Hi I was wondering. I have almost finished the intermediate obedience course, and I sometimes see video's of dogs that can really hold a command, or hold a specific type of focus and when we the people say 'break', the dog knows it can go and do whatever. Are there courses that zoom in on this behavior? Thank you

Currently, we have 5 dogs who share a 2 acre yard. We rescued a hound as a pup in Aug of 2017. We rescued a great Pyrenees as a pup in March of 2019. Both are neutered females. They have been together since. Last week in the house they had a fight. The hound ended up at the vet for $1000 in care. There was no food involved. We are keeping them separate now but I am very concerned about what happened and handling things going forward. The hound is vocal but harmless and the Pyrenees is ...

Agape is a 55-pound, 3 year old laborador. I can't afford a fully-trained service dog, so I've taken her to group dog training classes. Have trained her several helpful skills as a mobility assistance dog (she knows how to press automatic door openers on buildings, to "brace" when I need help getting up off the floor, hand items to me when I drop them on the floor, pull off my socks, & retrieve objects I request). She needs to learn "impulse control" here in Florida, where LOTS of small liza...

Hello Ed & Cindy, I'm writing today regarding my mother's year old spayed female GSD. She was purchased by my 18 year old brother who didn't do groundwork before leaving for college. She is loving & intelligent, but extremely stubborn and dominant. I've never had a dog this frustrating to train. She is teetering on the edge of needing to find a new home because of her behavioral issues. I'm hoping that you can suggest specific DVDs and articles that are most fitting for her issues. We'...

We have an almost 7mth Malinois who when we drop off at daycare, is showing separation anxiety. He tries doing these little nips at the staff when they put him in the runs in the beginning of the day. They said the rest of the day, he is perfect; it's just right after drop off happens. He starts crying when we pull up to the clinic not wanting to go but then they say he does excellent all day long! We don't get it. Just want to address the nipping issues because some techs are starting to get a ...

What is the shipping stress on puppies? I will be getting an 8 week old German Shepherd by air. The flight should only be one to one and a half hours.

I have a 7 year old Belgian malinois, previously my primary PSA/ personal protection dog, whom I got at 7 months old. She was pick of the litter from an Ot Vitosha litter who had a few reactive bites before I got her. They resorted to e-collar corrections for fear of her reactivity. She has become one of the best dogs I’ve ever owned; high drive, great civil, high prey, more praise driven than anything. She is the dog that would kill herself trying to do what I ask. She had a complete fear of ...

I am a Tester/Observer for therapy dogs. Several months ago I lost my 12 yr old Lab.. But with some time, I found a puppy that I will pick up when 8 weeks old. I have no experience training a puppy. Can you direct me to a video or general steps that would help? Very excited about bringing him home but want to do it correctly from the start. Thanks,

Hi Cindy, my dog is a one and a half year-old GSD who has begun chasing his tail over the last six months or so. It has gotten so bad that whenever the energy changes in any way in a room he immediately jumps up and starts spinning wildly in a circle, and even sometimes growls to himself as he does it. He is a great dog overall and has no other personality issues of any kind.. Our vet has no idea what to do. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.