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.
For years, clients begged me to put out my own dog training videos. After I started South Bay K-9 Academy back in the mid-90’s, word started to spread, fast. Especially with the advent of the internet, I began getting calls from prospective clients in other states who would ask if I could come to their house …
Dog Training Videos – Samples Of Adam’s Full Length Dog Training Videos Read More »
Suzy Godsey was on the Cesar Millan Dog Whisperer show… “I would like to share something on the editing aspect of the show. I was on Cesar’s Dog Whisperer show as the first dog walker in action. I had two cases I had not been able to create a result with and applied for Cesar’s help. …
Elizabeth writes: I have to thank you for all the help you have given me with your advice about training but I have one follow-up question about house training a husky. (I really appreciate it, by the way!) Things have changed a bunch for me and my dog. To answer a few dog behavior questions from before …
There were two really exceptional posts that caught my eye this week in regard to dog owners who burden their dog with unnecessary emotional baggage. The first from Robin MacFarlane, owner and training director of “That’s My Dog, Inc.” in Dubuque, Iowa who writes: If you send me an e-mail that says something like: I’ve rescued …
Are You Burdening Your Dog With Unnecessary Emotional Baggage? Read More »
I am constantly asked by people in the dog world about my methods on dealing with dog on dog aggression. I guess because I have had really good success with dogs that others have deemed unfixable, I have been labeled as an aggressive dog specialist. I never set out to specialize in any one area …
Dog On Dog Aggression As A Professional Dog Trainer Read More »
Remember all those dominant dog behavior exercises that some trainers and veterinarians recommend -picking the dog up and keeping his feet just off the floor until he quits struggling, holding him on his back until he gives up, not letting him go through doors ahead of you, making him wait to eat until after you have eaten, …
If you want to stop dog chewing problems, you need to understand that dog chewing problems are usually a result of two issues: Either you’re giving your dog too much freedom– freedom that he hasn’t earned yet, so he develops chewing problems because he hasn’t been properly supervised. Which points to a consistency issue: The …
There is a major difference between down stay command and the long down, when you begin to teach your dog to lie down. The down/stay can only be taught after the dog has learned to down on command. How To Teach Your Dog To Lie Down Is Easier Than You Think Teaching your dog to lie down …
Your dog goes through three general phases of learning: 1. “The Learning phase”: This is when the dog learns to understand what a command means. You use very little correction at this phase, and may use toys, balls, or food to motivate (not bribe!) the dog into doing and understanding what the command means. The problem with …
Ever Wonder How Fast To Train Or Work With Your Dog? Read More »
Actually it’s pretty simple, but when you think about all the applications of the concept, it clearly becomes a huge part of your success or lack of it in training. Basically, how your DOG perceives something is all that matters. Regardless of the handler’s intentions, regardless of what the handler was thinking about at the time, or reacting …
"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
