?Thanks!Rodney Hi Rodney, It sounds like Rocky...
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Ask the Trainer: Help for a Fearful Dog
Dear Kevin,I recently adopted Millie from a local shelter and I think she was a puppy mill dog. We think she is about...
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Ask the Trainer: Building Confidence in a Fearful Dog
Dear Kevin,We just adopted Macy about a month ago. She was a stray for 10 months. She barks horribly when someone comes...
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Ask the Trainer: Why Is My Dog Going Potty Inside?
Dear Kevin, My 5 year old neutered cocker spaniel, Zane, potties in the house only in the evening when I am home....
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4.8KAsk the TrainerAsk the Trainer: My Dogs Jumps Up & Play Bites
Dear Kevin, How do I get my bully, Roxy, to stop jumping nonstop? She knocks you down and bites your feet when...
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Ask the Trainer: Helping a Shelter Dog Adjust to Life With a New Family
Dear Kevin, My girlfriend’s dog misses me when I’m not there. I was cuddling and playing with him a lot while he was...
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Ask the Trainer: Teaching a Dog to ‘Stay’
Dear Kevin,How can I get Mugsy to sit and just stay there?-Laure Hey Laure, What does stay really mean? Stay means the...
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Ask the Trainer: Why Does My Dog Destroy Things When I’m Away?
Dear Kevin,My husband and I have a 2 year old schnauzer mix, Axl, that seems to like to chew on things (area...
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Ask the Trainer: My Dog Constantly Barks At Me For Attention
Dear Kevin, Chai is a 5 month old puppy who barks at us for attention. A habit I would like to break. It...
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Ask the Trainer: Safely Introducing Two Dogs
Dear Kevin,My husband and I have lived apart last year due to our jobs with homeland security. He is moving to my home...
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Ask the Trainer: How Can I Stop My Dog From Jumping on People?
Dear Kevin,I cant stop my 9 month old Baby from jumping on people when they come over. And, sometimes when she sees...
