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Here are some links to find out more about solving problem behavior. Another great idea to improve overall behavior and manners in your dane is to take a basic manners class. Please check our training section for trainers/clubs in PA and DE where you can takes classes or call for private sessions.
Problem Behavior Solving
| Behavioral Problem | Websites |
|---|---|
| Problem Behaviors | Resource guarding More on resource guarding Almost nothing in life is free |
| Why Keeping your Dane outside is not a good idea | Problem with outside dogs Outside dogs |
| If your Dane is too high energy, driving you crazy | The overstimulated hyper dog My 1st dog was never this bad |
| Forget about Alpha - Just be a Leader! | Permission - the Ultimate Leader Tool |
| Dominance - Do you worry about your Dane Trying to Dominate You? | Alpha status & wolf packs |
| Problems with New Dogs | Bringing home a new dog Housetraining an adult dog What to expect bringing an adopted dog home How to choose a reputable rescue |
| Punishment or Treats? Training Styles | Talk softly and carry a big stick The Anti-Cesar Milan The problem with punishment Be a real alpha dog |
Training
How to choose a Trainer
Training Clubs
| Training | Certification | Address | Phone # or e-Mail | website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Young Progressive Dog Training |
Springfield, PA | (610) 565-2559 | website | |
| Lee Livingood | Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, IAABC | Harrisburg, PA | (610) 280-6960 lee@clevercompanions.com |
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| Chester County Dog Training Club | Exton, PA | 610-280-6960 | website | |
| Ali Brown Great Companions |
Allentown, Bethlehem, PA | (610) 737-1550 | website | |
| Beth Peterson Positive Pups |
Jim Thorpe, PA | positivepups@comcast.net | website | |
| Susan Bulanda | Certified Dog/Animal Behavior Consultant, IAABC | PJim Thorpe, PA | susanb21@juno.com | website |
| Pat Benz | BS,MBA,CPDT, CDBC, Certified: Cat Certified: Dog | Philadelphia, PA | (215) 551-5254 pabentz@earthlink.net |
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| Pat Miller | CPDT, CDBC, Certified: Dog Certified: Horse | Hagerstown, MD (for DE residents) | (301)582-9420 Rafiki500@aol.com |
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| Leslie MCDevitt | MLA, CDBC, CPDT, Certified: Dog | Wyncote, PA | info@controlunleashed.net | website |