Ask the Dog Guy

06/16/2024

From the clever crazy mind of Tim Whyatt, one of my favorite cartoonists. https://whyatt.com.au/cartoons/

12/09/2022

On an unrelated note, here's a link to the Mel Robbins Tedx Talk (30 million views) that I mention in this episode - https://youtu.be/Lp7E973zozc Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me....

12/07/2022

12/05/2022

Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedogguy. A like and subscribe would be great as well. - John “Ask The Dog Guy” Wade...

11/27/2022

The foster home person says this morbidly obese senior citizen retriever pulls on the leash and wants tips on how to take him for a walk as he "pulls." I say, forget that (the walks) and do some things that will more likely lead to weight loss and a more agile mind. - John “Ask The Dog Guy” Wade...

11/24/2022

Here's an article on how at least as a start, to screen a potential dog trainer as worthy of training your dog. Questions To Ask A Dog Trainer (Especially if they've given themselves a fancy title) This book is not about how to train a dog step by step but about the various approaches to avoid and l...

11/22/2022

11/12/2022

Here you'll find a real-world example of the dangers of the unregulated industry that is the companion dog world. I have written about various trainers and 'certifiers' in the past, and you can find more by searching for >scam< on my website www.askthedogguy.com. Don't Forget: Please show your love/...

11/11/2022

The writer wants to know if separating the puppies for six weeks is a good idea. Don't Forget: Please show your love/support for science and common sense in companion dog training (not to mention help me keep the lights on) and buy me a few coffees from time to time. www.buymeacoffee.com/askthedoggu...

11/10/2022

10/19/2022

10/06/2022

07/04/2022

Made Me Chuckle

07/04/2022

I came across this on Reddit. It made me feel warm inside. Thought it would make a nice thread if anyone has something similar to share regarding what is the kindest thing a pet has done for you?

06/26/2022

If your dog has been trained with treats and has become so 'treat'-centric that a dropped morsel is never long for this world, it might be worth considering what the outcome might be if what is dropped is medication. This might be a worthwhile training exercise for dog trainers to teach their clients. - John Wade 🐾 (www.askthedogguy.com)

06/19/2022

Dog Owner's Desperate Search For Answers To Jumping, Lunging, Mouthing, And Biting

Excerpt: I’m reasonably certain there is nothing the matter with your Rottweiler, and there’s nothing the matter with you. What is the matter is what you have been led to believe and put into practice regarding how dogs see the world, learn life skills, etc.

https://www.askthedogguy.com/desperate-search-for-answers-to-adolescent-rottweiler-recently-jumping-lunging-mouthing-biting/

06/19/2022

Thinking Of Switching Dog Foods? Here Are A Ton Of Things You Normally Wouldn't Think Of Considering.

I originally made this video for people with puppies but I've come to realize that many people often wonder if they've picked the best food for their dog (and budget). The video doesn't steer you towards specific brands but lets you know how to separate the wheat from the chaff, the sizzle from the steak marketing in this highly competitive industry. It has been a help to my clients, I hope it helps you. https://youtu.be/Q0uRXXZITVQ

06/19/2022

Here's a quick Ask The Dog Guy tip on how to make sure that the concrete/asphalt/pavement isn't too hot for your dog or puppy that saves you from taking your own shoes and socks off to test. 😄 - John Wade 🐾 (www.askthedogguy.com)

06/12/2022

If the Internet were a Petri dish, social media has to a significant extent become the medium for cultivating stupidity and ignorance. In the unregulated worlds of dog training, dog breeding, and dog rescue the average consumer is often unaware as to how much of what they are told is sizzle as opposed to actual steak and actually based on either ignorance or stupidity.

Here are a couple of articles that I wish everyone was exposed to before engaging with a trainer, breeder, or rescue. What a different world it would be for companion dogs and their owners if companion dog owners began to make decisions for themselves and their dogs by filtering those decisions through these tip-of-the-iceberg considerations.

Questions to ask Breeders/Rescues: https://bit.ly/3xIrxgl
Questions to ask Trainers: https://bit.ly/3xHjz7s

06/03/2022

In This Video Response To A Letter I Advise Caution To This Victim Of Violent Crime Regarding 'Pulling The Trigger' On Getting a High-Drive Guarding Breed - The question was what sort of guard dog to purchase? On the surface, considering this man was seriously harmed, is understandable enough, however, in this case (and most people's) there are a few factors to always consider. (15 minutes) https://youtu.be/lkHqe8j8ijk

A man who on the surface seems to have a very good reason to get a high-end protection breed. However, I'm not sure that's the way to go in this situation. D...

06/02/2022

Tip For Heartworm Appointments - John Wade 🐾 (www.askthedogguy.com)