Q & A: Is It OK If My Dog Lies Down From A Sit-Stay?

Question: “Hi Chad, I have watched your Basic Obedience DVD and I think I’m doing everything right but I have a question about teaching him to do a Sit-Stay. I tell my dog to sit and then I say “Stay” with a hand signal and walk away. He is...
Tails From The Field: Baby Dog Whisperer

Tails From The Field: Baby Dog Whisperer

Tails From The Field” is a series of true stories from Chad Culp’s experience in the field of professional dog training. Some details, such as names and breeds, may have been changed for privacy protection. My clients were expecting a visit from their...
Q & A: Dog Afraid of the Kitchen

Q & A: Dog Afraid of the Kitchen

Question: Hi Chad, Our 2 year old Havanese has always loved the kitchen and his food and bed are in there. For some reason, he has developed an aversion to the kitchen and now will not enter it, even for a treat! We have no idea why all of a sudden this has occurred....
Q & A: How Can I Stop My Dog From Chasing Cars?

Q & A: How Can I Stop My Dog From Chasing Cars?

Question: “Hi guys!! My dog has now been crated for 3 months after being hit by a speeding car. She's a tough cookie and made an amazing recovery. She has various screws, pins and metal plates in her hind leg. While I'm excited to have her out of her...