Practical Dog Training Tips

Help for frustrated pet owners.

Are you having a problem with your dog?

Are you looking for practical, real world, solutions that work? These pages will answer some of the questions I hear almost daily from frustrated dog owners, and explain the fundamental techniques of good handling.

You can browse the archives or visit the forum to see if the problem you are having with your dog has already been discussed. If you can't find a solution to your problem, just use the "Ask a Question" link to submit your questions to me. I will either reply to you directly or post a new article discussing your problem, here on the site.

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Why am I giving away professional training secrets?

See, that's a trick question. Actually, there are no secrets. The basis for dog training is public knowledge. The information, scientific and anecdotal, regarding how a dog learns, is available to anyone willing to do the research. What the novice trainer can't readily duplicate is the experience and insight that comes with a lifetime of working with all kinds of dogs.

For twenty-five years I have been fortunate enough to make my living as a professional trainer. I have thoroughly enjoyed the dogs and the people I have met and worked with. Some of them have become very close friends. This is my humble attempt to give something back to the community that has given so much to me.

So, make yourself a coffee, pull up a chair, have a look around. You might find something useful. You might find something interesting, or even entertaining. I hope so!

Finally, all advice and observations contained in this site are solely my own opinions, not necessarily held by anyone else, in any other place, at any other time. If you have different opinions, that's what makes the world go around. Visit the forum and input your own methods or experiences. Maybe the rest of us can learn something from you.

Good luck with your training.... Neil

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