60 Day Puppy Tips on raising a Balanced Dog

Puppy Tips on Raising a Balanced Dog Series – Day 50: Handling Teething & Chewing destruction

By now reading, learning and applying what you have read in this 60 Day Puppy Tips Series is that should your … Continue reading »

Puppy Tips on Raising a Balanced Dog Series – Day 49: Correcting the common issue of jumping up on you and guests

A puppy or dog jumping up on you or your guests is a common problem experienced by all owners and … Continue reading »

ALERT!!! Read This Article – The Essential Gift for your Puppy – Pet Medical Insurance

It is puppy season and already my Vet friends are taking bookings non-stop for all those new little cute puppies. … Continue reading »

Puppy Tips on Raising a Balanced Dog Series – Day 48: Spaying and neutering your Dog

Spaying and Neutering your dog has always been a strong debatable topic among dog owners, breeders and vets as to If and … Continue reading »

Aggression

The importance of showing leadership

Today I was reminded of the importance of taking your dogs into new environments so that you can display leadership … Continue reading »

Should dog certain dog breeds be banned and are dogs genetically programmed to kill?

Majority of Pet owners, Vets and dog breeders believe that a well-trained dog is safe, even with this comment is … Continue reading »

Emailed Question: My dog attacks me when he eats his food, how do I correctly discipline him?

Dear James I have a 5 year old demon of a sausage dog. He is cuddly, sweet and affectionate, except … Continue reading »

Emailed Question: How do I avoid a dog attack?

Dear James I have a question regarding a face-to-face encounter with a dog you don’t know, whether it be in … Continue reading »

Ambassador Profiles

Ambassador profile of Diesel the Amstaff / Pitbull

Ambassador Profile Name: Sampson Breed: American Pitbull Terrier Weight: 30-35 kg Past Rap Sheet or crimes: Nervousnous, Excitable, Prone to taking … Continue reading »

Ambassador Profile: Winston the English Bulldog – As regularly seen on the Morning Show Expresso

Ambassador Profile Name: Winston Breed: English Bulldog Weight: 22-25 kg Past Rap Sheet or crimes: A terror, a menace, an attacker, … Continue reading »

Anxiety

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Rehabilitating fears of Fireworks, Thunderstorms and Lightning

It’s fireworks and thunderstorms season. Which means that my phone is ringing off the hook with requests for answers to … Continue reading »

Emailed Question: My Basset has terrible seperation anxiety when I love the home

Hi, We have an 8 month old Basset who has terrible separation anxiety. There has to be at least one … Continue reading »

Barking

The barking is driving me crazy

Bark, bark, bark, BARK! BARK! BARK! etc…… Barking is natural and when it has a purpose, everyone is pleased or … Continue reading »

Emailed Question: My dog is crazy out of control, is this fixable and what can I do

Hi James Our dogs (both mixed breeds from a shelter) are just over 2 years old. They do all the … Continue reading »

Emailed Question: How do I stop my dog from barking around the pool

I have an English Cocker that reacts every time I go swimming. He runs round the pool at high speed … Continue reading »

Cases

How to claim your space

By now you have become more familiar with Cheri Lucus which I believe is wonderful and worth spreading. It is … Continue reading »

How to use calm assertive energy to claim your space

By now you have become more familiar with Cheri Lucus which I believe is wonderful and worth spreading. It is … Continue reading »

How to walk 16 dogs…or just one

I was emailed this wonderful video which I think is wonderful and worth spreading. It is a wonderful follow-up to … Continue reading »

The Dog Shaman Ep 3 – Niki Seberini of ChaiFM Mastering the Walk with her 3 dogs

Watch how Niki Seberini of ChaiFM 101.9 FM is coached in Mastering the Walk with her 3 dogs in just … Continue reading »

Celebrities

Ambassador Profile: Winston the English Bulldog – As regularly seen on the Morning Show Expresso

Ambassador Profile Name: Winston Breed: English Bulldog Weight: 22-25 kg Past Rap Sheet or crimes: A terror, a menace, an attacker, … Continue reading »

Gooddog gets an additional domain name as a gift from a well known public figure

Great news everybody, last night I received the generous gift of the domain name http://www.theDogShaman.com that is now pointing to … Continue reading »

Hear James on Heart FM 104.9

If you missed the recent interview of me on Heart FM radio with Paul Playdon you shall be able to … Continue reading »

Which breed is the smartest and best? And Pure breed vs Shelter?

I often get asked in interviews and by clients which is the best and smartest breed. In reality a dog … Continue reading »

Cooking Meals to share with your dog

Dog Health, Fitness & Longevity

What your dog sees when he plays fetch in the pool

Dog walking – Treadmill your dog at R50 per session

The treadmill is a fantastic tool. One of the biggest need is for owners or dog walkers that experience physical … Continue reading »

The accounting of owning a dog

It is February, which means it’s puppy season. This is often the time when your children, or significant other, start oooing and … Continue reading »

Dog Shaman

A recognition of dedication of all animal behaviorists that are committed to the “cause”

On the 23rd February I had a catch-up meeting with Paul of Vondis Pet Nutrition. He wanted to catch up … Continue reading »

Evidence of contributions to the assistance of charities & Shelters

During the chaos of a storm we are required to dig deep, look at our strengths, our achievements, setbacks and … Continue reading »

Clearing the air regarding Cesar Millan and the association

The media historically has been viewed as a powerful tool but it too can be a powerful weapon of destruction, … Continue reading »

When professionals make mistakes

My focus for many years has been to re-define the dog professional culture. It starts from working and binding together. … Continue reading »

Dog Walking

The accounting of owning a dog

It is February, which means it’s puppy season. This is often the time when your children, or significant other, start oooing and … Continue reading »

How to claim your space

By now you have become more familiar with Cheri Lucus which I believe is wonderful and worth spreading. It is … Continue reading »

How to use calm assertive energy to claim your space

By now you have become more familiar with Cheri Lucus which I believe is wonderful and worth spreading. It is … Continue reading »

How to walk 16 dogs…or just one

I was emailed this wonderful video which I think is wonderful and worth spreading. It is a wonderful follow-up to … Continue reading »

Dogs and Children

Emailed Question: How do I get my 3 month old pup to come to me when I call him

Hi James I’ve got a rottweiler puppy 3months old. he does not respond to come…. when i call him. what … Continue reading »

Puppy Tips on Raising a Balanced Dog Series – Day 25: Starting your puppy off right – When to start training

I often have people coming up to me or emailing me asking should they start training their puppy. The answer? … Continue reading »

How to get the best out of your dog, your partner, your family but most importantly Yourself!

I am always facinated by the realization when I tell my clients that dogs don’t need us humans in order … Continue reading »

Why does my dog snap at me when I correct him?

When a dog has taken the incorrect mental processing of the household, where the dog has become the dominant one, … Continue reading »

Dogs with Cancer

How a processed dog food and high protein diet causes cancer, disease and organ failure in your dog’s body

This article is just a summation and too the point summary profile of how processed dog food (even the expensive … Continue reading »

Does Prozac work on dogs? And what are the dangers

Emailed Question: Hi James, I have a Jack Russel and my vet has put him on 0.5 ml of Prozak … Continue reading »

Turning your dog into a Super Hero Balanced Dog – Helping him live much much longer

First things first, God didn’t create some special, different, dried food just for animals to be dropped down from heaven … Continue reading »

Excited Hyper Activity and Jumping

Bike-a-Buddy Bike Attachment Now Available on the online store

This is the best tool for exercising your dog safely on your bike. It allows you to safely cycling up … Continue reading »

The Rules, Boundaries and Limitations

Often of the biggest concerns every dog owner has is around the area of Discipline. They do not wish to … Continue reading »

Emailed Question: My dog is crazy out of control, is this fixable and what can I do

Hi James Our dogs (both mixed breeds from a shelter) are just over 2 years old. They do all the … Continue reading »

Emailed Question: How do I stop my small dog climbing our 2 meter high wall and out of the property

Hi James 19 month old long legged foxterrier which i bought from the SPCA when she was 2 months old … Continue reading »

Fear

Emailed Question: How do I get my new dog to be confident and less fearful of the other dogs

Hello James We have a 3month old Chow pup thats been with us from 6 weeks old,hes energetic and confident … Continue reading »

Public Service Announcement: Misinterpreted Articles and Papers on Pack & Dominance Theory are Non-sense & Mis-leading

I sometimes get “hate” emails from dog trainers and animal behaviorists putting across the assumption that they fully know, understand … Continue reading »

Emailed Question: My dog is friendly and afraid to come to me

Hi I have taken in a GSD X Timber Wolf X Husky called Sasha. My gut feel is that Sasha … Continue reading »

Housebreaking

Emailed Question: My puppy as suddenly started defacating inside the house, what do I do

Hi James. I got my puppy 2,5 weeks ago. House training was already initiated by the breeder, and everything went … Continue reading »

Puppy Tips on Raising a Balanced Dog Series – Day 32: Is crate training my puppy for me?

I am a great fan of crate training. It is a super tool that helps accomplish a lot of useful … Continue reading »

Puppy Tips on Raising a Balanced Dog Series – Day 31: Ah help!!! My puppy has made an accident, how do I deal with it?

Like the famous Britney Spears Song “Oops I did it again”, is a common thought in puppy owners heads when … Continue reading »

Puppy Tips on Raising a Balanced Dog Series – Day 28: The Do’s and Don’ts to housebreaking your puppy the Correct way

This article is a summarization on article written about Housebreaking your Puppy or Dog. Here is a list of the Do’s and Don’ts to housebreaking … Continue reading »

Pack Walk

FULL MOON PACK WALK: Cape Town Nature Reserve – 6th April 2012

The POWER of the PACK walk is a unique and amazing experience. When one hears of the words “calm assertive … Continue reading »

FULL MOON PACK WALK: Cape Town Nature Reserve – 8th March 2012

The POWER of the PACK walk is a unique and amazing experience. When one hears of the words “calm assertive … Continue reading »

FULL MOON PACK WALK: Cape Town Nature Reserve – 7th February 2012

The POWER of the PACK walk is a unique and amazing experience. When one hears of the words “calm assertive … Continue reading »

PACK WALK: Cape Town Nature Reserve – 28th January 2012

The POWER of the PACK walk is a unique and amazing experience. When one hears of the words “calm assertive … Continue reading »

Puppy Hood

The accounting of owning a dog

It is February, which means it’s puppy season. This is often the time when your children, or significant other, start oooing and … Continue reading »

The Simplicity of Sit

70% of the time when I am called out to a see a client, the client would express within the … Continue reading »

Planning your dog’s well being after you have passed. Your Last Will and Testament – Gooddog’s Last Will and Testament Program

When we bring a dog into our lives we take on an important responsibility for it’s lifelong well-being. We often … Continue reading »

Emailed Question: My puppy as suddenly started defacating inside the house, what do I do

Hi James. I got my puppy 2,5 weeks ago. House training was already initiated by the breeder, and everything went … Continue reading »

Testimonials

A story that melted my heart away

It has been a busy couple of months. There have been moments of despair and miracles of wishes coming true. When I … Continue reading »

My most memorable case

During the chaos of a storm we are required to dig deep, look at our strengths, our achievements, setbacks and … Continue reading »

Turning a tragedy into a miracle

It has been a busy couple of months. There have been moments of despair and miracles of wishes coming true. One of … Continue reading »

A wish finally coming true

It has been a busy couple of months. There have been moments of despair and miracles of wishes coming true. One of … Continue reading »

Traveling with your Dog

Bike-a-Buddy Bike Attachment Now Available on the online store

This is the best tool for exercising your dog safely on your bike. It allows you to safely cycling up … Continue reading »

Last Month’s Lucky Draw Winner

Here is a stylish picture of Nikita, last month’s lucky winner sent in by our lucky subscriber Elizabeth. In a … Continue reading »

Putting into practice your New Years resolution NOW, Today!

I want to thank you the viewer, the client, the subscriber and the family member (dog and human) that helped … Continue reading »

Summer Beach Tips

Here are a few tips to make the beach a fun and safe experience. Know the local laws. Some beaches … Continue reading »

Washing and Grooming

Quick Step-by-step guide to Washing & Grooming your dog‬‏

Africa’s Dog Whisperer, James Lech, shows how you can wash and groom your dog in under 4 minutes.

An efficient and money saving tool to help you wash your dog

When you wash as many dogs as I do, as often as I do, I am always searching for ways … Continue reading »

How do I get my dog to allow me to clip it’s toe nails

I often get emails through my site with respect to owners having trouble with clipping their dog’s toe nails and … Continue reading »

Puppy Tips on Raising a Balanced Dog Series – Day 17: Correcting myths on how often you can wash your dog

Years and decades ago, when shampoos were harsh and robbed the dogs’ skin of vital oils, dog professionals believed that … Continue reading »

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