Ask the Trainer
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11.9K2Ask the Trainer: My Dog Destroys Everything When He’s Home Alone!
“Hi Steve, My 2 year old Lab is a sweet and happy dog, but he tears up everything in my home when...
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5.3KAsk the Trainer: Teaching Your Dog to Stay
Hi Steve, My dog will sit when I tell him to, but he won’t stay. Why is that? How can I get...
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7.5KAsk the Trainer: What Do I Need For A Newly Adopted Dog?
“Hi Steve, I am adopting a 3 year old dog from my local shelter. I want to make sure I am prepared...
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12.3K1Ask the Trainer: The Great Alpha Roll Debate
“Hi Steve, My co-worker suggested I “Alpha Roll” my dog when he does something bad. Should I be doing this?” – Craig...
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12.0KAsk the Trainer: When My Dog Gets Excited, He Attacks My Other Dog
“When my dog Major gets excited he attacks my other dog even when they are out walking. HE NEVER attacks other dogs...
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8.4KAsk the Trainer: Teaching Your Dog ANY Obedience Command
“I want to teach my dog obedience commands but I don’t know where to start. Any suggestions?” – Gregg V. Obedience training...
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3.6K1Ask the Trainer: Have You Considered Breed Specific Rescue?
“I grew up with Labradors and want to get one now. But I don’t want the work/time of a puppy and puppy...
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6.6K1Ask the Trainer: Avoid ‘Crash & Burn’ Training to Set Your Dog Up for Success
“I have been training my dog all week and she is just not getting it. Emily only listens when she wants, this...
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13.6KAsk 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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12.8KAsk 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...