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A collection of articles written by Linda Kaim on the State of Dog.
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What Problems Can Actually Be Solved with Virtual Dog Training
The question comes up in almost every consultation. Not "does virtual training work", most people have already decided they are willing to try it. The question is more specific than that: can it work for my dog's problem? Can you do anything about aggression through a...
What Virtual Dog Training Actually Looks Like
Most people who inquire about virtual dog training have the same doubt underneath the questions they actually ask. They want to know how the training works. What does a session look like? What do they need? What happens between calls? How is progress measured? What...
Does Virtual Dog Training Actually Work?
The skepticism is fair. The idea that a trainer on a screen can change what a dog does in a backyard in Belgium, or an apartment in Toronto, or a house in Carroll County, Maryland. It doesn't sound like it should work, and yet 480 students across 15 countries have...
How to Stop a Dog From Jumping on People
How to Stop a Dog From Jumping on People If your dog jumps on people, you have a management problem and a training deficit. Not a behavior mystery, not a breed issue, not a reflection of your dog's affection for you. It's a training deficit. Jumping is one of the...
How to Train a Dog: A Step-by-Step Guide That Works
Ready to train your dog but don’t know where to start? A certified trainer with over 50 years experience walks you through the exact methods that build reliable obedience — humanely and permanently.
How to Potty Train a Dog: What Actually Works (For Puppies and Adults)
How to Potty Train a Dog: What Actually Works (For Puppies and Adults) One of the most common reasons dogs end up surrendered to shelters is a housebreaking problem. A dog who soils the house or persistently eliminates in his crate is among the top three reasons...
What People Call ‘Leash Reactivity’ Is Usually Something Else
"Leash reactive" has become the default description for any dog that barks, lunges, or strains toward another dog or person on leash. It is everywhere in training forums, on veterinary handouts, in the names of group classes. And it is almost entirely useless as a...
Do Dogs Like Being Touched?
Dog bites are increasing. It begs the question regarding whether dogs really do like to be touched; how, where, and when.
How to Crate Train a Puppy: A Step-by-Step Guide That Actually Works
N.A.D.O.I.-certified trainer Linda Kaim of Lionheart K9 shares a no-nonsense, step-by-step guide to crate training puppies the right way.
Submissive Urination in Dogs
Submissive Urination in dogs is a complex problem that requires a little sensitivity and a lot of self awareness.