It does not matter if your dog is chewing a little or chewing a lot, before your dog trainer shows up there are a few things you can do to alleviate this issue.

First and foremost you can get your dog something else to chew. If your dog doesn't like his new toy he will not stop chewing your shoe/couch/face or whatever he has found.

Pay close attention to your dog when she is free to roam the house. If you can't watch them you can't control them. If your dog has a chance to chew up something they can fall back into bad habits.

Figure out the motivation. Most of the time this is when people call me is when they have tried everything and nothing is working. If the they have separation anxiety or maybe they are just having fun it can be a little difficult to know. You have to set them up and observe them to find out! thank you for reading today.

Adam Madore 
professional dog trainer with Artisan dog training
 Lexington / Nicholasville

Teaching a puppy can be very different from teaching a dog in many ways. Puppies have a very limited viewpoint and need to be taught to discern right from wrong. We love to play with our puppies but a puppy wants to play with us as it will with other puppies.

The most prevalent ways to stop this behavior will be laid out in this article.

First and foremost is to let your puppy know that biting is not ok and will not achieve positive results. When the puppy bites you can yelp loudly and jerk your hand away.

Another way is to grab the puppies lower jaw under his tongue and with your pointer finger and hold for a few seconds. The puppy will pull back and then you let him go. Continue as necessary.

The third and final way is with positive reinforcement. You can place a toy between you and the puppy, which allows him a reward and something else to chew on. If he is teething use ice. You may also reward him in your treat training for not biting.

Depending on the customer or the puppy these are my usual methods. Except method two, it is rarely called for or needed. Thank you for your time and as always feel free to contact me with any questions.

  Adam Madore 
professional dog trainer with Artisan dog training
 Lexington / Nicholasville

I have been bitten many times growing up. I learned a lot about not having that process repeated. After I became a dog trainer I found that a lot of people are needlessly injured by dog bites every year. I'm going to start by laying down rules

1) Never simply approach a strange dog. You don't know this dog or what he may do once you are close enough to reach. 

2) Always ask permission of the owner. If they have an aggressive dog they are usually pro-active about letting strangers approach but anyone can be caught unaware.

3) If the dog is showing signs of aggression definitely do not approach them. If they are roaming loose call the dog warden.

4) Do not hover or make sudden movements. Even when a dog is not normally aggressive someone hovering over them or rushing into them may be seen as a threat.

5)Don't attempt to corner a dog. Even if you are trying to help all they understand is they can only escape past or through you.

6) In the event you are attacked do not run. Many dogs may bite and then stop right away. If you run they will chase you so simply walk away and do not stare at them.

These are just general guidelines to help you in the event of most dogs. Many situations will differ but these rules will frequently apply to most dogs. Above all be aware and stay safe!

  Adam Madore 
professional dog trainer with Artisan dog training
 Lexington / Nicholasville