Eleanor Scheidemann, The Dog Lady
The Dog Lady Training Company, founded in 2003, now located in North Carolina. Over a decade of experience working with dog owners and rescues. "My goal is to teach you how to keep your dogs in a people home for their lifetime."
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The Dog Lady Training Company founded in 2003. Eleanor Scheidemann has a lifetime of teaching and training, more than a decade working exclusively with dog owners and dog rescues. She is humorous, opinionated and a dedicated professional.Interests
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Moms Raising Kids and PuppiesRaising kids and puppies together can be like mixing oil and vinegar. I do not usually recommend that mothers of try to take on raising kids and puppies at the same time. But, many brave female warriors are not deterred by my warnings. -
What is a Broken Heart?We use this phrase when we experience a loss, but what is it? Is there a test to diagnose a broken heart? Is a broken heart physical, emotional or spiritual? Can someone else catch it from me? Is there a cure for a broken heart? Can I die from it?
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Help, My Neighbor's Dog Jumped the Fence!As I write this article my neighbor is outside installing an electric (hot wire) fence to solve the problem. Read about our saga; will the problem of 'my neighbor's dog jumped the fence' be solved. -
How to Keep Your Clothes Free of Dog HairIf you are a dog owner then you know it seems impossible to keep your clothes free of dog hair. There are ways to minimize this downside of owning a dog. -
3 Fun and Unique Dog TricksEvery dog has different behaviors. It is fun to catch your dog doing what is natural. Listed are three of the unique dog tricks I have helped my customers teach their dogs.
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Dumb Dog Question - Questions from Desperate Dog OwnersThe dog owners asking these questions were serious. Read about three of the dumb dog questions that to this day continue to entertain me.
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Most Self Help Advice Will Not Work on Dog Separation AnxietyDog separation anxiety is about stress and self control. Most articles you read will not help. They unintentionally give the impression you can work through dog separation anxiety on your own. Find out why? -
Reasons for Bad Dog BehaviorWith the popularity of dogs in the home comes the need to avoid bad dog behavior. As with any popular subject, now we have entertaining dog training. The newest dog training hype is to blame the dog owner for all bad dog behavior. -
Evolution of Premium Dog FoodKnowing the truth premium dog food is not as easy as reading a package or ingredient label. Premium dog food today is not what premium dog food once was. -
Small Children and Large DogsI received a distressing call from a mother of two small children. She has a problem with her small children and large dogs. This is what we discussed. -
Common Dog Behavior ProblemsMy business is solving common dog behavior problems. But I am also a dog owner and deal with the same common dog behavior problems as other dog owners. Listed are the 3 most common dog behavior problems and what I do in my home to deal with them. -
5 Foods You Should Never Feed Your DogDog poisoning from people food is a common enough problem to be listed in the ASPCA's 2008 Top Ten Pet Poisons. This list is by no means complete but it is my list of the worst 5 foods that you should never feed your dog. -
Things to Consider Before Getting a DogDogs make wonderful family members but lousy accessories. Find out what to consider before getting a dog rather than what to consider when getting rid of one. -
Training Tools for PuppiesMy new puppy needs training and that means a trip to the store with my list of training tools for puppies. Hear is my list of new puppy training tools I recently purchased. -
Tips for House Training Your PuppyTrying to figure out how to house train your puppy can be confusing. I successfully house trained my new puppy by using the crate training method. -
Leash Training Tools: Gentle Leader Vs. Choke ChainsThe difference between the gentle leader vs. choke chains for leash training is the difference between positive training or correction training. -
The Best Places to Buy a PuppyMy puppies have come from different sources. Find out all the places to look when you decide to buy a puppy. -
Teaching Your Dog to StayThis is the method I recently used to teach my new puppy how to stay. The secret in teaching your dog how to stay is to make it easy, fun and effective. -
How to Find a Purebred Dog BreederMy recent purchase of a purebred dog led me to consider what to look for in purebred dog breeders. Your search should include the same steps.
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Dog Nutrition GuideHere are 6 basic nutrients that answer the question, "what does a dog need in its diet?"
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How Do I Train My Dog to Sit?If you are doing your own dog obedience training then your first question will be, "how do I train my dog to sit?" The following dog obedience training instructions will answer your question. Get ready, set, go - teach your dog to sit!
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How to - Dog Training on a BudgetMany dog owners choose the least expensive dog training/dog trainer only to find that it was not a bargain. Some choose the most expensive dog training/dog trainer only to find that they did not get their moneys worth. Money matters; get the facts.
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Holistic Dog TrainingBio-degradable, green, organic, all natural and holistic! What do these terms mean when applied to an old fashioned service like dog training?
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How to Pet Proof Your Home for WinterAre you and your pet ready for winter? Don't answer too fast! Do you know what kind of puppy dog and kitty dangers to watch for? Time to make sure your house is pet proof.
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How to House Train a DogEvery dog owner needs to know the basics of house training. Learn where to start and what you will need to successfully house train your dog.
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How an Un-adoptable Rescue Dog Changed MeThrough my work with rescue organizations I started taking un-adoptable dogs into my care in order to change their behaviors and make them adoptable. I had great confidence and had many successes until Ally came to me.
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The True Story of a Woman and a Dog Sharing a Lifetime BondThe most extraordinary canine human relationships I have seen are those where together they help each other survive hardship. This was the case with Patricia and Billie.
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Dog Food Changed My Dogs LifeDog food companies want to seperate you from your money even if it means seperating you from your dog! When I learned the truth I realized I was poisoning my pet. Read about the difference the truth made.
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How to Deal with the Loss of a PetHow were you raised to deal with loss. I was always taught to "just get over it." But this time, dealing with many losses at once, my heart and sprit were shattered.
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Can Dog Training Cause Dog Aggression?It appears that the evidence is mounting in favor of using positive dog training methods and non-confrontational techniques to deal with dog behavior issues. Explore the odds presented by the scientific studies.
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How to Raise a Dog Anyone Can Live WithHow do you raise a dog that anyone can live with? By teaching dog owners more than just simple obedience commands. All dog training programs should include the four elements in this article.
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Owning a Pet Can Affect Your Quality of LifeDelightful facts about the effect of dogs in the home at different human developmental stages.
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Take My Dog Please!This article should serve to answer common questions and shed some light on the front line hard facts about dog rescues and dog shelters.
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Can We Save All the Dogs?We cannot make someone learn. No matter how much cruelty is caused by someone's poor choice we cannot make them change. And we never will. And because we never will, they are not the problem. YOU are. Find out why!
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Why Do Dogs Fight?Dogfights are the result of dog-to-dog aggression and there can be many different causes, making this question difficult to answer.
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Four Easy Ways to Ruin a DogMore dogs are put to death because of behavior problems than accidents and disease. Learn the most common mistakes dog owners make.
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Learn the Dog Pack Rules - Dog TrainingThese are the pack rules that your dog knows but has never shared with you.
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How to Be the Pack Leader - Dog TrainingTraining behaviors like sit, down or stay will help you to control some of your dog's actions but they will not make you the Boss. This will happen when you establish yourself as the pack leader. Your first step is to learn the rules.
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Test Your Knowledge of Dog Training MythsDog owners represent their furry canine family members who cannot argue the validity of who you choose to listen to. How high do you score on the dog training myth test?
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Is Your Dog Dominant?Popular TV shows and product endorsements are fueling confusion between celebrity status and qualified authority in educating dog owners about dog dominance.
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Halloween Tips for Dog OwnersLearn how to have fun while keeping your dog or puppy family member safe on Halloween.
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How to Choose a Dog TrainerMost independent articles by associations and other professionals are accurate. The ones written by dog trainers as part of their advertisements are anywhere from slightly biased to very misleading because they are, in fact, part of their marketing.
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What Should I Feed My Pet?A dog professionals journey to find answers about dog food and the question; what should I feed my dogs and cats?
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Stop Dog Counter SurfingWhen your dogs are stealing food from the kitchen counter - counter surfing; you can apply dog training methods to solve this canine obedience problem. Understand why and how you need to train your dog.