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Episode 266: Hot Zone And Stays – How One Dog Training Nuance Can Fix Anxiety And Duration

By |March 15th, 2024|

Dog training by nature is quite nuanced. Now, there are behaviors that everyone can get at some level with their dogs, like sit and down and fetch, but to get really brilliant behaviors [...]

Episode 265: Dog Training Community And Controversy: Can We Draw From Our Positive Reinforcement Values?

By |March 13th, 2024|

Have you ever been triggered by social media dramas about dog training methods? It's likely something we all experience. There was a recent incident at Crufts that flowed into the [...]

Episode 264: Shaping Tips For Timid, Shy, Softer Or Fearful Dogs To Create Enthusiastic Learners

By |March 8th, 2024|

Have you tried shaping a timid, shy, softer or fearful dog and found your dog could not offer behaviors or engage in dog training sessions? The challenge is real! Recently, we looked [...]

Episode 263: Breaking Down Dog Behavior Problems: Insights From The Top 10 Frustrations

By |March 1st, 2024|

I recently asked ChatGPT to list the top 10 frustrations people experience with dogs and am covering how to break down dog behavior problems to help make things better for [...]

Episode 262: Shaping Tips For High Drive, Frantic, Hyper Dogs To Stop Dog Training Frustration

By |February 28th, 2024|

High drive, frantic, hyper dogs can be overwhelming! I’ve got shaping tips to help you end dog training frustration. High drive dogs can also be a lot of fun to train once you’ve [...]

Episode 261: Common Misconceptions Around Shaping: Why You May Find Dog Training Frustrating

By |February 23rd, 2024|

Recently, I asked for your questions about using shaping in dog training, and wow, did you deliver! I’m covering misconceptions about shaping, where shaping went wrong for [...]

Episode 260: Is My Puppy’s Behavior Normal Or Is It Time For Me To Be Concerned?

By |February 21st, 2024|

Ever wondered if your puppy's behavior is normal or cause for concern? From biting to lunging, fearing to growling, chasing, chewing and more, it can be hard to know what's [...]

Episode 258: Training Plan For Hyper Excited Dogs: Play The Threshold Game For Calm Focus

By |February 9th, 2024|

Does your dog get hyper and lose focus the closer they get to something really exciting? You are not alone, and I have a training plan to help you create calm and focus for [...]

Episode 257: How To Use Your Dog’s Favorite Reinforcements To Fix Unwanted Inadvertent Behaviors

By |February 2nd, 2024|

Have you ever wondered how to fix your dog’s unwanted behavior when you want to train with positive reinforcement? In episode 256, I covered the magic question, "What was [...]

Episode 256: What Was That Cookie For?! When Positive Reinforcement In Dog Training Goes Wrong

By |January 31st, 2024|

With the growing popularity of positive reinforcement-based dog training, there's an increasing popularity of criticizing the use of positive reinforcement. And truthfully, it isn't all [...]

Episode 254: Why Your Older Puppy Or Dog Is Not House Trained And What To Do About It

By |January 19th, 2024|

Do you have or know a dog or older puppy who still isn't completely house trained? If this is you, don't worry, I've got you covered! I’m sharing the reasons a dog might not be [...]

Episode 252: The Raw Feeding Guide To Training Your Dog With All Forms Of Treats

By |January 12th, 2024|

Feeding dogs raw food and how to train with raw fed dogs are topics I get asked to talk about a lot! I’m covering how I use raw food to my dog training advantage and how I [...]

Episode 250: Expectations Vs Reality: Navigating The Path To Dog Training Success

By |January 3rd, 2024|

Recently something happened in my own dog training that I’m sharing in this episode, and it’s all about our expectations of our dogs. Along with our expectations, our beliefs [...]

Episode 249: AMA: Puppy Training, Agility Zoomies, Senior Dogs, Feeding Schedules And More With Susan Garrett

By |December 19th, 2023|

We’ve got another ask me anything episode, because your questions are so good! I’m sharing answers on topics like training contacts in dog agility, daily training routines for [...]

Episode 248: Milestones That Transform Your Dog’s Life! Goals To Achieve Dog Training Success

By |December 13th, 2023|

Ever set goals for your dog but struggled to make progress? I’m doing a deep dive on how to change that! Whether you're a new puppy owner, facing challenges with your [...]

Episode 247: Redefining Expertise In Dog Training And What Counts More Than Years Of Experience

By |December 6th, 2023|

What's better than 30 years of dog training experience? It’s NOT 31! I’m covering why the duration someone spends training dogs does not create expertise, going against [...]

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