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Dec 29, 2017

I get tonsss of messages from people asking how to stop their dog from barking at people who come into their home. It can be prettyyy embarrassing to have your dog low key ferociously barking at every person who walks through the front door... The best way to work through this "reactivity" (when your dog is barking at...


Dec 27, 2017

Your ability to keep your dog's focus is your most important training tool. If you have your dog's focus locked in on you, you can get them to do anything and prevent them from doing anything. To get your dog's focus, make sure you're ALWAYS saying his name positively. It's also crucial to practice keeping your dog's...


Dec 1, 2017

In this second episode of the #AskTheTrainer show, I cover topics such as proper introductions and how to work through a dog's anxiety in and outside the home by catching it before it turns into reactivity or aggression. To do this, I delve into WHY your dog is misbehaving. If your dog is misbehaving, why is he acting...


Nov 30, 2017

How to properly potty train is a question I get a LOT from you guys! How to get a dog to stop going inside, how often to bring them outside, etc. It's actually a pretty simple process... BUT what messes most people up is a poor routine and a lack of patience with their pup! So what should you do? Follow the guidelines...


Nov 29, 2017

For families with young children, getting a dog can be an overwhelming experience; worrying about training your dog and making sure that he gets along with both your kids and other people and dogs can seem like too much for any family to handle. HOWEVER, there are a few keys that I go over in this episode to make...