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Ask The Dog Trainer: My first dog

I have never owned a dog and was curious what general advice you have as a professional trainer for a new owner?

Ask The Dog Trainer: Teaching polite leash skills

Once your walks become a team building exercise instead of a tug-of-war, adventures and socialization with your puppy become more frequent and enjoyable.

Ask The Dog Trainer: The five Ds of dog training

Humans can learn through explanation, but your dog learns best through demonstration.

Ask The Dog Trainer: Dog is overly-protective of food bowl

He has a tendency to growl and snap if we approach his food bowl, and last week he nipped our toddler.

Ask The Dog Trainer: How to I keep my dog off the counter?

Yesterday she got into my prescription pills and had to spend the night at the veterinarian.

Ask The Dog Trainer: How can I get Pluto to relax on walks?

Pluto is smart, loyal and fun-loving, but he has a tendency to go after other dogs during our walks.

Ask The Dog Trainer: Looking for an organized sport for my dog

We already hike and kayak but Macy is getting bored and I’m looking for more of a structured sport or event.

Ask The Dog Trainer: How do I grade potential family puppies?

We want to choose a puppy who will be a calm and enjoyable addition to our family adventures.

Ask The Dog Trainer: Should we get a dog for our son?

How do we know he is ready for such responsibility and what questions should we be asking ourselves?

Ask The Dog Trainer: How old is my dog?

I have always been told that one human year equals seven dog years.

Ask The Dog Trainer: Wait a few months before replacing dog

Is it too soon to consider another dog? When is the right time?

Ask The Dog Trainer: The problem of flatulence

Nothing can quite ruin the mood like an untimely cloud of flatulence issuing from one’s dog.

Ask The Dog Trainer: Reducing dog bites starts with education

Growing up with a dog by your side can be a wonderful experience.

Ask The Dog Trainer: Tips for choosing a day care

There are wonderful opportunities for high energy and mental stimulation to be found at dog boarding centers.

Ask The Dog Trainer: Give Moxie a trial separation before traveling

We're overwhelmed with the options of dog boarding, pet sitting or asking family to watch her.

Ask The Dog Trainer: Stella eats drywall when we leave her

My dog Stella has severe separation distress.

Ask The Dog Trainer: Getting Oscar ready for the holidays

How do we juggle such a full, chaotic house and continue the hard work we’ve been doing with our dog?

Ask The Dog Trainer: Great Dane needs help with doorbell

I swear it’s like an earthquake when that doorbell rings!

Ask The Dog Trainer: Preparing dogs for their first Halloween

I want to make sure that Trixie and Woo are having as great of a time as possible.

Ask The Dog Trainer: Dog doesn’t think Halloween is a treat

I just wish she would be less crazy for our family’s favorite event of the year.

Ask The Dog Trainer: What do we get for a puppy?

The first item to cross off our To Do List is to make an appointment with your local veterinarian.

Ask The Dog Trainer: What to do if bitten by a dog

Unfortunately dog bites are common.

Ask The Dog Trainer: Heading to the forest with a dog

Suggestions regarding spending time in the woods with your dogs.

Ask The Dog Trainer: Taking a new dog to a crowded beach

"We have 16 first cousins alone and there will be a bunch of young children and older folks, so I’m worried he will be crazy!"

Ask The Dog Trainer: Options for dining out with your dog

We recently adopted a two-year old miniature schnauzer named Betsy and she has been a fun and loving companion. I would love to take her out to restaurants.

Ask The Dog Trainer: My best friend is old and sick

Mom took him to the dog doctor and they said he is very sick and old. Everyone is very sad and I am sad too.

Ask The Dog Trainer: Pandemic Puppy needs socialization

With the lockdowns and limited social interactions, we couldn't give Leo the same socialization experiences as our previous pets.

Ask the Dog Trainer: Zoomies are a learning moment

We love our gentle Missy, but why does she erupt into a leaping, squirming, zig-zagging menace each evening?

Ask the Dog Trainer: Progression of Pandemic Puppies

What can we do to help Leo become more confident?

Ask the Dog Trainer: Dad despairs over training time

I’m afraid I’m letting Buttons down and would appreciate your insight.

Ask the Dog Trainer: Trimming nails, step-by-step

We have a five-year-old Australian Shepherd named Misty who hates having her nails trimmed.

Ask the Dog Trainer: Proper rewards when potty training

With a combination of scheduling and supervision, your potty training woes will be a thing of the past.

Ask the Dog Trainer: Drooling and whining is no way to travel

A cross-country experience with your in-laws sounds stressful enough, but what you are describing would drive a man to drink.

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