Dog Training And Sloppy Work

I am not a perfectionist. I think perfection is an unrealistic and burdensome outlook. Not everything can be perfect, and priorities need to be set. However, as a general rule, I think higher priority items need more defined standards of quality and performance. I remember my dad preparing his saxophones and clarinet reeds prior to […]

Dog Training Mistakes

Everyone makes handler errors. From novice to expert, everyone makes mistakes… The question is: Is it better to make mistakes in training or during an emergency? Obviously, it is better to make mistakes, and have them fixed, during training. You aren’t going to innovate a new or better skill during an emergency. During emergencies, you […]

Dog Training: What Happens In The Home Doesn’t Stay In The Home

I watch a number of reality TV shows… business rescue shows, for example… The Profit, Bar Rescue, Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back. I also watch Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles and New York. Plus, Hell’s Kitchen, Masterchef and Masterchef Junior. There are parallels between what you see in those TV shows and […]

Dog Training Husbands and Wives

A few years ago, I was hired to help with a male Vizsla that was fearful of strangers. When I first evaluated the dog, yes, he would react when he saw someone he didn’t know. His defensive zone was approximately 30 yards. Within that zone, he would start barking. The dog was also afraid of […]

The Hopeless Useless Dog

The Hopeless Useless Dog Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: [email protected] This true story is sad and upsetting. This is about a type of dog that I call the Hopeless Useless Dog. I received a call […]

Who Shouldn’t Own A Dog?

Who Shouldn’t Own A Dog? Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: [email protected] I meet and see a lot of people that shouldn’t own a dog. If you get offended by what I am about to say, […]

Buddy The Rottweiler

Buddy The Rottweiler Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: [email protected] From: Rhonda Waters Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 7:55 PM To: Sam Subject: Update on Buddy The Rottweiler Hi Sam,Buddy is doing so much better. We […]

The Case Of The Fearful Puppy

The Case Of The Fearful Puppy Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: [email protected] If you have a fearful puppy, you should do one of two things: hire a professional dog trainer or get a more sociable […]

My Dog Bit My 10 Year Old Son

My Dog Bit My 10 Year Old Son Call Today! Sam Basso PHOENIX , AZ AREA: (602) 708-4531 OR, if you are out of this area, inquire about a telephone or e-Lesson Email: [email protected] [PLEASE read this article: When Should It Be OK For A Dog To Bite?] In ALL biting situations, you should PAY […]