“There are no dumb dogs… only dumb owners,” they’ll tell you. That was the response we got when we first started using the headline in this ad. The idea that there are no dumb dogs is bunk. Nonsense. Total fantasy. There are dumb dogs just like there are dumb humans. “There are dumb dogs just like …
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“We rescued an 8 year-old springer/cocker spaniel from a puppy mill about 8 months ago. She is a loving dog and is a joy to have around the house. She is very friendly and gets along well with other dogs. We had her spayed in May and had some tumors removed. Our only concern is going …
Leslie wrote to me with a question about her dog chasing the postman. But beyond a few dog problems, her story is interesting because of her success with her dog– and how it attracted the attention of a local Search and Rescue dog trainer: “Joey, who looks like your dog Forbes, is a new dog …
Just like exercising your mind and body will help you live longer and healthier, the same is true for dogs. Dogs need mental stimulation on a daily basis just like they need physical exercise every day. Studies have shown that dogs who play and interact with people on a regular basis are healthier, smarter and …
“One of my dogs does not have any drive other than chasing birds and digging. Can you suggest any way to make the training fun for him?” Adam replies: Some dogs just don’t have a lot of drive. For these dogs, you’ll just focus on the basic obedience/companion dog exercises. Even so, it’s up to …
“I have a husband who thinks he knows it all when it comes to dogs. However, one of my dogs will still growl at him to this day. The other day I gave her a bone that she took to her crate and was fine until my husband started walking around. Then she started growling. …
Dianne asked, “Is there a way to calm down an excessively excited dog? My Belgian Malinois sometimes gets overly excited when people come over (and this can happen right after an hour-long walk) or even when she is just coming into the house. I make her sit until I give her the release command before allowing …
A forum contributor asked, “Do you let your dog sniff around while walking them?” Adam replied: “No. If I want to stop and let him sniff, I tell him, “Free!” (or ‘take a break’). But otherwise, I only give him a chance to pee every 1/2 hour or so, during a walk.” Original poster: “Thanks Adam. …
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Arindam writes, “I have a Doberman pup who is 5.5 months old. When I got your book he was already trained to know all of the basic command but I was not getting consistent response from him. After I read your book, now Pluto is always on prong collar (except when we play fetch and when …
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Kelly wrote: “I desperately need your help. My husband and I adopted a dog from a shelter about a year and a half ago (the dog was 1 1/2 years old then; he turns 3 this month). He’s half German Shepherd, half Alaskan husky. He was abused (we’re not sure of the full extent, but …
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