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Dog Trainers' Training Tips, Puppy House Training Aids & Information
Pupforum.com's contributing columnists include some of the best and highly sought after dog trainers from all over the world who give you some of the best advice as specialists in a wide variety of methods in dog obedience training. With advice on how to make use of dog training aids to helping you understand the differences between a number of different kinds of dog training collar options are out there, our team of experts can give you the advice you need.
While the information given in these columns is intended to be informative — dog behavior, handlers and situations vary widely; for example, puppy training versus training an older dog use very different tactics, and there is a marked difference in how to go about puppy house training and teaching a puppy not to chew on household items. You should always consult a professional dog trainer to assess your own dog obedience situation. Click here for more information.
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Jean is a graduate of Animal Behavior College and teaches basic obedience using positive motivation training techniues. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and has been studying with Tressa Everts in the Maryland/Virginia area for over a year. Jean is also a graduate of Northeastern University and is the co-founder of pupforum.com.
Dog Pees Around Male Owner
By Jean Crooke (4/24/07)
I have a male chow/collie mix about 3 1/2 yrs that I adopted over a year ago. He is a great dog but has a problem with I call it nervous peeing. He doesn’t care for men too much, he is always by my side and he never does this with me. Whenever my husband, who has shown him much love, takes him out he generally pees by the door as he is putting his leash on.
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Puppy Shreds Puppy Pads When Left Alone
By Jean Crooke (11/5/06)
My husband and I added Kihei, a beautiful black Labrador Retriever puppy, to our home a month and a half ago. We currently live in a large apartment and have her in a playpen with puppy pads while we are away at work. The longest stretch of time that she is alone is 4-5 hours in the afternoon. Our problem is this: She tears her puppy pads to shreds! As we have carpeted floor where her playpen is located, taping down the pads has not worked.
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My Chihuahua is a Man Eater!
By Jean Crooke (7/6/06)
I recently adopted a chihuahua from a rescue in Pennsylvania. So far I've noticed he is fearful of men to the point of aggression
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What You Need to Know About Your Dog and TV Sports Events
By Jean Crooke (2/3/06)
I am an animal rescue worker, not a big sports fan, but I did notice football games on TV over the Thanksgiving holiday, which reminded me of all the phone calls so many emergency wards and animal shelters around the country will be receiving this Holiday Season, as the country gears up for the big event, Super Bowl Sunday.
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Temperament Testing
By Jean Crooke (8/26/05)
Today’s column is a little different from our normal columns. This question on temperament testing came in, and I thought it would be interesting to get the opinions of several of our columnists. There are a wide variety of ways to test for temperament, and these tests have been the subject of some heated debates among dog trainers, breeders and rescue volunteers. Here are the answers of our fabulous columnists.
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Growling at Other Dogs....but Only on Walks
By Jean Crooke (5/13/05)
I have a 3 year old lab who is really well behaved but for some reason started to growl at other dogs she never met when we go for walks.
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When Dogs Meet
By Jean Crooke (3/7/05)
When dogs meet each other for the first time, they naturally do several things that humans sometimes find upsetting. Humans tend to react to dogs meeting in ways that the dogs find upsetting. This is a real recipe for disaster if you ask me.
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Cat chasing Malamute and a Papillon Who Hates Grooming
By Jean Crooke (3/4/05)
Now if a mal at this age does not have a good temperment towards cats is it possilbe to break that habit this late in the dogs development process?
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Jumping, Barking, Digging, Chewing, Chasing
By Jean Crooke (2/27/05)
Every dog has energy they need to burn off one way or another. It is surprising how many people underestimate their dog’s exercise needs. If you don’t provide an energy outlet, your dog will find one.
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Prong Collars and a Fearful Papillion
By Jean Crooke (1/24/05)
Have you ever tried on the prong collar? I can tell you it doesn't tickle.
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Struggling to be the alpha
By Jean Crooke (12/21/04)
I have a question in regards to what I think are two females wanting to be alpha dogs in the same home.
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How do dogs learn?
By Jean Crooke (12/3/04)
I am interested in information about how dogs learn. Is it true it takes on average 6 weeks for a dog to permanently learn a new cue/command?
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We Love Retractable Leashes
By Jean Crooke (11/7/04)
Everybody loves a good retractable leash. You’ve seen them. They’re those leashes with the big plastic handle and a sixteen foot retractable cord that attaches to your dog. What a great invention right? I say ugh.
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Two little Yorkies
By Jean Crooke (10/31/04)
Two questions from Yorkie rescues. One has a small housebreaking problem, the other fears people.
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Nipping
By Jean Crooke (10/22/04)
Jean, co-founder of pupforum.com, and certified dog trainer answers questions submitted by pupforum members.
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Jean Answers your Questions
By Jean Crooke (10/1/04)
Jean, co-founder of pupforum.com, and certified dog trainer answers questions submitted by pupforum members.
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