Episode 23: What Is Your Identity as a Dog Owner?
Things have been a little weird around here because six days ago we welcomed a litter of four puppies. One of these puppies will be my next dog, and it got me thinking about how I identify myself and how [...]
Transcript of Episode 228: Navigating Failure In Dog Training: What’s Your Plan B?
Has there ever been a time in your life when things haven't worked out the way you had planned, when in fact they might have gone in the complete opposite direction [...]
Episode 22: The Invisible Bubble of Pressure and Your Dog
We’re talking about pressure and dogs. It’s not the sort of pressure to make sure your dog’s leash matches the collar, or for your dog to be looking good in front of your friends. It’s the bubble of pressure [...]
Episode 21: The 5 Critical Dog Training Layers for Confidence with Anything
We all have vivid childhood memories, and one of mine involving my friend’s dog Chuka had a lasting impact. In all my dog training, I look to grow confidence and capability for dogs in any environment [...]
Transcript of Episode 227: My Foolproof Strategy To Overcoming Dog Training Challenges
Today I'm going to talk about something that's relatable to every single dog owner on this planet. And that is challenges with your dog. Yes, everybody, every [...]
Transcript of Episode 226: Safe Toys For Dogs And Why To Avoid Tennis Balls And Sticks
If you have a dog, I hope that dog has got a lot of toys. And today I'm going to talk about toys. I'm going to talk about what toys are my absolute favorite for my [...]
Episode 20: Bridging the Gap Between Blame and Kindness in Dog Training
If you are here, chances are you have an interest in how to train a dog without punishment or blame. When you are moving away from training with physical corrections, intimidation [...]
Episode 19: One of My Biggest Pet Peeves in Dog Training
We all have pet peeves, and one of mine is the misuse of dog training cues. Cues have power, and it is important to maintain our dog’s clarity and understanding. [...]
Transcript of Episode 225: Keep The Food Bowl! Why Dogs Don’t Need 100% Hand Feeding
Dog training, like everything, is filled with fads and it seems there's a fad upon us that I think could get people into trouble. And I'd like to talk about that today. And [...]