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Sandy Finley

U.S.
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returns 12/01/2012
Expertise

I specialize in dog behavioral problems and dog training. I am a published author on canine behavioral issues and you may find an immediate answer on my website to many of your dog training questions

Experience in the area

Professional Dog Trainer and owner of Perfect Manners Dog Training , Naperville, IL
30 years professional dog training.
http://www.perfectdogtraining.com

Education/Credentials

Bachelor of Science, Eastern Michigan University
Published Author on dog training.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

If you treat your dog like a human, he will treat you like a dog. Humane dog ownership respects the fact that we are different species with different needs.

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Recent Answers from Sandy Finley

2012-01-05 5 month old german Shepherd:

You'll need two things. These are a little plastic flag and a big amount of patience. You'll need more of the latter than the former.    Surprisingly, teaching a dog to go where you want is a fairly difficult

2011-12-28 Unable to house train my Shih Tzu:

My guess is that your little boy is marking. If it were a potty training problem he would remain clueless as to the proper potty protocol when you are home.    First, you want to stop cleaning his markings

2011-05-08 Housebreaking:

Hello Courtney,    Since I've yet to meet a dog that has mastered language, a little detective work is often required to understand why a dog is displaying misbehavior.    Bodie is probably marking. This

2011-05-07 High anxiety aggression:

Hello Betty,    I would imagine you and your family are also experiencing high anxiety from living with your dog's behavior.     The answer to your problem is to enlist the help of a qualified dog trainer/behaviorist

2011-05-05 puppy:

Hi Paul,    It would be quite exceptional for a pup to master potty training at 8 weeks. Generally, 12+ weeks is more the norm. My advice would therefore be for you to simply be patient. Labs are usually

 

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