Dog owner Molly sits down with dog trainers Leah and Lori to discuss dietary changes for Molly's rescue dog Sam. Sam dealt with chronic diarrhea and Molly addressed this issue by working with Leah. Together, we changed up Sam's diet by adding whole food recipes and found a commercial kibble that worked for him. Nutrition consultations with Leah are available below! https://fitpetboston.com/nutrition-consultation/ Follow us on Instagram! @fpb_talks FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Bo...
Jul 05, 2025•46 min
Boston area dog trainers discuss canine nutrition consultations with Leah and activities at our dog sport club The Fetch Collective. Nutrition Consults https://fitpetboston.com/nutrition-consultation/ The Fetch Collective https://thefetchcollective.org/ FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC
Jun 25, 2025•42 min
Boston area dog trainers discuss the topic of dog breeds for first time owners. We give 2 breed reccomendations for owners and 2 breeds we would not reccomend for first time dog owners. This discussion obviuosly doesn't cover our beloved rescue dog community but they deserve an honorable mention. Like the show? Leave a rating or a comment and share it with your friends! @fpb_talks FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr
Boston area dog trainers opine on a local court case that has gained nationwide attention. If you follow the Karen Read trial, have you wondered about the injuries that John O'Keefe sustained before he tragically passed away on January 29, 2023? Follow the podcast on Instagram! @fpb_talks FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC
Jun 09, 2025•33 min
This episode is mostly ETC but nestled in the middle are a few tips for those attending the Beginner Clinic for Disc Dog Sports in June! Thank you for listening us jabber about dog training and our own dogs and we hope you enjoy the show. Need dog training gear? Check out our reccomendations and reach out using the contact form! FitPet Boston Amazon Store Follow us on Instagram! @fpb_talks Lori @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
May 21, 2025•47 min
Boston area dog trainer Leah discusses a new dog sport club in the metro west. Check out our webstie The Fetch Collective If you're interested in disc dog sports, shoot us a message! Contact Us! Follow the club on Facebook! The Fetch Collective - Facebook FitPet Boston is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
Apr 21, 2025•21 min
Lori recently attended a week long seminar hosted by Joel Silverman on training dogs for TV and Film. She had a great time with Buddha! Stay tuned for their adventures. Thanks for listening and if you enjoy what you hear, follow us on social media! Don't forget to rate and review the show. Leah @fitpetboston Lori @abcdogtraining Podcast @fpb_talks FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
Apr 01, 2025•40 min
Boston area dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss: The importance of checking over your dog whether you are an owner, trainer, walker, groomer or daycare provider Avoiding problems on neighborhood walks Feeding questions Warm up/cool down/stretching Follow the Leah, Lori & the podcast on Instagram! Lori @abcdogtraining Leah @fitpetboston @fpb_talks FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
Mar 14, 2025•57 min
Boston MA dog trainers Leah & Lori answer questions from clients and listeners. Curious if you carry anything with you like a stick or something in case things go south on your walks? What's a breed you would never own? Favorite breed of each of the 7 groups? What are some full stops when training with a client? How do you manage your expectations when training behaviors is taking forever? What's your favorite activity to do with your dogs? Need dog training equipment? Find our gear reccomen...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Alison Ouellette is a Rottweiler dog breeder and dog trainer in New Hampshire USA. Lori and Alison met in 2009 because they each owned dogs from Rott-Iron Rottweilers and were both mentored by Karen Hayes. Alison has competed in a variety of different dog sports with her Rottweilers. She currently trains dogs at Peace Of Mind Canine Training in Louden NH. One thing mentioned in this episode is the amount of work that it takes to properly train and care for these powerful and amazing dogs. I enjo...
Feb 08, 2025•1 hr 38 min
Robby Rocco is a dog sport photographer from Rhode Island USA. He captures UpDog, agility, fast cat and dock diving events in the local Boston area - and all around the country! He has an extremley talented eye and understands dog sports on a deep level. His photos are nothing short of amazing. I hope you enjoy this interview! Visit Robby's website and instagram to see his beautiful work. Reach out to him if you are hosting an event and need someone to photograph the dogs and handlers. https://w...
Jan 26, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss: Seminar: Play & Reactivity Why the podcast doesn't have video on the broadcast Handling tips for health checks What went well in training sessions this week Dumbbell difficulties Need training and handling gear? We've compiled a list of stuff we use in our Amazon store! http://www.fitpetboston.com/store Follow us on instagram (we were never on Tik Tok) Leah @fitpetboston Lori @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Bost...
Jan 19, 2025•48 min
Jamie and I had a great conversation focused on our recent activities with our dogs as dog trainers and dog walkers. We chatted about her new XL Bully puppy Elroy, GRC dogsports and challenges we face as dog walkers. Jamie operates as The Mindful Dog Walker in the Metrowest area of Massachusetts. Elroy comes from Mountain Ruckus Kennels. Check out the website if you are a XL Bully fanatic. If you want to learn more about GRC, check out Jamie's club group here! @valourgrc Need dog training and ha...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 35 min
Veronica and Vanessa Fernandes are therapy dog handlers at She's A Keeper Dog Training (SAK) in Stow MA. Veronica currently serves as the Operations Manager at SAK and Vanessa is currently the Daycare Operations Manager at SAK. Vanessa and Veronica own two dogs - Zeus and Blitz. Need dog training gear reccomendations? Check out our Amazon Store! http://www.fitpetboston.com/store @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 34 min
Autumn Keene is a dog trainer and dog walker serving south eastern MA, USA. This is Autumn's second appearance on the podcast. We chatted about her two dogs and continued the book review of "The Forever Dog" and "The Forever Dog Life." Need dog training and handling gear? Check out FitPet Boston's Amazon store. www.fitpetboston.com/store Follow us on Instagram! @the.autumn.k9 @fitpetboston FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Dog trainers Leah, Lori, Melissa and Catherine debrief after dog nativity scene gone viral on Instagram. We fielded questions from friends and listeners and gave an overview of the seminars we are planning to attend in Winter/Spring 2025. Lori describes her experinence with WBZ/CBS News Boston and Leah reflects on mentorship program with pro dog trainer Paul Deschamps. Need dog training gear reccomendations? www.fitpetboston.com/store Follow us on Instagram! Leah @fitpetboston Lori @abcdogtraini...
Dec 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Book Review: The Forever Dog Part 1 (Summary) Lori talks about things she discovered while grooming dogs this week Leah & Lori discuss setting up the dog nativity scene 2024 Need dog training gear? Check out or Amazon Store: www.fitpetboston.com/store Follow Us on Instagram! @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Ever wonder what it's like training dogs with Lori and Leah? Listen to dog owner Katie talk about her experience training her Lagotto Romagnolo, Winnie. If you are looking for dog training gear reccomendations please visit our Amazon store! https://www.fitpetboston.com/store Follow us on instagram! Lori - @abcdogtraining Leah - @fitpetboston FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
Nov 22, 2024•58 min
Alex owns Tailwind Dog Training on the South Shore in MA. In this episode - Leah, Lori and Alex discuss dog training and specifically, Alex's journey in training his new puppy Druid, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. It was great to sit with a fellow dog trainer and talk over recent handling experiences! If you enjoyed the episode, share it with your friends! Need dog training gear? Check out our Amazon Store for reccomendations: https://www.fitpetboston.com/store Follow Us! Alex - @Tailwind Leah ...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr
Dog training takes time and asking too much of a young dog can lead to disaster. Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss: Taking time to train a young dog Taking time to train formal obedience Nail Trims Need dog training/handing equipment? Check out or reccomended items on Amazon: ABC Dog Training Store Follow us on Instagram @abcdogtraining @fitpetboston FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
Nov 01, 2024•47 min
Boston MA area dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss considerations for leaving a female dog intact. The question "are you going to breed her?" comes up when folks find out that our female is going through a heat cycle. Please like and share the podcast if you find value! Questions? www.fitpetboston.com/contact Need dog training gear? Check our our Amazon store for reccomendations: Amazon Store Lori - @abcdogtraining Leah - @fitpetboston FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
Oct 18, 2024•46 min
The cost of freeze dried and air dried dog foods is a limiting factor for dog owners and trainers. Leah presents a few alternatives which are also available on our Amazon Store. https://www.fitpetboston.com/store FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC @fitpetboston
Oct 04, 2024•23 min
Dog Trainers Leah & Lori Discuss: Problems with leashes Healthy fear in public places Buddha retires from TDI Gratuity for the communties we serve. Wondering what kind of gear the trainers reccomend? Check out our Amazon Store: https://fitpetboston.com/store/ Reach Out on Instagram! https://instagram.com/fitpetboston FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
Aug 30, 2024•43 min
Leah discusses topics and themes in the book "How Dogs Work" by Raymond Coppinger and Merk Feinstein. This episode is a brief introduction of this subject matter. If you are interested in these topics, check out the book! Amazon link below. Disclaimer: I am not a scientist or ethologist. I simply read this book and took out some of the salient points to (hopefully) encourage listeners of this show to continue to learn! "How Dogs Work" Amazon Link @fitpetboston FitPet Boston Talks is a production...
Aug 23, 2024•20 min
Boston area dog trainer Leah shares a story of an unfortunate thing that happened with dogs off leash in the woods. Live and learn, read the dog, have fun but be safe. This one is for professionals and owners who want to learn more about dog behavior and making decisions to support your dogs' personality. Buy what we buy! Visit our amazon store if you are in need of gear https://www.fitpetboston.com/store @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
Aug 09, 2024•23 min
Boston area dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss: Watching the olympics Dog Photoshoots When to cancel walks in the heat Retriever training Revamping training goals Surrounding yourself with supportive peers Need dog training gear? Purchase our reccomendations here https://fitpetboston.com/store/ @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
Aug 04, 2024•47 min
Yes, it even happens to us! Boston area dog trainers Leah & Lori share recent stories about personal dogs getting into unmentionables. Do you know what to do in a situation involving poison ingestion? Resources ASPCA Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 Emergency Identification For Mushrooms And Plants https://www.facebook.com/groups/144798092849300/?mibextid=K35XfP FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC. Follow us on Instagram! @fitpetboston - Leah @abcdogtraining - Lori!...
Jul 05, 2024•38 min
Leah describes the following dog training/handling topics: New Off Leash Heeling Course offered for those who train with ABC Dog Training The importance of finding a handler who is CPR and First Aid Certified Do I follow a system for formal obedience training? Our equipment reccomendations for training/handling are here https://fitpetboston.com/store/ Contact Leah & Lori here https://fitpetboston.com/contact/ FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
Jun 21, 2024•15 min
Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss techniques for socializing a new puppy. Lori also talks about hot spots esspecially in summertime. Contact us by using the contact form here: Contact Form Need a leash, collar, line, crate or toy? Wondering what dog trainer's reccomend for useful gear? Look no further! Amazon Store FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...
May 31, 2024•34 min
Discover the perfect podcast for canine enthusiasts! Explore the world of professional dog trainers and handlers in the Boston MA area. And, pick up useful tips on how to train your dog at home. Use the contact form to reach out to the hosts and be sure to leave a rating and review if you like what you hear. FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC. www.fitpetboston.com/contact
May 28, 2024•2 min
