On an unrelated note, here's a link to the Mel Robbins Tedx Talk (30 million views) that I mention in this episode - https://youtu.be/Lp7E973zozc Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.…

The episode mentioned of The Hunting Dog Podcast I was interviewed is https://thehuntingdogpodcast.libsyn.com/house-dog-hunting-dog-they-all-learn-the-same-way Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www…

The foster home person says this morbidly obese senior citizen retriever pulls on the leash and wants tips on how to take him for a walk as he "pulls." I say, forget that (the walks) and do some things that will more likely lead to weight loss and a more agile mind. - John “Ask The Dog Guy” Wade - 🐾Embracing Science and Common Sense🐾 Visit www.askt…

Here's an article on how at least as a start, to screen a potential dog trainer as worthy of training your dog. Questions To Ask A Dog Trainer (Especially if they've given themselves a fancy title) This book is not about how to train a dog step by step but about the various approaches to avoid and look for. It can really help when you're screening …

Here you'll find a real-world example of the dangers of the unregulated industry that is the companion dog world. I have written about various trainers and 'certifiers' in the past, and you can find more by searching for >scam< on my website www.askthedogguy.com. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion …

The writer wants to know if separating the puppies for six weeks is a good idea. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe would be great as well. - …

You can find the article on the Seven Options Worth Considering For Dog Owners with Dogs With Very Serious Behavior Problems (Aggression) http://bit.ly/3hyAqDz Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www…

A gentleman selects and introduces a bark collar incorrectly. He may have solved his problem, but not necessarily the dog's problem, and as he has noticed, he may have created another. Not his fault. These devices really don't come with sufficient instructions. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion do…

Don't Forget: You can show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy This was the article the letter writer refers to in her letter. https://www.askthedogguy.com/fearful-puppy-critical-socializatio…

If you'd like a copy of Ask The Dog Guy's Puppy House Training Cheat Sheet, email john@askthedogguy.com. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe wo…

This dog is being shared between three households. Used to come when called but now isn't. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe would be great a…

A dog owner writes to ask how to get her dog to listen to her around her other dog and ironically sends in a video where the dogs show her how it's done. Resources Mentioned In This Episode What Are The Different (and best) Puppy and Dog Training Methods (ebook) - John Wade This isn’t about how to train a dog. It’s about the various pseudo-science …

Excessive barking is not an uncommon problem. I thought this case was interesting because I think the problem is more due to ideology in the way we are told to train and live with dogs, and an example of how it impacts the lifestyle of companion dogs. Looking For The Version Of This Episode With Video? You can find it on the Ask The Dog Guy YouTube…

An elderly, frail visiting dog is killed by an eight-year-old male Cane Corso X, and the dog's owner's roommate is asking for direction. Looking For The Version Of This Episode With Video? You can find it on the Ask The Dog Guy YouTube Channel. Click Here: Cane Corso Owner With PTSD Wants Her Emotional Support Dog To Stop Being So Friendly With Eve…

A dog with no history soiling in the home and suddenly starts. We'll have a look at the reasons that may be behind this sudden change in behavior and what to do about it. Looking For The Version Of This Episode With Video? You can find it on the Ask The Dog Guy YouTube Channel. Click Here: 10 Year Old Dog (Pug/Beagle X) Suddenly Starts Peeing In Th…

A Presa Canario Is Starting Some Serious Fights With The Two Pit Bulls He Lives With. We’ll look at some of the reasons for that behavior and consider what we might do about it. Looking For The Version Of This Episode With Video? You can find it on the Ask The Dog Guy YouTube Channel. Click Here: A Presa Canario Is Starting Some Serious Fights With…

Cane Corso owner with PTSD wants her dog to stop being so friendly. Or does she? Looking For The Version Of This Episode With Video? You can find it on the Ask The Dog Guy YouTube Channel. Click Here: Cane Corso Owner With PTSD Wants Her Emotional Support Dog To Stop Being So Friendly With Everyone She Meets For more Ask The Dog Guy Videos Click He…

PUPPY FEEDING DECISIONS What Not To Do Free Feeding Vs Scheduled Feeding How Often To Feed How To Pick A Food How To Feed Each Meal Slow Feeding Bowls (No) Looking For The Version Of This Episode With Video? You can find it on the Ask The Dog Guy YouTube Channel. Click Here: Puppy Feeding - How, What, Etc. - Do's and Don'ts - A New Puppy Owner's Gu…

Imagine walking along with your dog some dark night, and someone approaches suspiciously making you a little nervous. You give a silent hand signal, and, or say, "Warn Him!, and your dog erupts into a cacophony of barking? In this episode a puppy that is currently starting to nuisance bark is taught instead - to bark only on command - and the comma…

The older a dog gets the harder it can be to get the dog to transition from one way of going to the bathroom to another (transitioning from pee pads to yards, or vice versa, or used to eliminating on the grass and needing to eliminate on the sand, gravel, or dirt). Resources Mentioned In This Episode How To Get A Puppy’s House training On Track In …

This fear/anxiety issue is more common than you might think and usually entirely avoidable. Often people think it's due to the dog being abused by what it fears, but the truth is the problem is almost always due to a breeder's neglect to provide appropriate exposure at the correct age, and then failing to inform the new owners of the limited window…