In the wild, animals face failure daily. While that can be enriching in itself, for anxious dogs, this can present challenges in the future. If you’re looking for ways to empower your dog with confidence, this is really an episode for every dog guardian. In this episode, you’ll learn the 3 basic principles Jenna would like you to take into your next sessions: In theory, your dog should be okay with failure. Failure is natural and can increase the engagement to succeed in the next round. As an ow...
Jan 05, 2023•16 min•Ep. 13
In the Dog Liaison LIVE Coaching Show, Jenna pulls dog guardians from across the world into a coaching call where they discuss together an issue they are facing with their dog. In this episode, Jenna is joined by Cole, who is guardian to Louis to troubleshoot how to safely have guests enter the home, and prevent Louis' future aggressive displays. His owner has found herself needing to introduce a lot of management strategies whenever people do come over to ensure the safety of their guests. They...
Dec 29, 2022•35 min•Ep. 12
Welcome to Jenna Uncensored. No matter what style of dog training you use to train your dog, there are rules you’ll find floating across the internet for each of them. In this episode, Jenna challenges this concept of “too many rules” throughout the dog training industry and how you can start analyzing each situation to figure out your own next course of action. She’ll discuss: Breaking down how the training industry got to where it is now Knowing when it's time to break the rules for your dog A...
Dec 22, 2022•18 min•Ep. 11
In the Dog Liaison LIVE Coaching Show, Jenna pulls dog guardians from across the world into a coaching call where they discuss together an issue they are facing with their dog. In this episode, Jenna talks to Chicken's mom, Carolyn, to troubleshoot how to work through her dog's chronic, severe noise sensitivity while living in a city environment. She feels like she’s exhausted every technique in the books, but with Jenna’s help, she leaves with an entire list of activities she can go and start t...
Dec 18, 2022•49 min•Ep. 10
If we had to break up anxious dogs into categories, there are a few we could dive into. In this episode, Jenna breaks down the “feelers” of anxious dogs. These are dogs that are very emotional and tend to “tune in” to what their guardians are feeling. This can be especially important to understand as a guardian if you are starting to find yourself feeling anxious around your dog’s triggers as well. We discuss: What are the characteristics of “feeler” anxious dogs The pros and cons of working wit...
Dec 15, 2022•28 min•Ep. 9
If we had to break up anxious dogs into categories, there are a few we could dive into. In this episode, Jenna breaks down the “thinkers” of anxious dogs. These are dogs that are very observant but can have different ways of expressing signs of their anxiety. We discuss: The difference between silent observers and the boisterous over-analyzers Anxiety based out of fear vs confusion and how it manifests in your dog’s behavior Warning signs of anxiety in your dog to stay on the lookout for Actiona...
Dec 11, 2022•31 min•Ep. 8
In the Dog Liaison LIVE Coaching Show, Jenna pulls Rover guardians from across the world into a coaching call where they discuss together an issue they are facing with their dog. In this episode, Jenna talks to Mumbo’s guardian, Tatiana, to talk about his resource guarding when they go to the park. He has now picked up on their cues of when they are leaving and refuses to give up the ball. It’s even escalated to a point where he can anticipate when it’s going to happen. Join Jenna and Mumbo’s Ro...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 7
In the Dog Liaison LIVE Coaching Show, Jenna pulls Rover guardians from across the world into a coaching call where they discuss together an issue they are facing with their dog. She is joined today’s by Pintxo’s guardian to discuss his fear towards strangers and desire to be protective of his space and guardians. His guardian was pulling a lot of information from different sources and started to feel overwhelmed by the amount of conflicting information floating around Google. Throughout their c...
Dec 04, 2022•35 min•Ep. 6
Across the dog training community, there are a lot of different understandings on what separation anxiety is. Whether your dog has been diagnosed with clinical separation anxiety by a veterinary behaviorist or is facing other separation-related problems, this is the episode for you. In this episode, Jenna breaks down: Defining separation anxiety Barrier frustration between Rover and Guardian Dogs facing boredom and how this relates to separation anxiety What to do when there is hyper-attachment ...
Dec 01, 2022•35 min•Ep. 5
When dealing with dog reactivity, we often place most of our attention on the dogs. In this episode, I speak with Loki’s guardian, Lorren, of @polka_dot_loki on Instagram, all about their journey and reflect on Lorren’s wellbeing throughout the training process. We discuss: Loki’s reactivity journey trying multiple different methods to help recover his anxiety The science behind why dog guardians can also develop anxious behaviors (becoming reactive to your dog’s triggers) The first steps you ca...
Nov 27, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 4
In the Dog Liaison LIVE Coaching Show, Jenna pulls Rover guardians from across the world into a coaching call where they discuss together an issue they are facing with their dog. In this episode, guest guardian Alex, describes Zaatar’s recent dog anxiety. Zaatar has been waking up in the middle of the night consistently, begging to come into the bedroom with mom. Alex and her many trainers are stumped and can't figure out what's going on. Will Alex be able to problem solve and come up with a few...
Nov 22, 2022•48 min•Ep. 3
If you’ve been treating your dog’s aggression or dog reactivity, then you may be starting to personally feel defeated. Like there isn’t any hope in your dog’s behavior training. Your dog's mental health can have an impact on yours as well. This episode will teach you how to take actionable steps to get back on track. This episode is all about what to do when you've hit the lower end of your emotional spectrum in your dog's recovery journey. Check out my website https://www.getacalmdog.com/ to le...
Nov 20, 2022•25 min•Ep. 2
When you’re on a walk with your dog, do you start to feel yourself get nervous as soon as your dog’s trigger arrives? It’s almost like your dog’s anxiety is giving YOU anxiety and now you’ve become triggered by your dog’s triggers. In this episode, we cover: Breaking down the misunderstanding around what’s actually happening when you start to feel reactive around your dog’s triggers Busting the myth of “energy” 5 actionable steps you can take to recondition your emotional behavioral responses to...
Nov 17, 2022•30 min•Ep. 1
I have a challenge for you my friend. I want you to calculate all the money you’ve ever spent on your dog since you brought him home. All the food, all the toys, all the training, etc. Add it all up. Now I want you to go through everything you purchased and think about what you didn’t need. What didn’t last or didn’t work? Last, I want you to think about how many of those purchases were good investments. What actually helped? Once you’ve done that listen to this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcas...
May 10, 2022•35 min•Ep. 8
Being the guardian of a dog who has reactivity and separation anxiety can be isolating. You search for trainers and coaches and try different techniques but nothing works and you feel alone. You are almost ready to give up and just accept that your dog will have these behaviors forever. Well, I am here my friend, and I want you to know that you are not alone. In this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast, I chat with recovering rover Ollie’s dog guardian Alex and we discuss Ollie’s behaviors and al...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 2
You walk into an environment and you’re suddenly hit with an onslaught of information. Your eyes, ears, and nose are consuming information, but your brain isn’t able to filter anything out. It’s not able to discern what is critical in this situation to pay attention to and what is not, and you don’t understand what is happening to you. That is how your dog feels when he is triggered. And in this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast, I dig deeper into treating your dog’s anxiety. I break down desen...
May 10, 2022•47 min•Ep. 1
What does love mean to you? Is it an umbrella term that encompasses a bunch of other holistic approaches? Or, is it a currency that you exchange for what you want? Because, if you put rules around how and when you show your dog love, he has the right to do the same. In this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast, I dive deep into this concept. And I answer the age-old question, can you ‘reinforce’ your dog’s bad behavior by giving them treats & affection when they’re bad? Check out my website ht...
May 10, 2022•23 min•Ep. 6
This is a conversation that comes up often when you’re further into your recovery journey. You start to notice that some of your family members may have different opinions, or that you’re not all on the same page about what your dog’s training should actually look like. So in today’s episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast, I’m going to do a deep dive into how to get the whole family on board with what the training is and what their specific roles are. Get the whole family together and listen up! Thi...
May 10, 2022•20 min•Ep. 13
What does taking a “comprehensive approach” to treating your dog’s anxiety actually mean? Well, it’s a lot more than tracking your dog’s sleeping and eating habits. That is just the beginning! There are about 9 things that come into play when addressing anxiety with a comprehensive approach, and in this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast, I dive into all of them. Think about it like this… recovering your weight vs. losing 20 lbs. Losing the 20 lbs is only focusing on one problem, but recovering ...
May 10, 2022•30 min•Ep. 5
Enrichment. It’s the new hot word in the dog world but what does it actually mean? Don’t worry my friends, I’m going to help you out. In this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast, I introduce you to Rachelle Heyveld (Shelly), who is the assistant coach of the Recovering Rover Program. We talk about enrichment and how it is provided to different animals, the culture shock wild animals face when put in a domesticated environment, how contrafreeloading applies to dogs, and so much more. Episode Refer...
May 10, 2022•46 min•Ep. 15
Something I’ve noticed a trend in recently, is dog guardians feeling stuck in management. Maybe you’ve had your anxious dog for a few years and you’ve learned a bunch of management techniques that made your life liveable, but now you’re missing out on actually enjoying your life. And when you try to make a change, you feel resistance. If that sounds familiar, then this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast is for you. I give you a 2-part challenge to: Decide on one thing that you know your body is ...
May 10, 2022•27 min•Ep. 12
A question I hear a lot is, “should I wait to treat my dog’s anxiety to see if it gets better with time?” Maybe you have a major life event coming up and you want to hold off until then. Or, maybe your pup is only a few months old and you think they may outgrow the behavior. Well, in this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast, I walk you through five questions to self-analyze and help you make that decision for yourself. Check out my website https://www.getacalmdog.com/ to learn more Subscribe to m...
May 10, 2022•14 min•Ep. 4
What can you do when a technique isn’t working for your dog? Well, first of all, let’s take a step back and ask, how do you know that the technique isn’t working? How are you tracking your data? And how are you applying the technique to your environment? In this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast, I break down some thought processes you can check off to see if you should switch to a different technique and use a comprehensive approach to treating your dog’s anxiety. I also dive into relaxation p...
May 10, 2022•59 min•Ep. 10
I said it before and I will say it again, “You need to be the expert on your dog!” It’s not enough just to know the steps in a training technique. In order to really figure out how to best treat your dog, you have to dive deep and learn the “why” behind the “how.” In this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast I sit down with Rebecca, dog guardian of recovering rover River, and we talk about her recovery, past, present, and future. We also discuss the importance of empowering your dog to make their ...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 14
In this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast I sit down with Agneta, guardian of recovering rover Flora, and we have a great conversation about their recovery journey. We talk about the highs, the lows, the fears, the techniques that worked, the priority shifts, and the aha moments along the way. We discuss an implicit result of the explicit RRP training, which is building trust and a strong connection with your dog. And, we envision the road ahead, because the learning never ends. Shout out to Sa...
May 10, 2022•59 min•Ep. 11
I am a firm believer in converting guardians into experts on their own dogs. I don’t want anyone I work with to feel reliant on me for every problem they have. I want you to feel empowered to make good decisions in your dog’s training, based on the data. In this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast, I talk about the importance of logging your dog’s progress, what to log, and how to reflect on your data. The goal here is to take something that is highly subjective and make it as objective, factual,...
May 10, 2022•27 min•Ep. 7
I’ve been getting a lot of DM’s recently asking things like… “my dog just turned two and is now being reactive to other dogs even though he’s never before,” or, “my dog is showing signs of anxiety inside the house with her dogwalker, but when she gets outside she’s fine.” So in this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast, I’m going to talk about what could be causing your dog’s anxiety. Now, this is a very complex conversation so I’m not going to cover everything. Instead, I’m going to talk about so...
May 10, 2022•23 min•Ep. 3
The problem with the “I’ll teach you how” method is that it doesn’t go past the steps. It gives you a superficial understanding of a skill so you don’t understand how to apply it to a different context. A lot of the time we want a simple answer, but when it comes down to your dog’s recovery, you have to look at the bigger picture. In this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast, I discuss the importance of going deep to get to the root of your training techniques, and other tips to help your dog appl...
May 10, 2022•21 min•Ep. 9
This is the final episode of the first season of the Dog Liaison Podcast. I hope that this season has shifted some of your mindsets about what you believe it means to be a dog guardian and helped you reposition yourself as an authority for your dog. And I want to thank you for committing your time, energy, and even your mental health to your dog’s needs. In this final episode, I talk about what anxiety actually means, the difference between a training technique and a training plan, two truths ab...
Dec 25, 2021•22 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of the Dog Liaison Podcast, I interview guardian Hadiel about her dog Huxlee’s recovery journey. Now it has not always been rainbows and sunshine. There have been hiccups along the way, and that’s why I think this episode will be beneficial for dog guardian’s who are searching for a better way. We talk about the emotional and mindset shifts that can occur, guardians being put in situations where they are not the “expert,” the importance of learning the right language when you are...
Dec 24, 2021•56 min•Ep. 11
