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 …
Guess what? My new dog Forbes started digging holes in my rose garden! As the founder of the web site Dogproblems.com (as well as the Southern California dog training company South Bay K-9 Academy for seven years) I’m going to let you peek into my world and learn how a professional dog trainer solves this …
How to Stop Your Dog From Digging Holes in Your Garden Read More »
Alright, this isn’t an actual “training tip” per se, but it is relevant. I was in California last week and picked up a couple of dog toys while I was there. I generally like the rope toys. They last a long time, they’re relatively cheap, and they are a good way for your dog to …
Dog Chewing: My Experience With The Nuts For Knots Dog Chew Toy Read More »
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 …
Dear Mr. Katz, I have a two year-old female Boxer named Amber and a six year-old female St. Bernard named Crystal. My question is regarding the Boxer, Amber. Whenever my husband and I sit down to eat dinner, watch TV, or when company comes over, she incessantly barks at us. She doesn’t want to play …
Stop Dog Barking – Dog Barks Continuously While Owner Eats… Read More »
This is a really great trick to teach your dog. First, your dog should view his crate as a “safe place.” A place to go when he’s tired, to take a nap or to just be left alone. Here is the fastest and easiest way to teach your dog to get in his crate, on …
Crate Training – Teach Your Dog To Get In His Crate On Command Read More »
[Adam’s note: Remember, the difference between using food as a bribe versus using food as a motivator: As a bribe, you’re bribing the dog to do the behavior, and if he does… then he’ll get a cookie. Bad, bad, bad. Instead, use the food as a motivator by MAKING THE DOG do the exercise, and …
Come On Command: Some Advanced Theories On Teaching Your Dog To Come When Called Read More »
There are two points you must recognize: 1.) You CAN train a dog using a traditional approach AND use the clicker. It depends on your style, but yes… I’ve had very good results using the clicker as an event marker, and for getting the dog to understand a new behavior… especially a more complex behavior. …
Using A Clicker vs Adopting The Flawed Clicker Training Methodology Read More »
I recently downloaded and read your “Secrets” book and have to tell you how refreshing it is to find someone else with common sense! I’ve been involved in “dog sports” since the late 70’s and have trained and titled in both AKC obedience and Schutzhund. I’ve taught classes with a few groups and given private …
Schutzhund Competitor and Professional Dog Trainer Chris Amick Sends Us A Letter Read More »
Cheryl writes: “Hi Adam, I have watched 3 of your videos (Boundary, Perimeter & Property Training, How To Teach Any Dog To Walk On A Loose Leash & How To Teach Your Dog To Come On Command!) and I have a few questions. 1) With the perimeter training. I am using the front door. Will …
Questions and Answers About Boundary & Perimeter Training for Dogs Read More »