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How To Stop Your Dog From Pulling On Leash – Part 2
Part 1 of this article was short and to the point...the only two techniques you need to stop a dog from pulling on leash are Direction Changes and Leash Pops. It really is that simple but, as with nearly everything in dog training, it’s also controversial and worthy...
How To Stop Your Dog From Pulling On Leash – Part I
“Walking a dog without being dragged down the street is simple! In fact, it’s so simple you only need to know two techniques.” - Chad Culp “No Way! Two simple techniques? I don’t believe you! I’ve tried everything and it has NOT been EASY!” I know, I know, it’s a bold...
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
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....
The Four A’s of Dog Training: Choosing the Best Dog Training Method
When searching for “the best way to train a dog” you will undoubtedly be confronted with conflicting information such as: "Treats Are Good" vs. "Treats Are Bad" or "Punishment Is Essential" vs. "Punishment Is Unnecessary." This is totally oversimplified but basically,...
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...
Three Tips For Training Your Dog To Come When Called
Do you have a dog who hems and haws when called? Do you wish your dog found this exercise to be nearly as important as you do? Here are three tips for training your dog to come when called. Tip 1 - Urgency People tend to be too lackadaisical when they call their...
Q & A: How to Stop Peeing and Pooping in the Crate
Question emailed from out of town - “We got a 9 week old pitbull puppy ten days ago. I have crate trained puppies before and never had a problem until this. The crate is sized so he can only stand up, turn around and lay down but he still poops in it. Even if only in...
Q & A: How Do I Stop My Dog From Aggressively Licking Anybody Who Tries To Pet Her?
Question: “Hi Chad. Our 18 month Mini-Aussie continues to aggressively lick anybody who tries to pet her. This is a real turnoff to me and to my guests, although two members of the family don't mind it and do not make any effort to stop it. I have...
How To Stop Dogs From Barking
Fluffy is doing her impersonation of Cujo on a bad hair day at the front window. "Get off my property!" She barks ferociously at all who dare pass by. "Yeah, that's right, keep on walking," She continues. Somehow the owners only hear,...
