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1). A Fundamental Dog Training Concept You Must Understand For S I moved into a new house about 14 days ago. The funny thing about this house is that--when you walk into the master bathroom, the light switch is o 2). Annoying Habits Your Dog Does Dear Adam: My Springer Spaniel has gotten a little more resistant to the come command when she knows it means "Get in the kennel." At night, she goes in between nine and ten. And like clock work, she wakes me up at 2:00 am. I am sure I have started a bad habit, but I am afraid the neighbors are being disturbed. She still digs once or t... 3). Bichon Keeps Scratching Neck... Is It Physical Or Behavioral? Dear Adam: I have appreciated your advice in both your book and your tapes. My male Bichon is a very good dog, gentle yet playful, minds well, and treats me as the pack leader. He comes when I call, goes in his crate at night with only one "kennel up" command and is a general all around good dog. ADVERTISEMENT... 4). Bulldog Problems: Is It Housebreaking Or Separation Anxiety? Dear Adam: I adopted Sophie, a 3-year old 60-lb female English Bulldog, four months ago. The problem is twofold--one, she pees in the house (and occasionally poops, too), and two, being an incredibly strong dog, she easily butts her way out of ANY crate, from airline-style to an all-metal crate (and I even wired the latche... 5). Can You Really Teach An Old Dog New Tricks... Also, Dog Owner Invents Training Techniques Adam, I received a surprise Christmas present last year in the form of a 4 year old female shepherd mix that my wife and daughter decided I needed to replace my long time pet who had to be put down last summer. She really is a beautiful dog, but the shelter fibbed to us when they said she was good with other dogs and cats. She has been... 6). Can't Get Your Dog To Get Up And Come To You? Read This... I was walking outside to open the front gate in front of my complex and saw two guys training a beautiful large German Shepherd dog, in front of my ne 7). Dog Aggression And Genetics… Plus Housebreaking A Poodle Dog Aggression And Genetics… Plus Housebreaking A Poodle 8). Dog Too Spoiled To Walk On Leash Dog Too Spoiled To Walk On Leash 9). Dog Training As A Reflection Of Our Own Insecurities Dog Training As A Reflection Of Our Own Insecurities 10). Ever Wonder How Fast To Train Or Work With Your Dog? I noticed the other day, while working with a new German Shepherd dog-mix I adopted from a local animal shelter--how fast and intense you must work wi 11). Fixing The Problem Of The Doberman Who Liked To Urinate In A A Doberman Pinscher owner sent me this question:"Dear Adam: I loved your book, "Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer!" and your web site, Dog 12). Her Dog Defecates In The Crate A Cavalier King Charles Spaniel owner wrote to me with the following question:"Dear Adam:We recently got a four month-old Cavalier Kin 13). Her Dog Shows Two Different Types Of Aggression Dear Adam: I am writing about our dog Rudy, a three year old goldie mix that we adopted five months ago from a shelter. We have received different opinions on his mix. Some have said goldie/shepherd, some have said goldie/chow. The latter is the opinion of the [local dog training academy], where he is presently enrolled in their one-mo... 14). Her Dog's Aggression Is Worse After In-Kennel Training A Bull Mastiff owner wrote me, with the following question:"My problem comes in a 147-pound package. Mack is a 15 month-old Bull Mastiff. He h 15). Her German Shepherd Dog Has Become "Collar-Smart" Will wrote to me about his dog, Lexi, and said:"Hello Adam. I have purchased your book and DVD set, and my 14 month-old shepherd Lexi and I ha 16). Here's What To Do If Your Dog Displays Submissive Urination Bhabani wrote to me with her question about her dog and submissive urination:She wrote: "I have a mixed-breed puppy (German shepherd/border co 17). His Dog Digs, But Only At Night A dog owner contacted me the other day and said, "Adam: I've been using your dog training techniques for six months now and Zac, my Labrador /Heeler c 18). How Do I Get My Dog To Behave Like A Gentleman How Do I Get My Dog To Behave Like A Gentleman 19). How To Make Your Dog Appear To Be Incredibly Intelligent Many people are under the mistaken assumption that commands need to be one syllable. "Sit." "Down" "Up" (in the car). "Kennel up" This is not an accurate understanding (or observation) of how dogs learn. In my experience, dogs recognize sound patterns, rhythms and tonalit... 20). How To Train An Abused Dog Many people who've adopted older dogs-- especially stray dogs or dogs from the animal shelter-- assume that their dog has been abused in the past. 21). Is Your Dog Ever A Pain In The Neck? Do you ever experience those moments when your dog is a proverbial, "Pain in the neck"? Maybe you're sitting at your desk, and your dog won't stop shoving his head into your lap... demanding attention? Or maybe she's just restless for whatever reason. Or feeling needy? Well, there's really three things you can... 22). My Neighbor Couldn't Believe How Fast I Was Able To Get This Young Dog To Respond Reliably, Off-leash Please keep the following a secret. Don't tell anyone. I don't want everyone "and their uncle" copying my dog training techniques/concepts and then claiming them as their own. Anyway... My neighbor couldn't believe it. I'd just brought this beautiful 9 month-old German Shepherd dog home, only two weeks ago, and already she... 23). She's Trying To Stop Her Jack Russell Terrier From Sleeping A Jack Russell Terrier owner e-mailed me with the following question: "My boyfriend has allowed his wonderful, very well-behaved Jack Russell, who is 24). Spitting In Your Dog's Food To Build Dominance - Revisited I was having dinner last week with Jeff and Michelle--two of my first dog training clients, when I branched out on my own and started South Bay K-9 Academy in Southern California, back in 1994. [I'm now actively retired from working with the general public... I love working with dogs, but the dog owners (Jeff and Michelle not withstand... 25). The Five Things You Must Do To Housebreak Any Dog In A Hurry 1. Correct the dog any time he has an accident in the house. Keep him confined to either a crate, or a dog run outside when you can't supervise him. 2. Praise the dog anytime he eliminates outside. 3. Establish a specific spot, and a command you repeat (such as "Get busy!") while you're waiting for him to eliminate outside... 26). Three Questions On Selecting A Dog Training Collar And Dog B Judy wrote to me with the following question:"Hi, Adam! I enjoyed your website, but still need help choosing the right collar for my hard head 27). Training Your Puppy The Right Way: Why Using The Crate Is T Tom lives in a gated community of six houses. The woman who lives in the house next door to Tom just got a new Border Collie puppy. Tom immed 28). Training Your Puppy The Right Way: Why Using The Crate Is Th Tom lives in a gated community of six houses. The woman who lives in the house next door to Tom just got a new Border Collie puppy. Tom immediately 29). What's The Best Dog Toy For Your Adult Dog? As a professional dog trainer, people often ask me what dog toys I recommend they should buy and which ones I use for my own dogs. Here's the answe 30). Your Dog Is Hyperactive When You Get Home From Work... What Should You Do? Dear Adam, I am a member of the Bouvtrain list. That's how I got your name. I'm almost through your book and it has certainly given me some new ideas. Gypsy is a 1 1/2 year old Bouvier. She is very high-strung but we're working on it. You're absolutely right that it does no good to send your dog away to school. For $900 bucks she now d...