The Dog Trainer's Quick and Dirty Tips for Teaching and Caring for Your Pet

Behavior problems call for qualified, in-person help. But if help is completely unavailable, carefully follow these directions to make a plan for working with your dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Behavior problems call for qualified, in-person help. But if help is completely unavailable, carefully follow these directions to make a plan for working with your dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Groomer visits can be scary for many dogs. Learn how to prepare your dog to have as relaxed and easy a time as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to tell when your dog needs to pee or poop, and how to teach her to signal that she needs to go out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the right thing to do if you adopt a dog and he turns out to have a behavior problem? What should you do if he bites you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Physical problems can change an old dog's behavior. Learn about some common problems and how to help your dog cope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Underground shock fences are supposed to be safe and convenient. Learn whether that's true, and what to use instead of a shock fence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Butt sniffing, investigating dead animals, and rolling in smelly things - how to handle these gross but normal dog behaviors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a plan for teaching your dog to walk nicely on leash. Teach your dog to pay attention to you and not pull on leash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to set yourself up for success in teaching your dog to walk nicely on leash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn 7 rules for using the behavior modification technique of counterconditioning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn 5 ways to get your dog to take pills voluntarily, and get 5 tips to make force-pilling as easy as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What to do if your dog makes a habit of running out of your yard. How to prevent your dog from running away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why might a puppy or dog snap at people who pet them? What can you do to change a snappy puppy's behavior? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn what therapy dogs do and find out how to get certified as a therapy team with your dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are interactive food-dispensing toys so great for dogs? What are some excellent toys to check out for your dog? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn why your dog may eat rocks, dirt, cloth, and other inedible items, and what you can do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn 3 things people teach their dogs without meaning to, and what to do if you've made any of these mistakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn what to do if your dog freezes up, growls, snaps, or bites when you go near her food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn why some dogs sneak away to pee and poop, and learn how to fix this common problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where to find smart, practical, accurate online info about dog training and behavior, and how to tell the junk from the good stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tire your dog's brain and have fun with these easy nose games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn what to do if your dog barks at you to demand things, such as food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to decide whether you're ready and able to take care of a dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn what body language a dog uses when he doesn't want you to touch him, or when he doesn't like the way you're touching him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some dogs seem to grieve when a housemate dog dies. Learn how you can help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When do dogs bite kids? What situations are most dangerous? Learn how to prevent dog bites in children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn why it's important to use food rewards to train your dog. Do Dogs Work for Praise and Affection? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to teach your dog to accept frustration and behave more patiently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn why it's better to give your dog separate meals each day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should you get a puppy if you have an older dog? Tips on how to mix a puppy and an older dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how you can have fun with your dog even in the hottest weather. Learn how to keep your dog busy and safe in hot weather. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is redirected aggression? What is barrier frustration? Why do people get bitten when breaking up dog fights, and why do barking dogs sometimes bite each other? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to take care of your dog in an emergency. What should you do if you need to evacuate with your dog in a disaster? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn where to find dog trainers and how to pick a good dog trainer for your dog. Learn how to find a good dog training class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should you do if your dog gets overexcited by meeting other dogs? Learn how a good trainer works with a dog who's hyper-excited by other dogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With so many collars, leashes, halters, and harnesses to choose fromout there, which is halters and leashes are best for your dog? right? Learn whether you should use a halter and which leash is best so you can pick the right equipment for your dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With so many collars, leashes, halters, and harnesses to choose from, which is right? Learn which collars and harnesses are best for your dog so you can choose the right equipment for your dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if your dog barks out your window or barks at your apartment door at things in the hall? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many trainers suggest squirt bottles as part of training. Learn how spray bottles work and whether it's a good idea to use a squirt bottle to train your dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn what to do if your puppy is shy around dogs. Learn how to socialize your puppy and help him be less shy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out how to train your dog with a clicker and how to make the most of your clicker and treats! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn 6 tips to make your clicker training easy and effective. Find out how to train your dog with a clicker and how to make the most of your clicker and treats! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to housetrain your puppy and learn what to do about accidents and how to tell when a puppy needs to go. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should you do if a dog charges you? What if a dog attacks you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some dogs are active. A few have hyperactivity or hyperkinesis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should you do if one of your dogs is jealous of the other? Learn how to deal with a jealous dog by teaching your dogs to share your attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn what it means when one of your dogs acts like an "alpha." What should you do if one of your dogs bosses around the other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out whether your dog might be able to save your life in an emergency. Learn whether untrained dogs purposely look for help when people are in danger. Will your dog look for help? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teach your dog to get in and out of the bathtub. Learn how to teach your dog to enjoy baths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.