Episode 5. John's Story - Part 2

Happy Holidays!

In Part 2 of John’s Story, we discuss:

• The biggest challenge John faces as a dog trainer (Hint: we walk on 2 legs);
• Divorce and dating with dogs;
• Some of John’s dog training philosophy;
• What to do if you need help with your dog’s behavior; and
• How to select a dog trainer and red flags to look out for.

Takeaway Training Tips:

• #1 Most Important Thing when training your dog = consistency;
• If you want to improve your dog’s behavior, you have to do the work;
• Sometimes you have to choose your battles;
• Take responsibility for the energy you bring to working with your dog. If you are frustrated, your dog knows that.;
• Learn your dog’s body language;
• 3 dog trainer “red flag” words: fix, guarantee, perfect;
• When deciding on a dog to join your family, be honest with yourself about your lifestyle. If you are a couch potato, then a purebred herding dog may not be the best choice for you.

 Dog Training Resources from John:

• Book: On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals by Turid Rugaas

• Find an IACP Dog Trainer

• IACP Videos

• Canine Human Relationship Institute

*Please note: This episode does have a few instances of NSFW (or children) language.*

Find John online: http://barktodaytraining.com/ https://www.facebook.com/barktoday/ https://www.instagram.com/bark_today/

Listen to the Why I’m Single podcast, hosted by John’s girlfriend, Amy: https://whyimsinglepod.podbean.com/ or https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-im-single-the-podcast/id1452121345

Let’s connect. You can find photos of John, Amy, Hexie & Hammer on my Facebook and Instagram. Facebook @believeindogpodcast Instagram @believe_in_dog_podcast NEW Email! erin@believeindogpodcast.com