Session 113: Avoid Mistakes When Teaching a Dog to Stop Barking
The Dog's Way Podcast: Dog Training for Real Life
Release Date: 11/16/2022
Session 120: Dogs and Babies with Aileen Cronin_
The Dog's Way Podcast: Dog Training for Real Life
In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Aileen Cronin, the founder of Dogs of Scottsdale and the creator of . We dove into a fascinating discussion about the intersection of dog training and family life, particularly focusing on how to navigate the challenges of integrating dogs into a household with young children. Aileen shares some insightful anecdotes about her experiences with both dogs and kids, highlighting how the dynamics between them can be both rewarding and complex. From dealing with time concepts that kids struggle to understand, to balancing the emotional demands of...
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Session 119: Which Training Collar is Right for You?
The Dog's Way Podcast: Dog Training for Real Life
In this episode I talk about training collars. Are they right for you? And if so, what kind of training collar do you choose for your dog, and just as important... what kind to choose for your dog/owner combination? For those who may be opposed to the idea of a training collar, I still urge you to listen. After training hundreds of dogs I have some ideas to share that might help with your decision on the matter. Today's episode is sponsored by . Instead of doing all of the research yourself on what type of pet insurance to buy, consider clicking to rely on their extensive research....
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Session 118: Use Transitional Rewards to Help Your Dog Settle
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In this episode I talk about natural transitional rewards. Many may not have heard the term, but a lot of you may have used them in the training of your dog whether you realize it or not. If you want to do a real dive into the behavioral part of training, I encourage you to listen to my two episodes on conditioning - , and . I'll talk about the conditioning baked into every day interactions with your dog (like the feeding ritual). The same thing goes for when we are preparing for a walk. Those rituals can be a good thing. But it's it's more than simply the obedience skill you're teaching -...
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Session 117: Teen Puppy Issues and Solutions
The Dog's Way Podcast: Dog Training for Real Life
In this episode, I dive into the world of teen puppy training, and exploring the challenges and rewards of raising a well-behaved canine companion. Whether you're a new or experienced dog owner, join me as I discuss some tactics for a successful training journey. The Teenage Phase of Puppy Training During the teenage phase of puppy training, expect your dog to undergo significant changes in behavior and temperament. This phase usually occurs around 4 to 8 months of age and can be characterized by increased independence, occasional rebelliousness, and a surge in energy levels. Recognizing these...
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Session 116: How to Teach a Puppy to Stop Jumping Up
The Dog's Way Podcast: Dog Training for Real Life
In this episode, I talk about using a modified version of the approach I talked about in so that you can train a puppy. Just like you'd teach your children differently than you would teach them as an adult, there are incremental parts of the process that apply differently to a puppy. As I mentioned with adult dogs, this is fundamental training that is typically one of the first lessons I teach in person. To review the session for adult dogs, check out . The reality of training any social mammal is that it requires different approaches based on age. In all development, small progress markers...
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Session 115: How to Stop Jumping
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We're going to go through a protocol to help train your dog (over 7 months old) to stop jumping on you or others. I'll address the two key scenarios that come up regarding jumping. One scenario, where you live alone and they jump on you. And then another scenario where someone else comes up to visit and your dog jumps on them because they're excited to see them! I'll provide some setup for those of you who may be new to the podcast; the goal is to help you understand the step-by-step process that talks about the relationship, basic course skills, and then we deal with policies. ...
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Session 114: A Follow Up to Questions and Criticism from the Previous Episode
The Dog's Way Podcast: Dog Training for Real Life
covered some training goals to teach a dog to stop certain behaviors, specifically barking and "counter conditioning". I was surprised to find that brought on a record amount of feedback! I got a lot of positive response, but some criticism as well. In this episode I respond to some of that, including a letter from someone who suggested that they were a trainer, and took issue with some of the content in session 113. I wasn't sure where in the show they heard it, but one part in particular was regarding Patricia McConnell's teaching about counter conditioning, and that somewhere I...
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Session 113: Avoid Mistakes When Teaching a Dog to Stop Barking
The Dog's Way Podcast: Dog Training for Real Life
In this episode I'll cover some training goals to teach a dog to stop doing something. Barking is one of the key areas of focus, as well as a discussion on "counter conditioning". Some may ask if they should do the "lab oriented" counter conditioning or another technique. My approach involves assessing where your dog is on a spectrum, and I'll explain the range. It can also be useful to determine for other areas of training. Some may be driven by a defensive approach, a territorial approach, etc., and I'll talk about some of the areas to be careful about when trying to decide whether to put...
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Session 112: Avoid Making Your Dog Too Crazy with Food Treats
The Dog's Way Podcast: Dog Training for Real Life
In today's episode I'll go over some mistakes some people make in food treat training and how to avoid making your dog hyper when using food in training. I don't typically use food as my standard training method (which you've probably learned if you've listened to my podcast for a while). There are instances where it is helpful, and there are very different methods depending upon your dogs age, personality, and upbringing, etc. I'll talk about instances where I use food for training and areas for you to consider as well. I will answer a specific question from an email I received from Mitch,...
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Session 111: Interview with Kellee Zenk of Dogs Decoded
The Dog's Way Podcast: Dog Training for Real Life
Today I speak with Kellee Zenk, who has a very interesting origins that led her to dog training. She's the founder of , based in Minnesota. Kellee has a background in training bears and elephants! We discuss how she got started in that area and how it led to where she is today. Kellee got her start at private zoos in Minnesota and loved training bears and really enjoyed marker and clicker training. She talks about some early mistakes and talks about the full range of experiences. Kellee and I contrast the dynamic of dog trainers and how you develop better communication with the dog...
info_outlineIn this episode I'll cover some training goals to teach a dog to stop doing something. Barking is one of the key areas of focus, as well as a discussion on "counter conditioning".
Some may ask if they should do the "lab oriented" counter conditioning or another technique. My approach involves assessing where your dog is on a spectrum, and I'll explain the range. It can also be useful to determine for other areas of training. Some may be driven by a defensive approach, a territorial approach, etc., and I'll talk about some of the areas to be careful about when trying to decide whether to put training methods in place. I'll also talk about the shy, scared side of the spectrum that has other challenges and training methods that should be applied.
I will talk about using behavioral adjustment training or counter conditioning when it comes to these techniques as well. Imagine that scenario that causes the dog to bark and you provide some food to distract or adjust the behavior. You'll see them enjoy it in the moment. But what was the treat's connection to the behavior from the dog's perspective? Did you train them for next time, or did you distract them in the moment? Treat training isn't a bad thing but it is important to understand the differences and apply the right methods with this approach.
I also clarify some confusion regarding episode 112 regarding a comment I made regarding shelter dogs.