Hi, I'm Adam G. Katz, the publisher of the (now defunct) DogProblems Magazine. Our goal was to help you learn how to get your dog to listen to you-- anywhere you go. And to stop problem dog behaviors.
"Why Should You Listen To Me?"
I've been a professional dog trainer since 1992 and have been the publisher of DogProblems.com since around 1997.
At one point we were the #1 dog training website on Google, Yahoo, MSN.com and several others-- all at the same time.
Our free weekly dog training tips newsletter was read by close to 70,000 dog owners.
I feel blessed to have played a small role in helping so many dog owners transform their dogs into enjoyable companions.
We've been featured in countless magazines, TV and radio interviews. I used to keep track of them but lost interest.
I've personally written over 30 books on the art and science of raising and training dogs-- some of them still available today at Amazon.com.
I've owned three successful dog training companies over the years and tens of thousands of dog owners have benefited from our online magazine and from our books, articles and dog training videos. I've also helped countless professional dog trainers get their local dog training businesses started with my dog training marketing website, DogTrainerToolbox.com.
"Why Did You Retire From Dog Training?"
My goal has always been to help as many dog owners as possible. The past few years I've been retired from actively training and have instead focused on helping other professional dog trainers to grow their dog training businesses.
Over the years of promoting DogProblems.com, I've developed mastery in the realm of pay-per-click advertising (Google Ads/Adwords, Facebook, Youtube, etc...)
And to be honest-- I had grown tired of answering the same dog training questions... again and again.
So-- please forgive the slightly chaotic organization of this website at the moment. It's a work in progress after years as an online subscription website. I'm trying to put as many resources online as possible. And all free for you to access.
Her Doberman was dragging her down the street. “Sammie” wasn’t a bad dog… she just had an unfocused mind. Her owner hadn’t learned the right technique yet, and wasn’t using the right tool: In this case, the prong collar. You need two things to have success with a dog like this: The right …
Her Doberman Was Dragging Her Down The Street! Here’s What We Did To Help Her… Read More »
When a dog owner calls and tells me that their dog cowers when they go to put on the leash or dog training collar– I immediately know that there is a an imbalance in the dog-owner relationship. Perhaps the dog already had a negative association with the training collar or leash when the new owner …
Does Your Dog Do This When You Go To Put On His Training Collar? Read More »
I was teaching her owner the intricacies of working with the long line– guiding a five month-old Australian Shepherd to come on command. She was small for her size. The owner dropped the line and she ran underneath a chair and then wrapped herself up. The owner ran to her and attempted to get her untangled but …
Move over Cesar, NY dog trainer Blake Rodriguez should have his own TV show. “Baxter is a dog who came in for our board-and-train program,” says Rodriguez. Blake does an amazing job of explaining how to use a remote collar as he demonstrates in this clip with Baxter. (below) In this video, he’s using a Mini Educator remote …
NY Dog Trainer Blake Rodriguez Should Have His Own TV Show Read More »
Adam shows the amazing transformation of a dog that was so aggressive, she literally barked through their entire 40 minute consultation. Watch as he teaches Luna’s owner how to get her calm and compliant with the use of a remote collar and the right technique…
Adam and Banjo fooling around in the kitchen. This is a demonstration of the “trained retrieve” … not a “play retrieve”. The difference is that with the “trained retrieve,” the dog will continue holding the object until I tell him to release it. This is the same approach used with hunting dogs and service dogs. …
I got kicked out of a herding dog trial today… and I wasn’t even in the trial. LOL. They told me I couldn’t have a remote collar on my dog– even though I was sitting in the audience, far behind both the gate and the barrier. That should have been my cue to leave. So– …
Extreme dogs require extreme owners. Perhaps you’ve adopted a dog that is either: High drive and super-intense; has a genetic basis for aggression; is pushy and dominant beyond your wildest imagination; has displayed “red zone” aggression that has you fearing death, dismemberment or a very unpleasant lawsuit. Regardless– you’ve already made a decision to make the best of it, …
What You Probably Don’t Know About Living With An Extreme Dog Read More »
I adopt a lot of dogs. I train them and then place them in good homes. If it’s a truly exceptional dog, I’ll keep him for myself. When I first bring a new dog into the house, my objective is to teach the dog good manners as soon as possible. Here’s how I do it: …
From Beast To Beautifully Behaved Dog: Why I Teach My Dogs Good Manners Read More »
As many of you know, I recently acquired a one year-old Dutch Shepherd named, “Petra.” Since Petra had only a minimal amount of training, I’ve been scrambling to get her “up to speed” so that I can use her as my demonstration dog. A client recently asked me to write out a typical day’s schedule …
Adam Reveals His Daily Training Regimen With His New Dog Read More »
"Do You Recommend Professional Dog Trainers?
Yes! We (myself and my group of lowly paid contributors and editors) regularly take a vote based on who this site recommends.
Some of these dog trainers are my friends. Others I've never met personally but I'm familiar with their work. The professional dog training industry is a small community. Word gets around.
Some Of The Dog Training Products We've Produced Over The Years
