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Tweet A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker Nothing can ruin a pleasant day like going for a walk with your dog dragging you behind him as he pulls you and tugs your arm out of socket. If this sounds all too familiar, it might just be time to try a few positive reward system training [...]
Tweet Challenge your best friend physically and mentally and you’ll both reap the rewards The covered dirt arena is teeming with dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors. In the bleachers, you see small gatherings of friends, family and curious onlookers. You close your eyes, take a deep breath and visualize your strategy as you [...]
Tweet I received an email about a fearful dog from the owner who needed help with her fearful dog. She wrote, “How can I train or work with my dog to not fear certain people? He barks and is afraid of men. It’s pretty tough on walks at times.” It can be very frustrating not [...]
Tweet Megan and Jake are adults with the same hang-up: They are both unable to delay gratification. Megan likes to buy expensive things on the spur of the moment. Jake loves people and gets very excited and overbearing around them. Meg is a human, Jake is a dog. Yes — dogs, like humans, have impulse [...]
Tweet There are many reasons why a dog can become fearful, shy, anxious, or even aggressive. Maybe he has survived a tragedy which leaves him scared and unsure or he has come from an abusive household. No matter what the reason for a dog exhibiting signs of being fearful, there are effective and humane ways [...]
Tweet Counter surfing, while not off the chart and in the “Dogs gone wild” category, can still be problematic. Especially, if you’ve been anticipating sinking your teeth into that 8 ounce, “soon to be medium rare” filet mignon that’s been thawing on the kitchen counter. Picture this: You’ve got the coals white hot and down [...]
Tweet The title of my book, Bonding With Your Dog: A Trainer’s Secrets for Building a Better Relationship, always gets some flak. I hear people say things like “I know my dog loves me. We’re bonded!” But are you? This little quiz in the beginning of the book might make you rethink your relationship. Does [...]
Tweet Have you recently brought a new puppy into your home and are now questioning whether or not this was a good idea? If so let’s talk about a couple of things you should have thought about. Did you really think out what it will be like having a new puppy in their home. How [...]
Tweet Our dogs can make every day feel like a holiday, given their playfulness, puppy-at-heart good natures, and satisfaction with just being by our side. And if you typically go everywhere with your dog, it’s no wonder you want to bring your best pal with you on holiday visits. Charlotte Reed, author of The Miss [...]
