For those looking to take a more hands on approach to training their dogs, an at home program might be the way to go. Even if you are more experienced, you can always learn new techniques. Learning from professionals will help yield the best results because, after all, this is what they do on a daily basis.

Dove Cresswell is a professional Hollywood dog trainer. She's worked on such films as Saved! and Sam's Lake and on various TV shows. When animals are put into films, they must be right on target during every single take.

It only makes sense that she would want to share her knowledge with other dog owners who are looking to take training into their own hands.

Dove Cresswell also offers a free lesson sample, so you can see for yourself how the program will work for you.

Find out how you can watch a free lesson after the jump!

When you begin training your dog, one of the first commands you will teach your furry friend is "sit." It also happens to be one of the most important as it helps you establish control of the situation.

Teaching a dog a new command typically takes a few sessions. However, sit is one of the easiest to train and dogs usually get the hang of it in just one short session. All you need is a few treats and a little bit of patience.

Follow the simple steps below to train your pup how to sit.

Training Your Dog to Sit

1. Make sure that you are facing your dog and that they have your full attention. Allowing them to get a peek at the treat you have in hand may help keep them interested.
2. With treat in hand, place your hand near your dog's nose.

One of the most frequently asked questions from dog owners is, "How do you stop dogs from digging?" It may sound surprising, but it's something that affects just about every dog owner.

If your yard is kempt, or has a garden, the thought of your beloved four legged friend destroying it with his seemingly unnecessary holes, is enough to make anyone crazy. Not to mention, digging under fences can lead to a daring escape. The last thing anyone wants to do is spend their Saturday afternoon searching for Fido.

So, how do you stop this problem? Read on...

A dog that has food aggression, also known as canine possession aggression (CPA), can be a potentially dangerous, or violent one at meal time. While they may be sweet as pie otherwise, the introduction of food, treats or a tasty rawhide suddenly transforms them into a snarling beast.

You, as the alpha dog, should be able to approach their food bowl without any glaring, growling, or snapping. If your pup tends to snatch up their treat and run away with ears and head hanging low, it's probably a good idea to start correcting this behavior before it exacerbates. So, what's the link between dogs and food aggression?

Are you the owner of a puppy, or adult dog, that still needs to be housetrained? That's one of the most frustrating – not to mention embarrassing – things about owning a dog. If they are not house trained, your home suddenly turns into a smelly mess. I had this problem with my one year old Dorgi not too long ago. I can't even begin to tell you how much money I spend on professional carpet cleanings and at home cleaning products. It was becoming a nightmare. One that had a pretty stinky aura.

I couldn't understand why it was so easy to housebreak my other dogs, but so hard with this one. I first tried paper training, but it wasn't working. I think she was just assuming it was okay to go in the house. To her, the papers were really no different than the rest of the floors in the house.

Then I tried just taking her outside to do her business, but it seemed to always be the wrong time. I would no sooner bring her in and she'd be off in the corner doing her thing. At some point I honestly felt she was spiting me. Of course, dogs know no such thing. We just had a serious lapse in our communication.