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Vermont Dog Trainer Show

Feb 25, 2022

It's an ugly subject to talk about but as dog owners we need to be educated about parasites. 

Takeaways:

  1. We are seeing an increase of them this year
  2. We now require negative fecal tests for all of our client’s dogs
  3. Perfectly healthy looking dog can have parasites

Listener Question:   What tool do you find is the...


Feb 22, 2022

It's been a rough couple of years but where there is adversity there is opportunity. I now have a couple of new offerings and you don't have to be local to be a part of them. 

Outro Music:

“Bad Dog” written by John Fusco and featured on his acclaimed double album “John the Revelator”


Feb 18, 2022

Dog training doesn't have to take up a lot of time. And including it in everyday rituals helps reinforce the positive behaviors.

Takeaways:

  1. What’s the purpose of it
  2. Why twice a day
  3. This creates fast repetition

Listener Question: My dog always chews on the leash when I take her for a walk, what does that...


Feb 4, 2022

No one wants a dog that guards valuable resources like food and toys.  Here are some body language signs to look for in your dog to see if that practicing this behavior.

Takeaways:

  1. What is resource guarding
  2. Early body language signs
  3. How to work on it

Question: My dog will take household items from around the house and...