http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:46:14 -0700 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:58:54 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m12d15-What-treats-should-I-use-for-my-dog?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner I get this question quite frequently in my private practice. In my years of dog training experience I have found certain treats to be very effective with most dogs. If you are worried about overfeeding, adjust the calorie intake of your dog's diet by... treats Most dogs Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:58:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m12d15-What-treats-should-I-use-for-my-dog?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Be-thankful-for-a-happy-dog-on-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner With a little planning, your dog can be very happy and well-behaved on Thanksgiving. I always talk about Thanksgiving with my private clients as a way go gauge how well all aspects of training have progressed. There is nothing worse than an unhapp... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:31:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Be-thankful-for-a-happy-dog-on-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Dogs-dont-have-nightmares-really-Cesar?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner On his website, Cesar Millan stated the following: "I don't know what dogs dream, but they are definitely doing something really fun. Most of the time, their legs are moving, and they're barking. In all my years working with dogs ... dog whisperer the science of dog training Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:42:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Dogs-dont-have-nightmares-really-Cesar?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Teach-your-puppy-to-stop-biting-your-feen?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner This is a common issue with new puppies that can cause quite a bit of frustration and pain. Here is the scenario: the puppy often starts out being playful, but then gets worked up and starts nipping feet, pants, long skirts or anything within reac... shape the absence of a behavior puppy biting prevention puppy training Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:48:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Teach-your-puppy-to-stop-biting-your-feen?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Dont-get-a-puppy-for-someone-else?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner I just got off the phone with someone that called in a panic. The three month old puppy that she got for her brother was not doing well. He is extremely busy and is having difficulty making the situation work. The woman that I spoke with was f... puppy training decision to get a puppy rehoming a dog Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:12:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Dont-get-a-puppy-for-someone-else?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Follow-me-at-the-APDT-dog-training-conference-in-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner I will be tweeting during my time at the annual APDT dog training conference. This year it is held in San Francisco and has some great speakers. Yesterday was a great day with Brian Hare, Jean Donaldson, and Bob Baily. Today is a full da... APDT conference tweeting twitter Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:00:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Follow-me-at-the-APDT-dog-training-conference-in-San-Francisco?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Goodbye-Jean-Donaldsons-San-Francisco-Dog-Training-Academy?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner If you were entertaining the idea of going to Jean Donaldson and Janis Bradley's exclusive Academy for Dog Trainers in San Francisco, I am sorry to say you will not have the chance. The Academy, that I had the pleasure of attending in 2002... Academy for Dog Training Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:28:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Goodbye-Jean-Donaldsons-San-Francisco-Dog-Training-Academy?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Do-not-drag-your-puppy-down-the-street?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner  Your puppy will not turn into a lazy, adult dog if he stops and refuses to move when you try and take him for a walk. There are so many concerns about puppy development and I hear this one frequently. I have talked to people that have told me t... puppy socialization leash walking puppy training Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:43:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Do-not-drag-your-puppy-down-the-street?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Prevent-dog-separation-anxiety--do-not-say-goodbye?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner  Separation anxiety is, in my opinion, the worst dog training issue. The most challenging aspect is the fact that dogs can get worse if they are left alone for a longer amount of time then they can currently handle. For instance, if a dog is onl... separation anxiety Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:32:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m9d21-Prevent-dog-separation-anxiety--do-not-say-goodbye?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Focus-on-one-dog-training-task-at-a-time?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner  Often it can seem overwhelming when working with a new dog. Whether you have a sweet 7-week old puppy or an older dog that you adopted from the shelter, each dog has his or her issues that need to be addressed. My private clients sometimes feel... training time teaching strategies Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:08:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Focus-on-one-dog-training-task-at-a-time?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Use-your-iPhone-to-train-your-dog-to-stop-barking?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner A great tool for dog trainingOne reason I like dog training is that it is creative. There are overall rules of how to do things in the positive reinforcement "camp", but each situation is a bit different. Tonight I had a session with a cli... barking problems iPhone Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:49:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Use-your-iPhone-to-train-your-dog-to-stop-barking?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d20-What-to-do-if-your-dog-steals-another-dogs-toys-at-the-dog-park?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner You are helpless as you watch your 2-year-old dog repeatedly steal a tennis ball from a Labrador Retriever and his person while they are trying to enjoy a nice day at the park. You apologize, go through the social gestures of telling your dog that h... dog parks dogs stealing toys drop it stop Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:04:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d20-What-to-do-if-your-dog-steals-another-dogs-toys-at-the-dog-park?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d18-How-to-work-with-dog-sibling-aggression?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner  I work with dogs periodically that do not get along with the dogs in their own house. Sometimes the first dog has been fine with every dog previously, and then there are issues with the new dog that comes home.But, more often than not, my clien... aggression in dogs Tue, 18 Aug 2009 21:41:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d18-How-to-work-with-dog-sibling-aggression?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d12-How-to-make-time-for-your-dog-even-with-a-new-baby?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner  Over the years I have seen a few families get rid of their dog after having a baby. I was shocked in one case and the other times I wasn't as surprised. The time I was shocked the family was REALLY into their dog. I met them before their little... training time Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:57:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d12-How-to-make-time-for-your-dog-even-with-a-new-baby?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Puppy-patience-is-important?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner  One of the most productive uses of your time with your new puppy is to work on patience exercises. The opposite of a calm, patient dog is a pushy, frustrated, barking dog that can't be alone and has no impulse control.What does this dog look li... demanding dog tips puppy training crate training Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:12:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m8d8-Puppy-patience-is-important?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Follow-the-Dog-Whisperers-advice-about-being-the-pack-leader-You-shouldnt?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner Do not worry if your dog walks through doorways before you, this will not happen because of thatIn a research study highlighted in Science Daily, the common, ridiculous beliefs about "being the pack leader"  and other misguided philoso... alpha dog training myths aggression dog whisperer Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:46:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Follow-the-Dog-Whisperers-advice-about-being-the-pack-leader-You-shouldnt?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Dog-study-shows-physical-training-doesnt-work-in-aggression?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner Have an aggressive dog? Do not be aggressive.Positive reinforcement trainers have known forever that you do not have to be aggressive to treat aggression (or any other behavior problem), but we have all battled the "other side" about this t... dog science dog research aggression Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:08:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Dog-study-shows-physical-training-doesnt-work-in-aggression?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Get-your-dog-ready-for-4th-of-July-fireworks?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner Dog afraid of fireworks? You can help.Is your dog afraid of fireworks? Fireworks can be one of the more challenging events for dogs, even if they are normally not scared of noises. There are many strategies that you can use to lessen the st... fireworks 4th of July Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:24:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Get-your-dog-ready-for-4th-of-July-fireworks?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Should-you-feed-people-food-to-dogs?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner What makes food "people" vs. "dog" food?A few days ago I had a first appointment with a new Beagle puppy and his family. For the first time ever, I saw a Beagle that did not really like treats and he wasn't too enthralled with his... puppy training people food treats Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:25:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d8-Should-you-feed-people-food-to-dogs?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Things-you-cant-prove-in-dog-training?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner   As someone that thinks about dogs all the time, I am aware of collective gaps in dog trainer's knowledge as a whole to prove "why" dogs perform a behavior.  There are numerous theories pertaining to dog behavior, but in reality... dominance advanced dog training dogs eating first dog training myths dog science dog training theory Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:04:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-321-Dog-Training-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Things-you-cant-prove-in-dog-training?cid=exrss-Dog-Training-Examiner