If I had a magic wand the first thing I would get my dog to start or stop doing would be:

January 24, 2013 Behavior Problems

One of my goals in 2013 is to provide some free how-to dog training video educational resources for dog owners that are topic specific. I’m trying to decide on the best topics so your input would be appreciated. If you think there should be something on the list that isn’t, let me know – john@askthedogguy.com

Preparing to Meet the New Dog

January 23, 2013 Newsletters
Preparing to Meet the New Dog

House training problem with 2 year old dog.

January 23, 2013 Newsletters
House Train Your Puppy in 5 Days - One Spot 3X/day.

Hi John … I am looking to adopt a 2 year old unspayed female dog. She doesn’t seem be to potty trained despite the current owners best efforts and the efforts of their ‘dog psychologist’. She is “trained” as far as that she won’t soil inside her cage. I’m told that she comes to you, [...]

Puppy Socialization Related – Why Wolves Are Forever Wild, but Dogs Can Be Tamed

January 23, 2013 Anxiety
Puppy Socialization with John Wade

Puppy Socialization is Important – One of the topics I’m most passionate about from an educational perspective is puppy socialization so I keep my eyes peeled for new research. I found this recently: Jan. 17, 2013 — Dogs and wolves are genetically so similar, it’s been difficult for biologists to understand why wolves remain fiercely wild, [...]

Exercising With Your Dog

November 22, 2012 Newsletters

Exercising Your Dog (and you)  

Puppy and Dog Obedience with John Wade in London Ontario

November 4, 2012 Contact
Puppy and Dog Obedience with John Wade in London Ontario

Watch Why We’re London’s #1 What is Balanced Training Try a Free Nosey Dogs Class Balanced Puppy and Dog Obedience Training with John Wade in London Ontario John Wade has over 20 years experience helping London Ontario with puppy and dog obedience. Teaching dogs to Stay – Come – Heel on a Loose Leash – [...]

Jack Russell Mad About Mats

October 12, 2012 Columns
Photo Credit: CraftedNiche.com

Dear John - We adopted Josie, a 3-year-old Jack Russell the beginning of July. She is a cuddler, plays well and is such a good companion. We do have one “situation” and wonder what we can do to correct it. During the day we can go near her bed, move it or pick her up from [...]

Crate Training the Dog That Hates Crate Training

August 17, 2012 Anxiety
Crate Training the Dog That Hates Crate Training

Crate Training Gone Wrong Dear John, For the first 3 months my 7 month old puppy Amy was crated at night and while we were out. She has suddenly became extremely resistant to the crate. When we return home we find her frantic and covered in her own saliva. Recently in the course of 45 [...]