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.
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. …
Do You Let Your Dog Sniff The Ground While Walking? Read More »
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 …
How To Use The Prong Collar To Make Your Dog Obey Read More »
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 …
This Dog Is Biting His Owners, But Is It Correctable? Read More »
Many people think that Chihuahuas (and other toy breeds) can’t be trained with a leash and collar. It’s not true: If you use the equipment correctly, they are perfectly safe. The following dialogue is a good example of a smart dog owner who has been given bad advice: Chihuahua Leash Training I. Littman writes: My almost …
Larry Krohn is a special agent for the U.S. Government Department of Homeland Security. He also leads a secret double life as one of Nashville’s top professional dog trainers. Although in truth… that’s probably not a secret to anybody living in the Nashville area. Larry recently wrote about his morning rituals with his dog, Luca. …
"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
