Linda Lukens


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Dog Training-"Baby It's Cold Outside"- how to exercise and train your dog in the winter

When it is hard to work with your dog or properly exercise him, here are some id eas that can help. Work in your garage- You can practice loose leash walking, heeling, stays, come when called. At least you are both protected from the wind and the snow. Play the re (posted by Linda 1 year 121 days ago.)
Are You a Good Dog Owner? (from a Dog's Point of View)

Did you do thorough research to make sure I am the breed for you , and not just picked me on my looks (charming though my looks might be). Please don't buy me from a pet shop, puppy mills are not kind to dogs or careful in their breeding, and that is where pet shop puppies come from. Find a local responsible breeder, or adopt me from a rescue organization, or your local animal shelter. Are you... (posted by Linda 4 years 59 days ago.)
Teaching Loose Leash Walking (teaching Your Dog Not To Pull)
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I would say this problem is one of the most common ones I encounter as a trainer. It is so unpleasant to be dragged around by your dog, and depending on the size of the dog, can be painful or dangerous. A dog that has learned to walk on a loose leash (think of cooked spaghetti, your leash should be hanging limp, not taut), is an absolute pleasure to walk with and... (posted by Linda 4 years 116 days ago.)