Dog Training

Why Your Dog Pulls On Leash And How To Stop It

Had an interesting appointment yesterday. The dog owner could not walk his dog in the neighborhood. If his dog saw a dog, a person, or car it quickly turned into chaos. His dog would pull so hard his front legs would come off the ground and the owner would have to hold on with both hands and ride out the storm until the distraction passed. This did not make walking enjoyable. And when something is unpleasant, we tend to avoid doing it. This results in the dog getting less walks which is not good for the dog. I explain to… Read the rest

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The Time I Was Attacked

Last week I took time out of my busy schedule and did a career day talk at the Somerset Middle School. My niece is a guidance counselor there and since I happen to be the world’s greatest uncle, I showed up and dazzled the eighth graders with my presentation on being a dog trainer. When they finished yawning each group asked the same question. “Have you ever been bitten?” I may be imagining this, but every time I told them I had been bitten about ten times and was once attacked it seemed to cheer them up. They wanted to… Read the rest

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Off Leash Dog Training On Bristol RI Bike Path

I was dog training in Bristol, RI yesterday when an amazing thing happened. It was completely unexpected. People cheered, they smiled, they were excited by what they saw. What was this incredible event? What had people excited and optimistic? Simple… the sun came out. And the change in people was noticeable. You see, I was on the Bristol bike path when it happened. As we were standing there everyone who passed was smiling, cheery, and talkative. But what they were most impressed with was Henley, a one-year old Goldendoodle who was doing “mostly” off-leash training. I say mostly because he… Read the rest

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Dog Training Can Prevent Embarrassing Situations

I have to share this with you. Wednesday night I was getting ready to do a seminar when my wife, Rachael, asked me to stop cracking my knuckles. I didn’t even realize I was doing it. You see, Wednesday night at 6:00 PM I held a workshop at the Bristol Animal Shelter. And before any talk, I always feel a lot of nervous energy. I know what you’re thinking. “The Amazing Dog Training Man getting nervous doing a talk on dog training?” Impossible. Preposterous. But true. I have spoken in front of thousands of people. I can’t even count how… Read the rest

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Unleash Your Dog’s Best

High school was a horror show for me. No really, I’m not making this up. I was so bad in high school, had record setting detentions, and was suspended so many times I was eventually put into a program secluded from the rest of the school. I spent the entire day in a room with 15 other students. I have no idea how or why I graduated. I think the program was a place to house the kids labeled as problems until they quit or handed them a diploma and sent them on their way. Which is why I think… Read the rest

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What A Private Investigator Can Teach You About Dog Training

Years ago I worked as a private investigator. A guy I worked with told me an interesting story of a PI he worked with in New York City. His friend was called in to help a group of store owners get rid of some drug dealers that had taken up residence on their block. This was a tricky case. They could take pictures of drug action but the dealers knew they were being watched and were very careful. The PI’s couldn’t use force because that’s illegal, not to mention dangerous. This brilliant investigator came up with an ingenious idea to… Read the rest

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FREE Train Your Dog Workshop In Bristol RI

Six months ago I decided to sit down and write a book. As soon as I sat on the chair, my two year old son decided he was going to climb on me. My daughter decided she wanted to practice her dance steps in front of me. My wife thought it would be a good time to plant a garden and the number of distractions never stopped. Writing a book is no easy task and it would have been easy to give up. But I soldiered on. And there is one reason why I finished it. The reason? I was… Read the rest

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How To Control The Uncontrolable Dog

The summer of ’95 is one I will never forget. It was my first year in business. Having no money, I took a job as an animal control officer. My partner was 97 pounds soaking wet and since I was a “professional” dog trainer, I always handled the control pole when faced with a snarling, none too happy dog which had to be caught and put in the van. Let me put it this way. Ever heard of bungee jumping, extreme roller coasters, running with the bulls, swimming with great white sharks? Child’s play. Nothing compared to the adrenaline jolt… Read the rest

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The Secret Reason Why Dogs Get Walked At 6:00AM

Does your dog embarrass you and freak out on leash? Do you walk your dog at 6:00 AM or 10:30 PM to avoid running into anyone with your dog? Do you think there is no hope for your dog and you must continue your lonely morning or late evening walks? Just this week I worked with two different dogs who were uncontrollable on leash… especially if they came across another dog. In one session we brought the dogs under control and walking calmly on leash. Did you know in most cases a dog that freaks on leash can be brought… Read the rest

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This Collar Makes Impossible For Your Dog To Pull

Saw a post on Facebook yesterday which said: Ole man winter is like the Patriots. They never give up. As we swing into March with some 60 degree days it can get discouraging when 5 inches of snow is dumped on us. Especially when we are starting to get visions of beaches and warm weather. Anyway, snow can be extremely dangerous for dog owners. It is dangerous because if your dog thinks he is a sled dog in the Iditarod, you could easily get yanked off your feet resulting in an injury. Here’s favorite of mine: QUESTION: “You walk into… Read the rest

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