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FitPet Boston Talks

Leah Lodatofpbtalks.libsyn.com
This podcast is hosted by Boston MA area dog trainers Leah & Lori Lodato. Historically, this has been is a platform for people who are dog trainers, walkers, groomers, vet techs, rescue workers etc, to tell their stories! As of 2023, the show deep dives on specific dog training/handling topics important to the hosts and their clients. If you're a dog person there is no doubt you will enjoy listening and learning from these local pros.
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Episodes

Book Review - Coyote America

Boston MA area dog trainer Leah discusses "Coyote America" by Dan Flores. Thesis, Summary & Takeaways. There are no quotations in this episode directly from the text. If you're interested in learning more about how America has treated Coyotes historically and how we can approach them in the future, read the book! @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining @fpb_talks FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC

Aug 28, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 76

Trialing Woes & Gear Recs

Boston MA dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss: recent rally trial NQ gear that is useful gear that is not useful watching out for water vet quality topicals and shampoos @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining @fpb_talks FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC

Aug 20, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 75

Bones & Things

Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss some problems that can arise from bone chewing. This episode also touches upon upcoming trials and what's going on with our own personal dogs. Like/Subscribe/Share if you're into it! @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining @fpb_talks

Aug 04, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 74

Dumbbells & Fences

Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss teaching a dumbbell retrieve, public etiquette, electric fences - and more! Follow the podcast on Instagram @fpb_talks @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston talks Is a production of FitPet Boston LLC

Jul 13, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 73

Lovin' Mondays & Fat Dogs

Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss Toss and Fetch league, how to keep dogs cool in the car during the summer months at trails and for training, how to keep dogs from gaining weight - and more! Follow the podcast on Instagram @fpb_talks @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston talks Is a production of FitPet Boston LLC

Jul 06, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 72

Group Class Dynamics

Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori Lodato discuss what's been happening this spring/early summer with their own dogs and chat about their group class dynamics. Group class is a blast...IF your team is ready! @abcdogtraining @fitpetboston @fpb_talks

Jun 16, 202328 minSeason 1Ep. 71

Leah and Lori: Retriever Training

Boston area dog trainer's Leah and Lori Lodato discuss Leah's new endeavor to train her 8 mo old Labrador Retriever in formal Retriever Training. @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining @fpb_talks

Jun 09, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 70

Water and Your Dog

We all know that our dogs drink more water in the heat but do you know what processes are occuring to require more water intake in hot weather? If dogs dont sweat, why do they need more H2O? Listen for Leah's explaination and don't forget to subscribe and share the podcast if ya like what ya hear. FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining @fpb_talks

Apr 17, 202320 minSeason 1Ep. 69

Neutering Dogs, Eating Pooh, Keeping Dogs Cool & Tips on Handling Difficult Clients

Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss when to spay and neuter, why dogs eat poop, tips for keeping black dogs cool in the heat & tips on how to handle stubborn or difficult clients. If you like what you're listening too rate and review the podcast. Follow our social media accounts on Instagram and reach out if you would like to connect with us! @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining @fpb_talks FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC

Apr 03, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 68

KENNELING THE OLD & DEALING WITH THE COLD

Boston MA area dog trainer's Leah and Lori discuss dog jackets, booties, kenneling old dogs, teaching classes with children, therapy dog work & more! @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC.

Feb 05, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 67

2023 Goal Setting with Leah, Lori & Melissa

Join Boston MA area dog trainers Leah, Lori and Melissa for a discussion which reflects upon the year and sets some goals for 2023. @bettervet save $75 on your first visit FPB75 (limited time offer) FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining @thisdoglady

Dec 24, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Disc Mini Series! Bonus, Lori & Leah Q&A

Dog trainer's Leah and Lori are back with another episode, answering questions re disc sports. Also, an encouraging message for setting goals in 2023. Thanks for listening and don't forget to like, subscribe and share the podcast! What kind of discs do you use? (14:35) Do you worry about injury? (21:30) Do you feed your dogs special food for their activity level? (43:00) @bettervet save $75 on your first visit use code FPB75 (limited time offer) @abcdogtraining @fitpetboston @fpb_talks FitPet Bo...

Dec 13, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 65

Disc Mini Series! The Practice

Join me (Leah) for a discussion on techniques for practicing disc with your dog. This is the last installment of the disc mini series, these episodes would be specifically helpful for those who have worked with me in lessons but if you have questions, shoot them in a DM @fpb_talks on IG or message leah@fitpetboston.com. @bettervet save $75 use code FPB75 @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC...

Dec 12, 202214 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Disc Mini Series! The Throw

Join Leah for a continuing discussion about how to start playing disc with your dog. This episode covers some basic concepts regarding how to throw a back handed throw. Brief discussions on technique, mechanics, flight pattern and interpreting wind. @bettervet save $75 on your first visit FPB75 @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC

Dec 05, 202217 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Disc Mini Series! The Catch

Leah starts a series on playing disc with your dog. This episode covers the importance of the catch and the catch ratio if you want to compete. Support the podcast by subscribing and sharing! Follow on instagram @fpb_talks. @bettervet save $75 on your first visit FPB75 FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC

Nov 28, 202215 minSeason 1Ep. 62

Jen Banks

Jen Banks is the owner of The Right Paw Obedience Training in Princeton MA. We had an excellent conversation spanning a wide variety of topics. We were joined by Moon Pie, Jen's Staffordshire Terrier, who was also celebrating a birthday on the day of our interview! Jen is an astute and accomplished dog trainer. She is also a Training Without Conflict Certified Dog trainer. Jen runs Bay State GRC club, if you own a bully breed and are wondering how to get involved in sports, you can check out GRC...

Nov 15, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 61

Flea and Tick Prevention

Boston MA area dog trainer Leah Lodato discusses different options for flea and tick prevention for dogs. Ingestibles, topicals, collars and all natural options discussed. Pros and cons for each presented. Make your decision knowing the info! @bettervet save $75 on your first visit FPB75 @fitpetboston @fpb_talks FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC

Oct 31, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 60

Q & A with Leah, Lori and Jamie

Boston area dog trainers answer questions from our audience! Dog trainers Jamie, Leah & Lori discuss GRC dog sports, IGP seminars & frisbee competition before answering questions from our listeners. How do I reduce puppy biting during training? 30.00 How often should I crate my pup? 40:30 What is your take on hand feeding puppies? 46:40 How do I get a more consistent recall? 55:15 What would possess anyone to breed dogs? 1:04:20 If you feed raw, how do you train? 1:19:15 @bettervet save ...

Oct 25, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 59

Leah, Katrina & Sam DISCUSS how genetics affect behavior in dogs

Boston MA area dog trainers discuss difficult topics! How do genetics affect your dogs' behavior? What are reasonable expectations to have when you DON'T KNOW who the parents of your dog are? Sam talked about some pretty vulnerable happenings with her personal dog Zeus. Katrina chimed in with some of her own personal experience and host Leah tried not to say "like" "umm" and "I think" too much - but probably failed. If you like what you're hearing, leave a review! @fitpetboston @southshoredogsqu...

Oct 21, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Content Discussion

Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss Leah's inner Elmer Fudd and also touch on their hesitency to produce and distribute video content. @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC @bettervet save $75 on your first visit FPB75

Sep 26, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Basic Bathroom Training Tips

Dog trainers Leah and Lori Lodato discuss ways in which you can make bathroom training your puppy easier. @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC Online Resource for Disc Dog Training: https://bff-pet-services-dog-training.teachable.com/ @bettervet save $75 on your first visit by using code FPB75

Sep 19, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 56

What Happened to Rhonda

Leah and Lori had a rough summer on the puppy front. Our lab puppy born on January 15 had a congenital liver shunt and we had to say goodbye on August 6. In this episode, we explain what happened and what led us to make that difficult decision. FitPet Boston Talks is a Production of FitPet Boston LLC Lori: @abcdogtraining Leah: @fitpetboston @bettervet save $75 on your first visit by using FPB75

Sep 12, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Reactivity & Perception 1

Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss reactive dogs and popular messaging. Time stamp is 18:00 minutes when we begin discussing the question: Are reactive dogs good dogs too? This topic is meant to spark discussion, it is an extremely difficult topic to discuss. Therefore, we will be collaborating with other trainers on the topic to continue the discussion. @bettervet save $75 on your first visit use code FPB75 FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC.

Jul 19, 202242 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Memorial Day Musings

Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss recent happenings! Granite State Schutzhund Club had a trial this weekend which Lori attended and Leah has been busy with disc stuff. Both of us discuss why we find the clicker to be such a valuable tool. @bettervet save $75 on your first visit FPB75 FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC.

May 30, 202244 min

Tailwind Dog Training

Leah is back with an interview! This episode interviews Alex Thompson, owner of Tailwind Dog Training in Weymouth MA. @bettervet save $75 on your first visit FPB75 FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC

Apr 25, 20221 hr 10 min

Tequila Talkin'

Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss puppy raising, using different tools for training and Leah rants on dog walkers using public lands. Thanks to our buddy Mark for the smooth botle of Anejo which kept the conversation flowing. @bettervet save $75 on your first visit FPB75 @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC

Apr 07, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 51

Musing with Melissa

Boston area dog trainers Leah, Lori and Melissa chat about cancellation policies, taking group photos & gym drama. Support the podcast by rating and reviewing. Follow us on instagram! @fpb_talks @bettervet save $75 on your first visit FPB75 FitPet Boston Talks is produced by FitPet Boston LLC.

Mar 06, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 50

South Shore Dog Squad

This is an interview with dog trainer Sam O'Brien, owner of South Shore Dog Squad. She is a dog trainer and dog walker. We had a great conversation and Sam gave some awesome advice about how to manage children and dogs. @bettervet.com use code FPB75 and save $75 on your first visit. FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPetBoston LLC

Feb 07, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 49

Christmas Special!

Happy Holidays from dog trainers Leah, Lori and Melissa. In this episode we reflect our accomplishments and struggles in 2021. Listen till the end for some good laughs and stories. We also chatted about whether or not we let our dogs on the bed and on furniture. @abcdogtraining @thisdoglady @fitpetboston

Dec 25, 202159 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Katrina Reilly

Katrina is the owner of The Canine Enrichment Co. based out of Avon MA. She has worked with dogs for many years and is a dog mom to 3 Australian Cattle Dogs. It was a pleasure talking to her about her dog walking and training business. @bettervet save $75 on your first visit FPB75 FitPet Boston Talks is a production if FitPet Boston LLC.

Oct 25, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 47
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