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I am new to the group. I am training a 2 yr.old english cocker and a 7 mos old mastibull. I read this morning, and tried successfully - for day 1, the 'about face method described in this thread. I want to assure I am doing it correctly. WHen executing this part: say, close to my dogs and start to ...

We need more information. What happens when you leave? At what point does it start? What is your dog's feed and exercise regime? First i would like to thank you for your reply. I no that he is not being naughty he just doesnt like being left alone. Just as we put our coats on he starts barking then...

Can anyone help me my mini pin loves to bolt out the door and runs like there is no tomorrow. I would just like to open the door one time with out her racing to the door and trying to make a mad dash. Once I accomplish this I would like to teach her some tricks. Please Help! Start by putting a leas...

do I *need* a harness to do this? Teagan will be out soon and the first thing I want her to learn is how on walk on a lead - she is fast outgrowing her puppy collar so I need to get her a new collar and lead anyway - will it not work as well in just collar and lead? Where's the best place to get a ...

I have a mini-pin/chihuahua. He is very well behaved. He knows all of his obedience commands and even some little tricks. I do however have a problem. He goes bonkers when someone comes through the door of our home. He barks, jumps and licks. It takes about 15 minutes for him to settle down. I know...

im sorta trying to train my dog. we got him about 3 years ago and didnt train him then. consequently its gotten worse. he wont sit every time i tell him to, he wont come when i tell him to, and he wont listen on walks. (he doesnt listen a whole lot more on walks) so how can i help him to listen bet...

I'm trying to clicker train my two dogs, but they are terrified of the clicking sound and now the clicker. I've only tried once but am afraid that if I try clicking to get them used to the sound it will later be detrimental to training. any alternative to the clicker or solutions? I tried tape to m...

I'm trying to clicker train my two dogs, but they are terrified of the clicking sound and now the clicker. I've only tried once but am afraid that if I try clicking to get them used to the sound it will later be detrimental to training. any alternative to the clicker or solutions? I tried tape to m...

Yea me too. I am having one problem with Belgian though and the leash. He decides that all of a sudden he can stop moving or sit his butt on the ground. I don't know what to do. Sometimes I get him to go with a guick jog making him want to chase me other times I have to sit there because he sits li...

First, thank you for going to an hour format! I love the show and it's nice to finally a training show that isn't old fashioned correction based training. I loved that episode about Cooper. When watching it I too saw what Victoria saw in the dog when he was at daycare. I felt bad for him being force...