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1). Dog Too Spoiled To Walk On Leash Dear Mr. Katz:I have a 4 month old female pup, AmStaff/Boxer (we think - she was a rescue). She responds well to all training, EXCEPT for wal 2). How To Build "The Bond" With Your Dog Building the bond with your dog is really quite easy. If you recognize that you have a relationship with your dog, then building the bond comes down t 3). How To Stop Your Dog From Digging Holes In Your Garden First, I need to figure out when he is digging. Since I know the dog and his lifestyle, I can rule out several factors such as boredom or puppyhood o 4). If You Own Two Dogs, Can You Control Who’s The Alpha Dog? Dear Mr. Katz:I have two cocker spaniels that are one year apart. The red and white female (Cassie)is almost two and spayed. The buff male (Pe 5). SOME ADVICE ON CITRONELLA NO-BARK COLLARS Dear Adam:I have a client who has just adopted a dog. The dog is adjusting to its new apt., but is barking a bit when the owner leaves. A friend 6). The Pro's Never Yell Or Scream Commands At Their Dog I never yell at my dog. Never.Well, okay. There's one exception. And that exception is if: I'm already working with the dog at such a far dist 7). The Right Leash and Collar for Your Dog In the past, when people spoke of training collars, they really generally were referring to “choke chains.” A choke chain is a metal chain with a sli 8). Will My Mother-in-Law's "Too Easy" House Rules Undo My Dog' Dear Adam:My family and I want to add our thanks-- to all the other thanks you constantly receive. You have produced a book that is SOOO easy 9). A Good Tip For Dogs With Itchy Skin Now that summer is in full swing, many dogs are experiencing dry skin and excessive itchiness. I know that my dog, "Forbes," certainly has been! Of co 10). Beginner Tips For Dog Training 1. What age should I start using the prong collar?[Adam replies: ] Generally speaking, at about four months of age… when you see the adult te 11). Body Language Before Dog Bites Dear Adam:After catching up on doggy email, I've noticed your reference to submissive posture. Your book helped more than a professional trai 12). Does Your Dog Roll In Poop? Here's Why Robin asks:I'm wondering if you could tell me why-- when I'm walking Yogi through some grass-- that he smells something and the next thing I k 13). DOG GOES BALLISTIC WHEN JOGGING WITH OWNER Dear Adam:My dog, Chance, we think is a Golden retriever mix, but he's mostly white with gold patches. Also he's about 2/3 the size of a Gold 14). Handling Dogs Who Eat Their Own Feces I have a cousin named Leonard who was in the Army during Vietnam.He and his fellow soldiers would often be in the jungle for several days at a 15). How Long Should You Run Your Dog For? Dear Adam:I have a Shepherd/Malamute "Newt." She's great. I have a couple of problems with her but I won't waste your time with them as I hav 16). How To Build "The Bond" With Your Dog Building the bond with your dog is really quite easy. If you recognize that you have a relationship with your dog, then building the bond comes dow 17). How To Choose A Professional Dog Trainer 1.) Versatility— A good dog trainer will use techniques and training styles which are compatible with your dog’s temperament. Every dog is different, 18). How To Fix Problems With The “Fetch” or “Bring” Command. Hello Adam:I have a chocolate Labrador Retriever (very active) that is being trained (in OPEN class now) and he seems to be regressing since we a 19). HOW TO TEACH THE “SEND AWAY”! Hello Adam.I would firstly like very much to thank you for the fantastic information in the book! Wow! It has made the training of our new dog so 20). On Missing The Imprint Stage Of Puppyhood Dear Adam:[From a previous e-mail which questioned why I recommend that dog owners don't try to train their dogs in a group class setting] 21). Should You Correct A Puppy With A Pinch Collar? Hi, Adam!My husband and I recently purchased a white German Shepherd. She is 12 weeks old today and quite a handful. Sometimes she can be so s 22). Some Advanced Dog Training Points you should know about COND Akeisha wrote to me with some very good questions. I’ve included her letter (and my responses) below:[Akeisha] Hi its Akeisha again. I do see 23). Using A Clicker Vs Traditional Approach... The Flawed "Click There are two points you must recognize:1.) You CAN train a dog using a traditional approach AND use the clicker. It depends on your style 24). When Should I Start Training My Puppy? If you have a puppy, you must start training early, but do it gently.Your puppy has to have confidence in you before he can begin learning 25). Why You Should Never Hit Your Dog- Even When Training Dear Adam:I will try and make this short and include only the details I think will help. I HAVE read the entire book on line. I will pick up a 26). Why Your Puppy Nips - And 5 Ways To Get Him To Stop Here’s a news flash – puppies nip!Okay, I guess you already knew that. But here’s the surprise – you may actually be encouraging your puppy to nip