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 Authors of:  The Cure for Useless Dog Syndrome; Activities/games/learning for every dog, every owner and every day,
Caged Love: Suburban Dogs & the Crate Training Conspiracy
 &
Awesome Puppy
To read descriptions/sample text or buy either book, Click here   or the “Our Books” Tab

Obedience & Curing Canine Behavior Problems/Emotional Disorders 
Nationwide Telephone Consultation
Private Home Training for Local Customers
Seminars

1. Obedience: 

-basic obedience (come, sit, down, stay)

-walking calmly at your side (heeling) with NO harsh collar corrections

-returning to family when they call

-greeting guests politely

-interacting gently with children

-commands like “leave it”; “drop it”; “go to your place” & “look”

-hundreds of games, tricks and assistance activities

-housetraining without crates

-keeping your dog calm & balanced to use obedience in everyday life

-puppy selection/ temperament testing

2. Curing behavior problems:

-Jumping on people

-Barking

-Jumping on furniture

-Door-darting

-Housetraining accidents in dogs of all ages 

-Demanding/annoying behavior

-Chewing on items

-Damaging the home/yard

-Not listening to owners

-and many more

3. Treating Canine Emotional Disorders (our specialty):

-Separation anxiety (true)

-Anxiety disorders

-Fears/phobias

-Hyperactivity (true; clinical)

-Thunderstorm fear

-“Bizarre” behaviors/compulsions

-Problems bonding with owners

-Fears of strangers, public places, travel or activities in the outside world

-Dislike/fear of certain people/genders

-Eating disorders; refusal to eat

-Compulsive behaviors

-Ingesting dangerous/inedible objects

-Fear of the outdoors

-Refusal to walk on leash; panic on leash

-Skin sensitivity, dislike of touch/petting

-Alternatives to medication where applicable; and working closely with veterinarians to blend behavioral & medical treatment/diagnostic tests

-Rehabilitating puppy mill/abuse survivors and pet shop dogs

-Unusual behavior problems in very young puppies

-Chasing, nipping, “herding” adults or kids or use of teeth that’s painful or breaks skin

-Cases where allergies, pain or compromised senses contribute to “grumpiness”

-Behavior shaping in elderly dogs and dogs with medical issues

-Issues specific to toy and teacup breeds

-Self-mutilation

-Incontinence (true, as opposed to marking)

-Inappropriate or bizarre sexual behavior

-Breed specific behavior differences. (We’re familiar with rare breeds & show standards)

-Behavior issues in homes with elderly or disabled owners

-Conflict between dogs or other pets in the home

-Reactivity/dislike of strange dogs or animals

-“Jealousy” or possessiveness of owner; not allowing other family members free access to owner; or on beds, couches, etc. near owner

-Dog and particular family member(s) not getting along (especially kids)

-Assessing overall canine temperament and pinpointing causes of negative behaviors

- Expert diagnosis to distinguish simple acting out from inactivity or lack of leadership from true clinical disorders like separation anxiety. The treatment is different! We customize for the quickest and best results & we save owners $and heartache.

-Diagnosis and treatment of any sudden or extreme behavior change

Fear in dogs can lead to aggression!

ANY signs of dominance, defiance, growling, snapping or even resistance to human touch are serious, especially in homes with children. And serious fear/anxiety should not be left untreated, because it could put your dog, your family or other animals in danger. But families must use caution, as the services of some trainers who lack expertise in canine psychology or act insensitive towards dogs & owners often make serious problems worse than no treatment at all! In contrast, Awesome Dog has spent years specializing exclusively in canine psychology & complex emotional issues in customers’ homes.

If you’ve ever felt uneasy about your dog’s behavior for any reason, please follow the instructions below & contact Awesome Dog for help with a diagnosis and greater peace of mind.

Each dog is special to us and we don’t just fix problems- we make each dog- even those that start out seemingly hopeless- “carry himself with grace and pride that all the world can see- and that’s an Awesome Dog!”

Telephone Consultation for Customers Anywhere in the U.S.: Based on customer demand, Awesome Dog now offers telephone consultation services nationwide at a reduced hourly rate to help families with any of the canine behavior issues listed above. Starting with your first hour, Awesome Dog’s Canine Behavior Specialists can answer all your questions, and start shaping your dog into the Awesome Dog you’ve always wanted him to be. To learn more, or sign up for a telephone consultation session please click here or the Telephone “Consultation- Nationwide” sidebar.

Gentle Personalized Dog Training in Your Home for Local Customers in Brevard & Indian River Counties & Florida’s Treasure Coast: For an immediate estimate for training & behavior services in your home, local Florida customers (Brevard & Indian River/Treasure Coast) should click here or go to the “Local Florida Customers” Page

DOGS HATE CRATES

& there are always better alternatives than locking dogs in crates to train them. AWESOME DOG HAS DEVOTED OURSELVES TO THE CAUSE OF HELPING EXCESSIVELY CRATED DOGS IN PRIVATE HOMES and PUPPY MILLS, starting with the publication of our science-based expose on excessive home crating, Caged Love: Suburban Dogs and the Crate Training Conspiracy.

If you love dogs and agree with us that crating family pets 18-23 hours a day (as many families now do at the advice of dog trainers and other “experts”) can be cruel, please take a moment to either email us your feedback or visit our Facebook page, “Caged Love: Suburban Dogs & the Crate Training Conspiracy” to join our discussion board or post on our wall. Please also follow the links above to buy the book or read a sample.