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I encounter a lot of scared, stressed dogs in my work as a professional dog trainer.  I recently received a call from a woman who was trying to help her shy dog get more comfortable in the presence of new people.  When I went to meet her for the first time,...

As a professional dog trainer, I hear this question a lot this time of year.  The holidays are a very popular time of year to bring home a new puppy.  The first few days and weeks can be overwhelming (puppies are A LOT of work!), but then most pet owners...

“My dog can’t be trained.  I’ve tried everything and nothing works with him.  He’s just a stubborn dog.”  Most dog trainers hear some version of that story pretty frequently.  While it’s completely understandable for dog owners to be frustrated, especially when they...