The scene is a familiar one: a dog approaches a hydrant, sniffs it, lifts his leg and … well you get the idea. While not exclusive to dogs, territorial marking is certainly one of the behaviors most commonly associated with them. The behavior usually consists of a dog depositing small traces of urine on a […]
Ask the Trainer: The Russian Dog Wizard – Vladae Roytapel
Sporting a turquoise sweatshirt with the word “OBEDIENCE” across the front, Vladae Roytapel enters the Birmingham Dog Park and commands respect from every canine. As each defiant dog approaches Roytapel at full speed, barking and ready to pounce, he pronounces an assertive “AAAHHHHHHHCHT!” The dogs become quiet and calm instantaneously. “This sound imitates the real canine […]
Stop, Sit, Stay…DANCE! Celebrity Dog Babette Haggerty Trains Two Left Paws!
Would you be impressed to know that Jimmy Buffet’s little Maltese can dance on cue to the question, “What do we do in Margaritaville?” We sure were! And it’s all thanks to expert dog trainer Babette Haggerty’s pro doggie training skills! Do you want to learn the secrets to Babette’s pawwesome success?! Read on to […]
Dog Trainer To Celebs – Kate Perry Sings to Dog Ears!
Kate Perry and Yvonne Conza have created a new style to dog training in their“releashed” book titled; Training for Both Ends of the Leash! The training angle of the book focuses on empowering the pet parent through specialized hands-on training, using positive reinforcement (where are the treats?), and incorporating the lifestyles of both pet […]
Hubert G. Wells: The Tarzan of Animal Trainers
Animal trainer Hubert G. Wells is certainly no stranger to excitement. For 45 years, he made a name for himself as the preeminent animal trainer in the entertainment industry, working with a wide variety of animals for television and high profile films, including Out of Africa. Although his career has encompassed the thrill of training […]
In Honor Of The Oscars! How To Make Your Pet A Star!
Bash Dibra, celebrated dog trainer to such human superstars as Mariah Carey, Kim Basinger, Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, wrote a book titled, StarPet and holds Star Pet Workshops, an animal-actors workshop designed to transform even the most dedicated couch potato pets into bono fido performing stars. If your pet is ready […]