Feb 22, 2018

 Here's a great Q&A clip around the subject of off leash recall. An important point to note for those of you who are still working on basic obedience skills - don't be afraid to work on off leash recall outside when you dog is still a puppy! SO many people have issues with off leash recall because they didn't work on it...

Feb 19, 2018

Mouthing (which includes nipping and biting) is a behavior that a majority of puppies exhibit. This behavior comes from a dog's need to chew and not entirely knowing how to control their bite inhibition. The thing is, puppies are not born to know the difference between a chew toy and your hand. Therefore, you have...

Feb 16, 2018

Hey guys! Trying a new format here on the podcast of some of my most popular Q&A clips from #AskTheTrainer. This episode highlights the answer to a frequent question I get: "Best recommendations for introducing a new puppy in a home with a dog?" Listen up for an important answer!

Feb 12, 2018

When you first bring a pup home, if you have the right fundamentals training can be a breeze! In this "honeymoon phase" that I like to call it, your dog seeks to please you and everything is great! But around the 5-6 month mark, something happens which I call the "testing phase", where you're no longer the...

Feb 8, 2018

On episode 005 of The #AskTheTrainer Show, I answer questions about: how to socialize an anxious dog, desensitizing a dog of kids and strollers, how to stop a dog from mouthing and biting, how to potty train a dog in the city and preventing a dog from...