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Why Does My Dog Ignore Me?

Why do some dogs ignore their owners daily… but then seem to bond with a skilled dog trainer in seconds, and listen attentively to that trainer forever? Hint: It’s a matter of repetition, but not the kind you might think. Repetition … Continue reading

Would You Let Your Dog Play with a Wild Bear?

Is this fun – or a path to doggy death? Check out this video from FirstScience.tv – then we’ll talk about body language. What is the first thing you notice that shows there is no conflict in this encounter between … Continue reading

Puppy Magic – from Petrified to Playmania

Social Butterflies Most dog trainers would agree one of the most satisfying sights in a puppy kindergarten class is seeing shy dogs gradually gain confidence each week until they finally burst out and play like maniacs with the other pups. … Continue reading

Tip of the Day – Don’t Ruin Your Recall

Recall = Dog Trainer’s Term for “Coming When Called” The Myth: IF your dog ignores you when you first call him to come, and continues to ignore you, or even worse – runs AWAY from you – THEN when you do finally … Continue reading

How to Teach Puppies to Stop Biting – The Hand Block

Ouch! How do I get my puppy to stop biting me? One great method for teaching puppies not to bite is to use a hand block when you are playing games with toys.  This is a way for your puppy … Continue reading

A Rare Mexican Village Where the Training is Garbage

It’s sunny, hot, dry, and dusty.  Toxic air burns your nose and throat.  Some people here are scary and don’t want you around.  But this place is too fascinating to leave.  You squint your eyes and survey the scene.  1,000 … Continue reading

Your Dog Reveals Your Character (and Affects Your Love Life)

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” –Mahatma Ghandi (1869 – 1948) One of my dearest female friends must have had this quote in mind when she called … Continue reading

Who is the Leader? Defining Factor #3: Timing

If you want to be the leader of your pack, you must have great TIMING when you communicate with your dog. If your timing is not good, dogs can’t understand you. Know this: dogs that can’t understand you will TUNE YOU … Continue reading

Who is the Leader? Defining Factor #2

The leader is the one in control of the resources.  Some dogs need to be in control of everything.  Others are totally passive.  Most are somewhere in between.  Either way, you can be sure your dog knows exactly who controls … Continue reading

Gone in a Flash

It was late in the evening. Middle of summer.  Weeknight.  Thunderstorms pounded outside.  I just got in from teaching classes, exhausted from a full day of running around the city.  No one else was home.  Finally, time to chill for … Continue reading


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