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An all-in-one dog training resource for owning, training and fixing your dog’s behavior problems.

“I’ve  Spent The Past 20 Years Collecting The Best Dog Training Strategies From The World’s Greatest Dog Trainers… And I Want To Share What I’ve Learned, With You.”

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Dog Training - My 316 Page Dog Training Book, "Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer" - Download It, NowDog Training – My 316 Page Dog Training Book, “Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer” – Download It, Now Nothing on the market explained dog training the way we thought it should be explained. So I wrote my own dog training book. You can start learning how to get your dog to listen to you with my best-kept and most effective training secrets. Start transforming your dog’s bad behavior by using my. . . keep reading about: dog training

Dog Whispering: Eight Secrets To Becoming The Alpha Dog and Being Your Dog's Pack Leader - Dog Whisper Audio program - Download It, NowDog Whispering: Eight Secrets To Becoming The Alpha Dog and Being Your Dog’s Pack Leader – Dog Whisper Audio program – Download It, Now
If you really want to get the most out of your dog training, you must learn how to become your dog’s pack leader! Once you become the “Alpha Dog,” you’ll see your dog start to: Show you new-found respect; Begin responding to you like never before; Bond to you and love you like you’re the best human in the world; Actually start wanting to please you! (A downloadable printed transcript of this program is also included in case you don’t like downloading audio files!) . . . keep reading about: dog whispering

Where To Buy Dog Training Equipment at "Wholesale" and "Dirt Cheap" Prices: Download This Audio File NowWhere To Buy Dog Training Equipment at “Wholesale” and “Dirt Cheap” Prices: Download This Audio File Now Once you have this information, you’ll be able to obtain practically any pet product or dog training supply at rock bottom prices. You’ll never want to buy anything from your local pet store again, once you learn the secrets to where I buy my pet products at wholesale and dirt cheap prices! . . .keep reading about: dog training equipment

Puppy Training - The "Puppy Primer": How To Know When To Train Which Behaviors. Download NowPuppy Training – The “Puppy Primer”: How To Know When To Train Which Behaviors. Download Now This is my personal guide sheet that I use from birth to one year of age. Shows exactly what will happen to your puppy as he progresses through the various stages of development and also when I start teaching which behaviors and in what order! Shows you exactly what you need to know in order to stay “on track” when raising a puppy. . . .keep reading about: puppy training

Dog Aggression Problems And How To Fix Them, Fast: Download It, NowDog Aggression Problems And How To Fix Them, Fast: Download It, Now This audio program goes into even more detail about how to correctly diagnose and fix dog aggression problems. You’ll also learn one simple technique I used to fix 90% of the dog aggression problems we saw at my dog training company, South Bay K-9 Academy. (A downloadable printed transcript of this program is also included in case you don’t like downloading audio files!) . . . keep reading about: dog aggression

Pulling On The Leash - How To Teach Any Dog To Walk On A Loose Leash In Less Than 10 Minutes. Download It, NowPulling On The Leash – How To Teach Your Dog To Walk On A Loose Leash. Download It, Now All you need is a 6 foot leather leash, the right dog training collar and this one technique… and you’ll be on your way to using the same quick and easy method Adam uses to teach his clients’ dogs how to walk on a loose leash. It’s so easy, you’ll be amazed! (A downloadable printed transcript of this program is also included in case you don’t like downloading audio files!) . . . keep reading about: training your dog to stop pulling on the leash

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Interdog Aggression: Why Dogs Fight With Other Dogs

Anyone who has ever witnessed the horrifying experience of their dog attacking another dog knows all too well the terror of the moment. Most interdog aggression is displayed towards other dogs and not toward people. Even though the attacking dog may be acting out of a sense of territorial protection, the owners of the “offender” [...]

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How To Get Fast Dog Training Results

Want to know the fastest way to start getting dog obedience result? Actually, it’s the very same secret you need to know to have a successful relationship with your spouse, your kids, your parents and your friends. Have I got your attention? Are you wondering:  What one thing could it be?  What one “element” could [...]

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Eleven Verbal Dog Obedience Training Commands That Professional Dog Trainers Use

The following is a list of 11 commonly used dog obedience training voice commands used by professional dog trainers: 1. “Come”: This command is used to bring the dog to the owner. 2. “Down”: This command is used to make the dog go to the ground lying face down. 3. “Heel”: This command is used to [...]

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Teach Your Dog Obedience Commands, In This Order

Brandee N writes: I bought your book about two weeks ago. Finally, someone has written a dog training book that makes sense. Good Job…bet it took a lot of time to put all of it together, huh? The reason I am writing to you is because I am confused about some things that deal with teaching [...]

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The Truth About Training A Dog At The Dog Park

This idea of taking your dog to a dog park is not a good one. Why? Because: #1) It’s not natural for the dog. We’re not talking about human children who need to be socialized with other kids throughout their infancy. Dogs learn dominant and submissive behavior and how to interact with other dogs from [...]

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Will Her Mother-in-Law’s “Too-Easy House Rules” Undo Her Dog’s Training?

Tanx writes to me about her Mother-in-Law’s slack dog obedience training in the house :  My family and I want to add our thanks– to all the other thanks you constantly receive. You have produced a book that is SOOO easy to read, understand, follow, and with great analogies. I have read the book front [...]

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Why You Absolutely DON’T Want To Give Your Dog “Double-Commands”

Never give a command that you cannot enforce. Another way of saying that is: Always make sure that you have some way to enforce your commands, until your dog is 100% conditioned. When training new commands–or even enforcing commands that your dog already knows–give the command only once and then make your dog do it. [...]

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How to Train A Dog to Drop the Tennis Ball

Kvac writes: First, let me say your books have been very helpful to me and my dogs!!!! I would like your help on a specific problem, although my dog has made great strides in the down position and in retrieving he has for some reason got a problem with wanting to release his ball once [...]

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Training A Dog To Stand: Why Teaching This Command Is Useful, Even For Pet Dogs

“Stand” is one of the basic commands that the American Kennel Club (AKC) requires for its Companion Dog degree. It is formally called Stand for Examination and your dog must not move a toe while the judge goes over his body. At first glance, the “Stand” does not seem a necessary dog training command for [...]

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Dog Training And The “Go Lie Down” Command

Many dog owners consider the “Go lie down” as their favorite dog obedience command. The “GO lie down” not only tells the dog to assume a reclining position, it tells him to do it elsewhere. When you are talking on the phone, drinking hot coffee, or working out, “Go lie down” is the command you [...]

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Using The Right Dog Training Technique

Imagine being able to take your dog with you, anywhere you go… and know that he’ll listen and obey! Imagine being able to take him to a picnic and tell him to lay down… even if there are 30 children running around, dropping pieces of hot dogs and burgers. Yet your dog is so well trained [...]

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Dog Obedience Training – More Advice On How To Give A Motivational Correction

Dear Adam: While working on our dog obedience training, I’ve tightened the pinch collar to make it fit snugly, but it really doesn’t seem to affect the dog. You said that the ring that the leash or tab is attached to should be down, but it keeps swinging around to the back of the dog’s neck. [...]

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Dog Attention Training

Whiteshepherd writes to me with a question about dog attention training: Hi, I’ve just finished reading the secret book. I have a 9 months old white German shepherd dog. He’s been pretty dominant compared to the previous two dogs that I had a few years ago. I used the techniques described in the book and [...]

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Her Dogs Previously Got Along… Now They Show Dog Aggression. Here’s What To Do

Skipdogwalker wrote to me about how to handle dog aggression: Hi: I have 3 dogs (Kona, male pit mix 3 yrs old) (Sur, male pit mix 18 months old) (Sierra, female boxer 7 yrs old) all spayed and neutered. Kona was the first dog… we have had him since he was about 6 months old. [...]

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Useful Commands When Gardening With Your Dog

Carla and I set up a garden this year. We decided to experiment with Mel Bartholomew’s “Square Foot Gardening” system– which means setting up 4′x4′ wood raised beds and filling them with a special soil mix of 1/3 vermiculte, 1/3 compost and 1/3 peat moss. … Everything a big-hearted dog would love to dig, roll [...]

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Dog Bad Habits

There are certain dog bad habits that you’ll want to fix, right away. Especially if you want to take your dog with you, anywhere you go without inflaming the resentment of friends and family. You’ll be surprised at how many of these habits can be fixed by learning how to give your dog a motivational [...]

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Stop Puppy Biting

When it comes to puppy biting, different people’s idea of “aggression” can vary quite a bit and that can change my suggestion on how to proceed.  If your puppy is 7 or 8 weeks old, you’ll want to just redirect the puppy biting behavior towards a toy or chew bone. If your puppy is simply [...]

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Aggressive Dog Behavior Stopped Overnight With Correct Prong Collar Fitting

Cousin Mike called for some help because– despite already using the prong collar– his new Labrador-mix “Abby” was still ignoring him and showing aggressive dog behavior. After talking with Cousin Mike for 20 minutes or so, he sent me this email the next morning. It’s a good example of how the right knowledge combined with [...]

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My Dog Bites Me

I went for a walk in downtown San Rafael a couple of weeks ago and saw a man walking a Siberian Husky. When his dog saw us, he started flailing around at the end of the leash and barking, hysterically. I asked this man why he put up with such behavior from his dog? After [...]

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Secrets We Discovered At The Guide Dogs For The Blind Headquarters

Carla and I were in San Rafael, Marin County/California last week.  We got lost looking for a burrito place my sister had recommended for lunch and overshot “High Tech Burrito” by about three blocks.  As we were making a U-turn I almost drove into the Guide Dogs For The Blind sign. For some reason, I [...]

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Training a Dog To Stay In The Down Position Without Rolling Over On His Back

So, you’ve taught your dog the down-stay command. But when you bend over to praise her, she rolls on her back. Here’s what you’ll need to do: Take a step backwards. Literally. Did your dog roll right-side up? Just give verbal praise. Did he stay on his back? Then walk to the end of the leash. [...]

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How To Stop Dog Biting When A Stray Dog Confronts Your Dog

So, you’re living overseas and you’ve encountered a stray dog while taking your own dog for a walk. And you’re wondering: “How do I stop the other dog from biting my dog?” Yes– it is your responsibility to keep other dogs away from your dog. And it’s especially unfair to ask your dog to stay [...]

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Is Your Dog Truly Happy, or Just Out of Control?

By Lynn Stockwell If you are the type of person who, like me, spends a lot of time on video sites watching various trainers work their magic, you’ll probably notice that most of them allow comments. These comments can range from “Great job with that dog, keep up the good work” to “Why not use [...]

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My Dog Will Not Listen To You…Part II: Recent Events

The article about my dog not really having any desire whatsoever to listen to you was written before Thanksgiving. On that particular day, we had significantly more guests than normal, one of which included a small child, 8 years old, and her adoptive parents, being of some distant relation to my own. Keep in mind [...]

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Your Dog’s Behavior Needs More Than A Band-Aid Fix

By Lynn Stockwell – Before I became a veterinary professional, I was pretty much convinced that the role of vets was to get to the bottom of the matter and treat the issue at hand. A prime example of the dog that has vomiting and/or diarrhea. Vomiting and diarrhea are not things to simply be [...]

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Top 10 Worst Dog Toys For Your New Christmas Puppy

1. Rawhide bones or chews:  Rawhide does not break down in a dog’s stomach apparently, so dogs have a hard time digesting and passing them. One veterinarian I talked to said that they have at least one client-a-month who they need to operate on, in order to remove a piece of rawhide that was lodged in [...]

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Is It Dangerous To Adopt An Adult Doberman?

Rhiaanon posted a comment on one of my Youtube videos: “I had a doberman puppy some years ago. I am looking to get another doberman. However, I am considering adopting an adult. Would it be okay to adopt this particular breed at an adult age?  Thank you for any advice!” Dear Rhiaaaaaanon: No.  They are a [...]

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Labeling A Dog As Having Separation Anxiety

By Joe Camacho of Dog Squad U, based in Tuscon, Arizona. – Reprinted here with explicit permission from Joe.  There is an old antage that goes: “The only thing two dog trainers can agree on is what the third is doing wrong.” That being said, I’d like to talk a little bit about MY philosophy [...]

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Zombie Dog Owners

You’re out in the park with your dog, minding your own business… Perhaps you’re doing some dog training. Or maybe you’re taking a nervous dog out for a potty break… Sooner or later, you’ll find some reason to leave the house with your dog. You simply can’t train a dog in your own backyard and [...]

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Adam Demonstrates Attention Training A Dog Around Distractions – Dog Training Video

Adam demonstrates attention training around distractions — with a hyper boxer puppy as the distraction. A couple of points about this video you wouldn’t know, just by watching it: The Golden Retriever was a dog we rescued from a veterinarian in Bogota, Colombia. He was so dog aggressive around other dogs (as well as pigeons!) [...]

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Empowering Dog Owners Through Balance, Part III

Please be sure that you have read parts I and II to this series. The one problem people run into when attempting to correct their dogs without having been taught the hows, whys and what tools will make their lives easier, is mostly a matter of consistency and clear communication. Motivation is also a problem, [...]

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Empowering Dog Owners Through Balance, Part II

Continued from Part I In stopping problem behavior, ignoring it, removing attention and simple redirection only get you so far. This isn’t to say that they DON’T work at all. Some actions are blatant attention-getters, solely for the dog’s entertainment of having the spotlight on HIM all the time. Take the dog that grabs an [...]

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Empowering Dog Owners Through Balance, Part I

One day at work, I was the one to take a client into the room with her “new” puppy that she has had for a while already, but at 4 months, was seeing worms in the stool. A fecal float confirmed the finding, and the dog was placed on an appropriate dewormer and its vaccinations [...]

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