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Why Every Dog Owner Should Study Football

Thankfully football season is back. Watching the Red Sox was getting impossible. Especially when they lose to the Yankees. UGH! So with football back we all know that Tom Brady is going to march the Patriots straight into the Superbowl and all will be right with the world. I sometimes wonder if I like football so much because it is a lot like dog training. You see, football is a series of stops and starts. The game lasts close to three hours but each play lasts just a few seconds. And this is important for you to remember when you… Read the rest

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The Strangest (Dog Training) Secret

It’s funny how much advice we get during the course of our lifetime. Some of it is good, some of it is bad – really bad. And then some advice can be life changing. A simple phrase or paragraph or two can make all the difference in the world. Today I want to share some advice I heard long ago and I am always amazed at how correct this one sentence is. Here it is: “Look at what the majority of people are doing, and do the exact opposite, and you’ll probably never go wrong for as long as you… Read the rest

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“Talk To Me Goose”

Quick – what’s one of the all time greatest movies ever made? If you answered Top Gun you are correct. I haven’t met anyone yet that has not loved that movie. I’m sure there are some that don’t but they are few and far in between. If for some reason you’ve been living in a cave or on a desert island since 1986 and have NOT seen the movie, it is a story about two Navy pilots attending Fighter Weapons School, also known as Top Gun. Goose is a character who dies, and when his friend (Maverick) is in trouble… Read the rest

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How To Train A Human In 3 Seconds Or Less

Can you train a human in 3 seconds or less? You can if you are The Amazing Dog Training Man and I can prove it. Summer months are a great time to go outside and do some training with your dog. The problem is that some of you have dogs that are not the best behaved around other dogs. So the thought of someone approaching you with their dog strikes fear deep into your gentle heart. Instead you decide to stay in your yard, never giving your dog the opportunity to learn how to walk on leash and interact with… Read the rest

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The #1 Most Confusing Dog Training Question – Answered

Got a question yesterday. “Eric, everyone talks about positive reinforcement. Reward the dog for doing obedience, catch your dog doing something right. Focus on what your dog does good and try to not focus on the bad behavior. That is all good but what do I do if my dog jumps or steals food off the counter?” Great question and this often confuses people. Your training is NOT just about all about rewards. There are positive AND negative consequences. You use a positive consequence when you want your dog to do something you want – sit, down, stay, come, etc.… Read the rest

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Ever Been Kicked In The Teeth?

Have you ever been kicked in the chops? I’ve been kicked in the teeth which is something I’d like to forget but I’m not talking about physically getting kicked in the teeth – I mean emotionally. Have you ever had your heart ripped out and handed back to you on a platter with French fried potatoes? It’s tough. It’s hard. It sucks. But, there is often a great lesson to be learned. I was told by one of my first instructors that I would be a terrible dog trainer. That I would bore my clients to death and have a… Read the rest

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Is Your Dog Hard Wired To Steal?

Read an interesting story the other day about human behavior. The article stated that when it comes to stealing, 10% of the population would die before they stole a loaf of bread to feed their family. They are just hard wired that way. On the other hand, there is 10% of the population that will steal no matter what. They steal everything they can. The rest fall into a category that is situational. If the circumstances are right they will steal. This was interesting to me because of course I immediately think of dogs. Dogs love to steal. They steal… Read the rest

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I’ve Tried Everything But My Dog Still Pulls

Are you familiar with Jim Rohn? Jim Rohn was a great entrepreneur, writer and speaker. One thing he is famous for teaching is what he calls, “The Principle of Massive Action.” He states that if you are stuck with anything (including dog training) then taking action is NOT enough. You have to take what he calls Massive Action. Instead of just trying one solution to the problem you apply 10 to 20 at the same time. I met with a client yesterday and after two minutes I knew I was going to have to come up with a Massive Action… Read the rest

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Stores That You Can Bring Your Dog Into

Last week I did an interview with The Fall River Herald. It was for a new book I wrote that is available on Amazon. Being the summer months, we talked about dogs being left in cars. I said that it is unfortunate that in this country dogs are not allowed in so many places. I think we would have much better behaved dogs if we could go more places with them. There is one town close by and dogs are not invited anywhere. Parks, beaches, walking paths – NO DOGS ALLOWED. I get it, I really do. There are dog… Read the rest

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Use Fonzie’s “Secret Fear” To Train Your Dog

As a kid, the TV show Happy Days was a favorite. Of course, everyone loved “The Fonz.” The coolest guy that could fix electronic problems with a slap of his hand, got all the chicks, and everyone was afraid of him. But.. …even the Fonz had a secret fear. His secret fear can help you teach your dog to walk on leash. Would you like to know what that fear is? Okay, the Fonz’s secret fear was: BEEF LIVER! And beef liver, my friend, can help you train your dog faster than you can say, “Sit on it.” You see,… Read the rest

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