It’s 11pm. You’re jonesing for sleep, but Fido won’t calm down. You’ve tried placing him in bed, stroking his fur, and talking to him softly, but his head is still filled with frantic thoughts of car rides, squirrel-chasing and that cute Bichon Frise he saw earlier. Before you slip tranquilizers into his Kibbles and […]
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 […]
Dog Training 101: How to Completely Train Your Dog
A dog that obeys your commands is more likely to avoid danger. Keeping a well-behaved dog safe is facilitated by having a well-behaved dog. If you let yours off the leash or it has a tendency to escape from the house when the door is open, he must return when called. When a dog reaches […]
Puppy Training Tips From Celebrity Pet Training Experts
Aah, the joys of puppyhood: sleepless nights, soiled carpets, chewed shoes and other seemingly endless challenges to one’s sanity. I’m eternally grateful that the powers having influence over canine train-ability were gracious with my dog, Cardiff, who has evolved into well behaved adult. Of course, Cardiff did not train himself to acclimate to my imposed […]
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 […]