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Elisabeth Weiss

Professional Dog Trainer

Elisabeth Weiss is a Professional Dog Trainer and owner of Dog Relations NYC, a dog training service in New York, New York. Elisabeth relies on science-based, force-free, and reward-based techniques. Elisabeth offers behavior training, puppy manners, body awareness and injury prevention, diet, exercise and dog nutrition services. Her work has been featured in New York Magazine and on the Dog Save the People podcast. She also trained all the dogs in the movie "Heart of a Dog" by Laurie Anderson that features Elisabeth's journey with Laurie Anderson's and Lou Reed's dog Lolabelle and how her passion for playing the keyboards played a significant role in improving her quality of life after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

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How to

Feed Newborn Puppies

Newborn puppies are incredibly adorable, but they require a lot of attention and care – especially if their mother is out of the picture. Having the puppies' mother feed them is ideal, but if that is not possible, then...

How to Look After a Dog With Stitches

Ensure a smooth recovery by cleaning, protecting, and monitoring your dog’s stitches When a dog is injured or has surgery, they often leave the veterinarian's office with stitches. During this time, it is important to ...

How to

Fight off a Dog

While dogs are normally peaceful, friendly animals, they can become aggressive in certain situations. If you have never encountered an aggressive dog before, being in this situation can be terrifying and even dangerous. ...

Why Is My Dog Peeing in the Bed? How Can I Get Them to Stop?

Where does this frustrating habit come from, and is your dog doing it on purpose? Oh no…your dog wet the bed again. You may be wondering, “Why does my puppy do this—and how can I get them to stop?” There could be...

How to

Clean up Dog Urine

An unpleasant part of being a pet owner is cleaning up messes. Accidents inevitably happen from time to time, particularly while housetraining puppies. To clean urine off of bare floors, absorb it with paper towels, then...

How to

Build a Dog Agility Course

Agility training can be a fun and useful activity for dogs and their owners to tackle together. Agility training can help satisfy your dog’s natural instincts and allow them to release built-up energy, all while helpin...

How to

Help Dogs with Joint Problems and Stiffness

Joint problems are common in elderly dogs as the result of the normal ageing process. They can also occur in young dogs because of joint injury. Many different factors can contribute to joint disease, including genetic t...

How to

Stop Dogs Licking You

When your dog licks you, they are most likely doing so to express affection or communicate submission, indicating that they respect you as their master. A few licks every now and then are not a problem and may even be en...

How to

Treat Obesity in Labrador Retrievers

Excess weight in dogs is a very common problem, affecting nearly 60% of dogs in the United States. It can lead to many health complications, such as skin problems, orthopedic problems, and cancer. Labrador retrievers are...

How to

Identify a Beagle

If you are looking to adopt or purchase a beagle, it is important that you be able to identify its physical and behavioral characteristics. Recognizing the size, shape, color, and temperament of a beagle will ensure that...

How to

Take Care of a German Shepherd

German shepherds are large and active dogs that are highly intelligent and loyal companions. They require thoughtful care and consistent training in order to live long and happy lives. German shepherds need to be fed and...

How to

Teach Your Dog to Heel

Many times when people take their dog for a walk, they are actually dragged along behind the dog, instead of leading them. A dog that pulls, or even a dog that lags behind, has not been properly trained to walk in unison...

How to

Neutralize Dog Urine Odors

If your puppy or dog has accidentally gone to the bathroom on your brand new carpet, you’ll need to know how to remove the urine so that it doesn’t make your house smell. You can use household supplies to clean up th...

How to

Stop Howling Dogs

Dogs howl for many reasons. Many dogs howl because of separation anxiety, others due to an environmental trigger, such as a siren or thunder. Others simply howl out of habit or to get attention. If you dog’s howling is...

How to

Take Care of a Friend's Dog

When a friend asks you to take care of their dog, it is just as important as taking care of your own pet. Your friend is trusting you to take good care of their beloved pet, so make sure you feel prepared to do so before...

How to

Exercise a Border Collie Puppy

Border Collie puppies have some of the highest energy levels of any breed. They need significant amounts of physical exercise each day. Your Border Collie puppy responds well to training, so they can easily learn new gam...

15 Tips to Prepare Your Dog for a Comfortable Flight In-Cabin

If you’re taking a trip and plan on bringing your furry friend, you may be worried about how they’ll handle the flight. The good news is that if you prepare properly, your pup should be just fine. The key here is to...

How to

Determine if Your Dog Is Overweight

There are several ways to determine if your dog is overweight or not. Determine if your dog is overweight by assessing its appearance, behavior, and by comparing its weight to its breed’s weight range. When assessing y...