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Gary’s Dog & Puppy Care Basics

Gary covers the do's and don't of puppy socialization and adult dog obedience training including how dogs communicate and creating safe-space.

Gary’s Top 10 Dog Training Tips

#1. Do not ask your dog to do a behavior if you can not enforce it within 1.5 seconds. Due to a dog's short-term memory, they won't remember otherwise.

Two Triggers for Dog Training

Two triggers for dog training provides an overview for helping a new dog better adapt or when your dog is presenting observable behavior problems.

Why dogs and puppies need training

All dogs, no matter what size or age, need, desire and require training. Without it they can become confused, stressed, and destructive.

How do I Pick a Professional Dog Trainer?

When I started training dogs in 1977, people were amazed that I could make a living at it. These days there are many dog trainers available.

What is the concept of dog-owner communication?

Dog owner communication bridges the world of dogs and the world of humans to enable the owner to communicate with the dog, in a way the dog understands

Why does my dog bark incessantly?

Excessive barking for most dogs is not a normal behavior. A few barks to alert pack members about danger is normal but excessive barking is a red flag.

How do you know if your dog is ready for off-leash training?

Once the role of pack-leader has been established and the dog doesn’t display aggressive behavior, it is ready for off-leash training.

What can I do about my puppy’s submissive peeing?

Unless it is genetics, submissive peeing is normally caused by the puppy being over-stimulated. To prevent this, keep calm and take your puppy outside.

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