Tough Boy Trick- Capture your Dog’s Cute Behaviors – Place on Cue
Imagine a photographer with a camera focused on a bird’s nest – just waiting for the baby birds to pop their heads up. The instant the birds show their heads, the photographer captures the image by releasing the shutter. Imagine a dog owner (me) walking his turbo Australian terrier (Bentley). Imagine Bentley scratching the ground with his feet (like a bull), immediately after he urinates....
June 9th, 2010 by AT
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Doritos Super Bowl Commercial Dog Collar Shock Man – Bentley’s Favorite
Say, Here’s the best Super Bowl 44 Commercial. Bentley, my Australian Terrier said it is his favorite! It’s the one with the dog who places the anti- bark shock collar on the man. Click HERE to read about dog-friendly solutions for barking dogs. iPhone Version - Open YouTube app and search superbowl ad doritos dog collar. Enjoy Here’s the other commercials on CBS Super Bowl 44. Dog...
February 7th, 2010 by AT
iPhone 3Gs Video ** Best Dog Foraging Toy, Tug a Jug
Amazon.com Widgets All animals’ instincts are to forage for food and to look for a mate. We’ve pretty much eliminated those two important tasks, and some dogs are out of balance. Instead of feeding your dog with a bowl, exercise that rascal and have some fun! You can enrich your puppy or dog’s environment by providing foraging toys. Most dogs love the Tug a Jug! Penny, the sweetest...
December 3rd, 2009 by AT
Your Choice- Obnoxious Dog or Well Mannered Pet
Every day, I speak with clients about meeting their dogs’ basic needs. Most of us assume our dogs are getting plenty of exercise and stimulation when the dogs are alone (or with other dogs) in a large fenced area. The dog is in the great outdoors, so she must be getting enough exercise, right? Wrong. This is not usually the case, unless you have a turbo Jack Russell Terrier, like the one pictured...
November 26th, 2009 by AT
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Dogs and Puppies are Opportunists!
Dogs and puppies are opportunists. Dogs follow one rule – “What’s in it for me – right now?” Dogs have no concept of right or wrong, good or bad. I do not believe dogs are concerned about yesterday or tomorrow. I believe dogs are interested in the present and how they can get what they want at this instant in time. Dogs do what they do because their behaviors are instrumental in getting...
October 2nd, 2009 by AT
Video ** Crisco – Jack Russell Terrier Jumps Fence at Day Care
Click the link below to see Crisco, one of my favorite clients, jump the fence to land in my arms. Cool dog! CLICK HERE Video of Jack Russell terrier, Crisco, messing around at doggie daycare. How’s Bentley – Alan J Turner – Memphis TN Dog Trainer Animal News Network Tweet This Post
September 27th, 2009 by AT
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iPhone 3G Jailbreak Video ** Bentley – Australian Terrier Battles the Wasp! Ouch
Click the video link below to see Bentley, my 10 year old Australian terrier, battle the wasp in the bush. He doesn’t seem to be too disturbed by the wasp sting. I used my jailbroken iPhone 3G to make the video. How’s Bentley – Alan J Turner – Memphis TN Dog Trainer Animal News Network New iPhone app -Dog and Puppy Shake – Fun Facts and Trainer Truths 21st Century Dogs...
September 27th, 2009 by AT
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Forget About Stopping Your Dog’s Naughty Jumping Behaviors with a Knee in the Chest
Yorkshire Terrier, Cody Many of my clients become engrossed, almost obsessed, with the notion of stopping their puppies or dogs from performing some obnoxious or naughty behaviors. They believe that teaching a dog what “NO” means, is the method to train. That, my friend, is a long and rocky path, which can spiral into trouble and frustration. You will succeed much quicker if you focus on: preventing...
September 15th, 2009 by AT
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How to Teach your Dog or Puppy to Go To Place
Go to Place is one of my favorite behaviors. I use it to keep Bentley, my AKC registered, Australian Terrier. from licking the dishes while I load the dishwasher, irritating my guests, pestering me during dinner, or any other times I want him to relax in one spot. Before you begin training your dog, you’ll need to learn a bit about communication and motivation. Please visit the Dog Training...
September 12th, 2009 by AT
Memphis Tornado or Turbo Australian Terrier?
Bentley is much like summer in Memphis TN. He’s hot and produces funnels of energy. He is a turbo Australian Terrier. If your dog is a tornado, contact me. I have first hand experience with turbo tornado puppies! Thanks for visiting Dog and Puppy and Behavior and Training and Help Happy Training! Alan J Turner – Companion Animal Behavior Counselor & Trainer, Canine Specialization How’s...
July 31st, 2009 by AT
















