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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Dog and Puppy & Fun iPhone App
Welcome to this fun site. Enjoy your visit! I’ve been lazy about posting new articles this year. I was working on another fun project. It’s the iPhone app titled Dog and Puppy Shake – Fun Facts & Trainer Truths. The app made it into the iTunes App Store Thursday, June 3rd Hooray! Visit the app store and search “How’s Bentley” to find it. If you have a moment,...
June 3rd, 2010 by AT
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My Dog Pulls: Polite Dog Walking on Leash
Stop your dog from pulling on walks! Say, I have another web site site with information about teaching a dog or puppy to walk nicely on a lead. The name of the my site is My Dog Pulls. Alan J Turner – How’s Bentley – Memphis Dog Trainer Group Dog Obedience Mini Courses Collierville, Germantown,Bartlett, TN Tweet This Post
January 22nd, 2010 by AT
Teach your Dog Inside Voice – Capture Dog’s Natural Behavior and Place it on Cue
One of the neat things about using an instant reward marker is how you can capture a natural behavior and then teach your dog to do it on cue. Here’s a recent email exchange with my client, Elizabeth, who has a 4-5 month old large mix breed dog, Big Mac. BETH’S EMAIL: Well, I taught him….Inside voice….and he acts like he is going to bark but doesn’t make a sound……Now he...
January 16th, 2010 by AT
Challenges of Raising Puppy Litter Mates
Anyone of the millions of dog owners knows . . .it’s easy to fall in love with puppies! How many of you went to “look” at a litter of puppies, only to arrive home with a new canine addition? These guys pull at our hearts! An even stronger heart tug is when only two puppies are left. Many people make split second decisions to adopt both puppies. People are thinking,”heck, it’s not much more...
January 16th, 2010 by AT
New Year Resolution for Your Dog
Take 2, 20 Minute Walks each day. In addition to the obvious exercise benefits for you and your dog, walks build relationships. Many people avoid walks because their dogs pull. Teaching a dog to walk nicely is easy – if you have the right tools! Visit My Dog Pulls for tips and equipment. The Canny Collar is a wonderful easy-to-use head collar. If your dog can’t wear a head collar, consider...
January 1st, 2010 by AT
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Should I Get Another Dog / Puppy?
Here’s the deal. Your 7 month old Labrador Retriever is driving you nuts. Walter has so much energy, you can’t seem to wear him out. You take him on 2, 30 minute walks every day, one in the morning and one when you get home from work. He is crated during the day, because Walter would “remodel” your house otherwise. Every evening, you play fetch for at least an hour. You want...
December 15th, 2009 by AT
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2012 Group Services Calendar & Enrollment Form- How’s Bentley Memphis TN
HOW’S BENTLEY 2012 GROUP DOG OBEDIENCE 2010 Beginner Mini -Course SCHEDULE and Single Group Sessions - NEW Online Enrollment Form If you would rather not enroll online, click this link for a group enrollment form that you may print and fax. Collierville Pet Hospital PDF Enrollment Form Mini Course is 3 Sessions, $90 – Submit a $30 non-refundable deposit and completed form to hold your spot. Beginner...
December 14th, 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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Meet Your Dog’s Physical Needs for Balance – Commercial, BARF, Frozen & Organic Diet, Food Choices
Physical needs are related to the physical well-being of the dog. Routine vaccinations are one example of physical health requirements. Grooming and bathing, quality food and clean water are other obvious needs. Shelter from environmental extremes and refuge from everyday household commotion are important for the physical health of your puppy. The ability to move about, sufficient bathroom access,...
September 25th, 2009 by AT
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Teach Your Dog to Ring a Bell – for Potty Signal
Most people state they want their dogs to bark to signal the nedd to go outside to potty. I suggest teaching the dog to ring a bell instead of teaching the dog to bark. The dog will inevitably signal when she doesn’t need to use the bathroom but she does want you to interact. If you teach her to bark at you, she will learn to bark at you for attention. If you teach her to ring a bell, you can...
September 22nd, 2009 by AT


















