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Dog Training In Westport MA

I’ve been doing dog training in Westport MA since 1995. I’ve met and worked with a lot of dogs over the years. And one big problem for dog owners is reactive behavior on leash. A dog that is barking and lunging on leash is NOT always aggressive. Often they are very friendly but they never learned how to interact on with other dogs on leash. I recently did a dog training lesson in Westport MA with the dog featured in the videos. I have included a Before and After video of the dog. You’ll see in the first video that… Read the rest

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Thanks for helping the Pit Bull That was stabbed

A quick note to say thanks to everyone that donated to Smokey. In case you missed it, Smokey is a Pit Bull that was stabbed in Fall River, MA. Smokey was rushed to a veterinary ER and is recovering. The donations have reached almost $2000 and will cover the cost of his care. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! I really appreciate all the donations for helping Smokey. If anyone has made a donation and has not received my gifts for helping out please let me know. I have shared an article that was written about this on my Facebook… Read the rest

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Beware Of Group Dog Obedience Classes

So why would I be telling you to be careful about group obedience classes? Here’s the deal: The overwhelming reason people sign their dog up for a class is because they want their dog to STOP doing certain behaviors. They want their dog to stop jumping, chasing and chewing on the kids, stealing food off the counters and blowing a gasket every time a visitor comes to the house. The problem with most group obedience classes is that the instructor has probably been indoctrinated by the “positive only” dog training ideology and can’t help you. They can’t help you because… Read the rest

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The One Word That Will Change The Way You Look At Your Dog

One of my early dog training teachers was my friend, Donna Crowley. It’s funny how you remember meeting certain people and I remember the first day I met her and much of what she taught me about dog training. She was easily one of the biggest influences on my dog training career way back in the early 90’s when I was getting started in the game of dog training. And if there was one point she drove into my head it was….. …..anthropomorphism. “Eric, what does anthropomorphism mean?” Donna asked. “Ah, um, ah, it’s, ah, um, I have no idea.”… Read the rest

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Bad News From Fall River

Fall River, Massachusetts. Home of Battleship Cove, great Portuguese food and Emeril Lagasse and George Stephanopoulos can point to Fall River as their hometown. And who can forget the most famous ax murderer of all time – Lizzie Borden? Wait a minute, sorry about that last one. Lizzie was found not guilty. Anyway…. …..it also happens to be where I opened my business back in 1995. I was also an animal control officer there for a few years. So when I woke up this morning I did not like the news being reported. Three pit bulls escaped from their yard… Read the rest

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Who Else Wants Their Dog To Perform “Hollywood” Style Tricks

So like many of you, I’ve always loved dogs. Having a dog has always had so many benefits. You always have a friend, you never come home to an empty house and your dog is always happy to see you. I wish I didn’t have to share this with you but my life is pretty much an open book on this blog. I wish I could share some noble and worthy musings and list all the benevolent reasons why I always had a dog. You may think I’m shallow after I share this and I would probably agree but keep… Read the rest

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“He is a loathsome, offensive brute, and yet I can’t look away”

“He is a loathsome, offensive brute, and yet I can’t look away.” The above quote is from one of my favorite Seinfeld episodes. A painting of Kramer is being looked at by two potential buyers when the man states: “He is a loathsome, offensive brute, and yet I can’t look away.” They buy the picture. Which brings us to today’s topic. Do you know that I’ve been called a brute. Actually being called a brute is tame compared to what I’ve been called on YouTube, Facebook and even face to face. Why would anyone say negative stuff about me? There… Read the rest

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Don’t Buy Cheap Pot Holders

I think Grandmothers are the smartest people on the planet. Maybe it comes with time and experience. Maybe they are more observant than the rest of us. What ever the reason, they give great advice and my Grandmother told me this: “Don’t buy cheap pot holders.” Simple but good advice. A good pot holder will last for years and you won’t have to worry about burning your fingers every time you grab a hot pan or pot. It really comes down to making a good investment with your money. So why the heck is a hard hitting, information packed dog… Read the rest

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Little Hinges Swing Big Doors

Have you ever heard the saying, “Little Hinges Swing Big Doors?” It is a saying by W. Clement Stone and I was thinking of this while working with a dog on the beach the other day. I was helping the owner of a beautiful Golden Retriever with her recall. She had a great recall (come when called) and if you had it on video, it would make a great dog food commercial. She responds to her name and the command “come” perfectly. No matter what she is doing, the second she hears her name she stops, turns in the direction… Read the rest

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Have You Ever Busted An Arrow With Your Throat?

So my sister Steph is always off doing some type of seminar or workshop. And this past weekend she was telling me about the seminar she went to on Saturday She told me that at one point during the seminar they had to break an arrow with their throats. One side of the arrow was placed against the wall and the point was placed on the person’s throat They had to push the arrow with their throat until it broke. My sister said that you feel a lot of fear while you are waiting to bust an arrow with one… Read the rest

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