Ask the Trainer
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5.2K3Dog Doesn’t Want a Cookie? Tips to Train a Dog That Couldn’t Care Less About Treats from FitDog
By Angela Brittain via Fitdog Training dogs that aren’t motivated with treats can be a daunting task. However, there are plenty of...
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4.3K25 Questions Dog Owners Ask When They Find Out You’re a Dog Trainer
by John Woods If you’ve got a job in a specialized field, you’re no doubt asked the same questions over and over...
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4.3KFrustrated With Your Dog? Are YOU Doing the Work?
It’s normal for you to want your dogs to listen better and behave more appropriately. Many people become frustrated with their dog,...
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10.1K2Ask the Trainer: Should I Use an Electric or Invisible Fence for my Dog?
“Hi Steve, I was thinking of an electric fence for my yard. My neighbor has one for her dog, what do you...
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3.5KAsk the Trainer: Training Tips for your New Puppy
Now that the holidays are behind us, children are going back to school, and parents are back to work, what happens to...
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3.6KAsk the Trainer: I Don’t Understand My Dog’s Sudden Behavior Change
A reader contacted us after experiencing a sudden and unexplained behavior change in her previously well-behaved five year old dog. Trainer Steve...
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3.5KAsk the Trainer: Should I Use a Clicker to Train My Dog?
With dozens of methods, techniques, and tools used in dog training, one reader asked if using a clicker is the right choice....
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4.7KAsk the Trainer When Can I Stop Using Treats in Training?
Treats and food rewards are one of the most effective ways to motivate your dog during training. But, is there a point...
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7.9K2Ask the Trainer: Why Does My Dog Listen in the Living Room, But Not Outside?
Have you ever found yourself frustrated that your dog will listen and follow cues easily when inside the home, but the moment...
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23.2K5 Minute Challenges for You & Your Dog
The goal of this article is for you and your dog to get out and participate in meaningful activities together over the...
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8.4K4 Most Common Mistakes Puppy Owners Make
When bringing a new puppy into your heart and home, avoid these 4 common mistakes that puppy owners make! “Hi Steve, My...
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4.4K1Ask the Trainer: Help Training a Blind Dog
When a reader asked for help with potty training her blind dog, trainer Steve Reid offered up some advice that would help...
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5.1KAsk the Trainer: Puppy Pulls and Bites Leash
Our 9 week old Lab puppy lies down or bites the leash when we try to take him for a walk. The...
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7.2K1Ask the Trainer: How to Introduce a New Dog to Your Existing Dog
When adding another 4-legged member to the family, it’s important to introduce a new dog to your existing dog appropriately for harmonious...
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4.8KAsk the Trainer: Take Advantage of ‘Teachable Moments’ with Your Dog
“Hey Steve, I don’t have time to train my dog, but I know I should. What can I do?” – Stacy G....
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7.7K1Ask the Trainer: How to Play Fetch With Your Dog
“My 2 year old Poodle doesn’t give the ball back when I play fetch with him. Whenever he sees me, he wants...
