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A collection of articles written by Linda Kaim on the State of Dog.
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The benefits of training your dog in public
The many things training your dog in public prepares you for are endless. By the same token, there are some things you should prepare for when you venture away from familiar grounds and decide to take your dog training to the next level. I offer a limited-entry Basic...
What Should Dogs Not Eat?
There’s a lot of time spent on what dogs should eat, but not a lot of time spent on things dogs should not eat.
The Dog Trainer’s Secret is the Power to Say No
The Dog Trainer’s secret is the power to say NO. Everybody wants that Majik Elixer that will fix their problems. I do too.
Your dog’s behavior is a reflection of you
Within the category of “Your Dog Is A Reflection Of You”, is the subtext of “Your Dog Is Conflicted Because He Cannot Serve Two Masters.”
Dog Aggression Is Not a Disease — Here Is What Is Actually Driving It
Most aggressive dogs are not dangerous. They are mismanaged. Over 40 years and hundreds of aggression cases — here is what is actually driving it and what resolves it.
How to train a reliable recall
Want to learn how train a reliable recall to your dog? There’s no big secret. It just takes a little practice and a lot of patience.
Are Electronic Dog Training Collars Humane?
The Electronic collar a device that allows for the manipulation of behavior through the application of pressure
8 Minute Dog Training
http://youtu.be/PKG_RAn1feQ One might ask what making coffee has to do with training dogs, but I thought it was an interesting segue since I am constantly harping on my training students to "use it or lose it". A few 10 minute dog training sessions a day is pretty...
Internet experts
How do you battle internet experts? I am late to the internet expert game. I didn’t get a computer until 1994, and it was tough to learn
How to Stop Puppy Chewing
A few days ago I saw a social media post from an individual who was having difficulty with a puppy chewing on non-toy items