What are some good exercises to help calm my dog down before training them?

If you're dealing with a dog that's anxious, talk to them in a soothing voice, and be as calm and gentle as you can be when you're grooming them. Take...

Yes. Place something in between each layer so that they do not stick together. Plastic wrap, parchment paper, wax paper, etc. should work.

I'm a big fan of mantras for meditation. For example, a mantra of the phrase, "I am enough." I also think it's okay to feel nervous. Lots of people feel...

Just ignore the dog so it doesn't think you're interested in playing or fighting.