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Download Now: My 316 Page Dog Training Book, "Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer"Download Now: My 316 Page Dog Training Book, "Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer"
Nothing on the market explained dog training the way we thought it should be explained. So I wrote my own dog training book. You can start learning how to get your dog to listen to you, anywhere you go, with my best-kept and most effective training secrets you can start transforming your dog in less than 10 minutes . . . keep reading

Download Now: Eight Secrets To Becoming The Alpha Dog and How To Build Dominance and Be Your Dog's Pack Leader Audio programDownload Now: Eight Secrets To Becoming The Alpha Dog and How To Build Dominance and Be Your Dog's Pack Leader Audio program
If you really want to get the most out of your dog, you must learn how to become your dog's pack leader! Once you become the "Alpha Dog," you'll see your dog start to: Show you new-found respect; Begin responding to you like never before; Bond to you and love you like you're the best human in the world; Actually start wanting to please you! (A downloadable printed transcript of this program is also included in case you don't like downloading audio files!) . . . keep reading

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This is my personal guide sheet that I use from birth to one year of age. Shows exactly what will happen to your puppy as he progresses through the various stages of development and also when I start teaching which behaviors and in what order! Shows you exactly what you need to know in order to stay "on track" when raising a puppy. . . . keep reading

Download Now: Fixing Aggression Problems In DogsDownload Now: Fixing Aggression Problems In Dogs
This audio program goes into even more detail about how to correctly diagnose and fix aggression problems. You'll also learn one simple technique I used to fix 90% of the aggression problems we saw at my dog training company, South Bay K-9 Academy. (A downloadable printed transcript of this program is also included in case you don't like downloading audio files!) . . . keep reading

Download Now: How To Teach Any Dog To Walk On A Loose Leash In Less Than 10 MinutesDownload Now: How To Teach Any Dog To Walk On A Loose Leash In Less Than 10 Minutes
All you need is a 6 foot leather leash, a training collar and this one technique... and your dog will never pull on the leash again. It's so easy, I guarantee you'll be amazed! (A downloadable printed transcript of this program is also included in case you don't like downloading audio files!) . . . keep reading

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Housebreaking a Dog Or Puppy In A Hurry
Housebreaking a Dog Or Puppy In A Hurry Every professional dog trainer knows that there are five keys to succesfully housebreaking your dog. Ignore any of these and you'll be dooming yourself to many extra months of housebreaking misery. . . . keep reading

Cesar Millan - The Dog Whisperer - Our Review Of His Show
Cesar Millan - The Dog Whisperer - Our Review Of His Show Find out the juicy gossip about what professional dog trainers thinks about Cesar Millan, the Dog Whisperer . . . keep reading
Six Commonly Used Hand Signals In Dog Obedience Training
Six Commonly Used Hand Signals In Dog Obedience Training Use these six hand signals to communicate silently with your dog. This article shows you how to teach hand signals for: The Come, the down, the heel, the sit, the stay, and the stand . . . keep reading
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The continuing adventures of a dog trainer, traveling the world. . . . keep reading

Suzi Jones (Hexen) of Berg Wander Kennels Blog
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Suzi Jones, owner of Berg Wander Kennels All Breed Dog Grooming & Training (who posts under the name Hexen, on our forum) journals her adventures in dog training. . . . keep reading

Lynn Stockwell's Dog Training Blog
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Lynn Stockwell (who posts on our Dogproblems.com Dog Training Discussion Forum under the user name "AIKI") writes about her adventures in dog training. . . . keep reading

Eleni DeGrecia Dog Training Blog
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Eleni DeGrecia (who posts under the user name "Cherie" on our Dogproblems.com discussion forum) blogs about her dog training adventures. . . . keep reading

Dog and Pet Ownership Cultural Differences Between America and Germany
By Suzy Jones
Having a sister who married a solider for the United States Army and lived in Germany during the mid 1990's afforded me the first opportunity to experience pet ownership differences between America and Germany. I was invited to visit my sister for . . . keep reading
Does Your Dog Slobber Water?
Whether or not your dog slobbers water really depends on the shape and structure of the your dog's mouth, lips and jaw. One of our discussion forum members brings up this interesting topic when she as . . . keep reading
Leaving Your Dog Alone In The House ...
Leaving a Dog Alone At Home Did you know that you need to train your dog to be alone in the house? Many dog owners don't know what age you can reasonably expect to leave your dog alone in the . . . keep reading
"It's Like He's A Different Dog," she said... It
he couldn't believe it. And to be honest, neither could I. "It's like he's a different dog," she said. I mean... I've seen people get some fantastic results with my dog training techniques. But this w . . . keep reading
Is Your Dog Watching Too Much Television???
I guess it's okay if it's educational television, right? Check out this recent conversation on our discussion forum about dogs watching television: Smirnoff writes: "I know in theory that dog's can't . . . keep reading
Teach Your Dog To Get In His Crate On Command
This is a really great trick to teach your dog. First, your dog should view his crate as a "safe place." A place to go when he's tired, to take a nap or to just be left alone. Here is the fastest and . . . keep reading
Your Dog And The Law Of Expectation ...
If you've been reading my email newsletters for some time now, you probably already know that I'm not a big believer in New Age remedies or holistic healing. However, there is one "universal law" that . . . keep reading
Home Remedy Fixes Your Dog's Ear Infections Like Magic
My friend Rose writes: "I was looking at your veterinary seminar thing. I'll share one ear problem remedy that works like a charm and our vet was loathe to admit it, but did because she knows its . . . keep reading
How To Talk So Your Dog Understands...
Everything in language (including "Dog-lish") is based on associations. And even if we have prior associations with a word, if those associations are not maintained properly, then the word will lose i . . . keep reading
Dog Foods and Allergies...
I gotta tell 'ya... Every day, I grow more and more impressed with the quality and depth of knowledge of our members posting on our discussion forum. It's by far the most informative discussion forum . . . keep reading
Advanced Theory On Teaching Your Dog To Come...
[Adam's note: Remember, the difference between using food as a bribe versus using food as a motivator: As a bribe, you're bribing the dog to do the behavior, and if he does... then he'll get a coo . . . keep reading
Keep Your Dog Safe and Happy This Holiday Season By Following These Seven Simple Rules
Rule #1: Chocolate is for you, not for your dog. Rule #2: Dog food is for dogs and people food is for people. If you give your dog cookies, candy, turkey or other holiday foods, it can cause st . . . keep reading
Dog Socialization: Are You Asking Too Much Of Your Dog, Or Perhaps Too Little?
You simply cannot expose a puppy to too many new things - people, places, and other animals. And yet this is one area where puppy owners undo the good work of many reputable breeders. When a puppy is . . . keep reading

Dog Games: Two Hula-Hoop Games Made For Fun & Training
Using a hula-hoop is a good way to teach the "In" and "Out" commands while your puppy has fun. You need to familiarize her with . . . keep reading

Dog Games: Have Fun By Teaching Your Dog To Become A Messenger
In World Wars I and II dogs were often used to deliver messages over long distances through enemy lines. They started their training in easier surroundings, however, and that's how you can train your dog to make special deliveries. For this game you need . . . keep reading

Dogs And Their Toys
Scott Campbell
Retrieving balls, retrieving dumbbells, Frisbees, balls on ropes (my personal favorite), tugs and ropes. Now you are going to ask "How do I know what toy my dog likes best?" The answer is quite simple . . . keep reading
Dog Ears: Learn Why Rubbing Your Dog's Ears Is A Natural Sedative
Nearly all dogs loving having their ears rubbed. You wouldn't think this would be such a common phenomenon. After all, there are hundreds of . . . keep reading

Dog Breeding: The Complexity Of Getting The Genes You Want When Dog Breeding
Not all genes are created "equal." Some genes are recessive while others are dominant. Complex factors determine whether either the dominant or recessive genes of any breeding are beneficial or detrimental to the desired . . . keep reading
Dog Behavior: How To Get Your Sleepy Dog Out Of Your Bed
For people, the bed is just a place to sleep, but for dogs, it's one of the ways they figure out what their social status is in the household. A dog who feels that he has special rights is going to keep pushing the boundaries. Today's mild grumble may turn into . . . keep reading
Eleven Dog Washing Tips
Sometimes getting a job done is as simple as having the right tools, and bathing your dog is no exception. Here are eleven dog washing tips . . . keep reading
10 Money-Saving Tips For Dog Owners
Americans spend more than 23 billion dollars annually on pet food, products, services, and veterinary care. There probably are times when you feel like you're financing the pet industry yourself. Here are 10 Money-Saving Tips For Dog Owners that can help you save a buck (or $100!) . . . keep reading
Dog Safety: 10 Christmas Tree Decorating Tips With Your Dog In Mind
Creating a holiday tree that is both beautiful, yet unattractive to your dog is a special challenge. Here are some suggestions to keep your tree pet-friendly . . . keep reading
Nipping and Play Biting: Stop Your Dog From Doing These Unwanted Behaviors With These 4 Tips
Nipping isn't biting-- to which we'll define here as more serious aggression. Nipping is more "play-biting" or a quick 'correction' one dog will give another (or you) when that dog is either excited or wants to be left alone. Dogs do this because . . . keep reading
How To Teach Your Dog To Hold A "Down-Stay" (Until You Tell Him To Get Up!)
How To Teach Your Dog To Hold A "Down-Stay" (Until You Tell Him To Get Up!) A series of seven full color streaming flash videos . . . keep reading
Housebreaking In A Hurry!
Housebreaking In A Hurry! A series of eight full color streaming flash videos that teach you everything you need to know to housebreak your puppy or adult dog... in a hurry . . . keep reading
How To Teach Any Dog To Walk On A Loose Leash (In Less Than 10 Minutes)
How To Teach Any Dog To Walk On A Loose Leash (In Less Than 10 Minutes) A series of nine full color streaming flash videos that teach you how to get your dog to walk on a loose leash, without pulling... regardless of distractions . . . keep reading
Dog Backpacks
By Scott Campbell
Dog trainer Scott Campbell reviews dog backpacks and how to use them in obedience training . . . keep reading
Training Your Dog To Come When Called, Every Time!
Streaming Flash Videos: How To Teach Your Dog To Come (Every Time You Call Him!) A series of eight full color videos you've gotta see, if you want to get your dog to come every time you call. . . . keep reading
Aggressive Dog Behavior
By Scott Campbell, On Command Dog Obedience
Aggressive dog behavior is something dog trainer Scott Campbell is no stranger to. He relates to me in this article how he dealt with one client's dog's aggression issues . . . keep reading
Adopting A Designer Mutt
By Scott Campbell, On Command Dog Obedience
There is a growing trend of designer mutts. I have seen these breeds growing to a point where it is becoming ridiculous. I have also heard that these breeds will soon become part of the AKC which is also a farce. These breeds, the list is long, are supposed to be . . . keep reading
Dog Nutrition: Reading Dog Food Labels
Commercially made dog food is derived from a variety of sources and processing. Not only is the food source critical to development of your dog, but the type of processing also helps determine digesti . . . keep reading
Prevention & Correction If Your Dogs Are Fighting
In more than 95% of sibling-type fighting, the dogs never fought unless the owners were present. A good percentage of them were boarded together in the same run without hostile signs. This brings us to one type of remedial program that is often successful . . . keep reading
Boundary Training For Dogs
Boundary, Perimeter & Property Training (In No Time At All!) Streaming Flash Video: A series of eight full color videos you've gotta see, if you want to teach your dog boundary, perimeter and property training... in no time at all. . . . keep reading
Dog Training Video-- Samples
View two minute samples of our dog training videos . . . keep reading
Dog Obedience Results
Want to know the fastest way to start getting dog obedience results from your pet? Actually, it's the very same secret you need to know in order to . . . keep reading
Is Your Dog Still Forging?
Getting your dog to walk on a loose leash is easy.  However, sometimes your dog--especially if he's a young or adolescent dog--will still instist on walking slightly in front of you.  He's . . . keep reading
Nuts For Knots: My Experience With This Dog Chew Toy
Trust me... there's nothing I hate more than spending $7 on a dog toy, only to have one of the dogs chew through my $7 in less than 30 seconds. Well, I was impressed when I saw the "Nuts For Knots" dog toy at my local big box pet store. If you're not familiar with this toy, they look like . . . keep reading
Why Older Dogs Get Fat
Obesity is a very big problem in our society, and this problem goes for dogs as well. All dogs are susceptible to gaining weight as they become less active in old age. But some breeds have been report . . . keep reading
Understanding Proper Discipline When It Comes To Dog Training
The dictionary defines discipline in several ways. I favor the following: "Discipline is a branch of knowledge or of teaching." I interpret this to mean that when an individual is motivated, he become . . . keep reading
The Relationship Between Stress And Training Your Dog
When you train your dog, you cannot prevent him from experiencing some stress, but you can keep it in a level where he can still learn. All learning is stressful. You must recognize the signs of stres . . . keep reading
The Canine Good Citizen Test
One of the main goals of the Canine Good Citizen test is to demonstrate that the handler is in control of the dog under conditions likely to be encountered on an almost daily basis, such as people and . . . keep reading
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"This morning, Abby and I had one of those moments where you feel an indescribable inner connection, which followed with thoughts of how I nearly gave up on her last February. She's nearly one year old and still here. That's because of you, and I want to thank you. You've been the main influence in her training.
 
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I am writing to you to let you know that I am happy to see that another dog trainer (people trainer) who uses virtually the exact same training methods and techniques that I do.... all are done by you the way they're done by myself.
 
Here in CO there are dozens of dog trainers in the metro area, each with his or her own ideas on how a dog and its human should communicate. Only one, my mentor, trains dogs the way I do, the way you do. Short, sweet and to the point and with lots of positive reinforcement for a job well done.
 
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