Ask the Trainer
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12.2KAsk the Trainer: Acknowledging When Your Dog is Uncomfortable
“Whenever we meet someone on our walks, my dog Bailey will stand there and when they go to pet her, she takes...
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12.1KAsk the Trainer: Overcoming Your Dog’s Stereotypes
“People are scared when they see my Rottweiler, because he’s so big and intimidating looking. He is a sweetheart who wouldn’t hurt...
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4.6KTwenty Questions for a Service Dog Trainer
Twenty Questions with Briana Ore of Freedom Service Dogs by Lon Hodge Briana Ore is the lead trainer at Freedom Service Dogs....
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13.0K5 Lifesaving Tips for Parents of Shy or Fearful Dogs
“We’ve had Oreo Since June 2015. He is scared of most things. He will not go for walks and doesn’t like to meet...
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3.0KAsk the Trainer: With Dogs, What You Allow Is What Will Continue
“My dog ignores me when I tell him to Come, what can I do?” – Sue “Max barks at everything, I don’t...
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3.7K3Ask the Trainer: Dog Training Cheat Sheet
In all honesty, raising a dog is not rocket science. It boils down to developing a bond through consistent and fair leadership....
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7.2K2Ask the Trainer: How Do I Teach My Dog to Come When Called?
“How can I get my dog to come to me?” – Cynthia The “Come” command is arguably the most important of all...
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5.7K2Ask the Trainer: How to Stop Your Dog From Begging for Food
Begging for food is a common struggle for many dog owners. Families typically just tolerate it on a daily basis, but then...
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5.5KAsk the Trainer: How Do I Teach My Dog Not to Jump on People?
“My dog gets very excited when people come to the house, jumping on them and grabbing their arms or clothes. She does...
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3.0K1Ask the Trainer: Earning the Trust of a Fearful Dog
“We adopted two dogs as 4 month old pups. They’d been abandoned in a barn and had no human contact. Nice dogs,...