Category Archives: Training

Jackson Galaxy of “My Cat From Hell” Loves Liv-A-Littles

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Tracie

Recently I had Jackson Galaxy as my special guest on my live weekly radio show CAT CHAT® (on the Martha Stewart channel #110 of Sirius/XM satellite radio). We were discussing how he helps people overcome serious behavior issues in their … Continue reading →

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Howdini Viewer with a Disturbing Question

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Tracie

Howdini.com has a few videos up with me demonstrating some dog-related tips. Recently they contacted me and said they had received a troubling question from one of their viewers and wanted my help in constructing a response. Here’s the question … Continue reading →

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Her Adopted English Pointer Has Cherry Eye

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Tracie

Hi Tracie, We’ve just committed to adopting a rescue English Pointer with cherry eye, don’t know how long she’s had it;  looks like the surgical options can cause dry eye, popping it in and suturing it is the other option. … Continue reading →

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Guide Dogs Need Canny Collar, Too

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Tracie

This was a letter from Gil, a wonderful DOG TALK® listener who has been beating the drums for Canny Collar ever since I introduced him to it — much to my delight and that of Sean, who owns the company. … Continue reading →

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Comments on Cesar Millan’s Training Techniques

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Tracie

I got this thoughtful perspective on Cesar Millan’s techniques from Maureen, whose Dobermans Deion and Baci were Dogs of the Month on DOG TALK®. What Maureen couldn’t have known without reading Temple Grandin’s book ANIMALS MAKE US HUMAN is that … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Cesar Millan Training Techniques Episode of Dog Talk

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Tracie

Further Thoughts On The Dog Talk® Show About Cesar Millan’s Training Techniques (For a description of those who participated in this show on February 28th (MP3 file link), please go the bulletin board of TracieHotchner.com) It’s been a little while … Continue reading →

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Canny Collar Conquers Again!

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Tracie

Imagine how pleased I was when Sheila in East Hampton got the hang of the Canny Collar and now LOVES it! She was challenged by it at first – anything new can be hard to adjust to – but she … Continue reading →

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How Can Anything This Cute Be So Much Trouble?!

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Tracie

This is from Erin Moore, a great cat lover who was my editor on THE DOG BIBLE and has since moved to London with her husband, where they just adopted a charming and monstrous young kitten! Hope you are well! … Continue reading →

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Dog Just Doesn’t Really Give A Damn!

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Tracie

Carol wrote into my Daily Tip on Dogster.com about her dog for whom obedience seems to be a loose concept! Is it possible that a dog knows what you want but just doesn’t want to do it, i.e. isn’t motivated … Continue reading →

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Man’s Newly Adopted Dog “Hates Him”

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Tracie

I got this really touching and heart-breaking email from a listener recently. I think it’s worth realizing what an uphill battle adoption can be at times: Dear Tracie, I was referred to you by my trainer. She thought you might … Continue reading →

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