http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com en-us 2008, Dog Trainer, Dog Trainer's, QDnow, and Quick and Dirty Tips are all trademarks of Macmillan, Inc. Quick and Dirty Tips for Teaching and Caring for Your Pet QuickAndDirtyTips.com 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 then 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. 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 then 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. QuickandDirtyTips.com Jolanta Benal dogtrainer@quickanddirtytips.com no What normal dog play looks like, and how to tell when play's going wrong. What normal dog play looks like, and how to tell when play's going wrong. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/how-can-you-tell-when-dogs-are-playing-or-fighting.aspx Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:08:23 dog, puppy, training, dog, fighting, playing, rough housing What should you do if you suspect a dog is being neglected or abused? What should you do if you suspect a dog is being neglected or abused? http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/how-to-help-neglected-abused-dog.aspx Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:07:06 dog, puppy, training, dog, abused, neglected, pets Teach your dog to love his crate, not just put up with it. Teach your dog to love his crate, not just put up with it. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/crate-training.aspx Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:07:11 dog, puppy, training, dog, crate, training A few simple steps can help your shelter adoptee get off to a good start in her new home. A few simple steps can help your shelter adoptee get off to a good start in her new home. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/how-to-bring-newly-adopted-dog-home.aspx Mon, 18 Jan 2010 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:05:59 dog, puppy, training, dog, newly adopted, shelter, adoptee You gave your dog a "command," and he didn't "obey." Why is that? You gave your dog a "command," and he didn't "obey." Why is that? http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/dog-disobeys-blows-you-off.aspx Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:05:56 dog, puppy, training, why, won't, dog, listen, obey, commands Many dogs like to rest on their humans' furniture. Is that okay? Many dogs like to rest on their humans' furniture. Is that okay? http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/keep-dogs-off-furniture.aspx Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:05 dog, puppy, training, teaching, letting, the, animals, on, furniture, bed, couches Teach your puppy to accept and enjoy handling as a normal part of life. Teach your puppy to accept and enjoy handling as a normal part of life. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/dogs-puppies-handling-grooming-restraint.aspx Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:07:01 dog, puppy, training, teaching, to, like, grooming, other, human, handling How and when to socialize your puppy so she grows into a friendly, confident dog. How and when to socialize your puppy so she grows into a friendly, confident dog. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/puppy-socialization.aspx Mon, 21 Dec 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:07:50 dog, puppy, training, socialization, friendly, confident If you're considering a puppy at Christmastime (Hanukkah, Diwali, Solstice, or Eidh), think again! If you're considering a puppy at Christmastime (Hanukkah, Diwali, Solstice, or Eidh), think again! http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/puppy-socialization.aspx Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:07:50 dog, puppy, training, dogs, puppies, for, the, holidays, gift, gifts How dogs communicate with their eyes, mouths, and facial expressions. How dogs communicate with their eyes, mouths, and facial expressions. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/dogs-facial-expressions.aspx Mon, 07 Dec 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:07:00 dog, puppy, training, dogs, reading, faces, emotions, eyes, mouth, communication Encourage your dog to come to you enthusiastically when you call her. Encourage your dog to come to you enthusiastically when you call her. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/get-dog-come-when-called-tips.aspx Mon, 30 Nov 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:51 dog, puppy, training, dogs, come, when, called, beckoned, enthusiastically A few simple tips can help you teach your puppy or dog that there's no need to get scary around her stuff. A few simple tips can help you teach your puppy or dog that there's no need to get scary around her stuff. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/resource-guarding-dog.aspx Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:07:11 dog, puppy, training, dogs, resource, guarding, biting, snapping, scary Many dogs bark and lunge at other dogs or at certain people or objects. Why "corrections" aren't helpful, and what to do instead. Many dogs bark and lunge at other dogs or at certain people or objects. Why "corrections" aren't helpful, and what to do instead. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/barking-lunging-reactive-dog.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:07:09 dog, puppy, training, dogs, barking, lunging, on leash, reacting Batterers hurt both humans and animals. How to find help if you and your pet are at risk. Batterers hurt both humans and animals. 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You can up the odds that dogs will get along by introducing them the right way. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/introducing-dogs-to-each-other.aspx Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:07:20 dog, puppy, training, dogs, introducing, new, puppies, puppy, first, impression Mounting is usually normal, though it may embarrass or worry us. Mounting is usually normal, though it may embarrass or worry us. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/humping-mounting.aspx Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:03 dog, puppy, training, dogs, humping, mounting, normal, excited, embarrassing How to keep your puppy or dog from nabbing your stuff, and how to respond when it happens anyway. How to keep your puppy or dog from nabbing your stuff, and how to respond when it happens anyway. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/puppy-or-dog-steals-things.aspx Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:17 dog, puppy, training, dogs, stealing, thieving, behaviors, teaching Targeting is useful and fun, and one of the easiest behaviors to teach your dog. Targeting is useful and fun, and one of the easiest behaviors to teach your dog. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/target-training-targeting.aspx Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:27 dog, puppy, training, dogs, targeting, behaviors, teaching How to get rid of annoying behaviors by using behaviors as rewards. How to get rid of annoying behaviors by using behaviors as rewards. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/premack-principle-nonfood-rewards-II.aspx Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:37 dog, puppy, training, dogs, rewards, off, leash, premack, dr premack 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. 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. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/premack-principle-nonfood-rewards.aspx Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:06 dog, puppy, training, dogs, rewards, off, leash, premack, dr premack Teaching dogs to live safely with cats and other small furries. Teaching dogs to live safely with cats and other small furries. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/dogs-cats-rabbits-furry-pets.aspx Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:59 dog, puppy, training, dogs, introducing, to, new, furry, pet, animal What to do if your housetrained dog pees or poops indoors. What to do if your housetrained dog pees or poops indoors. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/inappropriate-elimination-not-housetraining.aspx Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:22 dog, puppy, training, dogs, inappropriate, elimination, not, housetraining Why dogs dig, and what to do if it's a problem. Why dogs dig, and what to do if it's a problem. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/digging-in-the-yard.aspx Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:05:56 dog, puppy, training, dogs, digging, in, the, yard, problem, why, dig Many popular training guides advise that you punish your dog for showing aggression. Why that's counterproductive, and what to do instead. Many popular training guides advise that you punish your dog for showing aggression. Why that's counterproductive, and what to do instead. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/dog-growls-snaps.aspx Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:49 dog, puppy, training, dogs, growling, barking, showing, agression The young dog was jumping, mouthing hard, and bodyslamming. Reprimands made her behavior worse. How do you handle an out-of-control teen? The young dog was jumping, mouthing hard, and bodyslamming. Reprimands made her behavior worse. How do you handle an out-of-control teen? http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/out-of-control-adolescent-dog.aspx Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:07:22 dog, puppy, training, dogs, jumping, mouthing, bodyslamming, bad, behavior, out, of, control Good 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). Good 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). http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/choosing-dog-day-care.aspx Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:34 dog, puppy, training, dogs, good, day, care Common dog-walking mistakes can produce stress and even aggression. Common dog-walking mistakes can produce stress and even aggression. How to help if your dog's one of them. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/on-leash-etiquette.aspx Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:05:48 dog, puppy, training, dogs, on, leash, etiquette, stress, agression Many dogs become frightened or even panicked during thunderstorms. How to help if your dog's one of them. Many dogs become frightened or even panicked during thunderstorms. How to help if your dog's one of them. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/thunderstorm-phobia.aspx Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:39 dog, puppy, training, dogs, thunder, lightning, frightend, scared Your dog looks guilty. But is he expressing guilt, or could something else be going on? Your dog looks guilty. But is he expressing guilt, or could something else be going on? http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/guilty-looks.aspx Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:04:27 dog, puppy, training, dogs, guilty, guilt, looks, expressing Teach your dog to leave tempting items alone on cue. Teach your dog to leave tempting items alone on cue. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/leave-things-alone.aspx Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:31 dog, puppy, training, dogs, leave, tempting, items, alone Teach your puppy or dog that the vet's office is an okay place to be. Teach your puppy or dog that the vet's office is an okay place to be. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/veterinarian-visit.aspx Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:05:29 dog, puppy, training, dogs, trip, to, the, vet's, office, veternarian Excessive licking -- what to do about it, when to seek help. Excessive licking -- what to do about it, when to seek help. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/excessive-licking.aspx Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:05:38 dog, puppy, training, dogs, excessive, licking Games to play with your dog when ugly weather keeps you indoors. Games to play with your dog when ugly weather keeps you indoors. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/play-games-bad-weather.aspx Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:05:26 dog, puppy, training, dogs, indoor, games, indoors, play Why it's hard to teach dogs not to pull on leash - and how to make it easier. Why it's hard to teach dogs not to pull on leash - and how to make it easier. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/leash-pulling.aspx Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:13 dog, puppy, training, dogs, walking, leash, leashing, teach, not, to, pull Teach your dog to wait for your okay before going out an open door. Teach your dog to wait for your okay before going out an open door. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/wait-at-the-door.aspx Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:01 dog, puppy, training, dogs, stopping, from, running, out, door Dogs use their tails to communicate. Here's how to translate. Dogs use their tails to communicate. Here's how to translate. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/body-language-tail-wagging.aspx Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:05:53 dog, puppy, training, dogs, reading, body, languge, wagging, tail If your dog's alone while you're at work, you can enrich his life and help the time pass quickly. If your dog's alone while you're at work, you can enrich his life and help the time pass quickly. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/dog-home-alone-all-day.aspx Mon, 25 May 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:05:18 dog, puppy, training, dogs, home, alone, separation, anxiety Three common mistakes people make when housetraining their dogs. Three common mistakes people make when housetraining their dogs. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/housetraining-your-puppy.aspx Mon, 18 May 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:14 dog, puppy, training, dogs, housetraing, mistakes, common, avoid Tug is not only fun but a great way to teach your dog manners and self-control. Tug is not only fun but a great way to teach your dog manners and self-control. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/play-tug-of-war.aspx Mon, 11 May 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:39 dog, puppy, training, dogs, tug, of, war, manners, self, control Teach your dog to greet people politely instead of jumping on them. Teach your dog to greet people politely instead of jumping on them. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/jumping.aspx Mon, 04 May 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:06:58 dog, puppy, training, dogs, not, to, jump, on, guests, visitors Choose the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of your dog's poop. Choose the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of your dog's poop. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/dog-feces-environmental-impact.aspx Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:04:38 dog, puppy, training, disposing, of, poop, feces Choosing an Apartment Dog: Size and Other Matters. Choosing an Apartment Dog: Size and Other Matters. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/apartment-dogs.aspx Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:04:37 dog, puppy, training, apartments, choosing, right, for, you Teach your dog to remain quiet, or to bark just a little, when someone knocks or rings your bell. Teach your dog to remain quiet, or to bark just a little, when someone knocks or rings your bell. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/barking-at-door.aspx Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:05:23 dog, puppy, training How to identify knowledgeable, skilled behavior help. How to identify knowledgeable, skilled behavior help. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/find-behavior-expert.aspx Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:30:28 +0000 no 00:03:28 dog, puppy, training Teach your dog to beg at the table without bothering you one tiny little bit. Teach your dog to beg at the table without bothering you one tiny little bit. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/begging-at-the-table.aspx Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:18:58 +0000 no 00:03:26 dog, puppy, training Itsy bitsy snappy. Itsy bitsy snappy. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/small-dogs-petting.aspx Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:51:43 +0000 no 00:02:52 small dogs, puppy, training Turn Nips into Nibbles. Turn Nips into Nibbles. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/nips-and-nibbles.aspx Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:50:26 +0000 no 00:02:52 puppy, training, nipping, biting Save your shoes by training your puppy to chew the right things. Save your shoes by training your puppy to chew the right things. http://dogtrainer.quickanddirtytips.com/puppy-chewing.aspx Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:49:42 +0000 no 00:02:20 puppy, chewing, training