Videos

Dec. 5, 2020

Pandemic Puppy Training for Fear and Anxiety

Here we are working with teddy to overcome some stranger danger of new people coming in the house. At first you can see her react by barking, growling, and jumping. After a short round of desensitization and counter conditioning she’s doing much better and became less reactive and more relaxed.…

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Nov. 28, 2020

Helping Rollie with Separation Anxiety

Rollie has been suffering from a bit of separation anxiety when mommy leaves. We identified some triggers and here we are working on desensitization for those triggers. Rollie did great! #separationanxiety #dogtraining #dogtrainer Social Links: Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

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Nov. 27, 2020

How to Prevent Dog Behavior Problems

Every day I get calls to help fix a dog or puppy behavior problems. All of them could have been prevented. The only exception to this, and excluding from this video, are dogs from a rescue or shelter that came to the new owners with bad behaviors. To read the…

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Nov. 15, 2020

Separation Anxiety Case - Louie

Louie has been suffering from severe separation anxiety. He was barking for 30 minutes after the owner left and would not calm down enough to stay still or lie down. He paced and stood at the door for another 30 minutes. We already spent the first part of this session,…

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Oct. 18, 2020

Best Dog Training Treats

I get asked a lot about dog training treats. I list my choices below and talk a little about each in the video. - Pet Botonics - Zukes - Bil Jac - Blue Wilderness - Pure Bites - Vital Essentials - Ziwi Purchase training treats on chewy here https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100l9Jyj Social…

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Oct. 13, 2020

Dog Enrichment Ideas

Dog enrichment and mental stimulation is essential for every dog, especially high-energy puppies. A session of enrichment will use up the dogs mental energy much faster than exercise. Dog enrichment doesn’t need to be extravagant or hard to organize. Here are a few clever ways to keep their pups happy,…

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Oct. 7, 2020

How To Use The Wait Command

In this video I show you how to use the 'wait" command in dog obedience training. I use the wait command a lot with Dixie, probably more than any other command. Wait is a little different from Stay. For the wait command, you are asking the dog to momentary stop…

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Oct. 6, 2020

How I Potty Trained my Puppy in One Day

UPDATE: My new book "Potty Training Your Puppy" is now for sale on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNGRNXNX #puppy #pottytrainingpuppy #dogtraining Social Links: Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

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Sept. 20, 2020

How to Stop Puppy Play Biting

Puppy play biting is the most requested behavior issue to fix with puppies. Follow these guidelines in this video for tips. Don't allow it to get out of control for too long or the behavior will continue to be reinforced, similar to jumping, barking, and chewing. Tip #1 Start teaching…

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Sept. 15, 2020

What is Clicker Training

I get asked this question a lot. What is the clicking sound in your dog trading videos? In this brief video I explain a clicker and how to use it for dog training. #clickertraining #dogtraining Social Links: Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

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Sept. 14, 2020

Dixie is 7 Months Old

Here is a short video of Dixie's 2nd walk of the day. She's being so well behaved and ob obedient, walking on a loose leash, staying next to me. #miniaussie #puppytraining #leashtraining Social Links: Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

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Sept. 4, 2020

Harness vs Flat Collar

Here is a Siberian Husky puppy learning leash manners. The first part shows her in a very popular “ no pull” back clip harness, and the second part using a flat collar with minimal owner leash training skills. I prefer the flat collar and so does Princess. #SiberianHusky #leashtraining #dogtraining…

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July 25, 2020

Dixie Learns Watch Me

This is a great exercise to build the relationship between handler and puppy. We start this in the house with no distractions, then move it outside with distractions so she can get focused back on me when she has reactivity to other dogs or people. I am using a slip…

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July 24, 2020

Wilson Field Trip

Today we took Wilson, a 4.5 month old Bichon Frise puppy, out of a field trip today to the park. This is so important to get a dog socialized at a young age, so they learn to easily handle the stimulation and distractions of other dogs, people, lawnmowers, bicycles, and…

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June 30, 2020

Goldendoodle Puppy Leash Training

Check out this before and after video. Mason was pulling so hard on the leash a week ago. Now he’s under control with some basic leash training techniques and a lot of patience from the owners. Good boy! #puppy #dogtraining #leashtraining Social Links: Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter:…

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June 30, 2020

Pitbull Leash Training

Unedited video of Soldiers leash training this morning with the owner. We worked on his leash manners and reactivity and added some basic obedience for mental stimulation. #pitbull #dogtraining #leashtraining Social Links: Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

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June 7, 2020

Leash Training Drills

Demonstrating some loose leash training drills for students. #dogtraining #leashtraining #dogs Social Links: Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

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June 7, 2020

Walking Two Big Dogs at Once

Here is a video tutorial on walking two big dogs at once, each on a loose leash, is a skill set that takes years to perfect. Here I am with Brutus and Jynx, both 125 lbs, teaching the owners how to handle these two on the streets. #dogtraining #dogwalking Social…

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June 6, 2020

Dixie Learns Leash Manners

Leash training 4 month old Dixie and she’s doing fantastic with her leash manners. This with a regular leash and flat collar and 4 weeks of training from 12-16 weeks old. Good girl! #dogtraining #leashtraining #puppytraining Social Links: Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

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June 6, 2020

Dixie 16 Weeks Old Update

I've had Dixie for a little over 4 weeks now, and I wanted to provide you with an update on my progress to raise a really amazing dog from 11 weeks old. #puppy #miniaussie #dogtraining Social Links: Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

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April 17, 2020

My Dog Does Not Listen To Me

I get calls from a lot of dog owners saying there dog will not listen to them. After evaluating the situation, I realize that many dog owners talk to there dogs too much. This is bad because the dog tends to begin blocking out and habituating your vocal communication. Instead…

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April 4, 2020

Dog Training Options During Pandemic

Some potential customers have expressed concern with myself possibly spreading the virus while in there home. I’ve got 3 options to still provide device: 1) I wear a mask and gloves 2) I train your dog outside and 3) take advantage of our online training program. #dogtraining #covid19 #pandemic Social…

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April 2, 2020

Rottie Puppy Training

Apollo from Saturday training session doing forward and backward chaining of 4 commands. Good boy! #Rottweiler #puppy #dogtraining Social Links: Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

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March 24, 2020

Labrador Puppy Couch Manners

This is a 4 month old Labrador puppy, who's been terrorizing the family on the couch. Here, I am working with her using a toy, starting to teach her patience and impulse control. This was her first lesson doing this. Good girl #labrador #puppy #dogtraining Social Links: Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook:…

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