The Dog Trainer's Quick and Dirty Tips for Teaching and Caring for Your Pet show

The Dog Trainer's Quick and Dirty Tips for Teaching and Caring for Your Pet

Summary: 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.

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 223 TDT “The Bite Came Out of Nowhere!” – Or Did It? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:53

You'll often hear that a previously friendly dog suddenly bit a person "out of nowhere." But did she really? Or did stressors pile up till the dog just broke?

 222 TDT Calling Your Dog Away from Play with Other Dogs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:02

You've taught your dog to come when called -- congratulations! Except ... forget about it when she's playing with other dogs. How can you get her to pay attention to you then?

 220 TDT Cats and Litter Boxes (Part 2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:57

More reasons why your cat may be avoiding the litter box -- and how to get her back into good habits once you've resolved those problems.

 219 TDT Cats and Litter Boxes (Part 1) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:13

Cats don't usually need to be "litter box trained" the way dogs need to be housetrained. But if the litter box doesn't match your cat's preferences for a comfy toilet, she may find somewhere else to go. In Part 1 of this series, the Dog Trainer explains what makes an attractive litter box, and what doesn't.

 218 TDT Independent Car Harness Safety Tests - Finally! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:08:26

Until recently, there's been no independent safety testing of car harnesses for dogs -- only manufacturers' claims in ads. Now the Center for Pet Safety, an independent nonprofit, reports and names names. Hang on to your seatbelts; it's going to be a bumpy ride.

 215 TDT Does Soothing Your Dog “Reward Fear”? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:15

It’s often said that when we comfort a frightened dog, we’re rewarding fear. Learn whether that’s true, and how best to help out your worried, startled, or frightened dog.

 162 TDT Guests Who Don't Love Dogs | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:17

Learn what to do if your dog is super-friendly, but your guests aren't happy to have him greet them.

 213 TDT Why Do Dogs Interrupt Sex? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:37

Why do some dogs interfere when people are kissing, necking, or having sex? And what should you do about it? Find out

 213 TDT How to Find a Great Dog Walker | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:50

There’s more to good dog-walking than just holding one end of the leash. Here’s what to look for in the person you trust to take your dog out – and what to avoid.

 210 TDT Teach Your Dog to "Go to Bed" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:08:55

Learn how to teach your dog to go to her bed on cue, and to park herself there voluntarily. So handy when you can’t bring her to the right spot yourself and when you don’t want to crate her!

 209 TDT Taking Risks with Your Dog (Part 3) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:10:00

It's said that there's a dog bite epidemic. And trainers agree that any dog, even a friendly one, can be pushed into a bite. How much risk is there that your dog will bite your kid -- or someone else's?

 206 TDT Just a Day at the Beach | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:06:12

There's more to taking your dog to the beach than just grabbing her leash! Choose a dog-friendly place, keep her safe and healthy (sunburn and salt water can be big problems), and have a great time.

 205 Case Study: A Dog’s Personality Changes After a Bad Accident | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:08:19

A traumatic, painful experience, such as being badly hurt in a car accident, can change a dog’s behavior. Learn how to help a traumatized dog recover as much as possible.

 204 TDT Food for Thought: Hungry Dogs and Training | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:49

Almost all trainers think that when you're using food rewards, it's best to start with a hungry dog. But a new study suggests that isn't always true. Sometimes, it might be best to give your dog a good breakfast before he starts work.

 155 TDT What to Do with Your Dog When You Travel | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:06:35

In-home boarding, the vet's office, a kennel - what's the best way to care for your dog when you leave home?

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