Ask the Trainer
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13.1KAsk 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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5.7KTwenty 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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13.9K5 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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3.6KAsk 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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5.1K3Ask 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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8.3K2Ask 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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6.7K2Ask 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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6.8KAsk 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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4.2K1Ask 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,...
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2.4KAsk the Trainer: More Dogs, More Structure
I am noticing a trend in regards to the questions I am receiving for my “Ask the Trainer” column. A predominant number...