Welcome back to another episode of The Jaded Dog Trainer, coming to you from the road. Today, let's dive into the world of French Bulldogs. This breed presents a real quandary for me. Originally bred for a purpose that now seems lost, French Bu … read more

Welcome back to another episode of the Jaded Dog Trainer! I recently heard about a new genetic phenomenon called the Malidoodle, a crossbreed between the Belgian Malinois and a Poodle. While crossbreeding isn't new, the concept of this mix left me … read more

Welcome to another episode of unfiltered venting on "The Jaded Dog Trainer." Today, we’re diving into a common scenario that's not only frustrating for trainers to witness but is also a perfect illustration of the disconnect some dog owners have w … read more

It’s been a while since we’ve heard from our friend, The Jaded Dog Trainer. But he’s back this week, and although he doesn’t typically give dog training advice, he has to get something off of his chest. He’s sick and tired of seein … read more

The Jaded Dog Trainer seems to spend a bit too much time online these days because he’s been talking a lot recently about lists he reads of “top dog breeds.” He recently stumbled across a post from Facebook that ranked the top dog breeds to hav … read more

Have you ever seen a misbehaving dog in public and heard their owner saying that the dog was being “good”? Of course you have! And The Jaded Dog Trainer has, too... and he’s sick of it! In this week’s video, our friend TJDT goes off on all … read more

Have you ever wondered what the top dog breeds are, according to the Internet, but don’t want to waste your time on Google? Don’t worry! The Jaded Dog Trainer is back again to save you the energy by breaking it down for your entertainment. Today, … read more

If you’ve been keeping up with the latest Jaded Dog Trainer videos, you’ve probably seen the friendly argument between Matt Wilson from Ray Allen Manufacturing and The Jaded Dog Trainer discussing “new school” vs. “old school” dog trainers. … read more

A few weeks ago, our very old friend, The Jaded Dog Trainer, came out with another rant about today’s dog trainers. He was upset (as he usually is) that Millennial trainers think they know everything about K9s and K9 training. When, in actual … read more

It’s been a while since we’ve heard any rants from our friend, The Jaded Dog Trainer. But he’s back by unpopular demand in this week’s YouTube video to vent about the dog gear and dog training practices used by “old timers" these days (aka do … read more

A few weeks ago, The Jaded Dog Trainer covered what professional dog trainers shouldn’t tell their clients to ensure they don’t lose customers. Lucky for all the K9 handlers out there, our "favorite dog trainer" is back to give you a few … read more

If you're a professional dog trainer, you're bound to get tons of questions from your clients. Correctly and politely answering basic questions goes a long way in retaining clients while getting new ones. With approximately a bazillion years … read more

This time, the Jaded Dog Trainer discusses the Labrador Retriever breed. Unlike some of The Jaded Dog Trainer’s most recent posts about Rottweilers and Dobermans, he doesn’t have a problem with the way today’s Labs are bred and raised! Let’s di … read more

This time, The Jaded Dog Trainer discusses the Rottweiler breed and how these hardcore dogs have (unfortunately) changed over the centuries. What Is A Rottweiler? Rottweilers are the descendants of Mastiffs bred by the Romans 2,000 … read more

This time, The Jaded Dog Trainer discusses the Doberman Pinscher dog breed. What Is A Doberman Pinscher? We’ll start by taking a look at the American Kennel Club’s Doberman Pinscher breed description. “Sleek and powerful, possessing both a … read more

This time, The Jaded Dog Trainer reads mean comments and reacts with feedback. Watch things heat up as Jaded Dog Trainer gets spicy with the comment section! The Truth About A Breed: The K9 Trainer’s Perspective Remember when The Jad … read more

This time, The Jaded Dog Trainer discusses the Golden Retriever dog breed. What Is A Golden Retriever? Let’s first decode the Golden Retriever’s breed description and take a look at what it really means. “Golden Retrievers are a medium to … read more

On this segment of The Jaded Dog Trainer, canine expert Matt Akenhead shares some little-known history about one of the most distinctive dog breeds around: the Dachshund. You might regard these vertically challenged “Wiener dogs” as a quiet, easy- … read more

This time, The Jaded Dog Trainer discusses the Australian Cattle Dog. "My Australian cattle dog is herding everything there is under the sun... and even biting people. She’s always trying to herd my kids and it has become a regular challenge." Af … read more

All too often we see questions from Malinois owners that go something like; “My Malinois puppy bites me all the time. He's leaving scratch and puncture marks all over me. I'm all torn up from my puppy! Why does my Malinois bite everything!?” … read more

On this edition of The Jaded Dog Trainer: A viewer asks “My Siberian Husky runs off and never comes back. What do I do?” What Was The Siberian Husky Bred For? First, let’s take a look at the breed description. To begin with, “Qu … read more

Who Is The Jaded Dog Trainer? There is a reason that Matt Akenhead uses the moniker, The Jaded Dog Trainer. Currently the VP of Sales and Product Development at Ray Allen Manufacturing, Matt has spent over 40 years working with dogs in some cap … read more

The Beagle: A Mind of Their Own Beagles are widely known to be one of the most playful and curious breeds of dogs. That’s why some owners are surprised when they find that training their Beagle to obey commands isn't always easy. One of the m … read more

What is the Great Pyrenees? The Great Pyrenees is a large and extremely strong mountain dog breed. Often more than 100 pounds, these dogs are known for their thick weatherproof coats and their ability to go from a zen-like calm to a protectiv … read more