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Dog Off the Leash in the Country
Pip Writes to me: Adam, We live on an acre of property in the country. On three sides of us are open fields and orchard and in front we have a very busy country avenue. Our place in not fenced except for a back yard area where we keep our dogs. We have a seven month old German Shepard, Mollie, and I have been using your book to train her on the long leash. Our “problem” is that I don’t think we’ll ever feel safe having her off leash on this property. She’s pretty good with her “come” command Read more [...]
Rescued Miniature Poodle with Dog Aggressive Behavior
Martiwise writes to me about her dog’s aggressive behavior: Hello…. We “adopted” an 8 year old minature poodle at Thanksgiving….. from a home in which he was neglected (therefore abused to me). The house contained 30 dogs and 1,000 rats when it was highlighted on TV new program. He was the oldest dog and the stud dog, father to a lot of the other dogs in the house. He wsas never outside…. never groomed…. food was “dropped off” at the house… He was the last to be removed from Read more [...]
Dog Refuses to Go Outside
jomackenzie writes to me: I adopted a terrier mix 7 year old male dog whose owner had died. They lived in Beirut and he was put in a dog shelter there for about 9 months. Rocco was brought to France & fostered for 4 months in the countryside until I adopted him in October. From the start he was reluctant to go out (I live in the city), he doesn’t want to go to the beach or for long walks, he is unhappy & dragging behind me until he knows we’re going home, then he can’t get there fast Read more [...]
Lab loses interest in fetch
dana.hanson writes to me: Hello, I have a 3 year old rescue lab who I would consider very ball motivated. Because he has some dog aggression issues (which we’re working on, but that’s a whole other episode), for exercise I take him to the park to play fetch, rather than go on long walks because we live in a very dog-heavy area. Loose leash training is really helping with the aggression, but I want to mix his exercise up too. We go to an “island” of grass at the edge of the park where we can Read more [...]
Wrong use of a dog prong collar
Miadog writes to me: I can’t believe I have been using the prong collar with the prongs under my dogs neck, not behind her head!. I have been using it the wrong way for 8 mos. The associate at Petco never even asked if I knew how to use it. I just assumed the prongs went in front. I watched the video on how to walk your dog on a leash and finally saw the right use of the collar. I feel awful. Could I have caused any permanent damage to my dog’s trachea? Adam replies: Hi Mia…that’s a cute Read more [...]
Submissive urination – 2 year old cocker spaniel
oliver031009 writes to me: I’m about to adopt a beautiful American Cocker Spaniel. The owner says she always urinates when she gets excited around her, as well as meeting new people. The dog is not a puppy,(2 years old) Anything I can do to reverse this. I’ve met the dog and It does do this. Adam replies: Hi, Oliver: This is usually a behavior that a young dog will grow out of. But at this age, it’s hard to say whether she will or not. (More than likely, she will). The trick is to Read more [...]
Dealing With Dog Biting and Aggression
Vellsworth writes to me about dog biting and aggression: There is no consistent ‘mitigating pattern’ to his dog aggression – first time he jumped up and drew a drop of blood from a man’s inner thigh, a man with a leg prosthesis (other dogs also went for this ‘wounded animal’ – Skippy was immediately leashed and made to walk around the park with the man for about 20 minutes – never another problem). 2 other times, men were walking away from him (trying to get their attention seems a bit out of Read more [...]
Training Your Puppy To Stop Biting His Leash
Cokersmoses writes to me about puppy training to teach your puppy to stop biting the leash: Hi Adam, On a past post you gave the following puppy training advice with a older puppy biting their leash: The easiest way is to use a leather leash, and then just pull the leash fast, across (and out of) his tongue, as he tries to bite it. It will give him a slight burning sensation. He won’t like it, and when he realizes this happens every time he tries to bite the leash, he’ll stop. You should Read more [...]
Dealing with your dog’s prey obsession problems
Andersenm writes to me: Hi Adam – Just joined and started on the book – I adopted from a rescue orginization a Border collie/Golden retriever mix of 15 months of age. he definitly needs work but has learned some commands while indoors – problem is his prey obsession, I have had to cover some windows and door windows because he has become totally obsessed with the squirrels outside. Since this is entering week four of our relationship I still use a leash on him in my 1.5 acre fenced yard. I realize Read more [...]
Is a Pinch Collar Right For Your Dog?
jvolk0122 writes to me, asking about the pinch collar: Hi I adopted a lhasa apso terrior mix which is about 20 pounds and have started to train her. I have a pinch collar and have it fitted correctly. The problem is that I think it may be to aggressive for her. When I give a pop she yelps the first couple of times and listens well. After the first couple of times she starts to get really submissive by rolling on her back, peeing, and laying down not making eye contact. When this happens I am Read more [...]
Teaching Your Dog the Off Collar “Come” Command
Elizabeth writes to me: Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. You helped me realize that I can trust my instincts with Mollie. I really noted your idea of the dog gaining “respect and trust” for the owner. I see that in Mollie as she matures. She is seven and half months old now. Speaking of “collar smart” I guess I still don’t have the concept of how to avoid it. Mollie does well with her collar but since we keep her in our large fenced back yard, she doesn’t usually have it on when Read more [...]
Train Your Dog to Avoid Accidents In Crate
Yorma writes to me: Our 11 year old puppy obviously hasn’t read the dog crating rules and doesn’t know NOT to poop/pee in his crate. He does use wee wee pads when outside the crate and we give plenty of time to relieve himself before placing him in the crate. But after we leave him alone for 30 minutes to an hour…we return to a crate full of poop. We’ve made the area quite small within the crate, where he can barely turn around but it keeps happening. (little if any bedding). Something is in Read more [...]
Train Your Dog to Stop Licking
DancingFlame writes to me: “Hello, I have a pug/chihuahua mix and I would like to thank you for the solutions you’ve already given me. My dog was whining in her crate and having a hard time learning the down command. We bought her a comfy bed and began feeding her inside the crate, and now she actually enjoys napping in it and will go inside at bedtime without being prompted. We’ve also got a good start on the “down” command. I’ve looked over your games to play section in order and would like Read more [...]
Some Dog Training Links for Your Enjoyment
By Lynn – Since it has been a very busy time for me, I haven’t been able to blog on a regular basis–although, it should be well-known that it’s not unheard of to see certain lengths of time go by whilst I try to convince my brain to spew forth some quality material worth sharing. I’m not sure of the readership of this blog, but since my creative capabilities have been lacking, I’d like to share some extremely well-written blogs from some of my colleagues and other trainers with whom I network Read more [...]
Guarantees in Dog Training
By Lynn – I know I’ve quoted it before, but I need to say it again just so everyone knows where I’m coming from. Remember that scene in Miss Congeniality when Gracie has her interview with the other finalists? She does a great job and then adds in her own addendum after the applause. Gracie’s coach (Victor Melling) states “One brief shining moment…and then that mouth.” That’s pretty much how the next two years are going to be. My mouth will probably get me into trouble and whoever makes Read more [...]
Why Use A Prong Collar To Train A Dog? Here’s Why…
By Lynn – In the midst of my horrible month-without-days-off, I was down at the flea market with the puppies as was expected. It’s rather relaxed down there, and my cohort and I will regularly just walk off and see what fun fleas we can find that are actually worth something and not Made In China. Found a couple of Kentucky Derby collectors’ glasses that I’d been looking for ever since my other one broke, so that made me happy. When I returned from that purchase, I had no sooner walked back Read more [...]
On Psychobabble, Dog Training, and Laboratories
By Lynn – Found a day off, but I wasn’t wishing for one where I’d be home with a temperature. Oh well, whether I would have asked for the day off or this, I’m not being paid for hours I don’t work. Darn. Anyway, before I found a second job and upped my work time to 55 hours per week, I’d spend a day just relaxing on the internet. It seriously is the ADD’s nightmare, as one thing can lead to another, and before I know it, it’s dinnertime and then the alarm goes off that tells me “Get to bed, you Read more [...]
Oh The Joy Of Seeing Your Dog Training Progress!
By Hexen – Last night (Wednesday) was first night back to regular training since the competition (for 2 weeks before usually you proof for whatever up-comming test you are making). We now have started to train at and learn the exercises for the VPG1 (Vielseitigkeitspruefung für Gebrauchshunde) or earlier known as Schutzhund 1. The same “walking test” is performed, and added are the exercises of bringing a wooden barbell on the flat ground, bring over a stright wall and also over an A-Frame Read more [...]
The Top 4 Ways to Communicate With Your Dog
In order to become your dog’s pack leader, you must learn to communicate with your dog so he understands what you want from him. Dogs have drives and instincts which are specific to their species. Forget about communicating with your dog as if he were a baby or small child. When you begin to replicate the way other dogs communicate with your dog, you will immediately begin making progress. The Top 4 Ways Dogs Communicate 1.) Body language: Dogs can read subtleties in body language (in both Read more [...]
Tips For Teaching Your Dog To Walk On A Loose Leash
Many of you know that for the past couple of weeks I’ve been working on a new dog training video series. There will be five new videos, and it will be combined with a number of other products that I currently sell as one big, colossal, super dog training information package. Or you’ll be able to buy the individual components separately. The first of these five new videos has already been completed and I thought I’d share some brief observations that were included in this information-packed-teaching-tool, Read more [...]
Dog Training As A Reflection Of Our Own Insecurities
Dear Adam: I have 2 neutered males: Sweet docile Tarzan (11 year old Chow) and crazy hyperactive Hudson (4 year old American Eskimo). Hudson definitely thinks he’s the alpha and I’m working on understanding that behavior and how to go about nipping it in the bud with your book. What I don’t know how to address is the fact that Hudson is hyperactive and wild. When we get ready for our morning walk, Hudson attacks Tarzan as soon as they both get outside (sometimes while they’re still in the house). Read more [...]
Dog Training For Competition Heeling – What To Do When Your Dog Stops?
I have a pupil with a 3 year-old Golden Retriever who came to me about 6 weeks ago because the dog was bolting out of the ring (and lots of other places) on the heel off lead. [Editor's note: The ring refers to the AKC or UKC competition obedience ring.] With the help of the e-collar [Innotek electronic remote training collar] we have cured him of this problem. Now though, because he feels he can’t bolt during heeling off lead, he just stops dead and won’t move. We are using the e-collar Read more [...]
Is Dog Training Causing Your Dog Stress?
Stress is the body’s response to any physical or mental demand. The response prepares the body to either fight or flee. It increases blood pressure, heart rate, breathing and metabolism, and there is a marked increase in the blood supply to the arms and legs. It is a physiological, genetically predetermined reaction over which the individual, whether a dog or a person, has no control. When your dog is stressed, his body becomes chemically unbalanced. To deal with this imbalance, the body releases Read more [...]
Fast Dog Training Technique Transforms Her Dog
She couldn’t believe it. And to be honest, neither could I. “It’s like he’s a different dog,” she said. I mean… I’ve seen people get some fantastic results with my dog training techniques. But this was just ridiculous. Normally, it takes about an hour for me to explain and demonstrate my techniques and get the dog owner comfortable working with their dog. But this dog and owner responded almost instantly. This was a big Germans Shepherd dog. And with a big, beautiful coat, he was a beaming, confident Read more [...]
