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We have a very successful column that runs weekly in the Sunday Sentinel section of the

Rome Newspaper as well as published articles in the Post Standard Syracuse, NY.

Each week the column provides readers with information on animal behavior,advice on correcting and understanding certain behaviors, seasonal advice, traveling tips as well as success stories on animals that we have rehabilitated.

We like to involve our readers in our Q & A columns as they write us with their questions, comments and compliments.

Please take a moment to read the columns , as one of the many questions may pertain to your dogs situation, or if you have a question, click above and " Ask the Trainers"

Please bear with us as we enter the columns.

Some columns need to be re-entered in text format as scanning the articles created distortion

Please review the articles we do have available

and refer back to us periodically as we continue posting.

How smart do you think the average dog is?

January is National Train Your Dog Month

TO PLAY AND HOW TO PLAY ...

What does this mean?

Lead Before Love

Little dogs are not forever puppies.

Proper Socialization

How to potty / house train using a crate

It's Not the Breed

Boarding/kenneling dogs that have "issues"

Pet Appreciation Week

Taking your dog in a crowded, public area

Why is my dog reserving his unruly behavior just for me while remaining obedient for my husband?

I like dogs, but I am not a big fan of being chased by them. What is the Law and What should I do to protect myself from loose dogs when I'm out running?

What is the maximum amount of time that my dog can be crated?

Do some dogs just never get along with other dogs or is he just protecting us or our property?

Why does she do this?

Training a deaf dog

If you are always giving your dog treats for performing commands aren’t you in essence bribing the dog instead of commanding him?

Why is my dog rolling in smelly items?

Stealing Items and Excessive Energy

Traveling with your dog

Naming your dog

Who's Leading Who ?

Multiple Dog Home Feeding Issues

Enough is Enough

Grooming Information

Is Anybody Listening?

Are there some dogs that just plain start out aggressive ?

Relocating with your dog

Begging and Counter Surfing

Exercising my dog during the winter

Dealing with persons fear of neighbors dogs

Understanding your dogs bark

First new puppy / dog information

Multiple behavior problems

Dog's constant licking

Age to Purchase a puppy

Kids and Dogs

Holiday travel tips

Is it "just a dog"

Dogs and Cold Weather

Kneeling vs. Standing when greeting a dog

Is my dog protecting me

Teaching your dog a reliable retrieve

Mixed versus Purebred

Halloween Safety

Finding the right help

Why did my dog bite

Keeping dog comfortable during the warm weather

Treats and harmful people foods

Proper corrections for barking

Desensitizing your dog to noise

Dogs chasing

Overly excited dogs

Dogs fear of hardwood, linoleum and tile floor surface

How can I be a more responsible pet owner?

understand & Train Your Dog !!!!

call us at: 315-334-3688

Be The Alpha

Be consistent

communicate effectively

Socialize Your Dog

Praise Your Dog

Supervise Play With Children

Call us today for more information on how you can be a responsible pet owner .Whether you adopt a puppy / dog or purchase a purebred, their lives, now become your life long commitment.

Create a stable environment from the start, set clear rules and provide decisive guidance the moment they enter your home. When left without direction,this is when unruly behavior occurs. .When this happens,most turn to shelters or rescue groups.

Surrendering the dog is NOT the answer, understanding and training is!

Educating yourself and training your dog is the most responsible thing you can do to keep him, yourself and others safe and happy.