Does your dog lunge and bark at the end of the leash? Maybe at the fence? In this episode, I'm chatting all about how we work through reactivity at The Everyday Trainer. This is the approach I use with my own dog, and the dogs who come to us for training and I break it down into 3 easy to understand stages. You know the drill, grab yourself a tasty drink and enjoy.
In this episode I chat about Board and Train programs, the issues I have with them, and why I plan on shifting my business away from them to online and working with owners. You know the drill, grab yourself a tasty drink and enjoy this rant. If you'd like to join my community and get access to training videos, our guides and more, follow the link HERE . To purchase our leashes, you can go HERE . To work with us or visit our website, go HERE....
Hey y'all, it's me Meg and I feel like I haven't given you an update in a while of what life is like at The Everyday Trainer- so we are. I'm spilling the tea on my business and where I'm at currently. You know, just a little over sharing (we love that). You know the drill, grab a tasty drink with us and enjoy. If you'd like to work with us, you can visit our website HERE. If you want to be a part of our community and get access to training videos, guides, and private lessons you can join that HE...
In this episode I'm joined by my friend Joeri Veth, an expert in the world of IGP (that's a bite sport in case you don't know). As a newb in the bite sport world I gotta say, it's a rather intimidating community to get involved in but Joeri is on his way to change that. Even with being a sought after helper and full-time coach, he still explains things that everyone can understand- finally. So if you're new to the sport world or are looking to learn more, this conversation is for you. We're talk...
In this Episode, I cover the top 10 most common dog training questions I get asked as a professional trainer. From puppy development to addressing resource guarding, I cover all the topics that I get asked and you want to know. You know the drill, grab yourself a tasty drink and enjoy. If you'd like to join our community and get access to training guides and videos, you can do so here . If you're interested in working with us, visit our website here ....
In this episode, we're chatting all things business. If you're a dog trainer with a business or looking to grow you business this episode might just be for you. This is basically all the mistakes I've made in my business and what I've learned. Let me teach you all the business tips I wish I knew, so you know, all my lessons can be worth it. If you'd like digital marketing help, you can schedule a call with the team at Haydn by following the link HERE If you'd like to work with me for business co...
In this Episode, I'm joined by dog trainer Wesley Swainston. We chat all about his journey of becoming a balanced dog trainer and Ecollar advocate, and how Ecollar training can give you the freedom you want with your dog. His journey is relatable and I know, whether you're a dog owner or trainer, you'll get value from this conversation. To join our membership community and access videos, training guides, and work with Meg, follow the link HERE. To purchase our leashes, go HERE. And visit our web...
In this episode I'm talking about all the ways we can talk to our dogs. Dogs don't predominantly communicate verbally so we need to use different methods for setting expectations. We're talking leash pressure, spacial pressure, marker words, and ecollar. You know the drill, grab yourself a tasty drink and enjoy. Join our membership page here . Purchase our leashes here . Or you can visit our website here ....
In this Episode, we're chatting all things reactivity. Reactivity is a big word in dog training, but what does it actually mean to have a reactive dog? You'll get to hear all about Gretchen, Meg's reactive dog, and how she came to be a part of The Everyday Trainer team. Meg talks all about what it's like living with a reactive dog, a few tips you can try to work through reactivity, and how identifying with reactivity can limit your growth. If you'd like to learn more about training your dog at h...
Welcome back to season 2 of The Everyday Trainer Podcast. In case you've forgotten, my name is Meg and I'm a dog trainer out of Orlando Florida. Think about this episode as a "Hey, sorry I've been missing for 2 years" as I explain where I've been, where I'm at now, and what I've learned during my hiatus. If you'd like to join our dog training community you can follow the link HERE . And if you'd like to purchase a leash, you can do so HERE . Thanks for being here <3...
In this episode, Meg talks about everything you need to know when it comes to Ecollar training. These tools can be a great addition to your dog training toolbelt but do require a little know-how. Meg walks you through how to safely get started using these tools on your own to bring out the best in your dog. http://theeverydaytrainer.com
In this episode, I walk through all those little habits throughout the day that make or break a dog. I talk about the habits I see most owners doing wrong, how to implement your own healthy habits, and answer your questions on why some habits might be less than beneficial. http://theeverydaytrainer.com Visit the website to schedule a virtual session with Meg.
Does your dog cry when you leave? Need constant affection? Follow you around the house all day? Destroy things when you're gone? You may have a case of Separation Anxiety... In this episode, I chat about all things separation anxiety and what we can do to limit it. You'll learn why crate training is important, how to get started with a crate schedule, how to chill out to teach your dog to chill out, and more. Book a Virtual Session with me at theeverdaytrainer.com...
Puppies are my favorite topic to talk about so here it is! My 10 puppy truths. In the episode, I walk you through the 10 things you need to know about raising a puppy. There is so much training that can be done in the early stages of the dog's life to prevent unwanted behaviors later on and here, I teach you what things you can do to create a calm + confident adult dog.
In this week's episode, I chat with Clayton Matthews, a dog trainer out of Austin, Texas. Clayton has worked with dogs starting in his early childhood with his dad's hunting dogs and later with his own dog, who became quite the problem child. From that point forward, he was bit by the dog trainer bug and gained training experience from shadowing trainers, absorbing as much as he could through books, videos, and attending conferences. Both Clayton and I are relatively new trainers so we get to ta...
If you've been curious about learning about integrating e-collars or prong collars into your training but don't know much about them, this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about all things tools. I walk you through the 4 main tools that I use in my dog training, why I use them, and discuss what it means for a big box pet store to no longer be selling them.
In this episode, I break down the #1 habit that most dog owners do and how it's leading to an overwhelming amount of anxious, insecure dogs in our society. You'll get my views on the current culture around dog ownership, how it's lead us here, and why we need to change it.
This week I sit down with Bethany from Walking Dog Training and chat about everything from mental health to training puppies. We touch on being vulnerable, setting boundaries, and share some inside scoop on what it really means to be a dog trainer. *This episode touches on topics such as anxiety/depression* You can find Bethany on Instagram @walkingdogtraining and on her website walkingdogtraining.com
Join Meg and one of her dog trainers, Juliana, as they chat about tuning into our energy to tune into our dogs. In this episode, you'll get to know Juliana and learn about how she got into the dog world and how she integrates her spirituality practices to align herself with the animals she works with.
If you don't already know, Lucy is my second dog and is the reason I got into dog training in the first place. I had always considered myself good with dogs until this little ball of fire came into my life. Join me as I discuss where I went wrong raising this wild child and what advice I have for you if you find yourself in a similar situation with your dog.
In this episode, I go over 6 things you can do- right now, no tools required- to improve your relationship with your dog. It's a lot easier than you may think.
How did I become a dog trainer? Let me share my journey to navigating a difficult dog to starting my own business and what lead me to who I am today. From my career in Biology working with wildlife to being a personal trainer turned dog trainer, I'm sharing it all.
