Afleveringen
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Ready to dive into training for 2024? But hold on - Setting the wrong training goals will hinder your progress and demotivate you!
In this episode I share the surprising truth about why traditional training goals are bad, as well as 6 goals to will truly accelerate your training progress. -
In this episode I talk about a client case study.
They reached out to me the day before Christmas with a big ask: To teach their dog and their visitors' dog to stop fighting!
Listen in to learn how I handled this, and how to decide between training and "damage control" - especially during the busy holidays! -
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A lot of dog owners struggle with their dog's behavior in the yard. Whether digging, barking, fence fighting or chewing on patio furniture ... many dogs do NOT inherently behave well outside!
In this episode I go into detail on why dogs misbehave outside and how to fix it. -
Management is a very unpopular topic among dog training students ... but without management, training is likely to fail!
Today we dive deep into understanding why management is the foundation of any training you do - as well as the key to success. -
Is your dog failing at group training classes? Are they always the odd one out who's barking, pulling on leash and being unfocused?
In this episode I discuss 3 ways to make group classes easier - as well as how to know if a group class is NOT the right place for your dog.
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Did treat training not work for you? In this episode I explain why some dogs don't take treats outside, why they only listen when they see a treat, why they sometimes learn the wrong thing with treat training ... and how to turn all of this around by improving your training mechanics!
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Is your training stagnating? Did your dog make progress initially, but then you hit a plateau? It's frustrating and disappointing when you don't see progress anymore!
The good news is that there are 5 common reasons why training is stagnating ... with 5 easy solutions! In this episode I discuss small changes you can make to get back on track and watch your dog improve rapidly. -
Can old dogs learn new tricks? Every dog trainer will tell you 'yes', but the true answer is more complex than this. In today's episode I dive into the WHY and HOW of teaching adult dogs novel behaviors, and re-training known skills! We also discuss when you should NOT teach your old dog a new trick.
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"Ignore bad behavior"
Does this really work? In which situations is ignoring the right approach ... and in which might it make your dog's behavior WORSE?
Dive in and discover why behavior can be stopped by ignoring ... and why it sometimes is absolutely the wrong choice! -
In this episode I share one small change that you can make today - with big results! Listen in to find out how to reduce your dog's frustration, eliminate unpleasant training surprises and become a better trainer for your dog right away.
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What should you do in the very moment that your dog is misbehaving? What is the "magical solution" ... and does this even exist?
Join me to learn how your dog's behavioral history decides how they act in a certain moment, as well as what this has to do with why I cannot run a marathon tomorrow. -
Many dogs suffer from separation anxiety. The solution is not intuitive at all: You actually need to leave your dog alone MORE OFTEN. But it needs to be done the right way ... in this episode, we discuss how to have dogs shake off the fear of being home alone!
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How often do you need to practice a skill in dog training? Why isn't your dog 100% better after 3 sessions? And what does this have to do with how many times you picked up your phone today?
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Want to try dog agility with your dog? Think you are too slow for your dog? Think again! This sport is awesome for many dog and handler teams. We tell you how to get started!
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Our vet Dr Cori is back to answer the most common questions about household accidents. What are some dangers you might not be aware of? How can you keep your dog out of trouble at home? And do we have to watch out for household dangers even after the puppy stage (hint: yes!)?
Let's dive right in!
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Join me as I answer the most common questions about reactivity! From leash reactivity about reactivity to visitors to flipping out on car rides, I got answers and solutions.
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We all may have a stereotypical picture in mind when thinking of a small dog: loud, yappy, unruly, reactive ... but why is that so? How can you prevent and even reverse small dog syndrome?
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Is your dog one of the crazy ones - nervous, reactive or always in motion and ready for the next adventure? What if you are the one who is making him a little bit crazy? In this episode, I share 5 habits you might just have that are making your dog more wound up.
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Does your dog need increasing amount of exercise in order to be calm and well-behaved? He might have doggy exercise addiction! Learn how to spot this and how you can counter it in your dog.
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