Vermont Dog Trainer Show Ian Grant

Here is my list of the top 5 commands for dogs based on my experience with the dogs I have worked with
 
  #5.            Sit – This is the easiest to teach and 99% of my clients have already taught it   #4.            Heel – Always good to teach your dog how to walk on leash   #3.            Come – Everyone wants recall with their dogs   #2.            Leave it – Prevents dogs from picking things up   #1.            Drop it/Out – Used not only for letting go of foreign objects but also for play  
Question:  When I take my dog for a walk, her nose is constantly on the ground and when she sees another dog she will start yipping. What can I do?
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This is always a popular question for dog trainer but I think my answer might surprise you. 
Takeaways:
When is it okay When is it not okay Creating structure around it Dog Fact of the week:     10 million pets are missing worldwide and less than 20% of them will be reunited with their owners.
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Many dog owners have this issue with their dogs, but what can we do about it?
Takeaways:
Why dogs do this What does the leash represent to the dog How to fix it Question: When my dog is sitting in my lap and my husband approaches me my dog growls at him, what should I do?
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It's important that we keep those good vibes going while training our dogs. Ending a good note or notes will help your next session.
Takeaways:
Where this comes from What it means to the dog Understanding your dog’s stamina, both mental and physical Question: Do dogs tear things apart when the owner leaves the home because they are mad at their owner?
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When we try a new technique and fail often times we just give up. But there is a different way of looking at that failure.
Takeaways:
How to approach your dog doing something wrong What steps to understand it How to move forward with it Question:  Will neutering my male dog take away his aggression?
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There are times when we can address unwanted behaviors in the moment. 
Takeaways:
Understanding what the dog sees The pattern that gets created How to create a new pattern Listener Question: Will recall with my dog ever be 100%?
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