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How Often Should You Train?
How Often Should You Train? So how often should you train? I want to share just a few things that
January 13, 2022
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Tactical Treat Jars
Tactical Treat Jars. So there’s a lot of things I’m trying to do as a dog trainer. When I’m interacting
January 6, 2022
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How Many Toys Are Too Many?
How Many Toys Are Too Many? So your dog might have too many toys, but it might also be that
January 5, 2022
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Persistent Visual Cues
Persistent Visual Cues There are various ways you can cue your dog to do the things you want them to
January 4, 2022
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What Does Your Dog’s Name Mean?
Today’s topic is: What Does my Dog’s Name Mean? So I have my two German Shepherd puppies. I have Alpha,
January 3, 2022
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What Were The Biggest Mistakes You Were Making?
Today’s topic is: What were the biggest mistakes you were making? So I recently finished up training with a family.
December 24, 2021
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Creating Better Outs
Getting nice, clean outs from your dog is a must if you’re competing in any protection sport. Sometimes it can
December 22, 2021
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Bait, Lure and Reward Like It’s Going Out Of Style
Today’s topic is: Bait, lure, and reward like it’s going out of style. So you’ve probably heard me say, say
December 22, 2021
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Getting Dragged By Your Dog In Public
Today’s topic is: Getting dragged by your dog in public. Whether it’s in your home on your street or if
December 21, 2021
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Running Off Stray Aggressive Dogs!
Today’s topic is: Running off stray aggressive dogs. Let me give a little bit of a backstory. So there are
December 20, 2021
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Precision Training Isn’t Practical
Today’s topic is: Precision training isn’t practical. When I’m training with my clients, I’m trying to set them up to
December 17, 2021
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You Can’t Have It But I Can Get It For You
Today’s topic is: You can’t have it, but I can get it for you. So I really do enjoy evaluating
December 16, 2021
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Being Influential When Your Dog Is Pushing Boundaries
Today’s topic is: Being influential when your dog is pushing boundaries. Dogs are going to push boundaries. And sometimes, wouldn’t
December 15, 2021
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Good Behaviors Don’t Get Attention The Way Bad Behaviors Do
Today’s topic is: good behaviors don’t get attention the way bad behaviors do. So I’m thinking about this in terms
December 14, 2021
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Preventing Your Dog From Running Away – Part 2
Today’s topic is: Preventing Your Dog From Running Away-Part 2. So on Friday, I covered a way to prevent your
December 13, 2021
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Preventing Your Dog From Running Away – Part 1
Today’s topic is: Preventing your dog from running away. This is something that’s actually possible with a small amount of
December 10, 2021
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Why Your Dog Shouldn’t Play With Your Other Dogs
Today’s topic is: Why your dog shouldn’t play with your other dogs. So first and foremost, let me say this.
December 9, 2021
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Remote Collar Training: Why Your Dog Might Be Breaking Their Stay
Today’s topic is: Remote collar training: Why your dog might be breaking their stay. So the prime association that I’m
December 8, 2021
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What Am I Feeding – December 2021 Update
Today’s topic is: What am I feeding? It’s The December 2021 update. Okay, so many of you know that I
December 7, 2021
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My Voice Leads To The Reward
Today’s topic is: My voice leads to the reward. So this is one of the fundamental things that I want
December 6, 2021
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Do You Rehearse Before The Big Event?
Today’s topic is: Do you rehearse before the big event? So I was working with a client and their German
December 3, 2021
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Should You Let Your Puppy Play with Your Senior Dogs?
Today’s topic is: Should you let your puppy play with your senior dogs? So I’ve been very blessed in my
December 2, 2021
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Potty Training Accidents After Walks
Today’s topic is potty training accidents after walks. So I’ve been getting quite a few messages from people that have
December 1, 2021
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A Dogs Biggest Learning Disadvantage
Today’s topic is a dog’s biggest learning disadvantage. Dogs are brilliant creatures, anywhere from how they can use their nose
November 30, 2021
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What Version of A Trained Dog Do You Want?
So when I introduce people to my dog training I cover several concepts, and I cover the basics of what
November 26, 2021
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Combine Your Cues. Then Separate Them
Often when I’m training people with their puppies and their untrained dogs, I combine a variety of cues together. So
November 24, 2021
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I Want My Dog To Like Other Dogs
So do you want your dog to like other dogs? Well, you should know that this is a request that
November 23, 2021
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What Happens If The Leash Never Goes Slack?
Today’s topic is: What happens if the leash never goes slack? So does your dog pull on a leash? My
November 22, 2021
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Leash Walking – Creating A Human Shield
Today’s topic is Leash Walking – Creating a Human Shield. So if you’ve been following for a while, you may
November 19, 2021
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Leash Training – What Angle Do You Take?
Today’s topic is Leash Training – What angle do you take? So you probably have a dog if you’re reading
November 18, 2021
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Why Socialization Is Like A Restaurant
Today’s topic is why socialization is like a restaurant. Socialization is something essential that you’re going to need to do
November 17, 2021
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Verbal Cues Or Body Language Cues
Today’s topic is verbal cues or body language cues. As we try to get our dog’s attention, we might consider
November 16, 2021
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Don’t Turn Up The Volume
Today’s topic is “Don’t Turn Up the Volume.” I am training with a dog right now who has leash reactivity
November 15, 2021
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Tricks – How They Help Your Dog And You
Today’s topic is “Tricks – How They Help Your Dog and You.” So I like training tricks, and they have
November 12, 2021
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Service Dog Training and Access
Today’s topic is service dog training and access. I feel that I should add a disclaimer to the beginning of
November 11, 2021
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You Are the Common Denominator
Today’s topic is “you are the common denominator.” So everywhere you go, there you are; you can’t escape it. Now,
November 10, 2021
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When Should I Start Training My Dog
Today’s topic is when should I start training my dog? I get this question fairly often. I think some of
November 9, 2021
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Freedom On Structured Walks
The topic today is freedom on structured walks. I’ve been sharing quite a bit about structured walks for some time
November 5, 2021
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Bad Technique Can Be More Harmful Than A Tool
The topic today is bad technique can be more harmful than a tool. Many times on the internet, I see
November 4, 2021
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Player. Coach. Referee.
Today’s topic is Player. Coach. Referee. So this past Friday, I was in a training session for a basic obedience
November 2, 2021
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Practice In Between The Performance
The topic today is practice in between the performance. What’s the difference between practice and performance? Well, here’s a few
November 1, 2021
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What To Do with Dogs That are Bad On Leash – Part Two
Today’s topic is: What to do with dogs that are bad on leash – Part two. So yesterday, I left
October 29, 2021
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What To Do with Dogs That are Bad On Leash – Part One
Today’s topic is: What to do with dogs that are bad on leash. So practically every family that I meet
October 28, 2021
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Long Line Recalls – Come All The Way Back
Today’s topic is Long Line Recalls – Come All The Way Back. I’ve been talking about recalls quite a bit
October 27, 2021
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Should You Make Your Training More Challenging?
Today’s topic is: Should you make your training more challenging? So I’m a huge advocate of a rewards-based system. In
October 26, 2021
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Creating Heads Up Attention
The topic today is creating heads-up attention. So I have to teach my dogs to have heads-up attention. This is
October 25, 2021
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Bark On Command – Problem Solving
Today’s topic is bark on command – problem solving. So a while back I was teaching on how to create
October 22, 2021
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Front Door Guarding – Should You Reward or Not?
The topic today is front door guarding. Should you reward or not? Many dogs offer guarding behaviors around their homes
October 21, 2021
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Coming When Called – It’s Good to Come. You Must Come
The topic today is coming when called – It’s good to come. You must come. So I’ve been talking quite
October 20, 2021
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Raising Littermates
Today’s topic is raising littermates. So do you have littermates, or are you considering it? If you are, let me
October 19, 2021
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Don’t Label Everything
Today’s topic is don’t label everything. So we all want to develop voice commands. Voice commands are when you can
October 18, 2021
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Potty Training Problems With Older Dogs
Today’s topic is potty training problems with older dogs. So I recently received a message from someone asking me for
October 15, 2021
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Why Peaceful Environments Are Bad For Your Skittish Dog
The topic today is why peaceful environments are bad for your skittish dog. It’s nice when you get to come
October 14, 2021
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The Tackle Method
Today’s topic is the tackle method. The tackle method is a method that I’ve seen people use for a very
October 13, 2021
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Training A Dog By Yourself
Today’s topic is training a dog by yourself. So, training your dog by yourself can be difficult. I’m here to
October 12, 2021
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“I Want My Dog To Come When Called”
“I want my dog to come when called” is something that I hear quite a bit. One of the interesting
October 11, 2021
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The Two Skills That Bring Families Together
The topic today is the two skills that bring families together. I had an opportunity to work with a family
October 8, 2021
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Common Mistakes With Loose Leash Walking
Loose leash walking is one of those skills that people really want their dogs to do. But sometimes it can
October 7, 2021
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Pay Attention!
Today’s topic is pay attention. This thing is the real currency that we’re after in dog training because if you
October 6, 2021
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Focus BEFORE The Test
Today’s topic is focus before the test. This tip that I’m giving you today is for those competing with our
October 5, 2021
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Solve The Problem From Their Perspective With Your Intelligence
Today’s topic is: Solve the problem from their perspective with your intelligence. So this quote, solve the problem from their
October 4, 2021
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Possessive Dogs – How To Get Them To Come When Called
Today’s topic is possessive dogs how to get them to come when called. So you might know that I have
September 30, 2021
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Your Dog MIGHT Get It Right If You Do
The topic today is your dog might get it right if you do. I always get to meet people that
September 29, 2021
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What Does Your Leash and Collar Do?
Today’s title is: What does your leash and collar do? So this will be a general explanation, and maybe with
September 28, 2021
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Spin, Twirl and Weave. Rear End Awareness Exercises
Today’s topic is spin, twirl, and weave—Rear-end awareness exercises. So I love working tricks with dogs. It’s a great way
September 28, 2021
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The Opposite of Separation Anxiety
Today’s topic is the opposite of separation anxiety. Separation anxiety is no fun for the dog or the dog owners.
September 27, 2021
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The Hardest Thing I Have To Teach
Teaching The Dog Today’s topic is the hardest thing I have to teach. So there are quite a few things
September 24, 2021
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Dogs That Panic When Put On Leash
Today’s topic is Dogs That Panic When Put On Leash. So, unfortunately, I get to work with dogs whose owners,
September 23, 2021
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Crazy Walks That Settle Down
Today’s topic is Crazy walks That Settle down. So are you one of those dog owners whose dog goes nuts
September 22, 2021
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Gaining Confidence – Games and Boundaries
Today’s topic is Gaining Confidence – Games, and Boundaries. So I’m fortunate because I get to see a ton of
September 21, 2021
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Play Development – What Gets Your Dog On The Bench
The topic today is play development. What gets your dog on the bench? So I had the privilege of getting
September 20, 2021
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Your Pace Is More Important Than Your Tools
Today’s topic is “Your pace is more important than your tools.” After years of watching people train their dogs to
September 17, 2021
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Should Your Dog Trainer Show Off?
The topic of today is “Should Your Dog Trainer Show off?” I can’t tell you how incredibly blessed I am
September 16, 2021
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How to Create Voice Commands
The topic today is how to create voice commands. The mighty voice command. The thing that will magically get your
September 15, 2021
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Short Leash. Slack Leash. Long Leash
Today’s topic is Short leash, slack leash, long leash. When you’re putting a foundation on your new puppy or your
September 14, 2021
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Bark, Bite, Fight and Win!
The topic today is bark, bite, fight and win. Over 16 years ago, I started my journey as a dog
September 13, 2021
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Lazy Saturday Afternoon Syndrome
The topic today is Lazy Saturday Afternoon syndrome. So if you work a nine-to-five job Monday through Friday, you pretty
September 10, 2021
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Get Your Hands Out of The Treat Pouch
The topic today is: Get Your Hands Out of the Treat Pouch. So this is one of the big coaching
September 9, 2021
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How to Become Your Dog’s Favorite Person
The topic today is how to become your dog’s favorite person. So I get the privilege of meeting at least
September 8, 2021
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Training Happy And Reliable Dogs
“Training Happy and Reliable dogs” is the slogan for Longoriahaus Dog Training, which is my dog training company. This statement
September 7, 2021
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Trainings Techniques – Effective and Ethical
Today’s topic is trainings techniques – effective and ethical. There are quite a few ways to go about training dogs,
September 3, 2021
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How To Get The Best Results Possible
The topic today is how to get the best results possible. Because I run a dog training business, results are
September 2, 2021
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Special Toys – Finding Them and What To Do
The topic today is special toys, finding them, and what to do. It’s always a joy for me when I
September 1, 2021
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Guarantees in Dog Training
The topic today is Guarantees in Dog Training. So I’ve heard it said that we as professionals should not guarantee
August 31, 2021
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The Cost Of Winning
So winning is a good thing. Well, I think it is. But you’ve probably heard the saying it’s not about
August 30, 2021
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Why Is Your Dog Training So Expensive?
The topic today is: Why is your dog training so expensive? So I recently got asked this question, and I
August 27, 2021
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Training Flashback: I Met With A Client I Had A Decade Ago
Client I Had A Decade Ago So I got to meet with a client I had a decade ago. It
August 26, 2021
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So You Stopped Training Your Dog
Today’s topic is: So you stopped training your dog. Training a dog diligently every day is a hard thing to
August 25, 2021
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Isn’t My Dog Going To Be Confused?
Today’s topic is: Isn’t my dog going to be confused? So I hear this question quite a bit. Is my
August 24, 2021
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The Conversation BEFORE You Get a Dog
The conversation before you get a dog. For me, it’s really been interesting getting two dogs, one after the other.
August 23, 2021
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What To Do When Your Dog Won’t Stop Biting Your Shoes
Today’s topic is what to do when your dog won’t stop biting your shoes. I had the opportunity to work
August 20, 2021
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What Does Your Dog See?
Let’s talk about leash walking. One of the useful things that I’ve been sharing with my clients that seems to
August 19, 2021
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It Might Not Be A Bad Idea To Train Two Dogs at Once
It might not be a bad idea to train two dogs at once. Many of you know that I’m raising
August 18, 2021
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Training For The 5% Of The Time
Today’s topic is Training For The 5% Of The Time. I arrived for a training session today, and it was
August 17, 2021
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How to Keep Your Dog On Track When You Move
The topic today is: How to Keep Your Dog on Track When You Move. I’m helping a family that is
August 16, 2021
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How Does Your Dog Cope?
The topic today is: How Does Your Dog Cope? One of the many games that I like to introduce to
August 13, 2021
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It Takes Thousands Of Reps
The topic today is: It Takes Thousands of Reps If you’re new to dog training, here’s something that you should
August 11, 2021
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How To Decide What To Do Next With Your Dog
“What should I be doing next with my dog?” I’m going to give you a list of five things. These
August 10, 2021
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Training Without Management
The topic today is training without management. So the question that I’m trying to answer is … is it possible
August 9, 2021
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Long Line Training: 4 Tips To Make It Easier
Are you going to start long line training? This is a really useful and effective training technique when done well.
August 6, 2021
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Can You Find That One Reward?
Can you find that one reward? For a long time now, I’ve been using food to train dogs. Food is
August 4, 2021
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Should Your Puppy Play To Exhaustion?
Should your puppy play to exhaustion? Should you let them get completely worn out or should you be careful and
August 4, 2021
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What To Do If Your Dog Is Destroying Your Backyard
What can you do if your dog is destroying your backyard? This is a very common thing that I hear
August 4, 2021
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Keeping Your Dog Safe
Keeping your dog safe. I recently received a message from one of my followers and she wanted to give me
May 7, 2021
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The Loyalty of Dogs
I’m very blessed with the dogs that I’ve had. I’ve had Jasmine, Fritz, and Gabby. I’ve also been involved in
May 6, 2021
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Why Board And Train Programs Are So Great!
Board and train programs can be a really fantastic idea if you’re looking to get your dog started or just
April 17, 2021
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We Got Charged by Dogs!
So, yeah, Gabby and I got charged by two dogs. You know, this actually happens more than I’d like it
April 15, 2021
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What’s Your Relationship To The Distraction?
The topic of today is: What Is Your Relationship To the Distraction? I was working with a Beauceron recently, and
March 24, 2021
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Creating Excitement Just to Calm Down Fast
Excitement just to calm down fast. A while back, I learned this nifty phrase, “excitement is the precursor to all
March 16, 2021
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Why Hard Dogs Need Discipline
The topic of today is: Why Hard Dogs Need Discipline I was working with a German Shepherd who was about
February 26, 2021
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Starting with Advanced Techniques
I was recently working with a family during their first session where I teach the fundamentals. How to make rewards
February 25, 2021
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You Have To Do It My Way
Today’s Topic is: You Have To Do It My Way I was speaking with a couple of my clients yesterday,
February 24, 2021
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Please, Let Them Sniff
I had a consultation this evening where I met a great family. They wanted to improve their relationship with their
February 23, 2021
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“Go say hi.”
I learned something from another dog trainer recently that I found fascinating. There’s a command called “go say hi.” What
February 22, 2021
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Running And Socializing Your Puppy
I’ve been using the Clubhouse app lately and having conversations with veterinarians and other dog trainers. I asked two questions
February 18, 2021
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What Things Would I Do On the First Day I Get A Puppy?
I had a conversation today with someone who is getting a new puppy. She had a ton of questions because
February 15, 2021
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Why Should You Hire a Dog Trainer To Coach You?
Why should you hire a dog trainer to coach you? Dog trainers can do quite a few things. They’re usually
February 12, 2021
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Leash Walking – “Would it be a problem to give him a treat?”
I want to talk about leash walking today. We should spend time with our dogs, taking them out for walks
February 11, 2021
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Your Personality Affects Your Dog In So Many Ways!
Your personality affects your dog. When it comes to our personality, we don’t always think about it because it’s always
February 10, 2021
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Taking Care of a Friend’s Dog
Today’s topic is: Taking Care of a Friend’s Dog. I get a lot of different questions from all over the
February 9, 2021
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Why It’s Not So Black and White
Why it’s not so black and white. I think in the moment you should keep your training simple, but dog
February 8, 2021
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The Utility Of Silent Signals
I’ve been thinking the past few days about the utility of silent signals. I’m always playing around with things and
February 5, 2021
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Raise Your Hand If You Want It To Be Complicated
Dog training doesn’t have to be complicated. Earlier today, I had the opportunity to meet a new family. I always
February 4, 2021
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Talking Yourself Into Irrelevance
There’s this thing in dog training I don’t think I’ve ever explained before. It’s called “learned irrelevance.” That means when
February 3, 2021
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Dogs Can Bring Families Together
This past weekend I decided to get out of town with my Mom and my dog Gabby. We went to
February 2, 2021
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Reactivity At The Front Door.
You may be someone who is dealing with reactivity at the front door. This is no fun, and I want
February 1, 2021
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Recalls – Building Value and Making Them Reliable
I really like recalls. It’s one of the most fun things to watch a dog do. I love filming my
January 29, 2021
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Crunchy, Soft, Big And Small – Differences in Treats and Food.
I want to talk more about rewarding your dog and the differences in treats you can use. It’s not a
January 28, 2021
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Baiting and Luring as Long-Term Techniques
If you’re clients of mine, you’ve heard me say baiting is bad. You’ve probably also heard me say luring is
January 27, 2021
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Raising Siblings – Should You Raise Two Dogs From the Same Litter?
Over the years, I’ve seen that people sometimes will get two puppies at once, generally a male and female, from
January 26, 2021
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The Dancing Drill – How to Train your Dog To Walk on a Leash.
Let’s talk about how to train your dog to walk on a leash. Last week we worked on the wall
January 23, 2021
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So I Learned Something New Today!
I learned something new today. I learned something when you’re first starting teaching a dog to walk on a slack
January 22, 2021
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Don’t Pet My Dog
Over the years, even in just the last few days, I’ve seen videos of dogs biting people on the internet.
January 21, 2021
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When Should You Start Using a Clicker?
Many of you know I like using clickers. I’ve used clickers for all of my dogs. I use this tool
January 21, 2021
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When Your Dog Is Good At Everything But That One Thing.
Today’s topic is: When your dog is good at everything, but that one thing. It’s tough for me to imagine
January 20, 2021
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Are You Rewarding Your Dog For Barking?
Rewarding your dog for barking. I can’t begin to tell you how many people reach out to me for help
January 19, 2021
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Reward Placement
Today’s topic is reward placement. This is designed for a sport that I compete in. So each Sunday, I go
January 18, 2021
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4 Easy Steps To Successfully Train Your Dog
Howdy Friends, It’s Al the Dog Trainer, and welcome to Al’s Dog Training Tips. Today’s topic is “What Can You
January 18, 2021
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Don’t do that with your remote collar!
The topic for today is: “Don’t do that with your remote collar!” In today’s session, I had an opportunity to
January 15, 2021
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What Are You Feeding?
Today’s topic is: What are you feeding? A common question I get is: “Hey Al, what in the world are
January 14, 2021
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The Hotdog Method – It Really Works!
The title for today is: “The Hotdog Method – It Really Works!” Today I had a session with a 12-week
January 13, 2021
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What is Opposition Reflex?
Today I want to talk about opposition reflex. If you’ve ever had a dog pull you on a leash and
January 12, 2021
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Laying Bricks
There is an author I follow on Instagram whose name is James Clear. He wrote a fantastic book that I
January 11, 2021
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Creating a Personal Daily Dog Training Habit – Make 2021 A Success!
Happy New Year, Friends! I’m so glad that we now get to put 2020 behind us and hopefully move onto
January 10, 2021
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Did You Make It Too Safe?
The topic today is: Did you make it too safe? I got the opportunity to meet with a dog by
January 8, 2021
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When and How Do You Play With Your Dog?
My last two sessions today were with a Corgi and a boxer and both of those dogs are just a
January 7, 2021
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Three Things You Didn’t Know About Yourself
Today was an interesting day. I didn’t have too many clients, and I’m kind of easing back into things after
January 6, 2021
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When Firm Corrections Are Needed
Today’s topic is: When firm corrections are needed. My first client of the new year has a dog that came
January 5, 2021
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I Just Love a Trained Adult Dog!
I’m sitting in my office writing this for you and there is my faithful, beautiful German Shepherd, Gabby. She’s five
December 23, 2020
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3 Things You Can Teach to Get your German Shepherd Puppy to Stay!
I recently got the opportunity to work with a family and their German Shepherd puppy, Zelda. The stay command is
December 21, 2020
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Prong Collars: What you need to know before you get one!
Prong Collars Prong collars are very powerful tools, and using one could benefit you and your dog. Before I get
December 21, 2020
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Christmas Puppies and Potty Training.
Today’s topic is Christmas Puppies and Potty Training. Here is a sample plan that could get you on the right
December 21, 2020
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Are you persistent enough?
In one of my training sessions today, I was working with a German Shepherd named Addie. Addie is doing really
December 20, 2020
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5 ways to Improve Your Dog’s Place Stay.
The place skill is a fantastic skill to teach your dog. In my humble opinion, it’s the one skill that
December 20, 2020
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Let Them Make That Mistake
I always ask people a prevalent question. “Do we want the dog to come off the bed without permission?” Most
December 18, 2020
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Why Does It Have to Be So Complicated?
Today’s topic is: Why Does It Have to Be So Complicated? I’ve been thinking a lot about the way I
December 16, 2020
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Is Your Training Challenging Enough?
The topic for today is: Is Your Training Challenging Enough? I want to go over a conversation I had with
December 15, 2020
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What’s the Bullseye Worth Anyway?
Empathy Empathy is something I’ve been actively working on for some time now daily. Empathy for my family, my dog,
December 14, 2020
Al's Dog Training Tips
Improving Your Dog’s Sit: 5 ways to make it easier than ever!
Today’s topic is Improving Your Dog’s Sit: 5 ways to make it easier than ever! Is your dog very hesitant
December 13, 2020
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Clicker Training – Improving your dog’s Stay, Heel, and Recall.
You may not want training to take any longer than it really has to. You have a busy life and
December 13, 2020
Al's Dog Training Tips
“But We Don’t Need The Leash.”
Sometimes when I’m in training sessions, and the training is going so well, the family looks at me and says,
December 11, 2020
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Do your Words Mean What You Want?
Do your words mean what you want? I just wrapped up training with a family and their wonderful Weimaraner today.
December 9, 2020
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Advanced Cues – Minimizing Your Leash and Improving Verbal Timing
Today’s Topic is: Minimizing Your Leash and Improving Verbal Timing I want to start by saying that this article is
December 9, 2020
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Reverse Engineering Your Dog For Potty Training
I recently talked with someone who owns a toy poodle, and I wanted to share part of the conversation. Here,
December 8, 2020
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So, Are You Getting A Dog For Your Dog?
Are you getting a dog for your dog? This may not be a bad idea. I think it’s important for
December 4, 2020
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So Your Dog Failed Its Basic Obedience Course!
The topic of today is: So Your Dog Failed Its Basic Obedience Course! I was consulting with a family recently
December 3, 2020
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It’s Not Just A Training Session.
I just wrapped up a training session with a family who has multiple pugs. We went through a basic obedience
December 2, 2020
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Are you rewarding yourself, or your dog?
Today’s topic is “are you rewarding your dog or yourself?” This issue is tough because dogs are incredible creatures. And
December 1, 2020
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Want To Train Your Dog To Protect You?
How do you train your dog to protect you? This is an excellent question. Actually, I rephrased it from the
August 12, 2019
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What To Do If Your Dog Is Peeing & Pooping Inside
My dog is peeing and pooping in the house. How do I correct them for doing that? Well, do not
May 7, 2019
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How To Stop Your Dog From Marking In Your Home – Tips From Al The Dog Trainer
What do you actually do when your male dog starts marking inside of your home? So it’s pretty common; you’re
January 12, 2019
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