ADOPT THAT MONSTER

In "Fetching Reality: 3 Illusions I had About My Future Dog," I peel back the curtain on the charming yet misleading ideas I had about living life with a dog. I am sharing my own hilarious experiences, from sudsy bathroom escapades to the perplexing world of teaching fetch, and getting a bit serious about a profound understanding of dog social preferences.Whether it's a puppy turning your living room into a foam party or realizing not every dog is a fetch enthusiast, this episode is filled with relatable stories that every dog guardian will recognize. More importantly, we delve into the deeper lesson about respecting and understanding our canine companions' unique personalities and needs, particularly those of adopted dogs.Plus, don't miss the chance to enhance your recall training skills with our Recall Reflection Workbook. It's a must-have for identifying patterns and overcoming challenges in recall training, ensuring a stronger bond and safer experiences with your furry friend. Download it now!Got your own funny or challenging dog adoption stories? We'd love to hear them! Share them with us at hello@adoptthatmonster.com, and they might feature in one of our future episodes.So, tune in, laugh, learn, and maybe even see a bit of your own dog-parenting journey reflected in this episode. And stay tuned for more heartfelt stories and insights in the next episode of "Adopt That Monster"!If you LOVED this podcast episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button. And if you ABSOLUTELY LOVED this episode, please follow our social media accounts: we have a Facebook Page, an Instagram Account and we are also on Twitter at Adopt That Monster! We have a youtube channel and you can find all the links in the episode description below: Facebook Page: Adopt That MonsterInstagram Page: @adoptthatmonsterTwitter Page: @AdoptThtMonsterYoutube Channel: @AdoptThatMonsterWe intend to bring you valuable content that will support you and your dog blossom and thrive as a team on your bonding journey. Remember, here we go beyond adoption, into connection!Thank you for listening to the Adopt That Monster podcast! And thank you for being committed to up-leveling the relationship you have with your dog by becoming the best version of your Hooman self. Thank you for listening!

Join the free 3-day event Duck! Duck! Goose! Recall Bootcamp! here: ADOPT THAT MONSTER BOOTCAMP & WORKBOOK! and gain instant access to the complimentary Recall Reflection Workbook here:This isn't your average workbook; it's your essential guide to pre-bootcamp preparation, crafted to pave your way to recall mastery.Do you dream of a world where your canine companion comes running at the mere sound of your voice? Welcome to " Pro Tips To Recall Mastery," a game-changing series on the Adopt That Monster podcast that turns that dream into your new reality.Host Julia and her muse, Kona, pull back the curtain on mastering the art of recall. In this riveting three-part series, you'll unearth secrets that transform you into your dog's North Star—utterly irresistible and impossible to ignore. No more shouting into the void; become the Recall Whisperer your adopted dog can't help but come back to.But the revelations don't stop there. Get an exclusive sneak-peek into Julia's groundbreaking Duck!Duck!Goose! technique, tailor-made for the unique challenges and immense rewards of raising an adopted dog. Whether your fur-baby is the life of the party or leans towards the reactivity end of the doggy socializing spectrum—this episode is your golden ticket to flawless recall.If this promise ignites your interest, join the free Recall Bootcamp Workshop. During this event, you'll delve deeper into the magic that makes Duck!Duck!Goose! a foolproof method for cultivating a responsive, focused, and well-behaved dog.Are you ready to transcend conventional dog parenting and enter a world of boundless love, trust, and reliability? Listen to this episode, and be the change you wish to see in your dog. May your hearts remain loving and your paws forever ready for the next great adventure! If you LOVED this podcast episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button. And if you ABSOLUTELY LOVED this episode, please follow our social media accounts: we have a Facebook Page, an Instagram Account and we are also on Twitter at Adopt That Monster! We have a youtube channel and you can find all the links in the episode description below: Facebook Page: Adopt That MonsterInstagram Page: @adoptthatmonsterTwitter Page: @AdoptThtMonsterYoutube Channel: @AdoptThatMonsterWe intend to bring you valuable content that will support you and your dog blossom and thrive as a team on your bonding journey. Remember, here we go beyond adoption, into connection!Thank you for listening to the Adopt That Monster podcast! And thank you for being committed to up-leveling the relationship you have with your dog by becoming the best version of your Hooman self. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to another episode of the Adopt That Monster Podcast!Today I felt called to talk about reactivity. While this will not be about how to solve or remedy your dog's reactivity, we will explore how reactivity affects our lives as humans and how our behavior, mental and emotional states are impacted by our dog's reactivity.Unfortunately, after unconsciously practicing these emotional and thinking patterns, we act almost on auto-pilot in specific environments. Which in turn reinforces our dog's reactive reactions, and it all kind of spirals from there.My intention with this episode is that we practice awareness and make even the slightest change in our thinking patterns and emotional states so that we get to enjoy walkies with our adopted monsters more!Rather than walking around feeling like sitting ducks waiting to be shot down, feeling ashamed, having all these apologies prepared when people look at us horrified because our dog is a quote, unquote “acting out.”Or wasting our time, ruminating, and running over and over arguments we would be having with irresponsible dog owners who let their dogs run free and who often don't have a good recall in place for their dog.At the end of the day,  the only person all this bad mojo going on inside of you is hurting is YOU, and the only relationship that is being negatively affected is the one you have with YOUR DOG!For that, I thought it would be helpful to explore (from a kind and compassionate perspective) three widespread situations in which we, guardians of adopted & reactive dogs, often find ourselves. Together we will be re-framing these situations so that we pivot internally and end up walking with our dogs on the street feeling empowered and at ease.Suppose you do not have a reactive dog, or you want to send this to a friend who does not have such a kind of monster on their hands. In that case, this episode is an eye-opener as to what guardians of reactive dogs go through and how they internalize their dogs' reactivity.It is my intention that you, the guardian of the reactive dog, feels seen and understood and that you, who do not have such a monster on your hands, gain a better understanding of what goes beyond the surface of a reactive-dog-human pairing when you meet them on the street, or at the park. If you LOVED this podcast episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button. And if you ABSOLUTELY LOVED this episode, please follow our social media accounts: we have a Facebook Page, an Instagram Account and we are also on Twitter at Adopt That Monster! We have a youtube channel and you can find all the links in the episode description below: Facebook Page: Adopt That MonsterInstagram Page: @adoptthatmonsterTwitter Page: @AdoptThtMonsterYoutube Channel: @AdoptThatMonsterWe intend to bring you valuable content that will support you and your dog blossom and thrive as a team on your bonding journey. Remember, here we go beyond adoption, into connection!Thank you for listening to the Adopt That Monster podcast! And thank you for being committed to up-leveling the relationship you have with your dog by becoming the best version of your Hooman self. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to the first episode of the Adopt That Monster Podcast!In today's episode: Kona & I introduce ourselves, we tell you our stories before we met,We talk about our journey through reactivity,You will find out how Adopt That Monster came to life,I share my mission for Adopt That Monster,And finally: all the wonderful and exciting reasons why you should stick around and listen to us!If you LOVED this podcast episode, don't forget to hit the subscribe button. And if you ABSOLUTELY LOVED this episode, please follow our social media accounts: we have a Facebook Page, an Instagram Account and we are also on Twitter at Adopt That Monster! We have a youtube channel and you can find all the links in the episode description below: Facebook Page: Adopt That MonsterInstagram Page: @adoptthatmonsterTwitter Page: @AdoptThtMonsterYoutube Channel: @AdoptThatMonsterWe intend to bring you valuable content that will support you and your dog blossom and thrive as a team on your bonding journey. Remember, here we go beyond adoption, into connection!Thank you for listening to the Adopt That Monster podcast! And thank you for being committed to up-leveling the relationship you have with your dog by becoming the best version of your Hooman self. Thank you for listening!