Monday, November 30, 2009

Golf, and the Game of Dog Training

I haven’t played golf in years. Don’t have the time; but I do remember what it was like to walk the course with my buddies. Ladies, I don’t know much about what goes on when women get together to play golf, but here is how the guys do it: When a foursome of buddies get together [...]

Golf, and the Game of Dog Training
Saturday, November 28, 2009

A Small Dog Teething People

I have an ongoing survey tied to AsmallDog.com, which you can find at this link. I’ve gotten some very interesting responses from the survey so far. Although people say they are having a variety of problems with their small dogs, there are three items that show up strongest: Non-stop barking, occasional biting, and failure [...]

A Small Dog Teething People
Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Rubbing A Dog’s Nose in His Own Stool

I can’t believe it. There are still people out there that believe rubbing a dog’s nose in its own stool will teach the dog not to eliminate in the house. Can you believe it? Here’s proof: Kayla, a member of the AsmallDog.com community has been having trouble house training her Chihuahua. Here is an excerpt of [...]

Rubbing A Dog’s Nose in His Own Stool
Sunday, November 22, 2009

Paper Training Small Dogs, Good Intentions, Bad Results

Reader Carole wrote to me that she has three small dogs that urinate wherever they feel like it inside her home. She said she paper trained her dogs. In her email to me, she wrote: “They are 90 percent  paper trained but will do it [urinate] other places [in the house] too.” Here’s the problem with paper [...]

Paper Training Small Dogs, Good Intentions, Bad Results
Thursday, November 12, 2009

Help! My Small Dog is Out of Control and My Boyfriend is Not Helping

The following was sent in from a reader in response to my article on Small Dog Syndrome. You can find the full comment at the bottom of the article. Here’s a link to the original article. “MY DOG KNOWS I DONT LIKE HIM ON THE BED, BUT HE ALSO KNOWS THAT MY BF [boyfriend] THINKS THAT [...]

Help! My Small Dog is Out of Control and My Boyfriend is Not Helping
Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Small Dog Buddies

If you own two small dogs, do they like to hang out with each other? Even if you only have one small dog, does he have a dog buddy in the neighborhood? Here’s why I ask. We dog behaviorists love to talk about pack theory. We seem to think everything a dog does can be tied [...]

Small Dog Buddies
What to Expect from Your New Rescue Dog
Posted on Sep 15
by Jeff K. in Rescued Small Dog
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What to Expect from Your New Rescue Dog

Congratulations, Sir or Madam, on selecting your new rescue dog! We know you will enjoy many years of satisfaction with your rescue dog. Your rescue dog has been designed with the very latest features in canine technology to provide maximum comfort, convenience, and safety for you and your whole family. Your...

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A Noble Dog Rescue
Posted on Sep 13
by Jeff K. in Rescued Small Dog
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A Noble Dog Rescue

Oh boy. People love to tell you they own a rescue dog. “This is my dog. She’s a rescue.” “He’s still getting used to us. He’s a rescue dog.” “We adopted our rescue dog last week.” Sometimes I get the feeling these statements really mean: Look at me. I’ve done something noble. I’ve personally...

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New Hope for Rescued Small Dogs
Posted on Sep 06
by Jeff K. in Rescued Small Dog
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New Hope for Rescued Small Dogs

One of our dogs, Kelsey, was facing imminent death at a local animal shelter. (Ironic that they call it a “shelter,” huh?) A few days before she was slated to be euthanized, a representative from Atlanta’s Small Dog Rescue and Humane Society plucked her from her cage and brought her...

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Why A Hug Isn’t Love
Posted on Aug 24
by Jeff K. in Training A Small Dog
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Why A Hug Isn’t Love

A while back, I had the index and middle fingers of my left hand fileted by a Miniature Pinscher. All I did was touch the dog. Today, I want to talk about how important it is to get a dog used to being touched not only by you, but also...

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Pack Leaders Have No Friends
Posted on Aug 11
by Jeff K. in The Small Dog-Human Bond, Training A Small Dog
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Pack Leaders Have No Friends

You’ve heard the expression “It’s lonely at the top.” The person with ultimate control of an organization, the pack leader, makes decisions and steers the company from an isolated place. A pack leader, or boss, may seek the opinions of his or her subordinates, but ultimately the decision is his...

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Who Trains A Yorkie?
Posted on Aug 07
by Jeff K. in The Small Dog-Human Bond, Training A Small Dog
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Who Trains A Yorkie?

Does anyone out there, who owns a Yorkshire Terrier, train his or her dog? I want to know because I have seen very little evidence that anyone does. At Kelsey’s Dog House, our client list includes more than 180 Yorkies. Of those 180 or so dogs, about 5 seem to...

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Small Dog Headaches
Posted on Aug 03
by Jeff K. in Small Dog Behavior, Training A Small Dog
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Small Dog Headaches

Here is a situation described by a reader in response to my article on Anti-Bark Collars. As you will see, she is experiencing multiple problems with her pack of small dogs. There are a lot of object lessons in this story. My reply comes after her story. Reader’s Comment: “I have tried...

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One Size Does Not Fit All Dogs
Posted on Aug 01
by Jeff K. in Small Dog Behavior, Training A Small Dog
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One Size Does Not Fit All Dogs

Most dog training techniques do not fit all dogs. For example, some dogs respond better to certain types of rewards. There are dogs that seem to respond very well to praise while others only perform for treats. Bold dogs usually handle reprimands much better than extremely shy dogs. One size...

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Small Dog Syndrome Book on the Way
Posted on Jul 19
by Jeff K. in Generally Speaking
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Small Dog Syndrome Book on the Way

Hey everyone. I have a new multi-media book in the works about Small Dog Syndrome. The vast majority of visitors to this site find their way here by searching for information about Small Dog Syndrome. This book will examine the problem by looking at real world examples. I will also...

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Stop Your Dog From Jumping Up
Posted on Jul 07
by Jeff K. in Generally Speaking
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Stop Your Dog From Jumping Up

Are you aggravated by your dog’s propensity to jump up on you when you come in the door? I have the solution that will stop this behavior cold. The answer is so good and so foolproof that I am reluctant to give it out for free. To date, I have...

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