Hi Chappy, Thank you for asking this important question. I only recommend trainers and behaviorists who follow up-to-date scientific best practices and do and do NOT use force. NEVER a choke, shock or pronged collar. These punitive equipment are not only unnecessary but also detrimental to a training/behavior protocol…

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Hi Steve000, We don’t “break” dogs of anything. We use systematic desensitization / counterconditioning (SD/CC) to condition dogs to change behaviors. When seeking out a trainer or behaviorist, keep in mind this is a completely unregulated industry and it has been my experience that there are many more incompetent…

Hi Chispea, This is most likely a combination of the breed and age. All dogs, but particularly puppies and young adolescent dogs are very time intensive. Your dog is unfulfilled, bored and unemployed and is simply employing herself. :) Try and hire a dog walker if you can.

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Hi S-Pitcha-Ka Dog barking along with dog jumping and other self-reinforcing behaviors are hard to reduce because they are inherently reinforcing. However, limiting the triggers that are stimulating your dog and are the antecedents for your dogs barking will help. Consider altering your windows or not allowing your…

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Hi AdultingisHard, 1. I don’t know the sex of the dog, breed, age, reproductive status...etc. If the dog is unaltered, consider spay/neuter. Teaching your dog to do alternative incompatible or alternative behaviors is a great idea. Also making sure your dog is fulfilled mentally, physically, socially, nutritionally,…

Hi Ingridable, If you check the resources page of my web site or on my blog you will see an article titled “Throw away your dog’s food bowl” in which I go over your questions. 2. Yes 3. Via the methods described above in other peoples questions. 4. Yes Thank you for taking the time to ask a question.

Hi Konp112,