Videos

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

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.

In this episode, I discuss one of the chapters of my new book, Leash Training Your Puppy, which will be available by the end of February 2023. To get on my mailing list for updates on the book release date, go to PuppyTraining.dog. (https://www.puppytraining.dog/) The most important tip for starting…

Use this FREE chart below to help identify unwanted minor puppy behaviors and teach a replacement behavior. Practice reinforcing the replacement behaviors without reinforcing the unwanted behaviors. Download the chart here https://www.puppytraining.dog/bemod-chart Click here to purchase my new book, The Complete Puppy Training Manual. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFBZYXMR) Purchase my new book Potty…

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

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

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

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

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

I recently received an email from Dr. Leslie Brooks DVM, MPH, and a Vet Advisor for Betterpet. She sent me some information on a new tool that she helped create called The Dog Age Calculator. She went on to say that many pet owners don't always know how old their…

Can You Take Your Puppy Outside Before it is Fully Vaccinated? This is a great question that was a comment on one of my YouTube videos. The short answer is "Yes, But Follow These Rules To Stay Safe." Links to supporting articles and Podcasts: • PawsGeek.com article: https://www.pawsgeek.com/can-i-take-my-puppy-outside-before-it-is-vaccinated/ • ThePamperedPup.com…

Willow is a quick learner, this is only her second lesson. Good girl! My book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFBZYXMR Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

Beau learns patience and impulse control using his food. Good boy! My book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFBZYXMR Website https://topgundogtraining.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/topgundogtraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topgundogtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/topgundogtrain

Our most popular episode has been #3 from January 12, 2021, on How to Potty Train Your Puppy (https://www.puppytalkpodcast.com/how-to-potty-train-your-puppy/) . I continue to receive comments on social media posts and daily emails from local clients of Top Gun Dog Training who are having trouble potty training their puppy. In this…

In this episode, I am going to discuss important details about using corrections with young puppies. This information is a companion to the past episode #56 on The Benefits of Positive Reinforcement Training. • When to use corrections • What type of corrections should you use • How to use…

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

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

This episode is from an article written by Taylor Andrews for my website. You can read the entire article here https://topgundogtraining.com/blog/f/the-benefits-of-positive-reinforcement-training Dale's dog training website is https://topgundogtraining.com/ Visit the shows website at http://puppytalkpodcast.com (http://puppytalkpodcast.com/) Visit this website http://puppytraining.dog (http://puppytraining.dog/) to join our mailing list for updates on the release of…

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

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

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…

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

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

Everyone in your family, including dogs, has to have rules and boundaries in the house. You should start teaching the puppy rules and boundaries as soon as you bring them home. Giving a puppy too much freedom and the ability to do anything it wants, is a recipe for disaster.…