Episode 97: Overwhelm in Dog Training: How to Take Action on Challenges
Success in dog training is about taking action. But if you are frustrated or overwhelmed or not sure you are doing the right thing, taking action can be challenging. [...]
Episode 96: Why I Don’t Teach “Watch Me”, How to Use a Dog Treat Pouch, and More Questions Answered
If you have ever wondered why I don’t teach my dogs to “watch me”, how I end a training session, or my thoughts on treat bags, today is the day. I’m answering some [...]
Episode 95: How Playing with Your Dog Like a Puppy Can Reduce Fear
Are you the type of dog owner who loves to play with your dog or puppy? It’s a great way to have fun, teach your dog life skills, and can help reduce fear. The tips [...]
Episode 94: How the Best Professional Dog Trainers Use Reinforcement
Have you ever watched a really well-trained dog, like a police dog, world champion agility dog, or service dog, and noticed that they seem to be working without [...]
Transcript of Episode 277: When To Start Agility Training With Your Puppy: Insights From A World Champion
The sport of dog agility is an awesome one for dogs of all shapes and sizes and handlers of all shapes and sizes. The most common question I get about the sport [...]
Episode 93: Fix Dog Training and Behavior Problems Before They Happen
An old adage in dog training is that the best time to fix a problem or behavior challenge is before it happens. And though that may be true, it does not help when [...]
Episode 92: Avoid This Big Mistake When Feeding Your Dog
There is one difference between very successful dog trainers and the average pet owner in the way they feed their dogs. That one thing is responsible for a better [...]
Episode 91: Why Judgement Does Not Help People Or Dogs: ItsYerChoice LWT
As someone who has been educating dog owners on having a well-behaved dog and an amazing relationship with that dog, I think it’s important to share my failures. [...]
Episode 90: Premack, Dog Training and Transfer of Value
Has your dog ever been so overexcited they just can’t seem to listen, and it’s frustrating for you? Dogs who want to go swimming, for a car ride, or a walk might be [...]
Episode 89: Why Dogs Should Not Tug: The Truth Revealed
Tug of War, which is tugging with a dog using a toy, is one of the most basic and fun games we can play. Yet, some authorities will give a list of reasons why dogs [...]
