There’s A Training Tip For That – My dog won’t listen to me!

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My Dog Won’t LISTEN TO ME?… There’s a training tip for that! Say what? – You’re dog won’t listen to you? What are you really teaching your dog? My Norwegian Elkhound, Star, is an absolute love….. a bit independent, but a major sweet heart. She communicates very well with me, but the problem is I […]

There’s A Training Tip For That – My dog’s really gotta go!

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(Potty that is.) Getting my dog to potty … There’s a Training Tip for That! I know my dog has to go, but she’s too excited to see me and won’t go outside! When I arrive back home, my pups are beside themselves with excitement. Always the trainer, I try not to say much as […]

There’s a Training Tip for That! … Nail Trimming

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Dog Nail Trimming…There’s a training tip for that! THE SANDPAPER MANICURE When it’s time for a nail trimming, my Chihuahua mix, Rio, is a terror.  A real Drama Queen.  You would think it’s a major operation that’s never happened to anyone else.  So when I heard of a way to have her do her own […]

Your Dog Training Career – Board & Train

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Your Dog Training Career Could Look Like This… Taking a dog into your house for Board & Train sessions If you love dogs and yearn for a lifestyle that allows you to hang with your dogs all day…starting a professional dog training career might be just the avenue for you.  Watch here as Jessa Parker, […]

Working With Problem Behavior Dogs Can Be Rewarding

Dog Trainer Mike Brand tells why working with problem behavior dogs is the most rewarding part of his job. Working with canine problem behaviors is a passion that was originally motivated out of curiosity. Beginning with my own dog, I started to ask myself, why? Why is my dog so excited all the time? Why does she pull on the leash? Why does she growl at other dogs? It’s the question that sparked my passion to observe and work with dogs who exhibit problem behaviors ranging from jumping on people, pulling on walks to real aggression. My first dog, an American Eskimo named Freeway, was reactive from the beginning. Our most recent adopted Chihuahua/Terrier mix Bo and Norwegian Elkhound, Ruby; were also lunging, barking, and pulling when walking on leash when they encountered other dogs. I have lived, loved, and worked with reactive dogs most of my life, and I enjoy the challenge of giving them a better life. It is proven success in this area that drives me to be the best trainer I can be, using positive science based techniques. The dogs and the families are happier and more fulfilled when this is no longer an issue or deterrent to taking a walk in the neighborhood or a park. I very much enjoy watching the process of pet parent and dog forming a stronger bond using the user-friendly techniques and appropriate equipment that I introduce to them. The ultimate goal for both is to have a rich, fun, full life together. – Mike Brand Learn more about Mike here Learn more about our classes at AZ Dog Smart Academy here. See if you qualify for our Academy here.

Dog Trainer Mike Brand tells why working with problem behavior dogs is the most rewarding part of his job… Working with canine problem behaviors is a passion that was originally motivated out of curiosity. Beginning with my own dog, I started to ask myself, why?  Why is my dog so excited all the time? Why […]

The Human and Dog Connection

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The Human – Dog Connection; and it’s Implications for Training Dogs are man’s best friend.  But is man dog’s best friend?  Does your dog feel the same way about you that you do about him?  How can you tell how strong your human – dog connection is?  Could this have an impact on your training […]

Become A Dog Trainer – New Academy Session Starting!

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Become a Dog Trainer! Our next session of AZ Dog Smart Academy is starting in January! Have you pulled the trigger yet?  Now is your chance! Do you know someone who wants to be a dog trainer?  Forward this to them…tell them about the Academy! If you have any questions or would like to observe […]

Redirecting Reactive Dog – The Art of Dog Handling

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Redirecting A Reactive Dog – A challenge you will face as a dog trainer When you decide to become a dog trainer, your dog families will come to you with a wide array of requests.  You will hear all sorts of issues that need to be fixed or tricks that need to be taught.  But […]

Clicker Training

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Your Dog Training Career Could Look Like This! Teaching the art of Clicker Training In your new dog training career, you get to teach dog parents how easy it can be to train their dog! As you immerse yourself in the world of dog training, you will find out there are many avenues to teach […]