Selecting a Dog
Q: I hope that you can help me with choosing my new dog. I’m looking for a protective, active and easy to train dog. My friends suggest that I get a Labrador retriever but I had thought [...]
Caged Puppy Blues
Q: We got a new puppy about a week ago and are finding it hard to get him to quit whining and barking while we have him in a cage. We live in an apartment building so [...]
“Hungry” Puppy
Q: I have a one-year old male who chews everything in sight. I have a brand new home and he has made holes in the wall, chewed every corner in my house, and torn and eaten my [...]
Tightly Wound Dog
Q: My dog came to my home as a stray one night in a terrible storm. I could not even get near her; she would crouch down as if I was going to hit her. Now with [...]
Help for “Hungry Puppy” – Chews Everything!
Q: I have a one-year old male puppy who chews everything in sight. I have a brand new home and he has made holes in the wall, chewed every corner in my house, and torn and [...]
Dog Snaps at Children
Q: Sometimes, for no apparent reason, my dog snaps at children. It’s usually when a child comes up to pet her while someone else is petting her. Is this a territorial issue? How can I break her [...]
Paul’s Training Success Triangle
1. Environment: Set up a safe environment with no distractions where the dog can learn to be successful. 2. Positive Associations: Use classical conditioning to associate a dog's life experiences with things he likes, such as food treats [...]
Training 101
A well-trained dog is by far a happier, safer and healthier dog! Why? For one thing, because a trained dog requires fewer restrictions. The more reliable the dog, the more freedom he is given, the more [...]