Dear Adam: While working on our dog obedience training, I wanted to make sure I understood how to correct your dog? 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, …
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Imagine using the right dog training techniques and 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. …
Dear Adam: I am becoming more and more frustrated with puppy training and trying to socialize my young German Shepherd dog (7 months) to other dogs (and bitches) and he is a good natured little fella but almost every dog he meets wants to fight him. To his credit he has responded in a totally …
Hi Adam! I have a two-year old Siberian Husky. I have had him since he was a puppy, and will be the first to admit I have been a LAZY dog owner. I would like to remedy that and was wondering if it will be too much of a problem if I start using a …
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At the link below, you’ll find the remote electronic training collars that I recommend. It is important that a remote electronic training collar (an “e-collar” for short) have at least the following features: – Seven levels of stimulation. You must have the flexibility to adapt the motivation of the stimulation to MATCH your dog’s temperament. …
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Dear Adam, Since reading your dog obedience training book (I’m actually still reading it) my year old German Shepherd and I are making great strides towards being well-trained (both of us). He has been my constant companion since he was 8-weeks old and is a funny, loving, sweet, devoted boy who is actually fun to …
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An individual sent me an e-mail last week that was titled, “Dominance Scuffles.” And although I’ve already covered this subject fairly extensively as an aspect of dog aggression, I thought it was a good idea to explain it to this fellow through another metaphor. [In response to a prior e-mail:] “Thank’s Adam. I think I …
An anonymous writer comments, in response to prior dog training tips: “If physical exhaustion is the only answer, then why don’t I just keep him ‘chained up’ and save ME the trouble. I’m sorry I’m having trouble buying into this lack of exercise/boredom theory. About Max [the dog] …..He’s a mixed breed, part hound, part long-haired …
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Justin writes: “My dog won’t stay in his dog house for more than 5 seconds. What can I do? I have his favorite blanket in there. Any suggestions? Thanks” Adam replies: For some reason, I find that most dogs do not like traditional dog houses. They do, however, prefer the Tupperware-type “Igloos.” In any case, …
Ellen writes: “I am considering making my own dog food and not using commercial dog food. Any information you could give me would be helpful. I’m looking for recipes as well as the pro’s and con’s of doing this. Thanks for any advice you can give me. ” Adam responds: I hate to tell you …