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Malibu Dog Training is on FacebookYou’ll definitely want to visit my page, and “Like” me. I blog more on Facebook, than I do here. I like the ease...
10 Breeds to AvoidThis is not a list of stupid breeds or breeds that are bad. Obviously there are exceptions to every rule and don’t take this personally. I’m...
The Eight PUPPY P’sProper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performing Puppies The phone call dog trainers dream about getting, but never do: “Hello?...
Learn About Your DogFor the last 28 years I’ve read many books and magazines on dog training and dog behavior. One of the earlier books I read...
DOG RACEHERE IS MY LATEST “FUN” VIDEO Can you guess who will win the race? The 5 dogs are part of my weekly Dog Outing, their “racing...
MYTHS AND FACTS about dogsMyth #1 Rubbing a dog’s nose in their mess, helps housebreak them. Fact: When teaching a dog anything, your timing has to be spot...
Warning about Laser PointersUsing Laser pointers or flashlights as a chase game for dogs, can literally drive them crazy! Please don’t use them. Your dog may...
OLD vs. NEWWhy the pack leader mentality for training and living with your dog is out of date and inappropriate. In the dog-training world, there...
10 Reasons Why Dogs ChewChewing is a normal dog behavior, and as you’ll see from this list, chewing is driven by many things. It’s important to...
10 Doggy WorkoutsSome dogs have boundless amounts of energy, here are (more than 10) ways to help tire them out. 1. Having your dog carry a dog back...
World’s Dog Trainer – Dog Star DailyI’m so excited! A video that took me over a year to complete, is finally airing on Dr. Ian Dunbar’s Web Video series for...
Top Ten (or more) RegretsTop Ten regrets for dog owners. There are certain behaviors or tricks that you think are cute, and you’d like your puppy to do,...
What I DoIf you’re a new or frequent visitor here on the MDT web-site or Facebook page, Welcome! I’d like to fill you in to how...
Restrained or Unrestrained?At present there is no specific law that requires a dog to be restrained while riding inside a vehicle, however if there is an accident...
DON’T GET A DOG…The following “don’ts” are only a guideline for best results. If you don’t follow or agree with my...
Obedience Training
The Eight PUPPY P’s
Benjamin Franklin once said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This is true in life and it’s true when it comes to raising our pets. Proper Prior Planning Prevents…
Behavior Problems
Warning about Laser Pointers
Using Laser pointers or flashlights as a chase game can literally drive a dog crazy! Don’t use them; they are only for the amusement of the dog owner! It may look like…
Housebreaking
CRATE TRAINING / HOUSEBREAKING
When housebreaking is done correctly, puppies should eliminate only outside and in the place of your choosing. Puppies should be 100% housebroken by 10 to 12 weeks of age…
Health And Fitness
10 Doggy Workouts
Some dogs have boundless amounts of energy, here are some ways to help tire them out.
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Learn About Your Dog
Dog owners should keep informed and up to date with training techniques or philosophies. A great way to do this is to read good books. The must read books I and many top trainers and behaviorist recommend, are…
Breed Topics
10 Breeds to AvoidThis is not a list of stupid breeds or breeds that are bad. Obviously there are exceptions to every rule and don’t take this personally. I’m just informing people if they get one of these breeds (especially if they’re first time dog owners), they may have trouble leading a normal dog-owner life such as having a calm and orderly [...]
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DOG RACEHERE IS MY LATEST “FUN” VIDEO
Can you guess who will win the race? The 5 dogs are part of my weekly Dog Outing, their “racing names” are a reflection of their owners profession. Please click on the “YouTube” link (bottom right of the video) to watch on YouTube, so you can click the “Like” button, Subscribe and make comments. THANKS
Facts And Myths
MYTHS AND FACTS about dogs
It’s amazing to me how these myths are still believed by many people, so here I am to set the record straight. Myth #7 Dogs scoot their rear end on the ground – because they have


