Dog problem? Help is at hand! The following articles were written by Sharon Savage, M.S., founder and head trainer at the A-1 Dog Training Center of SW Columbia. Many of the articles complement information covered in class. If you're having a problem with your own dog, why not call and ask about how a private consultation might help? We'd love to meet with you and your dog!

Fear Behavior
Preventing separation anxiety
Taking the fear out of nail clipping
Thunderstorm phobia in dogs

Dominance Behavior
Becoming a benevolent leader
Taking the conflict out of tug-of-war

Aggressive Behavior
Curbing inter-dog aggression
Bibliography of dog aggression books

Dog Activities
Agility training helps general obedience
Dog weight pull contests
Enrich your dog's environment

Training
Click & treat training
Ringing a doorbell to go outside 
Keep your dog from jumping on visitors
Teaching your dog to retrieve
Eight ways to reduce barking

Socialization and Puppies
Undercover at a puppy mill
     Parts 1 / 2 / 3
Socializing a new puppy
Preparing your dog for trick-or-treaters
Secrets of successful housebreaking

Miscellaneous
$130 for transportation...or meat
The case of the temerious terrier
Joys of owning a rat