Eric Letendre

Near Naked Massachusetts Man Poster Child For Dog Training

Imagine walking down the street and seeing a man standing in the snow with just his underwear on. Disturbing image, I know. But a college in Massachusetts has just that and it has caused quite a stir. You see, there is a sculpture of a sleep walking man in his underwear and it looks very real. You can see it here: (WARNING – Picture is creepy.) Creepy Naked Guy When I saw this picture I chuckled because it reminded me of a time I chased a dog in the snow. I wasn’t in my underwear but I was in a… Read the rest

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Better Call Saul

Remember Saul Goodman? The sleazy layer from the show, “Breaking Bad.” Great show, great character. I hear they are making a spin off using this character. We’ll see. Anyway, there is one great scene with Saul and the main character, Walter White. It went like this: Walter White: How did everything get so screwed up? Saul Goodman: Yeah, you do seem to have a little “s#!+ creek” action going. [pause] Saul Goodman: You know, FYI, you can buy a paddle. Probably his best quote and often reminds me of when I am talking to some dog owners. I get calls… Read the rest

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Somerset MA Dog Training

I’ve done a lot of dog training in Somerset MA because most of my family lives there and they are dog lovers. My sister has three dogs and I’ve spent a lot time with her and other people helping them train their dogs. Somerset MA is a great little town and there are walking along Riverside Ave with your dog is about as good as it gets. If your dog is not behaving the way you’d like check out any of our classes and your dog will learn to walk on leash, come when called and more.… Read the rest

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The Art Of Loose Leash Walking

Little Scarlett is getting close. She is getting real close to walking and it reminds me of someone learning to train their dog to stop pulling on leash. Painful. Scarlett is getting much better but she’s had her share of falls and bumps in the process of learning to balance and make forward progress on two feet. I’ve seen plenty of people get bumps and bruises as they trained their dogs to walk on leash. In my opinion it is one of the most difficult commands to teach. The dog wants to go , so they pull and because they… Read the rest

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Come When Called Cheatsheet

I never cheated on a test in school. I would have never been able to pull it off. I knew that I would have been caught so I usually failed most of my tests. To this day I don’t know how I actually graduated from high school. Anyway, there is no test for teaching your dog to come when called and that is why I developed a simple cheat sheet that you can print, use and share with your dog loving friends. This cheat sheet gives you the main points for teaching your dog this important command. Here it is:… Read the rest

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This Routine Will Make You Happy If You Have A Reactive Dog

Amazing to think Scarlett is going to be one this month. There is one thing she really does not like and that is getting placed on the changing table. She hates it. She starts crying, thrashing and I really dread the thought of changing her diaper. So a few weeks back I was thinking. “Wait a minute. I am a highly skilled dog behavior specialist. I help change dogs’ negative behaviors into more positive ones. Maybe I can help change this.” Years ago I learned a routine from a trainer to deal with reactive dogs. Some dogs go bananas when… Read the rest

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Swansea MA Dog Training

Swansea MA is where I started to appreciate dogs. Growing up on the Lees River there were dogs everywhere. When I went down to Ocean Grove it seemed like everyone had a dog. Anyway, if your dog is not responding to your commands the way you’d like check out some of our classes. You’ll learn how to teach your dog how to walk on leash, come when called and much more.… Read the rest

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These 7 Tips Will Help Your Dog Come When Called – Especially The 6th One

Got a question the other day. Here it is: “Eric, We Got Snow The Other Day And Now My Dog Won’t Come Back When I Call Him. Is There Anything I Can Do?” If I couldn’t answer this question I’d be what the French call: “Les Incompétents.” Since I’m NOT incompetent (at least not when it comes to dog training) let me share 7 tips to get your dog to come when called: 1. Make yourself more interesting. Use your voice and body language to get your dog interested in what you are doing. Movement helps big time. 2. Use… Read the rest

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Training A Dog To Walk On Leash In New Bedford

For years I joked about Labrador Retrievers in my obedience classes. I would always ask: “How can you pick out a lab owner in a room full of dog owners?” Answer: The lab owner is the one with the black eyes and arms in a cast. Labs are not the only dogs that pull on leash. Every breed of dog pulls, but labs are experts because they are so happy with forward movement. You can see it in their faces: “We’re going somewhere? AWESOME, Let’s go!” The four wheels (or paws) kick in and the human on the other end… Read the rest

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Fall River Dog Trainer TIME Magazine’s 2006 Person Of The Year

As a dog trainer who started in Fall River MA you wouldn’t think Miley Cyrus and I have much in common. I was thinking of this when I saw that Miley Cyrus is TIME Magazine’s 2013 Person of the Year. I don’t sing, dress or “twerk” like Miley. But there is one thing we have in common. You see, Miley is Time Magazine’s 2013 Person of the Year. You probably won’t believe this but I was Time Magazine’s 2006 Person of the Year. I am NOT joking about this. I am being completely honest and you can look it up… Read the rest

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