Dog Training Articles

Each of the articles here has been written by me, Andrew Chastney, and as such reflects my personal style of dog training. If you like what you read here I suggest you sign up for my free monthly Dog Training Blueprint ezine. You can do so in the box immediately below. I also suggest you take a look at my complete dog training package to see how it can help you train your own dog.

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(If you prefer not to subscribe until you know a bit more about what sort of dog training advice you're likely to receive, you're welcome to read a typical selection of comments from other subscribers first.) This is what other readers of the Dog Training Blueprint email newsletter have to say about it. Also read through some of the dog training articles listed on this page.

Chewing sticks
Time Out
The Effect on Training of a Bitch Being in Season
Dogs As Teachers
The Dog Wants To Go Out....!
Back To Basics
Does Your Dog Do This When You Go For Walks?
Does Your Dog Do This In The Car?
Does Your Dog Do This In The Car? (Part Two)
Hot Dog
Clever Dog!
I Have A Confession To Make....
Trouble Getting The Dog In The Car
What To Do If Your Dog Bites Someone
What To Do If Your Dog Bites Someone (Part Two)
How Smart Is Your Dog?
Choosing A Training Class For Your Dog
Dogs And Fireworks
Bitches In Season (again!)
Pronged Collars
Pronged Collars Revisited
Pronged Collars (again!)
Peeing In The House
Christmas Is Coming And The Chocs Are On The Mat
Be A Responsible Dog Owner
Cold Weather Precautions
Cold Weather Precautions - Update
Cold Weather Precautions - Update (Part 2!)
Losing A Dog
Death of a Dog
More Foodstuffs To Keep Away From Your Dog
Do Your Groundwork
Guide Dogs For The Blind - Can You Help?
Guide Dogs For The Blind - Can You Help? Quick Update
Smoking Can Harm Your Dog
This Plant Is Poisonous For Your Dog
Teaching Your Dog To Watch You
Old Dogs v New Tricks
Canine Body Language
Know Your Dogs Limitations
Don't Be Embarrassed
Be An Ambassador
Reach For The Stars
Dogs And Asthma
Dogs And Newborn Babies
Getting Your Dog Clean In The House
Walking On The Leash
Extending Leashes - P.S.
Is Dog Training Instinctive Or Learnt?
The Rules of Dog Training?
Teach Your Dog To Want Its Leash
Is Your Dog Trustworthy In The Kitchen?
Off Lead Heelwork
Getting Your Dog To React Instantly
Responding To Hand Signals
Elderly Dogs
Dognapping
Christmas Dog Sense
Dealing With Fighting Dogs
How Clever Is Your Dog?
Something Different - Am I Cheating?!
Faking It
How Clever Is Your Dog? (Part Two)
Read The Smallprint
Heelwork - A New Idea
Don't Be Complacent
Thinking Outside The Box
Dogs And Litterboxes
Rescue Dogs
Deaf Dogs
Dominant Dogs
Dominant Dogs (Part 2)
My Dog Wants To Carry Everything!
Use Your Head
Jealous Dogs (again!)
Renaming Dogs - Is It A Good Idea?
How Not To Treat Your Dog
How Not To Treat Your Dog (Part Two)
A Surreptitious Use of a Treat
Training a Dog Not to Pull On The Lead
An Excellent Dog Training TV Series
Slowly Slowly Catchee Monkey
It's That Time Of Year Again
How To Think Like A Dog Trainer
Naming A New Dog
It's Me Or The Dog
Extending Leads - Who Needs Them?
Extending Leads - An Alternative Viewpoint
Update On Molly's Behaviour
Reader's Revenge
Please Don't Walk Your Dog Like This
Is Your Dog Sensitive About Having Its Feet Touched?
Unecessary Fussing
Dominance Over Other Dogs
How To Stop A Dog Chasing Cars
My Dog Is Overexcitable (Particularly If We Have Guests)
Teaching A Dog Not To Whine
Dog Training For Families - Sing From The Same Hymn Sheet
Training Your Dog To Do What You Want
Dogs And Obstacles
Get Your Timing Right
Zigzagging On The Lead
Don't Drive With Your Dog Like This
Anti-Dog Sentiment; This Just Fans The Flames
Puppy Basics; Teaching The Sit
Puppy Basics; Teaching The Sit - P.S.
Training Your Dog To Walk To Heel Off Lead - A New Idea
Sitting At A Distance
Puppy Training Challenges
Teaching A Dog To Use Its Nose
Ignoring Other Dogs
Hoist By My Own Petard!
Long Line Problems
Beware Of Horses!
Distance Control
Dogs In Cars
One Puppy Or Two?
Dry Dog Food Warning
Jealous Dogs
Mean What You Say
Hyperactive Dogs
Different Handling Gives A Different Result
Different Handling Gives A Different Result - P.S.
Dog Insurance - Check The Smallprint
Tough Assignment
Barking And Biting
House Training Basics
Problems With Visitors
Start At The Beginning
Jumping Up
Yes You Can Change Your Dogs Behaviour!
Offlead Puppies
Silent Whistles
Tick Removal
Pigs With Spaceships
The Canine Psyche
Lessons From A Canine Guest House!
How Not To Rear A Puppy
Fireworks
Overweight Dogs
Dogs' Coats
Seasons
Dogs That Pull Into The Collar
The Dog's A Mind Reader!
Tragedy
Fussing Other Peoples' Dogs
Mistakes
How Good Is A Dog's Memory?
Unusual Dog Walking Technique
Hot Weather Thoughtlessness
Double Trouble?
Dancing With Dogs
Unusual Dog Walking Technique
The Sun Has Got His Hat On
One Or Two?
Blasted Electrickery
Skin Problems
Foibles and Paranoia
Barking
Territorial Marking
Canine Medication
Don't Do This!
Puppies Off Lead
Fears

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