If you’re new the my site or dog training in general, start below and work through the first 3 pages before doing anything else.
This will help you better understand the basics as well as the communication that will make training your dog much easier.
If you’ve completed the most important lessons (above), let’s take your training to the next level by going through lessons below!
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Here are the newest member only lessons.
This is a great lesson and a great time to post it. With all of the content that I’ve been…
I’m posting two separate lessons in this Member Lesson. First off I want to introduce you to a tool that…
I will admit this video is from a while ago and I’m really trying to catch up. Schmoo is about…
Please note that some lessons overlap in different sections and categories because they help address multiple issues. You will know which lessons you have watched on your account as it will contain a green completed bar.
These are the most common topics people struggle with.
These are the best lessons to help you understand puppies age 6 months and younger.
– You can follow along step-by-step on the Max and Siggy puppy lessons by visiting the Ultimate Puppy Series page. This will guide you through weekly lessons with each puppy.
– View all the puppy lessons by visiting the Puppy Essentials page.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Puppy at the Shelter There are some things that are necessary to repeat, not only to stress their…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I get emails all the time from people who don’t know where to start with their puppies. Over the past…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’ve trained so many puppies, including my own. There are several videos available on YouTube on my puppy training, but…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Very First Day! It’s not uncommon that I get messages from members that “It’s not working…”. This usually…
Building a solid relationship with your puppy means getting the puppy to look at you and engage with you. But…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Puppies, Puppies, Puppies… One of our greatest joys, yet the cause for much frustration. Sometimes it’s because we expect too…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In this week’s online dog training lesson we meet LJ, an adorable Schnauzer puppy that belongs to John and Kandice. …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Building engagement with your puppy will be the most important thing to do. You are building a relationship with an…
This is a new series that I’m launching, The Puppy Series. I’ve invited two friends with puppies, about the same…
Puppy biting is one of the most concerning issues new puppy owners have. Quite often people fear that they have…
This is another lesson in the Puppy Series. In this lesson I introduce you to Siggy, a young Belgian Malinois…
Ben reached out to me for help with his young German Shepherd puppy Sonny. He sent me a video and…
Crate training and potty training go hand in hand. This is also one of the most confusing issues of training. These lessons will help you master potty training in no time, and help your dog / puppy understand what you expect of them with success.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every You Need to Know I probably receive more questions regarding crate training than most any other topic. I’ve answered…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Puppy at the Shelter There are some things that are necessary to repeat, not only to stress their…
A solid Recall or COME command is one of the most important (and lifesaving) skills to teach your dog. This sill alone is worth your membership and will prove extremely valuable throughout your dog’s lifetime. These simple lessons will help you achieve that.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The DOWN on RECALL is a very impressive thing to see a dog do. It’s also a safety exercise…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]RECALL or the COME command is among the VERY most important things we teach our dogs. This session revisits Truffle…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Building engagement with your puppy will be the most important thing to do. You are building a relationship with an…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Building a solid and reliable RECALL or COME command takes a basic understanding of how a dog thinks. You must…
Here on day 5 I start adding several things to the lesson to keep it interesting for Max. We’ve introduced…
This is a 2 part lesson… not that either part relates to the other, but these are the two things…
Everyone who knows me, knows I’m not a big fan of the FlexiLeash. But when it comets training, there’s a…
Janet’s friend Jeff rescued a new Labrador Retriever, and he was concerned that the dog wasn’t trained. From what Jeff…
Karl is a rescue dog who belongs to my good friend Jerome. He is a pure bred Rottweiler that Jerome…
I hope you enjoyed day one with Karl and Jerome. During that session we really focussed on building engagement, as…
So, as I was looking through my computer, I realize that there was actually a day that Jerome and Karl…
Murrow and Debra came to me because Murrow was acting up around other dogs. We did three sessions together to…
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A well socialized dog is a happy dog. My goal is always neutrality to other dogs and people. This is not a hard skill to teach if it is approached correctly. It is perhaps the single most important skill we teach our dog.
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This is a new series that I’m launching, The Puppy Series. I’ve invited two friends with puppies, about the same…
This lesson is about as real world as it can get. Max is my good buddy, Joey’s Akita. We’ve been…
I love these “Join the Lesson” days when I get to work on various things with a new dog. Today…
We’ve been following Siggy (and Max) along for quite some time and I’m so pleased with the progress both of…
This is Day 8 of Max’s puppy training. I hope you’re enjoying watching the progress of his training. As with…
I was referred to Doug, and his beautiful Labrador Retriever Carlos, by a good friend. Doug was having problems with…
Murrow and Debra came to me because Murrow was acting up around other dogs. We did three sessions together to…
Hopefully you watched part one of this series where I helped Debra better understand the dynamics of her relationship with…
Socializing a dog is a very misunderstood topic in the world of dog training. So much so that most people…
I think that the video lessons on properly socializing your dog in town are among the most important ones I…
Among the most important things for a dog to learn is being able to be well mannered and socialized in…
This week’s lesson will be a huge help to so many people. Now, you may not realize it at first,…
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Teaching your dog how to properly walk on a leash will make going on walks more enjoyable for you and your dog.
View the Leash Training sections to see skills such as loose leash walking and lessons on handling leash reactive / aggressive dogs.
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I’ve covered leash walking on different occasions, but I think this lesson will be more fitting to most everyone. In…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Logical Solutions Easy for Both Dog and Human I think that getting a dog to walk on a loose…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Parts 1 & 2 This video is another one of my most popular from YouTube that I combined into one…
Sometimes it’s important to reflect back to our basics. I do it all the time, in life, personal workouts, as…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Using a long-line One of the most important things to train our dogs to do is to build good…
Corrections are information, information that dogs need to survive in our human world. Dogs that have no structure are most likely to end up in shelters or worse.
Corrections do not need to be harsh or mean, in fact they should be fair.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Using them to Properly Reward and CORRECT Communicating with your dog is a simple thing, but if it’s not…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Proper Use and Timing This may be one of the most important lessons I’ll post. Learning the skill of…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Teaching a retrieve to a dog is essentially a pretty simple thing to do. Remember, through basic instinct dog naturally…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]RECALL or the COME command is among the VERY most important things we teach our dogs. This session revisits Truffle…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The single most important thing to develop a solid relationship in dog training is the ability to read a dog. …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In last week’s lesson I worked with Harold and Rio on the game of tug and how we can use…
Using simple skills to communicate with dogs makes the relationship so much stronger. Give the dog a clear picture of…
Here on day 5 I start adding several things to the lesson to keep it interesting for Max. We’ve introduced…
I love these “Join the Lesson” days when I get to work on various things with a new dog. Today…
Sandy spotted me at the park working with my dogs and asked if I could help her with Tasha. It…
This lesson with Claudine and Lucy was a referral because Lucy had shown some reactivity to other dogs and people.…
I’ve talked about this in the past and I want to revisit it, because it IS THAT IMPORTANT. As a…
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Lessons that show how to deal with Aggressive or Reactive dogs. Learning that structure and relationship are the key to solving bad behavior in dogs. These lessons will help you understand the use of tools and fair corrections to solve complicated behaviors.
Visit the Behavior Issues page to view more lessons on dealing with behavior problems.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Leash reactivity is a very common issue. Even when a dog doesn’t follow through with aggressive behaviors, it is still…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Puppies that are not properly socialized can often end up with terrible leash manners. Truffles was rescued by Alex and…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One of the most difficult things to deal with is a puppy or dog that is active aggressive to other…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Some call it aggression, others call it reactivity, leash reactivity.. It doesn’t matter what you call it, it’s just bad…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dealing with a reactive dog takes a lot of work, but it can be VERY SERIOUS when the dog weighs…
Aggression is so often misunderstood when it comes to dogs and dog training. Many lump all barking and lunging behavior…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In last weeks lesson, we dove into Bear’s behavioral issues of fear aggression. I watched and evaluated him and started…
Resource guarding is one of the most common behavioral issues that plague dogs. Resource guarding can include “guarding” people, places…
Ben reached out to me for help with his young German Shepherd puppy Sonny. He sent me a video and…
Dogs with bad leash manners are always problematic. Even if their behavior isn’t aggression, it can cause serious problems. Dogs…
I was asked to meet with Edith and LOAF by a very good friend of mine Dr. J. She told…
We’re back in this lesson with Sonny, the Black Germnna Shepherd who had some aggression issues to other dogs. We…
One thing that gets lost with online training is the process. You see a wild dog in one scene and…
This lesson with Claudine and Lucy was a referral because Lucy had shown some reactivity to other dogs and people.…
This is the 3rd of a three part series I did with Sonny and Ben. Ben contacted me because Sonny…
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Follow along different dog breeds as they progress through my training lessons.Learn how to adapt to their different characteristics. Updated regularly!
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Below are all my lessons separated by the experience of the owner.
The only thing two dog trainers can agree on is that the third dog trainer is wrong! My method of…
In this lesson I want to talk about what you need to train your dog. Let’s start with the basics,…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I think getting your dog or puppy to look at you, and I mean really LOOK at you, is one…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whenever we wish to start a new relationship off with someone, its best to do that in a friendly manner.…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Undoubtedly the most popular question I get from new dog owner is “What do I do or teach first?” Although…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every You Need to Know I probably receive more questions regarding crate training than most any other topic. I’ve answered…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It all starts here! One of the biggest controversies in dog training is between positive only training and everyone…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Puppy at the Shelter There are some things that are necessary to repeat, not only to stress their…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I get emails all the time from people who don’t know where to start with their puppies. Over the past…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Training for Success How you begin your training routine is among the very most important aspects of your training.…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’ve trained so many puppies, including my own. There are several videos available on YouTube on my puppy training, but…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Proper Use and Timing This may be one of the most important lessons I’ll post. Learning the skill of…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Around the Clock The STAY command is one of most challenging things we teach our dog, and usually it’s…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] There are many subtleties to training a dog. Sometimes the simplest little adjustment or insight can be a game…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is one of my most popular videos EVER on YouTube. Close to 250,000 views and still growing. Why is…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Teach Your Dog to Retrieve You’ve seen it on TV and in the movies, the dog that just brings you…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Using Food Dispensing Toys Seeing as last week’s lesson covered a topic that requires some drive in a dog…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Everything You Need to Know Some people call it a prong collar, others call it a pinch collar. Either…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Even though this lesson is entitled “puppy” it doesn’t mean that it’s only for puppies. You can use most any…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Capping & Building Drive This video started out quite accidentally. Jimi started barking at me to get his lotus…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Every year countless dogs are hit by cars, many due to carelessness. Dogs jump out of cars because they are…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This weeks online dog training lesson is something just for fun. With all of this stress everyone is going through,…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I consider the DOWN command the most important of the 3 positions. The positions are DOWN, SIT and STAND. In…
The Complete Lesson Every dog knows how to sit, but how they sit can be an issue. Some people believe…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Using them to Properly Reward and CORRECT Communicating with your dog is a simple thing, but if it’s not…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Teach Your Dog to Retrieve -advanced I hope you have completed part 1 of this lesson before you progress…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not every lesson will be something to teach your particular dog, but each lesson contains important aspects that will be…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many people are fascinated when a dog knows hand signals. They see the dog’s ability to respond to hand signals…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Impress Your Friends Whenever I do a demonstration with Goofy we almost always do the leg-weaving, and people LOVE…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Those of you who know me know how much importance I put on the little things in training. There’s a…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The HOLD is one of the major components in the retrieve. It is a simple thing to teach a dog…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The nitty gritty… Yesterday I was training a client’s dog at the park and we were dealing with a…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I was asked by a member about teaching obedience to your dog from a distance. NOW, it’s hard enough to…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Great Obedience Training Tool It is important that your dog fit comfortably into the box, but making it too…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] part 3 – the bonus Well, it’s been a few weeks since we first touched on the HOLD as…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’ve never made a video on jumping and I think understanding the basics of it can be very beneficial for…
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