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Jul 25, 20232 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: Prevent the train wreck
Most dogs I have trained and owned over the many years are smart. In fact, this evening I took a young female out for 10 minutes to teach...
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Jul 18, 20231 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: Fading food lures/rewards
For the majority of dogs, food treats are a powerful motivator. Starting out, I may use the food to lure the dog into the desired...
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Jul 11, 20232 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: Problem recall
In dog class last week, a common question came up about dogs not coming when called. Typically, I do not give a command that I am not...
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Jul 4, 20232 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: Focus is the foundation
During a recent trip I couldn't help but notice an owner being pulled around by his pittie mix all while giving out a slew of different...
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Jun 13, 20232 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: Problem behavior or is it?
If your dog has a change in behavior- for example was housebroken but now is soiling in the house- it may be advisable to see a vet to...
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Jun 6, 20232 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: Enforcing a command
This week's topic is best understood if you read last week regarding precise commands. If you want your dog to be solid and reliable to...
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May 30, 20232 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: Precise commands
Dogs obviously do not speak English. They do however understand body language quite well. This is why I combine body language or hand...
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May 23, 20232 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: House breaking an adult dog
It is a myth that you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I once took in a 6 year old farm dog that knew nothing about riding in a car or...
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May 16, 20232 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: Sibling syndrome
As I have posted previously, there are serious and lasting problems associated with getting a pup that is taken away from mom and litter...
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May 9, 20232 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: The Problem of having Dogs and Kids
Having a dog for the kids to grow up with is the idyllic American life. Or is it? Getting a pup so the kids can learn responsibility can...
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May 3, 20231 min read
Tuesday Training Byte:Too much of a good thing
If you have ever brought a young dog to Good Dog University, you have probably heard me talk about making sure the pup has sufficient...
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Apr 25, 20232 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: Finding time to train
Certainly, a well trained dog doesn't just happen overnight. People often ask how long it took me to train my dog. First, since dogs have...
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Apr 19, 20232 min read
Wednesday Wisdom: Pups are like toddlers with ADHD
Unless you work at home or work limited hours, puppies may not be a great choice because they need constant supervision. Some breeders...
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Apr 4, 20232 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: Help! My dog is so destructive.
How many of the following behaviors has your dog done? Getting into the trash, chewing the furniture, nipping and chewing on you and the...
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Mar 21, 20232 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: What age to begin training
People often ask me what is the best age to begin training a dog. Now is the best time is my reply. Because my philosophy is that every...
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Mar 17, 20232 min read
Building on Nature
Dogs, much like people, like routine or a predictable schedule. This is especially true for housebreaking a pup. Take the pup out to the...
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Mar 7, 20231 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: Kids and nipping pups
Many people have an idealistic view of raising a pup to grow up with their kids. Dogs can be great companions for children, however, most...
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Feb 28, 20232 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: Stopping a lunging dog
Some dogs may appear aggressive, although fear may be driving that behavior. Regardless, if a friend comes into your house and your dog...
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Feb 21, 20232 min read
Tuesday Training Byte: Picking the right dog for you
There are generally a couple of reasons why problem dog behaviors result in the owners contacting me out of frustration and desperate for...
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