Vermont Dog Trainer Show
In this episode titled Breakfast for Your Dog, Ian discusses the reasons why some dogs wake their owners up and what this behavior means from the dog's perspective. He also covers when to feed your dog breakfast, and answers a listener's question about which dog training tools are best to avoid. Courtesy 93.9 WLVB For more information on the Coaching Lab, click
info_outline Crate Training, Leash Handling, & Socialization - Coaching Lab CallVermont Dog Trainer Show
Here's a little background for some context to the call. Tali has had her dog for only a few week and has struggled with the crate training since day 1. She started the course only a couple of weeks after she adopted her dog. Becky has a pair of litter mate sisters who have redirected on each other in an aggressive way during level of high stimulation outside of the home. Becky has been a part of this program for a year and has made some amazing strides. Jana has just join the program a couple of weeks ago and is dealing with some over-excitement with her dog. Summary: ...
info_outline Top 5 Dog Commands - Talking DogsVermont Dog Trainer Show
Here is my list of the top 5 commands for dogs based on my experience with the dogs I have worked with #5. Sit – This is the easiest to teach and 99% of my clients have already taught it #4. Heel – Always good to teach your dog how to walk on leash #3. Come – Everyone wants recall with their dogs ...
info_outline Can My Dog Sleep in Bed With Me? - Talking DogsVermont Dog Trainer Show
This is always a popular question for dog trainer but I think my answer might surprise you. Takeaways: When is it okay When is it not okay Creating structure around it Dog Fact of the week: 10 million pets are missing worldwide and less than 20% of them will be reunited with their owners. Courtesy 93.9 WLVB
info_outline Dog Biting the Leash? - Talking Dogs Radio ShowVermont Dog Trainer Show
Many dog owners have this issue with their dogs, but what can we do about it? Takeaways: Why dogs do this What does the leash represent to the dog How to fix it Question: When my dog is sitting in my lap and my husband approaches me my dog growls at him, what should I do? Courtesy 93.9 WLVB
info_outline Ending Your Dog Training on a Good Note - Talking Dogs Radio ShowVermont Dog Trainer Show
It's important that we keep those good vibes going while training our dogs. Ending a good note or notes will help your next session. Takeaways: Where this comes from What it means to the dog Understanding your dog’s stamina, both mental and physical Question: Do dogs tear things apart when the owner leaves the home because they are mad at their owner? Courtesy 93.9 WLVB
info_outline Failure or Feedback - Talking Dogs Radio ShowVermont Dog Trainer Show
When we try a new technique and fail often times we just give up. But there is a different way of looking at that failure. Takeaways: How to approach your dog doing something wrong What steps to understand it How to move forward with it Question: Will neutering my male dog take away his aggression? Courtesy 93.9 WLVB
info_outline Correcting Behaviors in the Moment - Talking Dogs RadioVermont Dog Trainer Show
There are times when we can address unwanted behaviors in the moment. Takeaways: Understanding what the dog sees The pattern that gets created How to create a new pattern Listener Question: Will recall with my dog ever be 100%? Courtesy 93.9 WLVB
info_outline Michael Burke - Meditation and Mindfulness to Help You & Your DogVermont Dog Trainer Show
I really enjoyed chatting with Michael about how our mindfulness can help our dog's behave better. Once we understand how we are feeling is when we can turn our attention to our dogs. Takeaways: Clearing the "cloud" that our dog's see around us Patterns keep us comfortable but don't allow us to grow Live in the moment Intro/Outro Music “Bad Dog” written by John Fusco and featured on his acclaimed double album “John the Revelator”
info_outline Jill Viggiani - MotoDog TrainingVermont Dog Trainer Show
On today's episode of the podcast I sit down with Jill Viggiani from MotoDog Training. We discussed the importance of cooperative play with your dog, making your dog somebody, and what it truly means when your dog is distracted.
info_outlineHere is my list of the top 5 commands for dogs based on my experience with the dogs I have worked with
- #5. Sit – This is the easiest to teach and 99% of my clients have already taught it
- #4. Heel – Always good to teach your dog how to walk on leash
- #3. Come – Everyone wants recall with their dogs
- #2. Leave it – Prevents dogs from picking things up
- #1. Drop it/Out – Used not only for letting go of foreign objects but also for play
Question: When I take my dog for a walk, her nose is constantly on the ground and when she sees another dog she will start yipping. What can I do?
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