Transitioning a Frequently Peeing Puppy From Pee Pads To The Outdoors

On an unrelated note, here's a link to the Mel Robbins Tedx Talk (30 million views) that I mention in this episode - https://youtu.be/Lp7E973zozc Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe would be great as well. - John “Ask The Dog Guy” Wade  - 🐾Embracing Science and Common Sense🐾 Visit www.askthedogguy.com For A Free Weekly Newsletter & FREE Brain Drain Activity Guide For Your Dog

The episode mentioned of The Hunting Dog Podcast I was interviewed is https://thehuntingdogpodcast.libsyn.com/house-dog-hunting-dog-they-all-learn-the-same-way Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe would be great as well. - John “Ask The Dog Guy” Wade  - 🐾Embracing Science and Common Sense🐾 Visit www.askthedogguy.com For A Free Weekly Newsletter & FREE Brain Drain Activity Guide For Your Dog

The foster home person says this morbidly obese senior citizen retriever pulls on the leash and wants tips on how to take him for a walk as he "pulls." I say, forget that (the walks) and do some things that will more likely lead to weight loss and a more agile mind. - John “Ask The Dog Guy” Wade  - 🐾Embracing Science and Common Sense🐾 Visit www.askthedogguy.com For A Free Weekly Newsletter & FREE Brain Drain Activity Guide For Your Dog

Here's an article on how at least as a start, to screen a potential dog trainer as worthy of training your dog.  Questions To Ask A Dog Trainer (Especially if they've given themselves a fancy title) This book is not about how to train a dog step by step but about the various approaches to avoid and look for. It can really help when you're screening potential dog trainers. What Are The Different (and best) Puppy and Dog Training Methods (ebook) Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe would be great as well. - John “Ask The Dog Guy” Wade  - 🐾Embracing Science and Common Sense🐾 Visit www.askthedogguy.com For A Free Weekly Newsletter & FREE Brain Drain Activity Guide For Your Dog

Here you'll find a real-world example of the dangers of the unregulated industry that is the companion dog world. I have written about various trainers and 'certifiers' in the past, and you can find more by searching for >scamwww.askthedogguy.com. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe would be great as well. - John “Ask The Dog Guy” Wade - 🐾Embracing Science and Common Sense🐾 Visit www.askthedogguy.com For A Free Weekly Newsletter & FREE Brain Drain Activity Guide For Your Dog

The writer wants to know if separating the puppies for six weeks is a good idea. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe would be great as well. - John “Ask The Dog Guy” Wade - 🐾Embracing Science and Common Sense🐾 Visit www.askthedogguy.com For A Free Weekly Newsletter & FREE Brain Drain Activity Guide For Your Dog

You can find the article on the Seven Options Worth Considering For Dog Owners with Dogs With Very Serious Behavior Problems (Aggression) http://bit.ly/3hyAqDz Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe would be great as well. - John “Ask The Dog Guy” Wade - 🐾Embracing Science and Common Sense🐾 Visit www.askthedogguy.com For A Free Weekly Newsletter & FREE Brain Drain Activity Guide For Your Dog

A gentleman selects and introduces a bark collar incorrectly. He may have solved his problem, but not necessarily the dog's problem, and as he has noticed, he may have created another. Not his fault. These devices really don't come with sufficient instructions. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe would be great as well. - John “Ask The Dog Guy” Wade - 🐾Embracing Science and Common Sense🐾 Visit www.askthedogguy.com For A Free Weekly Newsletter & FREE Brain Drain Activity Guide For Your Dog

Don't Forget: You can show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy This was the article the letter writer refers to in her letter. https://www.askthedogguy.com/fearful-puppy-critical-socialization-reputable-breeders/ I would also recommend these two articles as well. They're good to know before selecting a rescue/breeder and a trainer. Questions To Ask A Breeder Or A Rescue Before Deciding: https://www.askthedogguy.com/questions-to-ask-the-breeder-or-a-rescue-before-deciding-this-is-where-you-want-to-get-a-dog/ Questions To Ask A Trainer Before Deciding - Especially if they claim to be 'Certified' or have some other fancy-sounding designation: https://www.askthedogguy.com/questions-you-should-ask-a-dog-trainer/ Email me if you also want the mentioned free socialization cheat sheet ([email protected]). If you want to buy the book, I wrote on the topic (great for before getting a puppy, puppies younger than twelve weeks, and EVERY BREEDER 😄, here's the link - https://store.askthedogguy.com/socialize-your-puppy-for-everything-by-john-wade/ Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe would be great as well. - John “Ask The Dog Guy” Wade - 🐾Embracing Science and Common Sense🐾 Visit www.askthedogguy.com For A Free Weekly Newsletter & FREE Brain Drain Activity Guide For Your Dog

If you'd like a copy of Ask The Dog Guy's Puppy House Training Cheat Sheet, email [email protected]. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe would be great as well. - John “Ask The Dog Guy” Wade - 🐾Embracing Science and Common Sense🐾 Visit www.askthedogguy.com For A Free Weekly Newsletter & FREE Brain Drain Activity Guide For Your Dog