The Dog Trainer wants you and your dog to have a wonderful time together. If you've got a puppy, get simple, sensible pointers for raising her. Rambunctious adolescent? Transform him into a civilized adult. As for the grownups, no dog is too old to learn new tricks -- or better manners. The Dog Trainer explains how to get the polite behaviors you want and turn those behaviors into lifelong habits. Whether you're housetraining, teaching your dog to roll over, or wondering how to evaluate a dog walker, The Dog Trainer can help.
217 TDT Cats, Partially Explained
Cats: Mysterious. Antisocial. Low-maintenance. Or none of the above? The Dog Trainer shares a few things you might not have known about that "other" animal living in your house. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1wT8neR
3/2/2015 • 8 minutes, 24 seconds
175 TDT Do You Need a Guard Dog?
Many people would like their dog to be protective. But is that such a good idea? Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1FpWH82
2/23/2015 • 6 minutes, 16 seconds
236 TDT 4 (Other) Best Things to Do for Your Dog
What is there besides socialization, housetraining, exercise, good food, and veterinary care? The Dog Trainer has 4 more important ways to look out for your dog’s well-being. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1Aj5bwM
2/16/2015 • 6 minutes, 38 seconds
235 TDT My Dog Is Totally Trained, Right?
Learn why training's never done, and why there's ... absolutely nothing wrong with that. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1MaFCUZ
2/9/2015 • 5 minutes, 27 seconds
234 TDT Fostering Dogs
Get 5 tips for deciding whether fostering dogs is right for you and your family. Plus, choosing a group to volunteer with. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1Dv0TCq
2/2/2015 • 7 minutes, 5 seconds
184 TDT How to Choose a Veterinarian
If you're not a veterinarian, how do you know which vets are good? 7 tips to help you find a vet who's right for your dog. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1Cgk8D6
1/26/2015 • 7 minutes, 57 seconds
185 TDT Chilly Dogs: Caring for Your Dog in Cold Weather
Just because your dog has a fur coat doesn't mean he's an all-weather animal. Get 6 tips to keep him safe and comfortable when the temperature drops. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1BcfFhM
1/19/2015 • 5 minutes, 51 seconds
192 TDT Teach Your Dog to Give or Drop an Item
Your dog's got something in his mouth, and you need to get it back. Learn how to teach your dog to give or drop items on cue - happily, and with no conflict. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1C5HERS
1/12/2015 • 7 minutes, 22 seconds
142 TDT Where Should Your Dog Sleep?
How to decide whether your dog should sleep in the bed with you, on his own bed, or in a crate. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1IstJ8f
1/5/2015 • 7 minutes, 2 seconds
135 TDT How to Keep Your Dog From Chasing Cats
Keep trespassing cats safe from dogs. Teach your dog not to chase and kill outdoor cats. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1AxAa9j
12/29/2014 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
176 TDT Help! My Dog Bit My Baby
What circumstances might lead a dog to bite a child? Learn what mistakes people often make, and what to do if your dog bites your child. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1HBkfci
12/22/2014 • 7 minutes, 52 seconds
174 TDT The "Humane Hierarchy" in Dog Training
What steps does your dog trainer recommend first? Which ones do ethical trainers use only as last resorts? Learn what an educated, honest trainer will and won't recommend. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1zxgLnp
12/15/2014 • 8 minutes, 28 seconds
173 TDT Aggression by a Disabled Dog
A dog who used to be in pain started behaving aggressively toward other dogs. Now she feels better, but she's still aggressive. How can she learn to have dog friends again? Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1yxhoPR
12/8/2014 • 8 minutes, 11 seconds
172 TDT How to Get Your Dog's Attention
Learn how to teach your dog to look at you on cue, check in with you, and pay attention to you on walks. Turn attentiveness into a game, so your dog wants to focus on you. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1I5DewN
12/1/2014 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
164 TDT Tripods: Three-Legged Dogs
What if your dog has to have a leg amputated, because of illness or accident? Learn how "tripod" dogs cope and what you can expect. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/11UfkTA
11/24/2014 • 6 minutes, 21 seconds
165 TDT Case Study: The Formerly Housetrained Dog
Learn why housetraining may break down when you move, how to figure out what may be causing the problem, and what to do about it. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1vwAO6U
11/17/2014 • 8 minutes, 25 seconds
166 TDT When Dogs Don't Enjoy Attention
Sometimes our attention can scare our dogs or even punish them. How to tell if that's happening, and what to do about it.
11/10/2014 • 7 minutes, 25 seconds
167 TDT Can Dogs Detect Generosity?
Can dogs judge human beings' social behavior? What human social cues do dogs learn from? Scientists try to find out. Visit the website: http://bit.ly/1twrZpw
11/3/2014 • 7 minutes, 31 seconds
120 TDT Behavioral Medication for Your Dog
Learn how behavioral medications are used and how the right medication can help your dog. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1Dx2hDU
10/27/2014 • 6 minutes, 47 seconds
118 TDT How to Choose a Rescue Dog
How to figure out which shelter dogs are friendly and right for you. Learn how to find a dog you can enjoy living with. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/ZLKV8U
10/20/2014 • 6 minutes
116 TDT Dog Myths About Rank and Dominance
If your dog walks ahead of you, is he dominant? Learn about this and other myths about rank and dominance in dogs.
10/13/2014 • 5 minutes, 56 seconds
117 TDT Case Study: The Child-Chasing Terrier
Excitable dogs may run after playing children. Teach your dog to stop the chase with these 5 tips. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1CSmXrw
10/6/2014 • 6 minutes, 42 seconds
226 TDT Taking Good Care of Your Old Dog
Old dogs can be happy dogs! 5 tips to help your dog age gracefully and stay healthy. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1qRBFGf
9/29/2014 • 8 minutes, 17 seconds
198 TDT Who's in Charge Here - and Why It Should Be Your Dog
Dogs don't choose where they live, or who they live with, or when to go for a walk. But lack of control makes all kinds of animals more anxious. How can a good caretaker give her dog the control that builds confidence?
9/22/2014 • 7 minutes, 54 seconds
161 TDT Teach Your Dog to Fetch
Plenty of dogs like to chase the ball, but then don't bring it back for you to throw again. How to teach a "keep-away" dog to play fetch instead.
9/15/2014 • 7 minutes, 54 seconds
221 TDT Case Study: When Separation Anxiety Collides with "Stay"
A dog has separation anxiety. He is taught to sit and stay on cue. But once his handler goes out of sight, he freaks. What next?
9/8/2014 • 7 minutes, 32 seconds
224 TDT The Case of the Treat-Grabbing Puppy
You're trying to teach your puppy to lie down on cue, but she bounces up, she nips at your hand for the treats, and in general she acts like a hooligan. What to do?
9/1/2014 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
144 TDT How to Have a Calm, Relaxed Dog
Teach your dog to get what she wants by acting low-key, and lower her stress levels by helping her feel safe. Have a low-key dog who's not under constant stress!
8/25/2014 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
145 TDT Is Nonstop Play Okay?
Constant play can be intense and annoying. Is it really play, and what should you do about it?
8/18/2014 • 7 minutes, 33 seconds
146 TDT Extending Leashes and Long Lines
Extending leashes teach dogs to pull and can endanger you and your dog. Learn how to use a long line instead.
8/11/2014 • 6 minutes, 43 seconds
160 TDT Is Reward-Based Training Too Permissive?
Are clicker training and other reward-based methods permissive? Is "dog-friendly" training just a bunch of cookie-pushing?
8/4/2014 • 7 minutes, 5 seconds
042 TDT Socialize Your Puppy
How and when to socialize your puppy so she grows into a friendly, confident dog. Visit the website to read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/1uHxBk4
7/28/2014 • 7 minutes, 2 seconds
150 TDT How to Choose a Groomer
Learn how to find a groomer who will handle your dog gently, and what to look for in the grooming salon.
7/21/2014 • 6 minutes, 19 seconds
154 TDT The Advantages of Training with Food Treats
Learn the 3 advantages of using treats and other rewards to train your dog. Learn how to avoid the disadvantages, and why generosity rules.
7/14/2014 • 7 minutes, 18 seconds
158 TDT Do Dogs Feel Empathy?
If you cry and your dog nuzzles you and licks your face, is she trying to comfort you? Researchers try to figure out whether dogs feel empathy.
7/7/2014 • 8 minutes, 5 seconds
170 TDT 4 Tips to Handle Your Lunging, Barking Dog
Does your dog lunge and bark at skateboarders, bicyclists, or other dogs? Learn how to manage and improve his behavior, and maybe solve the problem.
6/30/2014 • 7 minutes, 34 seconds
171 TDT Service Dogs for Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Some children with autism spectrum disorders can benefit from a service dog. Learn what an autism service dog does and how to find a dog.
6/23/2014 • 7 minutes, 5 seconds
178 TDT Dogs and Stairs
Learn how to help a scaredy-dog get over fear of going up and down stairs. Encouragement and starting small are the keys.
6/16/2014 • 4 minutes, 53 seconds
177 TDT What to Look For in a Puppy Class
Puppy classes can help you socialize your puppy and learn about how she communicates. You'll get puppy-rearing pointers as well. Learn what a good puppy class can do for you.
6/9/2014 • 7 minutes, 54 seconds
183 TDT Getting Ready for Your New Puppy or Dog
Getting a new dog? You'll need a few things, and we're not just talking collars and leashes here. Find out what equipment and supplies - and what household negotiations - should precede the arrival of your dog.
6/2/2014 • 6 minutes, 19 seconds
130 TDT Tail Docking, Part 2
What are the arguments against tail docking?
5/26/2014 • 6 minutes, 32 seconds
129 TDT Tail Docking, Part 1
Why are some dogs' tails docked? What are the arguments for tail docking?
5/20/2014 • 6 minutes, 22 seconds
133 TDT Should You Punish Your Dog?
5 reasons why punishment isn't a good way to train your dog
5/12/2014 • 6 minutes, 7 seconds
040 TDT Reading Dogs' Faces
How dogs communicate with their eyes, mouths, and facial expressions.
5/5/2014 • 6 minutes, 22 seconds
208 TDT Taking Risks with Your Dog (Part 2)
We often think about the risks to our own dog -- but what risks might our dog pose to other dogs? What's the ethical and responsible thing to do if your dog fights with other dogs, even if he doesn't hurt them?
4/28/2014 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
207 TDT Taking Risks with Your Dog (Part 1)
Every time you let your dog off leash, you’re taking a risk. Does that make off-leash play the wrong thing to do? What about other risks people take with their dogs? Is absolute safety the only good choice?
4/21/2014 • 8 minutes, 3 seconds
211 TDT Living with a Deaf Dog
You may have heard that deaf dogs are aggressive, or that they're impossible to train. Actually, deaf dogs learn just as well as hearing dogs do, and they can be wonderful companions.
4/14/2014 • 9 minutes, 27 seconds
212 TDT How to Raise a Problem Dog
Learn how to increase the income of your local dog behavior consultant by raising a dog who’s fearful, aggressive, and un-housetrained. Or do the opposite, and up the odds of having a friendly, confident pet.
4/7/2014 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
216 TDT Are You Afraid of Dogs?
For people who are afraid of dogs, here are simple tips to avoid problems and read dog behavior so you can tell what a dog is likely to do. Remember, most dogs don’t want to hurt you!
3/31/2014 • 7 minutes, 52 seconds
181 TDT The Trouble with Bulldogs
English Bulldogs may suffer from more health problems, and more severe health problems, than any other breed. That's no accident - it's the result of the way they're bred.
3/24/2014 • 7 minutes, 10 seconds
233 TDT Doggy Intelligence
Are some breeds smarter than others? Do doggy IQ tests really measure intelligence? The Dog Trainer delves into the smart dog fray.
2/17/2014 • 8 minutes, 19 seconds
232 TDT Muzzles: The Why, the How, and the Why Not
Here’s how to teach your dog to enjoy wearing a muzzle – and why to teach him! Also: When should your dog absolutely, positively not be muzzled?
2/10/2014 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
231 TDT Puppy Mill Rescue Dogs
A puppy mill dog may have spent her entire life in a cage before being rescued. In a frightening new world, how can you help her adjust and learn to feel safe?
2/3/2014 • 9 minutes, 32 seconds
230 TDT Detection Dogs: Are Dogs and Handlers Biased? (Part 2)
Dogs can detect incredibly faint odors. But what if their human handlers give them the wrong cues? The Dog Trainer explores the complexities in the work of detection dogs.
1/27/2014 • 8 minutes, 51 seconds
229 TDT Detection Dogs (Part 1)
Dogs can detect incredibly faint odors. But what if their human handlers give them the wrong cues?
1/20/2014 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
228 TDT Cool Off Resource-Guarding Fever
Learn 3 tips to help your dog relax around stuff he guards -- even before you start a behavior program.
1/13/2014 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
227 TDT Why Ask Why?
If your dog has a behavior problem, you're probably wondering and speculating on what caused it. Did something happen way back in your dog's puppyhood, before you adopted him, to cause the issue? Turns out, it doesn't matter. And here's why...
1/6/2014 • 8 minutes, 23 seconds
104 TDT Service Dogs
Service dogs - how to have good manners around them, what they do, what rights disabled people have when using service dogs.
12/31/2013 • 5 minutes, 52 seconds
180 TDT New Year's Resolutions for Dogs
As long as you're making New Year's resolutions, make some for your dog! 6 ways to make your dog happier and better behaved, this year and every year.
12/30/2013 • 5 minutes, 25 seconds
225 TDT Dog, the Hunter: Predatory Behavior
Domestic dogs don't hunt in family groups the way their wolf ancestors did (and do!). But they're still predators -- sometimes in unexpected ways.
12/16/2013 • 8 minutes, 24 seconds
223 TDT “The Bite Came Out of Nowhere!” – Or Did It?
You'll often hear that a previously friendly dog suddenly bit a person "out of nowhere." But did she really? Or did stressors pile up till the dog just broke?
12/2/2013 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
222 TDT Calling Your Dog Away from Play with Other Dogs
You've taught your dog to come when called -- congratulations! Except ... forget about it when she's playing with other dogs. How can you get her to pay attention to you then?
11/25/2013 • 7 minutes, 2 seconds
220 TDT Cats and Litter Boxes (Part 2)
More reasons why your cat may be avoiding the litter box -- and how to get her back into good habits once you've resolved those problems.
11/4/2013 • 7 minutes, 57 seconds
219 TDT Cats and Litter Boxes (Part 1)
Cats don't usually need to be "litter box trained" the way dogs need to be housetrained. But if the litter box doesn't match your cat's preferences for a comfy toilet, she may find somewhere else to go. In Part 1 of this series, the Dog Trainer explains what makes an attractive litter box, and what doesn't.
10/28/2013 • 7 minutes, 12 seconds
218 TDT Independent Car Harness Safety Tests - Finally!
Until recently, there's been no independent safety testing of car harnesses for dogs -- only manufacturers' claims in ads. Now the Center for Pet Safety, an independent nonprofit, reports and names names. Hang on to your seatbelts; it's going to be a bumpy ride.
10/21/2013 • 8 minutes, 25 seconds
215 TDT Does Soothing Your Dog “Reward Fear”?
It’s often said that when we comfort a frightened dog, we’re rewarding fear. Learn whether that’s true, and how best to help out your worried, startled, or frightened dog.
9/30/2013 • 7 minutes, 15 seconds
162 TDT Guests Who Don't Love Dogs
Learn what to do if your dog is super-friendly, but your guests aren't happy to have him greet them.
9/23/2013 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
214 TDT Why Do Dogs Interrupt Sex?
Why do some dogs interfere when people are kissing, necking, or having sex? And what should you do about it? Find out
9/16/2013 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
213 TDT How to Find a Great Dog Walker
There’s more to good dog-walking than just holding one end of the leash. Here’s what to look for in the person you trust to take your dog out – and what to avoid.
9/9/2013 • 7 minutes, 49 seconds
210 TDT Teach Your Dog to "Go to Bed"
Learn how to teach your dog to go to her bed on cue, and to park herself there voluntarily. So handy when you can’t bring her to the right spot yourself and when you don’t want to crate her!
8/19/2013 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
209 TDT Taking Risks with Your Dog (Part 3)
It's said that there's a dog bite epidemic. And trainers agree that any dog, even a friendly one, can be pushed into a bite. How much risk is there that your dog will bite your kid -- or someone else's?
8/12/2013 • 9 minutes, 59 seconds
206 TDT Just a Day at the Beach
There's more to taking your dog to the beach than just grabbing her leash! Choose a dog-friendly place, keep her safe and healthy (sunburn and salt water can be big problems), and have a great time.
7/23/2013 • 6 minutes, 12 seconds
205 Case Study: A Dog’s Personality Changes After a Bad Accident
A traumatic, painful experience, such as being badly hurt in a car accident, can change a dog’s behavior. Learn how to help a traumatized dog recover as much as possible.
7/11/2013 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
204 TDT Food for Thought: Hungry Dogs and Training
Almost all trainers think that when you're using food rewards, it's best to start with a hungry dog. But a new study suggests that isn't always true. Sometimes, it might be best to give your dog a good breakfast before he starts work.
7/1/2013 • 7 minutes, 48 seconds
155 TDT What to Do with Your Dog When You Travel
In-home boarding, the vet's office, a kennel - what's the best way to care for your dog when you leave home?
6/24/2013 • 6 minutes, 34 seconds
203 TDT More Kids' Questions About Dogs
How do you teach a dog tricks when she doesn't know any? Do dogs get bored? Do they dream? And what's the deal with thunderphobia, anyway?
6/17/2013 • 9 minutes, 43 seconds
202 TDT Dog Trick: Jumping Through Hoops
The Dog Trainer's easy steps to teach your dog to jump through a hoop.
6/10/2013 • 6 minutes, 48 seconds
201 TDT Kids' Questions for The Dog Trainer
The Dog Trainer and Mighty Mommy get together to answer kids' questions about dogs. Why do they bark so much? What is it with the butt-scooting? And why will some dogs fetch, but others just hang on to the ball?
6/3/2013 • 8 minutes, 3 seconds
200 TDT A Dog Chasing Kids
Dogs sometimes chase kids. Here's a simple way for kids to keep themselves safe if a dog chases them. Most chasing dogs will go away if you just get boring!
5/27/2013 • 7 minutes, 40 seconds
199 TDT Dock Diving
Does your dog love water and love to retrieve? Then you should know about the sport of dock diving. Here's how to safely introduce your dog to it, and where to find groups and competitions.
5/20/2013 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
197 TDT Urine Marking, Part 2
How to keep your dog from urine marking indoors. Learn why your dog marks indoors - and get 8 tips to end indoor marking. Also, The Dog Trainer takes on outdoor marking etiquette.
5/6/2013 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
196 TDT Urine Marking, Part 1
Dogs mark to communicate with each other, and also when they're anxious. Learn why your dog is marking and what you can do.
4/29/2013 • 7 minutes, 30 seconds
195 TDT Is Your Dog in Pain?
It's easy to miss signs that our dog is in pain, and they can't use words to let us know. Learn what signs tell you that your dog may be uncomfortable or in pain.
4/22/2013 • 7 minutes, 24 seconds
194 TDT Wild Excitement Around Other Dogs
Some friendly dogs get so excited to see other dogs that they're completely out of control. Learn how to help these dogs keep their cool - and when friendly excitement might reflect anxiety.
4/15/2013 • 7 minutes, 9 seconds
193 TDT Size Matters: Humping a Much Smaller Dog
Dogs often hump each other. But what if a 25-pound dog is humping a 6-pound dog? Learn when it's okay to let dogs hump, and when you should step in.
4/1/2013 • 7 minutes, 39 seconds
191 TDT Dog Trick: "Sneak Up on It"
"Sneak up on it" is easy to teach and it turns your dog into a ninja. Plus, how to use tricks to help your dog cope in uncomfortable situations.
3/18/2013 • 6 minutes, 32 seconds
190 TDT When an Old Behavior Needs a New Cue
Sometimes an old behavior needs a brand-new cue or command. If your dog's 'not listening' an old cue might be part of the problem. Why and how to change your dog's cues.
3/11/2013 • 6 minutes, 58 seconds
189 TDT Adolescent Dogs
What can you expect of your adolescent dog, and why? Learn how to make your dog's adolescence easier on both of you. (Hint: prevention, prevention, prevention.)
3/4/2013 • 8 minutes, 43 seconds
188 TDT Dogs Steal in the Dark
Do dogs understand that people know some things and don't know other things? Or have they just figured out that they get in trouble for stealing food if our faces are pointing toward them?
2/25/2013 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
187 TDT Keeping Indoor Cats Active and Happy
Roaming cats destroy wildlife. But if you don't let your cat wander, will she be bored and miserable? No! There are lots of ways to keep cats contained and happy.
2/18/2013 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
186 TDT Teaching a Skittish Dog Not to Run Away
My listener adopted a sweet stray dog who had to be tranquilized so people could catch her. How can she teach the dog not to run away again?
2/11/2013 • 7 minutes, 49 seconds
182 TDT Letting Dogs "Fight It Out"
Does the common advice to "Let your dogs work out their own problems" really make sense? Learn when it's okay to stand back, and when you've got a potentially serious problem on your hands.
1/14/2013 • 7 minutes, 26 seconds
179 TDT What Is Aggression, Anyway?
Learn how aggression fits into social behavior among dogs - and between dogs and us. Why do dogs have so many ways to signal social conflict? How do "agonistic behaviors" help them survive?
12/24/2012 • 7 minutes, 23 seconds
169 TDT Ganging Up at the Dog Park
Sometimes two dogs will gang up on a third, turning dog park play into something much less fun. Learn what to do, whichever end of this scenario your dog is on.
10/8/2012 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
059 TDT How to Tell When Your Dog Is Stressed
Dogs, body language is subtle and complex. They have many ways to communicate that a situation is making them uneasy. You can help your dog out by learning the signals she gives when under stress.
10/1/2012 • 7 minutes, 7 seconds
168 TDT Running With Your Dog
Enjoy running with your dog - but first make sure it's the right activity for her. Learn how to keep your dog safe and have fun running with her.
9/24/2012 • 6 minutes, 21 seconds
163 TDT Biting the Leash
Does your dog think walks are time to play Tug with the leash? Learn what to do if your dog bites the leash and plays tug with it.
8/20/2012 • 7 minutes, 41 seconds
159 TDT What if Your Dog Dislikes Your New Puppy?
Learn what to do if you bring home a new puppy and it turns out your first dog doesn't want him around. Can you fix their relationship? How?
7/16/2012 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
157 TDT Dog Myths- Debunked!
Should you yelp when your puppy nips you? What does it mean when your dog sits on your foot? If you give your dog table scraps, are you teaching him to beg? And are dogs really wolves? Four popular dog myths- debunked.
7/2/2012 • 8 minutes, 3 seconds
156 TDT Rehoming: What to Do If You Can't Keep Your Dog
What are some reasons people need to find new homes for their dogs? How can you find a good home for your dog if you can't take care of him anymore?
6/25/2012 • 8 minutes, 5 seconds
153 TDT What If There's No Behavior Specialist Available? Part 2
Behavior problems call for qualified, in-person help. But if help is completely unavailable, carefully follow these directions to make a plan for working with your dog.
6/4/2012 • 7 minutes, 46 seconds
152 TDT Case Study: What if There's No Behavior Specialist Available? Part 1
Behavior problems call for qualified, in-person help. But if help is completely unavailable, carefully follow these directions to make a plan for working with your dog.
5/21/2012 • 6 minutes, 50 seconds
151 TDT Help Your Dog Feel Comfortable at the Groomer
Groomer visits can be scary for many dogs. Learn how to prepare your dog to have as relaxed and easy a time as possible.
5/14/2012 • 6 minutes, 40 seconds
149 TDT Signals That Your Dog Needs a Toilet Break
How to tell when your dog needs to pee or poop, and how to teach her to signal that she needs to go out.
4/30/2012 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
148 TDT What if Your Newly Adopted Dog Bites?
What's the right thing to do if you adopt a dog and he turns out to have a behavior problem? What should you do if he bites you?
4/23/2012 • 8 minutes, 1 second
147 TDT Health and Behavior in Older Dogs
Physical problems can change an old dog's behavior. Learn about some common problems and how to help your dog cope.
4/16/2012 • 7 minutes, 6 seconds
143 TDT Underground Shock Fences
Underground shock fences are supposed to be safe and convenient. Learn whether that's true, and what to use instead of a shock fence.
3/19/2012 • 7 minutes, 8 seconds
141 TDT Gross Things Dogs Do
Butt sniffing, investigating dead animals, and rolling in smelly things - how to handle these gross but normal dog behaviors.
3/5/2012 • 7 minutes, 4 seconds
140 TDT Polite Leash Walking, Part 2
Get a plan for teaching your dog to walk nicely on leash. Teach your dog to pay attention to you and not pull on leash.
2/27/2012 • 7 minutes, 27 seconds
139 TDT Polite Leash Walking, Part 1
How to set yourself up for success in teaching your dog to walk nicely on leash.
2/20/2012 • 6 minutes, 55 seconds
138 TDT What Is Counterconditioning?
Learn 7 rules for using the behavior modification technique of counterconditioning.
2/13/2012 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
137 TDT How to Give Your Dog Pills
Learn 5 ways to get your dog to take pills voluntarily, and get 5 tips to make force-pilling as easy as possible.
2/6/2012 • 7 minutes, 44 seconds
136 TDT Case Study: The Runaway Dog
What to do if your dog makes a habit of running out of your yard. How to prevent your dog from running away.
1/30/2012 • 6 minutes, 49 seconds
134 TDT Why do Puppies Snap at People Who Pet Them?
Why might a puppy or dog snap at people who pet them? What can you do to change a snappy puppy's behavior?
1/9/2012 • 7 minutes, 14 seconds
132 TDT Therapy Dogs
Learn what therapy dogs do and find out how to get certified as a therapy team with your dog.
12/26/2011 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
131 TDT The Best Food-Dispensing Toys
Why are interactive food-dispensing toys so great for dogs? What are some excellent toys to check out for your dog?
12/19/2011 • 7 minutes, 19 seconds
128 TDT Eating Things That Aren't Food
Learn why your dog may eat rocks, dirt, cloth, and other inedible items, and what you can do about it.
11/28/2011 • 8 minutes, 25 seconds
127 TDT What Not to Teach Your Dog
Learn 3 things people teach their dogs without meaning to, and what to do if you've made any of these mistakes.
11/21/2011 • 6 minutes, 51 seconds
126 TDT Dogs Who Guard Their Food
Learn what to do if your dog freezes up, growls, snaps, or bites when you go near her food.
11/14/2011 • 6 minutes, 45 seconds
125 TDT Why do Dogs Sneak Away to Pee and Poop?
Learn why some dogs sneak away to pee and poop, and learn how to fix this common problem.
11/7/2011 • 6 minutes, 52 seconds
124 TDT Great Online Resources for Dog Owners
Where to find smart, practical, accurate online info about dog training and behavior, and how to tell the junk from the good stuff.
10/24/2011 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
123 TDT Fun Nose Games for Your Dog
Tire your dog's brain and have fun with these easy nose games.
10/17/2011 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
122 TDT How to Stop Demand Barking
Learn what to do if your dog barks at you to demand things, such as food.
10/10/2011 • 5 minutes, 38 seconds
121 TDT Are You Ready for a Dog?
How to decide whether you're ready and able to take care of a dog.
10/3/2011 • 6 minutes, 49 seconds
119 TDT Canine Body Language: "Don't Touch!"
Learn what body language a dog uses when he doesn't want you to touch him, or when he doesn't like the way you're touching him.
9/19/2011 • 6 minutes, 9 seconds
115 TDT Do Dogs Grieve When Another Dog Dies?
Some dogs seem to grieve when a housemate dog dies. Learn how you can help.
8/15/2011 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
114 TDT How to Prevent Your Dog From Biting Kids
When do dogs bite kids? What situations are most dangerous? Learn how to prevent dog bites in children.
8/8/2011 • 7 minutes, 17 seconds
113 TDT Do Dogs Work for Praise and Affection?
Learn why it's important to use food rewards to train your dog. Do Dogs Work for Praise and Affection?
8/1/2011 • 5 minutes, 50 seconds
112 TDT Frustration Tolerance and Impulse Control
How to teach your dog to accept frustration and behave more patiently.
7/18/2011 • 5 minutes, 56 seconds
111 TDT What's the Best Way to Feed Your Dog?
Learn why it's better to give your dog separate meals each day.
7/11/2011 • 5 minutes, 14 seconds
110 TDT How to Introduce a Puppy to Your Older Dog
Should you get a puppy if you have an older dog? Tips on how to mix a puppy and an older dog.
7/4/2011 • 5 minutes, 2 seconds
109 TDT Hot-Weather Fun With Your Dog
Learn how you can have fun with your dog even in the hottest weather. Learn how to keep your dog busy and safe in hot weather.
6/27/2011 • 5 minutes, 22 seconds
108 TDT Redirected Aggression and Barrier Frustration
What is redirected aggression? What is barrier frustration? Why do people get bitten when breaking up dog fights, and why do barking dogs sometimes bite each other?
6/20/2011 • 7 minutes, 28 seconds
107 TDT Disaster Preparedness for Your Dog
Learn how to take care of your dog in an emergency. What should you do if you need to evacuate with your dog in a disaster?
6/13/2011 • 6 minutes, 43 seconds
106 TDT How to Pick a Dog Trainer
Learn where to find dog trainers and how to pick a good dog trainer for your dog. Learn how to find a good dog training class.
6/6/2011 • 7 minutes, 38 seconds
105 TDT Case Study: Dog Gets Hyper-Excited Around Other Dogs
What should you do if your dog gets overexcited by meeting other dogs? Learn how a good trainer works with a dog who's hyper-excited by other dogs.
5/23/2011 • 7 minutes, 53 seconds
103 TDT The Right Equipment for Walking Your Dog, Part 2
With so many collars, leashes, halters, and harnesses to choose fromout there, which is halters and leashes are best for your dog? right? Learn whether you should use a halter and which leash is best so you can pick the right equipment for your dog.
5/9/2011 • 7 minutes, 2 seconds
102 TDT The Right Equipment for Walking Your Dog, Part I
With so many collars, leashes, halters, and harnesses to choose from, which is right? Learn which collars and harnesses are best for your dog so you can choose the right equipment for your dog.
5/2/2011 • 7 minutes, 24 seconds
101 TDT Dogs Who Bark at Things They See Out the Window or Hear in the Hall
What if your dog barks out your window or barks at your apartment door at things in the hall?
4/25/2011 • 6 minutes, 41 seconds
100 TDT Should You Use a Squirt Bottle to Train Your Dog?
Many trainers suggest squirt bottles as part of training. Learn how spray bottles work and whether it's a good idea to use a squirt bottle to train your dog.
4/18/2011 • 5 minutes, 38 seconds
099 TDT Case Study: A Puppy Who's Shy Around Dogs
Learn what to do if your puppy is shy around dogs. Learn how to socialize your puppy and help him be less shy.
4/11/2011 • 7 minutes, 37 seconds
098 TDT Clicker Training Tips 2
Find out how to train your dog with a clicker and how to make the most of your clicker and treats!
4/4/2011 • 6 minutes, 41 seconds
097 TDT Clicker Training Tips
Learn 6 tips to make your clicker training easy and effective. Find out how to train your dog with a clicker and how to make the most of your clicker and treats!
3/28/2011 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
096 TDT Housetraining 101
Learn how to housetrain your puppy and learn what to do about accidents and how to tell when a puppy needs to go.
3/21/2011 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
095 TDT What to Do If a Dog Charges You
What should you do if a dog charges you? What if a dog attacks you?
3/7/2011 • 6 minutes, 41 seconds
094 TDT Is Your Dog Hyperactive?
Some dogs are active. A few have hyperactivity or hyperkinesis.
2/21/2011 • 6 minutes, 40 seconds
093 TDT Is One of Your Dogs Jealous of the Other?
What should you do if one of your dogs is jealous of the other? Learn how to deal with a jealous dog by teaching your dogs to share your attention.
2/7/2011 • 5 minutes, 16 seconds
092 TDT Should You "Support the Alpha Dog"?
Learn what it means when one of your dogs acts like an "alpha." What should you do if one of your dogs bosses around the other.
1/24/2011 • 4 minutes, 56 seconds
091 TDT Lassie to the Rescue?
Find out whether your dog might be able to save your life in an emergency. Learn whether untrained dogs purposely look for help when people are in danger. Will your dog look for help?
1/17/2011 • 6 minutes, 33 seconds
090 TDT Giving Your Dog a Bath
Teach your dog to get in and out of the bathtub. Learn how to teach your dog to enjoy baths.
1/10/2011 • 5 minutes
089 TDT Case Study: A Dog Afraid of Just One Car Ride
Learn what might make a dog afraid to ride in the car, and what to do if your dog hates car rides.
1/3/2011 • 5 minutes, 58 seconds
088 TDT The Right Way to Talk to Your Dog
Learn the right way to talk to your dog and how to use your voice when training your dog. Learn how your body language can change your dog's emotions and help her learn better.
12/20/2010 • 5 minutes, 48 seconds
087 TDT Giving Your Dog a Time-out
Learn how to give your dog a time-out and use time-outs gently and effectively. Learn how to improve your dog's behavior with time-outs.
12/13/2010 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
086 TDT Should You Get Two Puppies at the Same Time?
Learn whether it's a good idea to get two puppies at the same time, and learn how to raise puppies if you have more than one.
12/6/2010 • 5 minutes, 15 seconds
085 TDT Can Your Dog Change? Prognosis in Behavior Cases
Learn whether you can change a dangerous dog's behavior and what makes behavior modification likely to succeed. Learn what factors affect your chances of success in changing your dog's behavior.
11/22/2010 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
084 TDT Case Study: A Puppy Acts Aggressive After Being Ill
Learn what to do about an aggressive puppy and why a young puppy might growl when handled. Learn how to rebuild a puppy's trust and confidence so he's no longer aggressive.
11/15/2010 • 7 minutes, 4 seconds
083 TDT When Not to Use Food Rewards
Learn when not to give your dog food rewards and how to tell when food isn't the best reward for your dog. Find out how to use other kinds of rewards when food rewards aren't an option.
11/8/2010 • 5 minutes, 33 seconds
082 TDT Should You Talk to a Pet Psychic?
Can an animal communicator help you understand your dog? Learn whether pet psychics work and whether you should consult a pet psychic to understand your dog better.
11/1/2010 • 6 minutes, 15 seconds
081 TDT Pee Pads, Dog Doors, and Ringing a Bell to Go Out
Learn whether you should use pee pads with your dog and how to get your dog to properly use pee pads. Also learn how to teach your dog to ring a bell to go out. Yes, really.
10/25/2010 • 6 minutes
080 TDT Halloween Safety
Learn what food and candies can poison your dog and learn how to keep your dog safe during Halloween.
10/18/2010 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
079 TDT A Dog Case Study: Do Women Make Dogs Territorial?
Do Women Make Dogs Territorial?
10/11/2010 • 5 minutes, 13 seconds
078 TDT $#*! Your Dog Doesn't Care About
Learn the top three things that don't matter to our dogs, even a little bit. And learn the top three things that matter most so you can have a happier dog.
10/4/2010 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
077 TDT How to Break Up a Dog Fight
Find out how to break up a dog fight and learn what you shouldn't do. Learn how to tell when a dog fight is serious and get tips on the least dangerous ways break up the dog fight.
9/20/2010 • 6 minutes, 3 seconds
076 TDT A Dog Case Study: Aggression and Tennis Balls
Learn what to do if your dog guards toys at the dog park. Learn how a trainer thinks through a problem and how to fix resource guarding at the dog park.
9/13/2010 • 6 minutes, 17 seconds
075 TDT Life with a Fearful or Aggressive Dog
Life with a difficult dog can be hard and isolating for dog owners. Get insight into what it's like to live with a difficult dog and how you can help.
9/6/2010 • 5 minutes, 46 seconds
074 TDT Teach Your Dog "Stay"
Learn how to teach your dog to stay and get easy tips for teaching your dog to stay a little at a time, so that she stays in a sit or a down without getting up.
8/23/2010 • 7 minutes, 12 seconds
073 TDT Teach Your Dog Not to Bark at Guests
Find out how to get your dog to stop barking at guests. Learn how you can prevent barking and help your dog act calm around guests and visitors to your home.
8/9/2010 • 6 minutes, 53 seconds
072 TDT Training Small Dogs
Learn the best way to train small dogs. Be consistent with little dogs to prevent behavior problems.
8/2/2010 • 5 minutes, 34 seconds
071 TDT Animal Shelters and Dog Rescue Groups
Learn how to adopt a dog from an animal shelter or dog rescue group; get tips on how to identify good animal shelters that will work to help you find the right adopted dog.
7/26/2010 • 6 minutes, 36 seconds
070 TDT Dog Parks and Dog Runs
Learn whether you should take your dog to dog parks and dog runs. Find out what to watch out for at dog parks and runs and how to take your dog there safely.
7/19/2010 • 7 minutes, 47 seconds
069 TDT Keep Your Dog Safe in the Summertime
Find out how to keep your dog safe in hot weather. Learn the signs of heat stroke in dogs and get other tips sure to keep your dog healthy and safe when it's hot out.
7/12/2010 • 6 minutes, 55 seconds
068 TDT More Tips to Help Your Shy or Nervous Dog
Do you have a shy or nervous dog, or a dog who's anxious in new situations? You can help your shy, anxious dog feel more calm and relaxed.
7/5/2010 • 6 minutes, 35 seconds
067 TDT How to Help Your Shy or Nervous Dog
Do you have a shy or nervous dog, or a dog who's anxious in new situations? You can help your shy, anxious dog feel more calm and relaxed.
6/28/2010 • 5 minutes, 3 seconds
066 TDT How to Find a Lost Dog
Find your lost dog--and prevent losing her in the first place.
6/21/2010 • 6 minutes, 48 seconds
065 TDT Choosing a Breeder
You can buy puppies in pet stores and on the Internet. Newspapers and supermarket pennysavers list "AKC Registered Puppies for Sale." But if you're buying a pedigreed puppy, you need a good breeder, not a puppy factory.
6/7/2010 • 7 minutes, 52 seconds
064 TDT Train Your Dog the Brainy Way
If you often find yourself punishing your dog or feel like you're always a step behind, these three mental habits can make you a better trainer (and help you and your dog have more fun).
5/31/2010 • 7 minutes, 35 seconds
063 TDT Dog Folklore, Dog Myth
Much of the folklore around dogs is pure hogwash. Do Pit Bulls have locking jaws? Is your dog sick if his nose is dry? How can you learn to assess what "they say"?
5/24/2010 • 6 minutes, 3 seconds
062 TDT Getting Your Dog Ready for Your Baby
A new baby changes the whole family's life - including your dog's. Here's how to make the transition smooth, safe, and pleasant.
5/17/2010 • 6 minutes, 52 seconds
061 TDT Car Safety for Dogs
Many dogs love road trips, but car travel presents special dangers - and some of them may not be obvious. Your dog needs protection on even short rides. Here's how to provide it.
5/10/2010 • 7 minutes, 29 seconds
060 TDT Air Travel with Your Dog
Many of us would love to bring our dogs on vacation with us. How to decide whether your dog should travel by air -- and, if you do fly with your dog, how to make the trip more pleasant and safer.
5/3/2010 • 8 minutes, 18 seconds
058 TDT How to Use Food Rewards with Your Dog
Food rewards make one of the best training tools for most dogs. Here's how to use them effectively, and what mistakes to avoid.
4/19/2010 • 6 minutes, 50 seconds
057 TDT Counter Surfing
Many or most dogs will nab edibles when our backs are turned. Learn how to prevent or stop them.
4/12/2010 • 6 minutes, 48 seconds
056 TDT Teaching Dogs to Like Kids
Learn to tell whether your dog really enjoys meeting children - what to do if he doesn't, and tips for keeping those meetings fun for everybody.
4/5/2010 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
055 TDT Fun for Old Dogs
Old dogs (and dogs recovering from surgery!) may not be up for strenuous play. Keep them mentally engaged with these fun, easy, low-key games.
3/29/2010 • 4 minutes, 56 seconds
054 TDT Kids and Dogs Saying Hi
Kids often want to say hi to dogs on the street, and vice versa. When is it safe?
3/22/2010 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
053 TDT Separation Anxiety (or Not) in Dogs
Many dogs bark, chew, or eliminate when left alone. How can you tell whether your dog has separation anxiety or the behavior is caused by something else?
3/8/2010 • 8 minutes, 13 seconds
052 TDT "Nothing in Life Is Free"
"Nothing in Life Is Free" is the usual label for a training program in which your dog learns to earn everything he wants by working for you. It's helpful for many dogs, and it's a lot more fun than that nyah-nyah label makes it sound.
3/1/2010 • 6 minutes, 34 seconds
051 TDT Poop Eating
Why do dogs eat feces? How can you stop them?
2/22/2010 • 7 minutes, 30 seconds
050 TDT Dog Play, Part II
The science of play, and how it applies to you and your dog.
2/15/2010 • 7 minutes, 24 seconds
049 TDT Dog Play
What normal dog play looks like, and how to tell when play's going wrong.
2/8/2010 • 7 minutes, 30 seconds
048 TDT How to Help an Abused or Neglected Dog
What should you do if you suspect a dog is being neglected or abused?
2/1/2010 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
047 TDT Crate Training Your Dog or Puppy
Teach your dog to love his crate, not just put up with it.
1/25/2010 • 7 minutes, 11 seconds
046 TDT Help Your Newly Adopted Dog Settle In
A few simple steps can help your shelter adoptee get off to a good start in her new home.
1/18/2010 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
045 TDT Why Won't My Dog Listen to Me? (repeat of 1-11-10)
You gave your dog a "command," and he didn't "obey." Why is that?
1/11/2010 • 5 minutes, 56 seconds
044 TDT Dogs on Furniture
Many dogs like to rest on their humans' furniture. Is that okay?
1/4/2010 • 6 minutes, 5 seconds
043 TDT Teach Your Puppy to Like Grooming and Other Human Handling
Teach your puppy to accept and enjoy handling as a normal part of life.
12/28/2009 • 6 minutes, 25 seconds
041 TDT Holiday Puppies (repeat of 12-14-09)
If you're considering a puppy at Christmastime (Hanukkah, Diwali, Solstice, or Eidh), think again!
12/14/2009 • 8 minutes, 5 seconds
039 TDT Get Your Dog to Come When Called
Encourage your dog to come to you enthusiastically when you call her.
11/30/2009 • 6 minutes, 17 seconds
038 TDT Resource Guarding - What it is, How to Prevent it (repeat of 11-23-2009)
A few simple tips can help you teach your puppy or dog that there's no need to get scary around her stuff.
11/23/2009 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
037 TDT Barking and Lunging on Leash
Many dogs bark and lunge at other dogs or at certain people or objects. Why "corrections" aren't helpful, and what to do instead.
11/16/2009 • 6 minutes, 34 seconds
036 TDT Domestic Violence and Your Pet
Batterers hurt both humans and animals. How to find help if you and your pet are at risk.
11/9/2009 • 5 minutes, 17 seconds
035 TDT Introducing Dogs to Each Other, Part 2
How to help dog guests and new adoptees get off to a good start with your resident dog.
11/3/2009 • 5 minutes, 33 seconds
034 TDT Introducing Dogs to Each Other, Part I
First impressions make a big difference! You can up the odds that dogs will get along by introducing them the right way.
10/26/2009 • 6 minutes, 32 seconds
033 TDT Humping
Mounting is usually normal, though it may embarrass or worry us.
10/19/2009 • 5 minutes, 20 seconds
032 TDT Dogs Who Steal Your Stuff
How to keep your puppy or dog from nabbing your stuff, and how to respond when it happens anyway.
10/12/2009 • 6 minutes, 17 seconds
031 TDT Targeting - the Best Dog Skill You've Never Heard Of
Targeting is useful and fun, and one of the easiest behaviors to teach your dog.
10/5/2009 • 5 minutes, 56 seconds
030 TDT Introducing Dr. Premack, Part II
How to get rid of annoying behaviors by using behaviors as rewards.
9/28/2009 • 6 minutes, 4 seconds
029 TDT Introducing Dr. Premack, Part I
What your dog wants to do can be a reward for doing what you want to do - this week, checking in with you when off leash.
9/21/2009 • 5 minutes, 34 seconds
028 TDT That's Your Roommate, Fido, Not a Snack
Teaching dogs to live safely with cats and other small furries.
9/14/2009 • 6 minutes, 4 seconds
027 TDT No, Really, My Dog Is Housetrained!
What to do if your housetrained dog pees or poops indoors.
9/7/2009 • 5 minutes, 48 seconds
026 TDT Can You Dig It, Baby?
Why dogs dig, and what to do if it's a problem.
8/31/2009 • 5 minutes, 20 seconds
025 TDT That Uh-Oh Moment: What to Do If Your Dog Growls or Snaps (repeat of 9/24/09)
Many popular training guides advise that you punish your dog for showing aggression. Why that's counterproductive, and what to do instead.
8/24/2009 • 6 minutes, 16 seconds
024 TDT The Tale of the Rowdy Teenager
The young dog was jumping, mouthing hard, and bodyslamming. Reprimands made her behavior worse. How do you handle an out-of-control teen dog?
8/17/2009 • 6 minutes, 30 seconds
023 TDT Choosing a Good Dog Day Care
Good dog day care isn't a free-for-all. Here's how to choose a well-run place (and decide whether day care's right for your dog).
8/10/2009 • 5 minutes, 37 seconds
022 TDT Don't Say Hi to the Nice Doggie, and Other On-Leash Etiquette
Common dog-walking mistakes can produce stress and even aggression. How to help if your dog's one of them.
8/3/2009 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
021 TDT Thunder and Lightning - I Tell You, It's Frightening (repeat of 7-27-09)
Many dogs become frightened or even panicked during thunderstorms. How to help if your dog's one of them.
7/27/2009 • 6 minutes, 5 seconds
020 TDT "He Knows He Did Wrong" -- Or Does He?
Your dog looks guilty. But is he expressing guilt, or could something else be going on?
7/20/2009 • 3 minutes, 52 seconds
019 TDT Save That Pot Roast!
Teach your dog to leave tempting items alone on cue.
7/13/2009 • 5 minutes, 38 seconds
018 TDT Doctor, Doctor...
Teach your puppy or dog that the vet's office is an okay place to be.
7/6/2009 • 4 minutes, 29 seconds
017 TDT Lick, Lick, Lick, Lick ...
Excessive licking -- what to do about it, when to seek help.
6/29/2009 • 4 minutes, 40 seconds
016 TDT Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful (repeat of 6-22-09)
Games to play with your dog when ugly weather keeps you indoors.
6/15/2009 • 5 minutes, 16 seconds
015 TDT Walk That Walk
Why it's hard to teach dogs not to pull on leash - and how to make it easier.
6/15/2009 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
014 TDT Just Dashing Out the Door!
Teach your dog to wait for your okay before going out an open door.
6/8/2009 • 4 minutes, 49 seconds
013 TDT "But He Was Wagging His Tail!"
Dogs use their tails to communicate. Here's how to translate.
6/1/2009 • 5 minutes, 38 seconds
012 TDT Home Alone?
If your dog's alone while you're at work, you can enrich his life and help the time pass quickly.
5/25/2009 • 4 minutes, 28 seconds
011 TDT Oops! Housetraining Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Three common mistakes people make when housetraining their dogs.
5/18/2009 • 5 minutes, 2 seconds
010 TDT Tug of ... Peace?
Tug is not only fun but a great way to teach your dog manners and self-control.
5/11/2009 • 5 minutes, 49 seconds
009 TDT (Don't) Jump for My Love
Teach your dog to greet people politely instead of jumping on them.
5/4/2009 • 5 minutes, 46 seconds
008 TDT Get the Poop on Poop
Choose the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of your dog's poop.
4/27/2009 • 4 minutes, 38 seconds
007 TDT What Is an Apartment-Sized Dog, Anyway?
Choosing an Apartment Dog: Size and Other Matters.
4/20/2009 • 4 minutes, 37 seconds
006 TDT Dogs and Doorbells
Teach your dog to remain quiet, or to bark just a little, when someone knocks or rings your bell.
4/13/2009 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
005 TDT Behavior Expert and Behavior "Expert": Which Is Which?
How to identify knowledgeable, skilled behavior help.
4/7/2009 • 5 minutes, 24 seconds
004 TDT Begging for Scraps, Made Simple
Teach your dog to beg at the table without bothering you one tiny little bit.
3/31/2009 • 5 minutes, 21 seconds
003 TDT Small Dogs, Explained
Learn why some small dogs snap and growl and how to prevent it.
3/30/2009 • 4 minutes, 8 seconds
001 TDT Puppy Chewing
Save your shoes by training your puppy to chew the right things.
3/23/2009 • 3 minutes, 36 seconds
002 TDT Little Shark Teeth
Tips on how to turn your puppy's nips into nibbles.
