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Dog Training/Expert Profile
Expertise
I can answer questions about dog training and behavior issues, basic health and care issues, housebreaking, aggression, anxiety and others. I cannot answer veterinary questions, those related to medical conditions or special diets.
Experience in the area
I am a professional dog trainer with five years training experience. I train dogs in my clients homes and also volunteer my services to rehabilitate rescue dogs.
Publications
http://www.thegooddogjournal.com http://www.examiner.com/x-7644-Detroit-Pet-Training-Examiner
Education/Credentials
I completed a 3-month apprenticeship with another dog trainer, plus six weeks of classroom instruction according to our company's requirements and I have a degree in Anthropology with a minor in Biology.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| van | 10/28/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Colleen | 10/09/09 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | |
| Merlissa | 10/05/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much. Im sorry I ..... |
| jim | 10/01/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help. It appears that ..... |
| Srivera | 09/22/09 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Robin Woodward
2009-11-10 Adopting a dog:
It could work, but it depends on the dog. Some dogs, given the opportunity to go outside whenever will take that as liberty to go anywhere whenever and need to be trained specifically to go outside right
2009-11-06 Training:
You may not see it, but I think you're on the right track. You should block off that area he likes to pee in so he can't get to it and check out this article http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-7644-Detroit-Pet-Training-Examiner~y2009m7d13
2009-11-05 Puppy:
That is all just crazy puppiness. He is trying to get a reaction out of you or to get you to chase him. If he gets too riled up you can call an end to playtime. Ignore him till he's reasonable again or
2009-11-03 JRT Barking:
Your dog is behaving in a way that is rewarding to her. You must remove the reward and provide an alternative behavior that she will be rewarded for instead. For example, have your friends ignore her when
2009-10-28 Potty Training Schedule:
You dog can still go outside in the cold. I have a Papillion who was born last September and the snow annoys her but we shovel out a spot for her and she goes just fine. If you train a dog one way and
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