Dog Training

Dog Training Swansea MA – No Clickers, No Treats

Busy, busy couple of weeks for your pal the Amazing Dog Training Man. Rach and I decided to move back to the coast. We’ve been living in Western MA for a few years and I really missed living close to the ocean. So we are temporarily  living in Swansea MA which works out great because I have a few dog training clients in town. So here we are. Had the radio on the other day while unpacking and heard a commercial for a dog training school. The person reading the commercial said: “No treats, no clickers.” I know that a… Read the rest

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The Best Trainer In The World

Just back from vacation. Spent a week on the beautiful beaches in the great state of Delaware, close to the first town in the first state. Anyway, there were nieces and nephews all over the place and the subject of behavior came up when there was any discussion of child rearing. I explained that the best trainer in the world could help them with their kids. That this trainer was very accurate and knew how to get kids to do any behavior with no force or intimidation. The trainer? GRANDMA! Yes, Grandmothers are great trainers and the term “Grandma’s Law”… Read the rest

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Fall River MA Dog Owners Learn #1 Dog Training Success Secret

I was teaching a dog training class in Fall River MA a few years back. I asked them if they would like to learn the #1 dog training success secret? I added that it wouldn’t be found in any dog training book – including mine. You see, I found the secret in a business book. The book was written by Jeff Olson and the name of it is, “The Slight Edge.” Mr. Olson states that there are two types of people in the world. They are: 1. The “Gee, I’m glad I did that.” 2. And the “Darn, I wish… Read the rest

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Watching This TV Show Will Help You Train Your Dog

Did you know that there is a TV show that can help you get better dog training results? This show was popular for years and the writers had one big rule for the show. The rule was: No hugging, no learning. Have you figured out what the show is yet? If you know me, you probably know that the show I am talking about is Seinfeld. So why would a show that had a rule about no hugging and no learning be good for dog training. Because as the great Zig Ziglar said: “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine… Read the rest

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Are You Using The Right Leash To Walk Your Dog?

Leash walking can be difficult, embarrassing and sometimes painful. If you’ve ever been dragged down the street by a dog, you know what I’m talking about. What most people don’t know is that the type of leash you use is important. Not only the type but also the length. You see, I’ve seen many dog owners try to teach their dogs to walk on leash with fishing pole leashes – also known as the flexi-leash. Worst leash on the planet for teaching loose leash walking. Next is the short leash. I’ve seen plenty of people use a short, three to… Read the rest

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Fall River MA Dog Training Class Learns Leash Walking Secret

Was teaching a dog training class in Fall River MA when we starting discussing Shakespeare. Probably one of his most famous lines is from Hamlet. Hamlet is thinking about cashing in by committing suicide when he said this famous line: “To be or not to be, that is the question.” Hamlet was trying to figure out if he should live or die. So let’s step away from the ledge and talk about something less serious – like dog training. In particular, leashes. When it comes to training equipment, the leash is very important. But, a leash can cause a lot… Read the rest

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Short Dog Training Sessions In New Bedford MA

I was working with a dog owner in New Bedford MA the other day and was explaining why he should do short dog training sessions. Especially when it comes to the most important command you can teach your dog. The recall (come when called) command. The first exercise I do with the dog is what I call the Spring Loaded Recall Exercise. It’s done with a friend. Your friend holds the leash as you get your dog excited. Real excited. When your dog is spinning, barking and wagging his tail, you run away. You run about 20 feet away. Remember,… Read the rest

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Teaching Why “Alpha” Is Flawed In Middletown RI Dog Training Class

I taught dog training classes at The Potter League for Animals in Middletown RI for a while. It’s a great shelter with some great people. When I would teach a class at the shelter the first thing I would teach was about leadership and was very careful using the term “Alpha.” The first “canine term” most people learn is the word Alpha. “You have to be your dog’s alpha,” most of the experts claim as soon as the new dog owner attends an obedience class. There is mucho confusion about this in the dog training world, there is also a… Read the rest

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New Bedford MA Dog Training Class Exposes Top 5 Dog Training Myths

I was teaching a dog training class in New Bedford and I taught the owners about the top 5 dog training myths. There are many, many myths about dog training and behavior. Some of them have been floating around for years and have become fact to many people. Here are some of the most popular myths: Tug O War is bad – Tug is good. Dogs love to play tug. As long as you play with some simple rules, tug is one of the best games you could ever play with your dog. You can use the game as a… Read the rest

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Dog Training? Ain’t Nobody Got Time For That!

Can six words launch a career? It did for “Sweet Brown” Wilkins. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, Sweet Brown was being interviewed by a news station after a fire in her apartment complex. The video has tens of millions of views. You can watch it here: Sweet Brown Video At the end of the interview she states: “Ain’t nobody got time for that!” I think that is why so many people connected with her. Everyone is so busy these days. One of the biggest complaints I hear is that people don’t have time for anything extra –… Read the rest

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