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

Learn what might make a dog afraid to ride in the car, and what to do if your dog hates car rides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn the right way to talk to your dog and how to use your voice when training your dog. Learn how your body language can change your dog's emotions and help her learn better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to give your dog a time-out and use time-outs gently and effectively. Learn how to improve your dog's behavior with time-outs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn whether it's a good idea to get two puppies at the same time, and learn how to raise puppies if you have more than one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn whether you can change a dangerous dog's behavior and what makes behavior modification likely to succeed. Learn what factors affect your chances of success in changing your dog's behavior. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn what to do about an aggressive puppy and why a young puppy might growl when handled. Learn how to rebuild a puppy's trust and confidence so he's no longer aggressive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn when not to give your dog food rewards and how to tell when food isn't the best reward for your dog. Find out how to use other kinds of rewards when food rewards aren't an option. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can an animal communicator help you understand your dog? Learn whether pet psychics work and whether you should consult a pet psychic to understand your dog better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn whether you should use pee pads with your dog and how to get your dog to properly use pee pads. Also learn how to teach your dog to ring a bell to go out. Yes, really. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn what food and candies can poison your dog and learn how to keep your dog safe during Halloween. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do Women Make Dogs Territorial? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn the top three things that don't matter to our dogs, even a little bit. And learn the top three things that matter most so you can have a happier dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out how to break up a dog fight and learn what you shouldn't do. Learn how to tell when a dog fight is serious and get tips on the least dangerous ways break up the dog fight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn what to do if your dog guards toys at the dog park. Learn how a trainer thinks through a problem and how to fix resource guarding at the dog park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Life with a difficult dog can be hard and isolating for dog owners. Get insight into what it's like to live with a difficult dog and how you can help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to teach your dog to stay and get easy tips for teaching your dog to stay a little at a time, so that she stays in a sit or a down without getting up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out how to get your dog to stop barking at guests. Learn how you can prevent barking and help your dog act calm around guests and visitors to your home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn the best way to train small dogs. Be consistent with little dogs to prevent behavior problems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn how to adopt a dog from an animal shelter or dog rescue group; get tips on how to identify good animal shelters that will work to help you find the right adopted dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn whether you should take your dog to dog parks and dog runs. Find out what to watch out for at dog parks and runs and how to take your dog there safely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find out how to keep your dog safe in hot weather. Learn the signs of heat stroke in dogs and get other tips sure to keep your dog healthy and safe when it's hot out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have a shy or nervous dog, or a dog who's anxious in new situations? You can help your shy, anxious dog feel more calm and relaxed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you have a shy or nervous dog, or a dog who's anxious in new situations? You can help your shy, anxious dog feel more calm and relaxed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Find your lost dog--and prevent losing her in the first place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can buy puppies in pet stores and on the Internet. Newspapers and supermarket pennysavers list "AKC Registered Puppies for Sale." But if you're buying a pedigreed puppy, you need a good breeder, not a puppy factory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you often find yourself punishing your dog or feel like you're always a step behind, these three mental habits can make you a better trainer (and help you and your dog have more fun). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Much of the folklore around dogs is pure hogwash. Do Pit Bulls have locking jaws? Is your dog sick if his nose is dry? How can you learn to assess what "they say"? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new baby changes the whole family's life - including your dog's. Here's how to make the transition smooth, safe, and pleasant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many dogs love road trips, but car travel presents special dangers - and some of them may not be obvious. Your dog needs protection on even short rides. Here's how to provide it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of us would love to bring our dogs on vacation with us. How to decide whether your dog should travel by air -- and, if you do fly with your dog, how to make the trip more pleasant and safer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Food rewards make one of the best training tools for most dogs. Here's how to use them effectively, and what mistakes to avoid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many or most dogs will nab edibles when our backs are turned. Learn how to prevent or stop them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn to tell whether your dog really enjoys meeting children - what to do if he doesn't, and tips for keeping those meetings fun for everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Old dogs (and dogs recovering from surgery!) may not be up for strenuous play. Keep them mentally engaged with these fun, easy, low-key games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kids often want to say hi to dogs on the street, and vice versa. When is it safe? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many dogs bark, chew, or eliminate when left alone. How can you tell whether your dog has separation anxiety or the behavior is caused by something else? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Nothing in Life Is Free" is the usual label for a training program in which your dog learns to earn everything he wants by working for you. It's helpful for many dogs, and it's a lot more fun than that nyah-nyah label makes it sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do dogs eat feces? How can you stop them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The science of play, and how it applies to you and your dog. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What normal dog play looks like, and how to tell when play's going wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What should you do if you suspect a dog is being neglected or abused? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teach your dog to love his crate, not just put up with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few simple steps can help your shelter adoptee get off to a good start in her new home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You gave your dog a "command," and he didn't "obey." Why is that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many dogs like to rest on their humans' furniture. Is that okay? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teach your puppy to accept and enjoy handling as a normal part of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're considering a puppy at Christmastime (Hanukkah, Diwali, Solstice, or Eidh), think again! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Encourage your dog to come to you enthusiastically when you call her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few simple tips can help you teach your puppy or dog that there's no need to get scary around her stuff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many dogs bark and lunge at other dogs or at certain people or objects. Why "corrections" aren't helpful, and what to do instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.