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Josh Abrams, CPDT, Member IACP

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer most dog training-related questions. Housetraining, basic obedience, barking, jumping, different types of aggression, separation anxiety, multi-dog household issues, and assistance dog questions to name a few. I can offer some suggestions for physical problems but usually would recommend a vet in those cases.

Experience in the area

5 years as an Instructor for a nationally known Service Dog organization. 5 more years running my own pet dog training business. Has been a volunteer trainer of shelter dogs. Currently running a web site for dog professionals and owners called Dogasaur.com. I like to think of myself as a results-oriented trainer that looks at the dog and owner as a team striving for clarity in pack roles, which will result in harmony for both.

Organizations

APDT, IACP

Publications

Boca/Delray Life magazine, Parkland Life Magazine

Education/Credentials

BA, Drew University

Awards and Honors

Was certified Instructor of Assistance dogs for Canine Companions for Independence in Farmingdale, NY.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Eric S.	11/21/09	10	10	10	10
Cassi	11/08/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for the advice. I will .....
Robyn	10/26/09	8	8	10	9
Joy	10/05/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you SO much for your wisdom .....
Nida	09/10/09	10	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Josh Abrams, CPDT, Member IACP

2009-11-20 Stuborn dog:

Hi Eric, glad you like the site! Depending on the offense, negative attention doesn't really work for some dogs. For a case like counter-surfing, you can put your dog on a prong collar (she sounds tough

2009-11-15 6mnth old English Black Lab Female Puppy:

Part of it is the age, as she is at the point of adolescence and having very high energy. You might consider a Gentle Leader, or a Halti head collar. These are non-punitive and do a lot to prevent the

2009-11-11 Getting a 2nd Dog:

Chris, Thank you for your further clarification as well. I really do empathize with what you must be going through, especially after reading you describe it so eloquently. This may be a silly question

2009-11-09 Getting a 2nd Dog:

Chris, Thanks for your question. In my opinion this would not work. It is not up to your dog to raise a puppy or teach the ropes. Honestly, if you aren't home to supervise things you have no idea how

2009-11-08 Biting:

It's a phase that she should grow out of. In the meantime, you could also try squirting her directly in the mouth with Binaca breath spray when she is too mouthy...most dogs will not like that. Also, instead

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