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Crate Training a Confident/Resistant Puppy by MannerlyTipsObjectives: Using a crate is important for many reasons. House training , boarding, possible veterinarian visits where they are staying hours or overnight, safety in the house (puppie...
Leash Protocols for Young Puppy by MannerlyTipsThe most common mistake that I see people do with their puppy is start the off leash portion of their training too early. Puppies make owners overly confident that they will stay this way, by the ...
Metal or Nylon Training Collars Pros and Cons by mannerlymuttsTraditional Training Collars-Prongs and Chokes, Oh My!! By Robin Rubin, Owner and Trainer of Mannerly Mutts http://www.mannerlymutts.com I am not going to talk about head haltie...
An un-tapped resource by K-9SolutionsAs a dog trainer I regularly see people who have chosen to add a dog to their home that isn't always the best match for them. My job is to teach them how to live together in spite of the...
Magoo Match 1 by MannerlyTipsCan not figure out how to embed a Youtube video, so instead I am including a link showing Magoo's 1st match. My wife also discusses the weaknesses in the training that she sees in this...
Pack to Basics by mannerlymutts(This was orginally written on 1/16/2009. Sadly the Jackie CD referenced passed away 12/23/2009.) While science may try to dispute pack theory, there is no question that group dy...
Seminars and paperwork and photos, Oh my! by K-9SolutionsI am very excited to have signed up for a two day seminar in June with Pamela Dennison at Wag It on "Positive reinforcement training for the obedience and rally ring". http://www.wagitca...
Why We Need to Talk About Things by packlifeHe excitedly told me that him and his wife took the plunge and got a dog. When I asked him where they got the dog, he replied that they bought him from a pet store in Portland, because they...
Considerations Before Purchase or Adoption by MannerlyTipsHousebreaking your dog. Whether you get a puppy or adult dog, most likely they will need to be trained to go outside appropriately at your house. Time and patience is needed for this. Dai...
Tips for training your deaf dog by K-9SolutionsAs a dog trainer I get different e-mails from dog related companies regularly. One of those is from http://www.dogwise.com/ A fabulous place to get dog books and DVD's. One of their highlighte...
