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Dear Mr. Katz:

I have a 4 month old female pup, AmStaff/Boxer (we think - she was a rescue). She responds well to all training, EXCEPT for wal...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Building the bond with your dog is really quite easy. If you recognize that you have a relationship with your dog, then building the bond comes down t...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
First, I need to figure out when he is digging. Since I know the dog and his lifestyle, I can rule out several factors such as boredom or puppyhood o...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Dear Mr. Katz:

I have two cocker spaniels that are one year apart. The red and white female (Cassie)is almost two and spayed. The buff male (Pe...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Dear Adam:
I have a client who has just adopted a dog. The dog is adjusting to its new apt., but is barking a bit when the owner leaves. A friend...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals

I never yell at my dog. Never.
Well, okay. There's one exception. And that exception is if: I'm already working with the dog at such a far dist...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
In the past, when people spoke of training collars, they really generally were referring to “choke chains.” A choke chain is a metal chain with a sli...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Dear Adam:

My family and I want to add our thanks-- to all the other thanks you constantly receive. You have produced a book that is SOOO easy...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Now that summer is in full swing, many dogs are experiencing dry skin and excessive itchiness. I know that my dog, "Forbes," certainly has been! Of co...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
1. What age should I start using the prong collar?

[Adam replies: ] Generally speaking, at about four months of age… when you see the adult te...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Dear Adam:

After catching up on doggy email, I've noticed your reference to submissive posture. Your book helped more than a professional trai...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Robin asks:

I'm wondering if you could tell me why-- when I'm walking Yogi through some grass-- that he smells something and the next thing I k...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Dear Adam:

My dog, Chance, we think is a Golden retriever mix, but he's mostly white with gold patches. Also he's about 2/3 the size of a Gold...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
I have a cousin named Leonard who was in the Army during Vietnam.

He and his fellow soldiers would often be in the jungle for several days at a...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Dear Adam:

I have a Shepherd/Malamute "Newt." She's great. I have a couple of problems with her but I won't waste your time with them as I hav...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Building the bond with your dog is really quite easy. If you recognize that you have a relationship with your dog, then building the bond comes dow...  (read entire article)
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Category: Health & Medical
1.) Versatility— A good dog trainer will use techniques and training styles which are compatible with your dog’s temperament. Every dog is different,...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Hello Adam:
I have a chocolate Labrador Retriever (very active) that is being trained (in OPEN class now) and he seems to be regressing since we a...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Hello Adam.
I would firstly like very much to thank you for the fantastic information in the book! Wow! It has made the training of our new dog so...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Dear Adam:

[From a previous e-mail which questioned why I recommend that dog owners don't try to train their dogs in a group class setting]...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Hi, Adam!

My husband and I recently purchased a white German Shepherd. She is 12 weeks old today and quite a handful. Sometimes she can be so s...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Akeisha wrote to me with some very good questions. I’ve included her letter (and my responses) below:

[Akeisha] Hi its Akeisha again. I do see...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals

There are two points you must recognize:

1.) You CAN train a dog using a traditional approach AND use the clicker. It depends on your style...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals


If you have a puppy, you must start training early, but do it gently.
Your puppy has to have confidence in you before he can begin learning...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Dear Adam:

I will try and make this short and include only the details I think will help. I HAVE read the entire book on line. I will pick up a...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals
Here’s a news flash – puppies nip!
Okay, I guess you already knew that. But here’s the surprise – you may actually be encouraging your puppy to nip...  (read entire article)
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Category: Animals