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You will need a rear clip harness and a long line for this walk. A long line is a 15-30 foot leash, not a retractable leash, allowing the puppy to forage and roll around in the grass, smell some bushes, and have fun. There is no obedience training in this…

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Welcome to Huntsville's premier dog training service! Owned and operated by Dale Buchanan, a professional and compassionate dog trainer with 15 years of experience. Dale is here to help you and your furry friend build a strong and loving bond while also teaching valuable obedience and behavior skills. https://topgundogtraining.com/ Whether…

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Discover a simple and effective method for loose-leash walking your puppy. Walking your puppy on a loose leash (no tugging or reacting to stimulus) is one of the most desirable behaviors for every puppy owner. But unfortunately, a tiny percentage of puppy owners ever achieve this goal. The main reasons…

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Feb. 21, 2023

Dixie First Day Home

Dixie's First Day Home May 5, 2020. Teaching her name, Leash acclimation, and Setting boundaries. Notice my tone, words, and leadership skills. This is part of Puppy Talk podcast episode #65 https://www.puppytalkpodcast.com/the-first-day-with-your-new-puppy/ Learn more in my book series for puppy here https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan

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In this video, I demonstrate the best 6-foot leash and collar and how to fit a slip lead on your puppy. My new book Leash Training Your Puppy, is now available on Amazon. Discover a simple and effective method for loose-leash walking your puppy. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVGJ3DPQ

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Feb. 10, 2023

Koby's Training Journey

Compilation of Koby's training journey, week by week, with Dale Buchanan of Top Gun Dog Training.

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While this is not leash training, it's an advanced way to walk with your dog with no leash.

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Feb. 5, 2023

How to Hold a Leash

In this video, I explain how to hold the leash for loose leash walking.

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Trudy has been reactive to cars, people, and other dogs. In this lesson, I provide a method to desensitize Trudy to the stimuli, using circles, and the watch me command.

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Fox 54 News Story Featuring Dale Buchanan of Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, AL. Dale provides tips after you get a new puppy.

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Dec. 20, 2022

Crate Training

This is a demonstration of how a puppy can learn to love the crate.

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Dec. 19, 2022

Jack and Roxy

The last two weeks of Akita puppy obedience training with Jack and Roxy

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Dec. 19, 2022

Matty

Matty did great during his 8-week puppy obedience training. Here are some clips from the training sessions.

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My new book, Potty Training Your Puppy, is now available on Amazon in kindle, paperback, and audiobook. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNTZ4RR9

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Oct. 22, 2022

October 22, 2022

Announcement for the launch of my new book, The Complete Puppy Training Manual, available now on Amazon in 3 formats: eBook, paperback, and hardcover. Audiobook should also be available any day. Order here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFBZYXMR

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Here I am working with Marty for the first time ever and using the loose leash walking techniques I describe in my book The Complete Puppy Training Manual. This book is now available on Amazon using this link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFBZYXMR #huntsvillealabama #dogtraining #puppytraining Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

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Remi is doing great with her leash manners. Good girl. #goldendoodle #dogtraining #puppytraining Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

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Riglee did awesome with his obedience training today. Only 5 months old. Good boy! #goldendoodle #puppytraining #hunsville Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

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Jerry Lee is a 2-year-old rescue dog, only with this family for a week, with no leash training. He refused to walk on a leash with a collar or harness. During my first visit with him, I managed to get him excited and leash training. Good boy! #dogtraining #rescuedog #hunsville…

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It’s important to start each dog walk calm and relaxed I demonstrate this here with Dixie. Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtra... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtr... Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain #leashtraining #dogtraining #huntsvillealabama

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I get asked a lot about clicker training and how to use it for enhancing my puppy's obedience training. In this video, I explain what clicker training is, and demonstrate with my dog Dixie how it's done. Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

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Prince has been reacting to other dogs and people on the leash. Today, I some leash training skills and he did amazing. Good boy! Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

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