In this clip from one of my training sessions, I work with a client to desensitize her fearful dog of strangers using counter conditioning. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Jul 29, 2019•8 min•Ep. 108
In this clip from one of my training sessions, I walk you through how I work with one of my board and train clients on reactivity in public and teaching obedience in new environments. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Jul 25, 2019•15 min•Ep. 107
In this clip from a training session with a French Bulldog, I talk about the usefulness of the “wait” command for teaching self-control and getting a dog’s focus before going outside! If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Jul 22, 2019•6 min•Ep. 106
In this clip from one of my training sessions, I work with my client’s dog who is extremely fearful of strangers who try to approach him. In this session we put together a plan to desensitize him of people approaching. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Jul 18, 2019•15 min•Ep. 105
In this episode, I talk about how to work through “stubborn” behaviors, speeding up commands and redirecting negative behaviors. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Jul 15, 2019•17 min•Ep. 104
In this clip from one of my training sessions, I work with one of my clients and her Golden Retrievers to help curb their barking for attention. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Jul 11, 2019•6 min•Ep. 103
In this clip from one of my training sessions, I work with one of my clients to teach his puppy self-control through the “wait” command. We also discuss how to curb puppy sassiness as his pup Winston gets more comfortable and confident. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Jul 08, 2019•5 min•Ep. 102
In this clip from one of my training sessions, I work with a dog who resource guards her owner from other dogs! Listen closely to find out how I use counter conditioning to change the association that the dog has when her owner pets other dogs. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Jul 04, 2019•5 min•Ep. 101
In this clip from one of my training sessions, I meet with a client for the first time and help her with some issues she’s having with her Samoyed puppy! We discuss getting a new puppy on a routine, self-control training and more! If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Jul 01, 2019•15 min•Ep. 100
In this clip from one of my training sessions, I talk with a client about how to mend the relationship of her two dogs using desensitization and counter conditioning after a fight broke out between them. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Jun 13, 2019•39 min•Ep. 99
If you have a reserved dog who fears people, it can be incredibly difficult to socialize him with new people. However, sheltering your dog from people he fears will only do him MORE harm. You must expose your dog to the things he's afraid of in a gradual and positive manner to help him get over his fear! In this clip from one of my training sessions, I walk my client through this process. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my love...
Jun 10, 2019•15 min•Ep. 98
Separation anxiety is one of the most difficult behaviors to work through in dogs and can stem from a number of deep rooted issues, but how do you solve it? Pay close attention to this episode for a detailed explanation on how to work through separation anxiety in dogs! If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Jun 06, 2019•8 min•Ep. 97
One of the most common questions I get on my social is “My dog barks and lunges at other dogs on walks, what can I do?” This is a common behavioral issue in dogs called “reactivity”. In this clip from one of my training sessions, I talk with a client on some solutions for her reactive dog who is also protective of her in public. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Jun 03, 2019•8 min•Ep. 96
When your dog goes crazy and loses all self-control every time he sees a person, it can be difficult to teach proper introductions to say the least! However, with practice, it IS attainable to train an excited and distracted dog to have proper manners when meeting new people! Listen closely to this episode for tips on how to promote calm and controlled greetings between your dog and houseguests. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you ...
May 30, 2019•10 min•Ep. 95
In this episode, I talk about how to work through "stubborn" behavior in dogs with the example of one of my board and train students that is working through anxious behaviors. Pay super close attention to this episode if your dog has anxiety and you’re having trouble working through this behavior. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
May 27, 2019•8 min•Ep. 94
“Leave It” is SUCH an important command that can be used to quickly prevent dogs from digging, eating poop and many other undesirable behaviors. In this clip, I work with one of my clients after a board and train to explain the different types of "leave it" exercises that they can practice with their dog. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
May 16, 2019•8 min•Ep. 93
In this clip, I work with my client's protective Malinois and help her curb his barking at people who come to her home. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
May 13, 2019•37 min•Ep. 92
The “wait” command is such an incredibly useful command to have at your disposal as a dog owner! It can be applied to teaching your dog to wait for his food, wait for you to take off his leash, open his crate, and much more. In this clip from one of my training sessions, I work with two excitable dachshunds on how to wait for their meal in their crates. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
May 09, 2019•4 min•Ep. 91
In this clip, you’ll get to hear some of the things I like to go over in the first basic obedience training session I have with one of my clients such as my 5 Golden Rules Of Dog Training, the importance of focus, self-control training and more! If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
May 06, 2019•36 min•Ep. 90
In this clip from one of my training sessions, I demonstrate to a client how to teach a dog self-control when greeting guests. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Apr 18, 2019•9 min•Ep. 89
So you want to be able to take your dog on a mile walk between classes or at your lunch break, but that walk ends up only being a few blocks because your dog won’t stop sniffing or pulling to other dogs... what should you do? In this episode, I explain how to teach a distracted dog to be attentive to her owner while on walks. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Apr 15, 2019•6 min•Ep. 88
Everyone wants the perfect dog who heels at their side, walks with a loose leash and doesn’t pull. However, the reality is that most dogs are very distracted while out on walks! While there is a lot of training that goes into getting your dog to focus at all times while on a walk, in this episode I talk about some simple tactics for teaching loose leash walking. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Apr 11, 2019•11 min•Ep. 87
I'm super excited to start sharing some longer podcasts with you guys like this full training session that will hopefully give you some more insight into the problem solving involved when working with unique dogs. This episode is the perfect example of the slight variations of issues in dogs, such as the varying “levels” of severity of your dog’s separation anxiety that you may have to work through. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank ...
Apr 08, 2019•37 min•Ep. 86
When your dog goes crazy and loses all self-control every time he sees a person, it can be difficult to teach proper introductions to say the least! However, it IS attainable to take an excited & distracted dog & train him to have proper manners when meeting people. In this clip I discuss a few key steps I use with all of my clients to redirect focus back to the owner and promote controlled greetings! If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/revi...
Mar 21, 2019•10 min•Ep. 85
Mouthing (which includes nipping and biting) is a behavior that a majority of puppies exhibit. It comes from a dog's need to chew and not entirely knowing how to control their bite inhibition. If your dog is trying to mouth or chew on you or your clothing, pay close attention to the tips I give in this clip from one of my training sessions. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Mar 18, 2019•10 min•Ep. 84
This interview I did for the Online Dog Lover Summit last year is jam packed with TONS of awesome content including how I became a dog trainer, my experience working with rescues, some Q&A on different issues such as potty training, pulling and much more! If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Mar 14, 2019•49 min•Ep. 83
In this clip from one of my training sessions, I explain a classic counter conditioning exercise that I use to desensitize reactive, aggressive and anxious dogs. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Mar 11, 2019•8 min•Ep. 82
You’ve made the decision to adopt a new puppy - congrats! Bringing home a pup can be one of the most exciting times for a family... but how will your other pets react?! To make sure that you’re prepared on how to introduce your new pup into your home and don’t make the common mistake of throwing the dogs together from the start, pay super close attention to the tips in this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!...
Mar 07, 2019•19 min•Ep. 81
Does it seem like your dog is unpredictable about barking at people coming into your home? Are you confused on whether your dog is being territorial or fearful? If you are confused and unsure, so is your dog! In this clip from one of my training sessions, I talk with a client about how to help her territorial dog work through the need to protect her owner at all times. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Mar 04, 2019•12 min•Ep. 80
“What should I do if my dog is pulling on the leash?” In this clip from one of my training sessions, I work with one of my clients and go over the basics of a "heel" as a means to teach loose leash walking. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!
Feb 23, 2019•10 min•Ep. 79