The American Dog Whisperer

10/02/2026

THAT’S BETTER, BRUCE & RASCAL! 😊💙💚
Last well was a consultation in Danville with these two sweet packmates. Their human mom got a hold of me wanting some help, especially, with big doodle Bruce, who jumped like crazy on everyone who came in the house. Furthermore, Bruce refused to listen to pretty much anything he was told.

When I arrived, I found Bruce as advertised. He leaped up on my legs wildly with his big frame, and it took some intensity from me before he realized he needed to settle down and be respectful. Spaniel Rascal was a jumper as well, and I had to get serious with him before he would stop his leaping up on my legs.

Now that both dogs were relatively calm, I begin the process of coaching their human Mom in the finer points of canine style body language cues that would help the dogs understand that she meant business when she meant business! I introduced a handful of essential house rules of the dogs needed to follow in order to be respectful to their human mom and acknowledge her leadership in the group.

Both dogs responded very well to everything, and their human mom did a good job following my coaching. I’m confident there’s going to be great improvements in the dogs’ behavior as the system I introduced is lovingly but firmly enforced!

You all got this!

09/29/2026

GOOD JOB, GRIFFIN & BELLA! 😊💙❤️
Saturday was a consultation in Jasper, Indiana with these two delightful packmates. Their human family got ahold of me wanting help with Bella especially as she was an incessant baker and would get worked up easily.

Arrived, I found Bella to be as advertised. But a few quick corrections let her know I was in charge of the situation, and she quieted down.

Inside, I met Griffin, who was somewhat pleased to make my acquaintance, but also had a cautious side. 😊

I taught the family some of the more essential K9-style body language communications that would help both dogs understand what was being asked of them. I also helped the humans learn to read their dogs more accurately, and established some protocols that would show the dogs the humans were the parents—and running the show!

It was so good to see Bella relaxed and happy by the time I was wrapping things up. She is a sweet, smart dog and I have no doubt her human family is going to see great improvement in her behavior as they lovingly but firmly continue to implement the system I taught them.

You all got this!

09/09/2026

MUCH BETTER, MAVERICK! 😊👍🐾💙
Saturday was a visit in Fishers with this smart, mischievous, handsome boy. Maverick had proved to be a handful for his human family, and they had the nip marks to prove it!

When I arrived, Maverick greeted me with uncontrolled intensity. I addressed him immediately for this, and within a minute or two, he was extremely attentive and had calmed himself down. That was great to see!

I explained to Maverick’s human family the canine body language posturing I had used to communicate to Maverick that I had authority in the group and he needed to show due respect because of it. I further explained and demonstrated some basic household rules Maverick needed to follow i that would help him understand his human family were the ones in charge!

I went over a protocol for Maverick’s nipping, with a scaled canine-style response that would be clear for him.

Maverick’s human family members took turns practicing the techniques I showed them, and it was so awesome to see Maverick respond to each one of them.

I have no doubt little Maverick is going to make awesome behavioral progress in the weeks and months to come as his human family lovingly but firmly stays consistent with the house rules!

Great job, you all! You too, Maverick!

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09/01/2026

GOOD GIRL, GRETA! ❤️🐾🙂
Last Saturday was a puppy appointment with rambunctious, high energy, 5-month-old Bernese Mountain dog, Greta! Her human family got a hold of me, desperately wanting some help controlling her wild antics, which included intense nipping, physical collisions, and general refusal to listen to any commands at all!

When I arrived, I found Greta to be as advertised. At first she completely ignored my attempts to get her attention and control her disrespectful antics. I had to scale up the intensity level, and as I did so I explained how it was important to do this in a canine-style way so Greta would understand she was being addressed by the humans as if they were her canine parents!

Finally, Greta began to listen as she realized things were going to stay intense unless she was respectful. I coached the family through some canine-style body language communication that would help Greta understand more clearly that the family was taking authority at home!

By the time I left, Greta had flopped down on the floor and was taking a well-deserved snooze. All that brain work was tiring!

And, of course, my favorite part was the puppy kisses. Boy are those great! 😊❤️

I have no doubt Greta is going to make improvements in her behavior as her human family lovingly but firmly holds the line so Greta can enjoy her life, and grow up to be a balanced, exemplary adult dog! 

You all got this! 😊👍🐾

08/23/2026

A VISIT WITH LUNA & MILLIE 💚❤️
Last week I had the opportunity to do an initial consultation in Bowling Green, Indiana with beautiful shepherd sibling packmates, Luna and Millie. These lovely little ladies live on extensive farmland with a large family. The pups are super smart and have great temperaments, and responded very well to the age-appropriate ground rules I put in place. The family did a great job practicing their canine body language skills, and the dogs were responsive to this.

Keep up the good work, you all! 🙂🐾👍

08/22/2026

In case you missed it this morning!

When a three-month-old Great Dane puppy started knocking over toddlers and terrorizing a blind senior dachshund in an Indiana household, the Messman family turned to Nathan Lowe for help. “People sometimes are hesitant to correct a little puppy,” Lowe said. “Well, a three-month-old Dane is a b...

08/22/2026

📺 Catch me tomorrow morning on WISH-TV’s Daybreak ☀️, as my pet-loving friend and Indiana broadcast Hall of Fame legend, Patty Spitler and I talk puppies… and the rules they absolutely must learn!  🐾

You’ll see my techniques in pre-recorded action, featuring Millie, a three month old Great Dane puppy I recently worked with.

Segment starts at 9:40 AM. You don’t want to miss it!

08/18/2026

A VISIT WITH CASHEW & PEPPER! 🙂💚❤️
Last week was an enjoyable consult with these two beautiful littermates. Cashew and Pepper’s human family has been doing lots of good intentional work already, my job is too dial in their training so they would become the best pups possible!

I talked about caution when using a high-pitched voice as this would initiate dominance signaling from the pups. I also talked about social factors related to crashing into people’s personal space, and giving a zone of respect when the humans were eating. I showed the family how to communicate and enforce these rules.

Throughout the consult, I explained and demonstrated canine-style body language techniques that would help the dogs understand more clearly what was being asked of them. Both Cashew and Pepper responded brilliantly!

Stay loving and firm, human family, and they will grow up to be awesome adult dogs!

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08/15/2026

THAT’S BETTER, BUG, BLUE, BEAU & BEAN! 🙂💙💚♥️💛

Thursday afternoon was a consultation on Indy’s west side with these four handsome pack mates. The main point of focus was the frequent fights that erupted between Blue and Bug.

After I met the dogs, and established my social rank, I explained and demonstrated some basic rules all the dogs needed to follow. Beau pushed back the most, used to calling the shots. I had to intensify things a bit with him, but he finally yielded to the process.

Now it was time to dial in on the fighting between Blue and Bug. I watched the way the dogs eyed each other, and explained to the human family how to properly read their body language signals going back-and-forth, and interrupt them quickly with authoritative canine-style body language.

It was peaceful between the two dogs until Beau challenged me, and the intensity in the room ramped up. At that point, Blue and Bug went at each other, but were quickly pulled apart with no harm done to either do. I emphasized to the family it would be important to keep an eye on Beau, as his energy was causing tension that exacerbated the situation!

All in all, it was a productive session focused on learning to read canine body language, and address social improprieties with authority—canine style.

I have no doubt that Bug and Blue are going to make great improvements in their relationship as their human family consistently utilizes the techniques I showed them.

You all got this!

07/07/2026

MUCH BETTER, MAGGIE! 😊👍❤️
Last week was a consultation in the Whiteland area with this smart, lively girl. Rottweiler, Maggie, had proven to be a bit of a handful for her human parents, who loved her dearly but wanted the key to helping her settle down!

When I arrived,  I asked to meet Maggie in her kennel. When I walked in the room to see her, Maggie barked and growled and seemed very unsure of my presence there. I told her human parents I was going to go ahead and reset outside. They could let her out of the kennel and I would knock on the door and see her typical behaviors.

I did so, and Maggie did indeed jump up on me. A quick correction stopped her immediately, and she was extremely respectful throughout the duration of the consult.

I explained to Maggie’s human parents the importance of utilizing canine-style body language cues, similar to those Maggie‘s canine parents would use to correct her. We practiced utilization of this when it came to claiming things Maggie liked to steal, like sandals, food, and other items.

Maggie responded extremely well, and her human parents did a great job practicing the new body language techniques. It was awesome to see how calm Maggie became-and how respectful!

I have no doubt Maggie is going to continue to make great behavioral progress as a human parents lovingly but firmly hold her to the new rules.

You all got this! See you soon for a follow up! 😊👍🐾