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Welcome to companion puppy and dog trainer John Wade’s Ask The Dog Guy site. Here, you can search and learn more about whether you share similar challenges to other people who have the same breed, or the same behavior problem. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can send in your own question. If you live in London, Ontario, you can learn about the various programs John offers with his in-home puppy training, dog training, and behavior problem service. If you’re farther afield, you can learn how John’s Zoom consults work. You can also look at John’s eBooks and recommended training equipment.
Whatever breed or issue that you’re having with your dog, there will something to help. If not, send a question of your own.
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Knowledgeable and experienced companion dog training help either through private in-home training for those in John’s region or for those struggling to find sensible help locally, with a Skype consultations.
Can’t find a good dog trainer, more of a do-it-your-selfer? Have a look at a wide range of eBooks written by John Wade available for immediate download. As well, some useful dog training equipment either designed by John Wade or recommended by him.
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John "Ask the Dog Guy" Wade
Puppy Training: A Practical Guide to Raising a Well-Behaved Dog
Puppy Training: A Complete Practical Guide to Raising a Well-Behaved Dog From first day home to real-world manners—by a professional dog trainer with 35+ years of experience and 160+ 5-star reviews. Start Here (Before You Train Anything) If you’re struggling with puppy biting, mouthing, or nipping—and the usual advice hasn’t worked—you’re not failing, and neither
Puppy Biting: Why Popular Advice Fails and What Actually Works
Most puppy biting advice fails for one simple reason—and it isn’t teething, energy, or lack of toys. This article explains why common fixes backfire and what actually changes the behavior.
Why “Being Alpha” Is a Terrible Way to Raise a Dog (or a Kid)
Alpha/Pack Leader/Dominance Ideology in Dog Training I recently saw a video of a red-dyed hair “trainer” “dominating” an aggressive, muzzled Akita (I lost the link), and a week or so ago, a video where Cesar Millan snatched a triggered owner resource guarding Dachshund from the owner’s lap and tossed it to the ground (which considering
“Stubborn Dogs” – Fact or Fallacy
“Stubborn Dogs” – Fact or Fallacy The term “stubborn” is frequently applied to certain dogs or breeds—sometimes by frustrated dog owners, other times by frustrated dog trainers. But what if we’ve misunderstood the whole idea of stubbornness in dogs? In my experience, labeling a dog as stubborn often misses the point. This mislabeling is especially
“The Rule Of Three”
Discouraging a Behavior “The Rule Of Three” One Of The Required Colors In The Dog Training Pallette Dogs, like humans, learn best when we see a pattern. Responding to an undesired behavior and immediately moving on is merely a reaction to a behavior, which at the very least can be confusing, while three times, one
Older Doberman Pinscher Suddenly Out Of Character Snapping At People
Explore expert advice on understanding sudden behavioral changes in older dogs, including medical checks and training tips to address aggression. Learn about the potential causes, like undiagnosed diseases and dementia, and how to respond effectively.