The things owners actually write in about. Each one has Ethan’s rule, the protocol step by step, and the mistakes that make it worse — the same method he uses with clients in San Diego.
Puppy bitingNipping hands, ankles, clothes; play that turns into teeth.
ChewingFurniture, chair legs, the leash, shoes — anything but the toys.
Jumping on youJumps up when you come home, when you sit down, when you have food.
Greeting peopleLunges to say hi on walks, jumps on guests and strangers.
Leave it / picking things upPicks up sticks, socks, trash, rocks on every walk; won’t drop them.
Counter-surfingPaws on the counter, steals food, checks the table when you leave the room.
Leash pullingHits the end of the leash, drags you to every smell, walks feel like a chore.
Won’t come when calledIgnores “come”, comes slowly, only comes for treats, gone at the park.
Potty accidentsPees inside, goes right after coming back in, no signal before going.
Crate cryingScreams in the crate, won’t go in, cries at 3 am.
Reactive to dogsBarks, lunges, spins at other dogs (or people) on leash.
Doesn’t settleCan’t lie down at a café, breaks place when the doorbell rings, always on.Not sure which one? See the full curriculum — every problem is taught inside the courses too.
