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Consistency is the Key to Dog Training
When it comes to dog training, there are many aspects that contribute to the success of working with your dog.  Things such as supervision, practice and providing leadership are all necessary in order to obtain your goals....

Half an Hour a Day, keeps Mischief Away
After being a dog trainer for over twelve years, I’ve noticed several questions people ask about my career on a regular basis. Some of the most common ones include, “Which kind of dog is the easiest to train?”, “Have you ever had a dog you had to ‘give up’ on?”, and “Is it scary going.....

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks”, says the old wives tale…and many adult dogs want us to think that too!  Actually, puppies and adult dogs are usually about equal as far as dog training challenges. Puppies may not already have many bad habits, but they’re usually so distracted that they have a hard...

How to:  Underground Fence System
When a traditional fence is not an option, an underground fence might be a solution. But remember that although they keep your pet in, they don’t keep people or animals out! Therefore, if your dog is aggressive, or you live where he might become ‘prey’, it may not be appropriate.
It’s extremely important to make....


Crate Training is Great Training
Whether you have a puppy or an adult dog, a crate can be an invaluable tool for training. Inherently den animals, most dogs enjoy the security of their own space, and when used correctly (never for punishment), the crate can help dramatically with issues such as housebreaking, chewing, and more. It’s not intended to be

Excessive Barking in the Yard
Barking. It’s one of the things that dogs do. In fact, there are occasions when it’s a benefit to have a dog who barks. If there were a stranger entering your property or if something were genuinely amiss, a barking dog could be downright helpful.
What is not helpful however, is a dog who barks constantly...

Submissive or Excitement Urinating
Some dogs have a problem wherein they urinate a bit when they’re very excited or feeling submissive. This can be very frustrating for pet owners who often feel that they can’t even say hello to their dog without having to clean up a mess, and to some it may even seem spitefully done, particularly for....