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.

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!
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!
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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 don’t have to be a stressful situation. See these training tips — and which dogs to keep away from seasonal festivities altogether.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Dogster Magazine’s Miss Manners columnist has a new book out, and it will bring you closer to your dog.
Dogster Magazine’s Miss Manners columnist has a new book out, and it will bring you closer to your dog.
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.
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.
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.
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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