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I am not a fan of retractable leashes. There are dog lovers everywhere that swear by how wonderful they are and use them every day. While I think they are humane, (always my main criteria for even considering a dog product) I think they potentially cause more training problems than benefits. Dogs are...

Hi Jess, There are many options that I would recommend. Work on Wait at Doors Work on instiling an environmental cue that is triggered by opening the door Work on Stop Wait At Doors This is taught by using a leash when near the door. Stand next to the door Have Your dog sit Say, “Wait” and...

Hi Dee, Welcome to the community! See my answers below, and let me know if you have more questions. Since their behavior escalates to the point of the situation getting out of control, you should work on overall off-leash control away from the park using other distractions first. If you use dogs that...

Puppies are incredibly challenging. There is no doubt about this, but life with a puppy gets easier as long as you manage their environment to lessen mistakes and inappropriate behaviors as well as provide enough physical exercise and training. My job as a professional dog trainer involves many roles...

Did you know I have a weekly dog training radio show ? I cover a variety of topics and take live calls during the show. If you miss my live show you can also listen to any of the shows directly on your computer by selecting the corresponding link below. Dog Afraid of Thunderstorms and Fireworks? Originally...

I just returned from Boulder, Colorado from a vacation with my wife and was blown away by the beauty and the nature. I was especially impressed with their forward-thinking Voice and Sight Control program that they implemented in 2006. There are designated trails and areas that require this level of control...

With Spring weather almost here in Chicago, it is time to start thinking about more frequent trips to the dog park. You might feel uneasy when your dog plays with other dogs. Hopefully this alleviates some of your concerns by teaching you what to look for and how to react if there is a problem. If you...

Wouldn't it be great if you could just sit a dog down and say, "Welcome to the house. Let's have an arrangement. I will walk you, play with you, feed you good food and give you medical care. The only requirements are that you don't destroy my house or urinate on my rug, ok?" Well...

I am proud to announce the release of my new video: " Puppy Biting and Rules of Tug ". Puppy biting can be one of the more frustrating and painful puppy behaviors. Puppies normally explore the world with their mouths and don't understand that biting is not an appropriate way to interact...