People want to add a dog to the family...

We all know that dogs are just better people than we are. Your pup doesn't hold a grudge or try to make you feel guilty when you forget the dry cleaning. Your furry friend isn't disappointed in you when you don't exercise, and won't nag when you miss the hamper with your socks. Your dog just loves you. Always.

But when your dog just isn't behaving the way you want, all of the love you feel for him just seems to get lost under the frustration and worry. You wonder to yourself, "Can dog training help?"

People are more complex, though. People add a dog to their lives for a lot of reasons:

• Some people have just always had a dog around. They can't remember a time when they didn't.
• Other people add a puppy (or an adult rescue dog) to their family because they want their kids to have the same great experience growing up that they did.
• Some people get a furry friend to help them mend a broken heart.
• Others get a dog because they need someone who will love them unconditionally.

But NO ONE adds a dog to the family so that they can –

Struggle with these dog behavioral problems

Listed below are the most common problem behaviors that people have called Our Dogs Mind about. Each of the discussions describe the bad behavior of the dog as well as the negative impact that behavior caused on the lives of the owners. You will also read about how dramatically their lives improved as a result of Our Dogs Mind Training.

Click any of the common problems listed below to see a summary of feelings the pet owner may be experiencing

Get pulled down the street by your dog!

It is the same every time – your dog pulls ahead of you, dragging you down the street, choking and straining against the collar and leash. You feel out of control and embarrassed by what the neighbors see and think, or it just makes the walk so unpleasant that you hate to do it. You worry about the risks as well – a strong dog of any size can pull you over or knock down a passing child or pull out of his leash and take off into traffic and other dangers. Or he walks with you until he bolts after a squirrel, or lunges after another dog, or stops dead to sniff yet another tree. You worry that you may meet an obstacle – kids playing ball, a neighbor walking her friendly dog, bikers whizzing by on the street, all those other exciting things that your dog wants to chase. Imagine where you – and your dog – can be in two short weeks. You're on your favorite walking route. And your dog is walking calmly beside you. You're out together, both of you getting exercise – just the way you always thought it would be. All of that old tension is gone. You're not waiting for something to go wrong, because you're calm and confident. Your dog has the best manners in the park. A model citizen. A pleasure to be with. Now you look forward to these walks. You think about inviting friends to meet you at the park. Because you know your dog will behave. And you know that you are in control. You're relaxed. Having fun. Because you know your dog is paying attention to you. You can have this experience. We'll deliver it, along with our Board and Train Guarantee. Just answer a few simple questions, and help will be on the way!

No one wants to be dragged down the street by their dog - to feel out of control and to wonder how others are thinking about you and your dog's lack of training. Do you worry about you getting pulled into the street, or your dog knocking some one down and getting injured?

Call now to learn about how you can benefit from a step by step process that is custom tailored to your dog's specific needs and will best achieve your training goals – guaranteed.

Scream and yell to get the dog to come when you want him to come.

It's time to take the kids to school, go to work, get on with the day – but your dog is in the backyard and instead of coming to your call, she starts a game of "chase me." Or the door is left open by mistake and your dog dashes off to visit the neighbors or chase a squirrel. You want your dog to play in the dog run, hike with you in leash-free parks, and keep out of trouble in most any situation.

Life with your dog is better, easier and safer when he reliably comes when you call.

Call now to learn about how you can benefit from a step by step process that is custom tailored to your dog's specific needs and will best achieve your training goals – guaranteed.

Listen to the barking… and barking… and barking… all the time.

You want your dog to let you know she needs to go outside or to alert you to a stranger at the door or other danger. "What is it, Lassie? Bark! Bark-bark-bark! What, Timmy's fallen in the well?"

What you don't want is excessive barking at everything or nothing, or incessant barking and howling while you are away from home, or persistent barking to demand attention from you.

We can help you with a step by step process that is custom tailored to your dog's specific needs and will best achieve your training goals – guaranteed

Replace the clothes, shoes and furniture that have been chewed up.

Dogs chew. Your puppy explores by putting things in her mouth and to ease the discomfort of teething by chewing. Your adult dog chews – because she is bored, anxious, wants attention or just likes your new shoes as much as you do.

You do not have to give up and live with destructive behavior. Call now to learn about how you can benefit from a step by step process that is custom tailored to your dog's specific needs and will best achieve your training goals – guaranteed.

Tolerate food being snatched off the counter.

You want your dog to be part of your family's every day life, curled up in front of the fire while the kids watch TV, in the midst of things while mom and dad get ready for work, a good citizen in the house.

You don't want your canine companion to counter-surf or steal food from the table or rummage through the garbage can. This behavior is annoying, embarrassing around friends and potentially dangerous for the dog.

Fixing the problem involves management (cover the garbage can), supervision while you are working on the problem and a solid, consistent method of training to correct the issue.

Call now to learn about how you can benefit from a step by step process that is custom tailored to your dog's specific needs and will best achieve your training goals – guaranteed.

Put up with begging for food at the table.

Nothing can spoil a family meal faster than the family dog begging for food, whining for treats, or even stealing food off plates. He paws at your lap, he barks or whines, or may he just stares and stares – whatever works until someone gives in.

It may have started innocently – a bite of chicken for the cute puppy, scraps falling from the toddler's chair, a guest offering a treat - but this behavior gets old and annoying quickly. And keep in mind that stealing or begging can be dangerous for your dog's health.  Eating too much food or eating something toxic, such as chocolate or onions or raisins, can have serious health consequences, even death, for your dog.

Call now to learn about how you can benefit from a step by step process that is custom tailored to your dog's specific needs and will best achieve your training goals – guaranteed.

Pull and drag the dog away from the door every time it's opened.

The front door is an exciting place: bells ring, people come in, it is an escape route to the great outdoors. If your dog has bad manners at the front door, it is embarrassing for you, uncomfortable for your guests and potentially dangerous for your dog. Imagine a different experience: your dog handles the excitement of the front door in a calm and obedient way. Your dog greets guests with you, quiet and wagging his tail, not barking, lunging and jumping up. You can open the door confident that he will bolt out. You can have this experience. We'll deliver it, along with our Board and Train Guaranty. Just answer a few simple questions, and help will be on the way!

Try to keep every new person from getting jumped on.

You want an affectionate, attentive dog that wants to be with you and is a good dog around your friends and family. It is cute when your puppy is excited to see you and jumps up with kisses and affection.

It is not so cute when your dog won't stop jumping on you, knocks the coffee out of your hands, puts his muddy paws on your clothes. It is embarrassing when your dog jumps up on unsuspecting guests in your home. It can be scary or dangerous if your dog jumps up on a child or grandma and knocks her down.

Call now to learn about how you can benefit from a step by step process that is custom tailored to your dog's specific needs and will best achieve your training goals – guaranteed.

Put up with the dog listening to her husband way better than she's listened to.

You call and call; the dog ignores you. He calls, and she runs to his side. You take her for a walk and she pulls on the leash and lunges at passers-by. She walks with him peaceably. Why does she listen to him and not to you?

We can help but we need to ask you some questions about how you interact with your dog. Call now to learn about how you can benefit from a step by step process that is custom tailored to your dog's specific needs and will best achieve your training goals – guaranteed.

Be protected by barking, growling, and snapping every time a stranger is around.

Does your dog growl, snarl or lunge to protect people or places, whether or not there is an actual threat? That is an inappropriate response and potentially dangerous.

You and your family and home are important to your dog – you are a resource for food, shelter and affection and she may protect them all fiercely. And in every day life, things happen that your dog may perceive as a threat those things. Strangers like the delivery person or new friends will come to the door. The children will roughhouse. Adults may hug and show each other affection. You want your dog to respond appropriately to these things, not with aggressive behavior.

Call now to learn about how you can benefit from a step by step process that is custom tailored to your dog's specific needs and will best achieve your training goals – guaranteed.

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