Jan 30, 2021
I run into a lot of clients that can't say the word "walk" in front of their dog because of the reaction they get. However this is something you can easily fix.
Start by just saying the word "walk" in a normal voice and don't do anything or even acknowledge your dog. Wait for him/her to calm down from it and say it...
Jan 28, 2021
Boredom and Learning are on 2 opposite ends of the spectrum in my opinion. On one end you have boredom which can lead to many bad behaviors with your dog. On the other end you have learning which can lead to knowledge, exposure, and a stronger bond with your dog.
And in the middle of this spectrum is a grounded and...
Jan 25, 2021
This was a phrase that was brought up to me me a couple of weeks ago. It refers to a dog not having a choice in what the handler is doing to the dog. I think there are some misconceptions here and Matt and I give some great examples of it.
What are your thoughts?
Jan 21, 2021
That behavior you dislike, it's temporary. That pulling on the leash, it's temporary. Does your dog get you up in the morning? That's temporary.
I know I sound crazy (and sometimes I am), but once you understand how this works you can help your dog through tough situations. Your patience will increase and you will...
Jan 18, 2021
On this episode Matt and I discussed aggression in puppies and how we handle dogs coming in for daycare.
Liz Foley from the Dog Haus in Cananda joined us. She spoke about her virtual training, the biggest problems dog owners have today, crating, and handling dogs arriving at daycare.
Liz is a good friend of the show...