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Annie Phenix, CPDT-KA

Annie Phenix, CPDT-KA, is a professional dog trainer based in Utah. She is a force-free trainer specializing in working with troubled dogs. She is the author of The Midnight Dog Walkers: Positive Training and Practical Advice for Living With a Reactive or Aggressive Dog. For more information, visit phenixdogs.com.

French Bulldog looking away, not interested.

Think You’ve Got a Stubborn Dog? How to Train a Dog Who Won’t Listen

Does your dog ignore you? Do you think your dog isn’t listening to you, or maybe you’ve just got a stubborn dog on your hands? A pro shares tips on training a dog who doesn’t seem to listen!

Think You’ve Got a Stubborn Dog? How to Train a Dog Who Won’t Listen

French Bulldog looking away, not interested.
Does your dog ignore you? Do you think your dog isn’t listening to you, or maybe you’ve just got a stubborn dog on your hands? A pro shares tips on training a dog who doesn’t seem to listen!

Male vs. Female Dogs: Behavior Differences

As a professional dog trainer and dog aficionado, I have had the privilege of sharing my 50-plus years on the planet with a multitude of dogs. I’ve had as many female dogs as I have had male dogs. When I think about adding a new family member, I give serious thought whether a female or a male dog would fit best in our home. Perhaps you do the same or have a strong preference for one sex over the other?

Male vs. Female Dogs: Behavior Differences

As a professional dog trainer and dog aficionado, I have had the privilege of sharing my 50-plus years on the planet with a multitude of dogs. I’ve had as many female dogs as I have had male dogs. When I think about adding a new family member, I give serious thought whether a female or a male dog would fit best in our home. Perhaps you do the same or have a strong preference for one sex over the other?
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Calm Your Dog’s Who’s-At-the-Door Behavior

Does your dog bark uncontrollably at the front door? Are you looking for a way to train him? In this article we go in depth on how to resolve your dog’s front door behavior.

Calm Your Dog’s Who’s-At-the-Door Behavior

Photography by: ©Thomas Northcut | Getty Images
Does your dog bark uncontrollably at the front door? Are you looking for a way to train him? In this article we go in depth on how to resolve your dog’s front door behavior.
Puppy training is a necessary foundation for a good life. Photography ©Wavebreakmedia | Getty Images.

Puppy Training — How to Prep for the First Two Months

Get your new puppy off to a good start with lots of proper puppy training. Here’s what to know about those crucial first two months of puppy training.

Puppy Training — How to Prep for the First Two Months

Puppy training is a necessary foundation for a good life. Photography ©Wavebreakmedia | Getty Images.
Get your new puppy off to a good start with lots of proper puppy training. Here’s what to know about those crucial first two months of puppy training.
A dog catching a toy ball in his mouth.

How to Teach Your Dog to Fetch

Wondering how to teach your dog to fetch? Dogs aren’t born knowing how to play this game. We turned to a pro for some advice on how to teach your dog to fetch the right way!

How to Teach Your Dog to Fetch

A dog catching a toy ball in his mouth.
Wondering how to teach your dog to fetch? Dogs aren’t born knowing how to play this game. We turned to a pro for some advice on how to teach your dog to fetch the right way!
Child with dogs in front of Christmas tree.

Dogs and Holiday Guests: How to Prepare Your Pup

Dogs and holiday guests don’t have to be a stressful situation. See these training tips — and which dogs to keep away from seasonal festivities altogether.

Dogs and Holiday Guests: How to Prepare Your Pup

Child with dogs in front of Christmas tree.
Dogs and holiday guests don’t have to be a stressful situation. See these training tips — and which dogs to keep away from seasonal festivities altogether.
A dog looking up, looking anxious or worried.

Do You Have a Stranger-Danger Dog? 4 Ways to Teach Him to Deal

The holidays mean visitors — but for a stranger-danger dog all that company is stressful. Here’s how to train your dog to greet guests appropriately.

Do You Have a Stranger-Danger Dog? 4 Ways to Teach Him to Deal

A dog looking up, looking anxious or worried.
The holidays mean visitors — but for a stranger-danger dog all that company is stressful. Here’s how to train your dog to greet guests appropriately.
You and your vet can work together to make the vet visits more relaxing for your dog. Photography ©shironosov | Getty Images.

How You and Your Vet Can Prepare Your Pup for Vet Visits

A visit to the vet isn’t a dog’s favorite activity but there are ways you and your vet can make the experience more relaxing for everyone.

How You and Your Vet Can Prepare Your Pup for Vet Visits

You and your vet can work together to make the vet visits more relaxing for your dog. Photography ©shironosov | Getty Images.
A visit to the vet isn’t a dog’s favorite activity but there are ways you and your vet can make the experience more relaxing for everyone.
A dog running and jumping in the air after a Frisbee.

5 Ways to Help Calm a Hyper Dog

Before I could focus on training my wild-child puppy, I needed to calm down her overactive mind and fearful responses. Here are some things I’m trying to help calm this hyper dog.

5 Ways to Help Calm a Hyper Dog

A dog running and jumping in the air after a Frisbee.
Before I could focus on training my wild-child puppy, I needed to calm down her overactive mind and fearful responses. Here are some things I’m trying to help calm this hyper dog.
Dog looking up in a life vest, confused.

Help Your Dog Learn to Love the Water

Can you train a water-phobic dog to like water? Maybe! It depends on a few factors. Make sure you’re not forcing your dog and follow these steps from a professional trainer.

Help Your Dog Learn to Love the Water

Dog looking up in a life vest, confused.
Can you train a water-phobic dog to like water? Maybe! It depends on a few factors. Make sure you’re not forcing your dog and follow these steps from a professional trainer.
Excited, happy dog on leash with harness.

7 Steps to Succeed at Loose-Leash Walking

Struggling with the concept of loose-leashing walking? The good news is that you’re not alone. A pro dog trainer takes us through some common reasons why dogs fail at loose-leash walking and some steps for success.

7 Steps to Succeed at Loose-Leash Walking

Excited, happy dog on leash with harness.
Struggling with the concept of loose-leashing walking? The good news is that you’re not alone. A pro dog trainer takes us through some common reasons why dogs fail at loose-leash walking and some steps for success.
A happy dog running with a Frisbee.

5 Training Tips for Your Working Dog Breed

Whether you’re training a working dog breed for service or getting them to adapt to everyday life, here’s how to keep these types of dogs happy and healthy!

5 Training Tips for Your Working Dog Breed

A happy dog running with a Frisbee.
Whether you’re training a working dog breed for service or getting them to adapt to everyday life, here’s how to keep these types of dogs happy and healthy!

Victoria Stilwell’s ‘The Secret Language of Dogs’ Helps You Better Communicate With Your Pup

Dogster Magazine’s Miss Manners columnist has a new book out, and it will bring you closer to your dog.

Victoria Stilwell’s ‘The Secret Language of Dogs’ Helps You Better Communicate With Your Pup

Dogster Magazine’s Miss Manners columnist has a new book out, and it will bring you closer to your dog.

Want to Train Your Own Dog? You’ll Need These 5 Things

In this excerpt from “The Midnight Dog Walkers,” my new book about living with and training troubled dogs, I explain what you need to DIY.

Want to Train Your Own Dog? You’ll Need These 5 Things

In this excerpt from “The Midnight Dog Walkers,” my new book about living with and training troubled dogs, I explain what you need to DIY.

How I Used Body Language to Teach a Jumping Dog to Sit and Stay

Jelly loved to jump up and say hello. By watching her body language during training, I was able to figure out how to keep her paws on the ground.

How I Used Body Language to Teach a Jumping Dog to Sit and Stay

Jelly loved to jump up and say hello. By watching her body language during training, I was able to figure out how to keep her paws on the ground.

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