Mean Bark at the Park
Q: I have 14-month old Aussie Shepherd. I have taken him through obedience training and he does the normal sit, stay, down and heel. But when I walk with him in at the park he has a [...]
Total Training Time
Q: How much time does it take to train a dog? A: It takes as long as it takes. Every dog is different. The only way your dog will learn to do something reliably is to have him [...]
To the Rescue?
Q: I am thinking about taking in a rescued 11-month old dog who is terrified of everything. He was abused and I believe he was kept in a crate all the time. He is afraid to the [...]
To Tether or Not to Tether
Q: Is it necessary to tether my dog as part of the training process? A: Tethers can be used as management tools to help teach your dog what you want him or her to do, rather than having [...]
Clicker Training
Q: Why is a clicker used as part of the training process? A: On my DVD, The Dog Whisperer: Beginning and Intermediate Dog Training for Puppies and Dogs, you will learn how to train with or without a clicker. [...]
Destructive Dog
Q: When my dog hears any loud noise, such as thunder, gunshots, fireworks, etc., he is very destructive. I have two large holes in the sheetrock wall in the garage that he has clawed trying to get [...]
Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks
Q: Is it true that it’s difficult to train an older dog? A: Many factors influence a dog’s behavior and training. The dog’s history, health, genetics and age are some of these factors. While in most cases, the [...]
Dogs and Relaxation
Q: Why do you teach a breathing exercise as a part of your dog training method? A: Did you know you can improve your relationship with your dog by changing your breathing patterns? Breathing is the last thing [...]
The Dominance Myth
Q: Is it true that a person needs to be dominant in their relationship with their dog so he’ll obey them? A: The definition of dominance is “who controls access.” Using physical force is not necessary to accomplish [...]
Inappropriate Dog Greeting
Q: My dog has an urination problem only when greeting. I have tried all of the advice of no eye contact, no greeting until the dog calms down, etc. My dog follows me wherever I go, gets [...]