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A realistic, actionable dog training podcast. We are here to give everyday solutions to the every day dog owner using our 3-step action plan! And occasionally we drink good beer. Enjoy!

K9 Aptitude

  • Nov 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 40m AVG DURATION
  • 19 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from K9 Aptitude

IQ Boost: Board and Trains

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 33:29


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode Resources: Before you Board and Train Your Dog: What to Expect Extra resources: Body language Mental stimulation Stress Methods of Teaching Find a trainer

12. How to say "no" to your dog

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 56:09


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode resources: Stop unwanted behavior

IQ Boost: Behavioral Euthanasia w/ Zach Boerboom

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 68:00


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode resources: AVSAB Punishment Position Statement Dr. Ian Dunbar's Bite Scale Humane Society of Charlotte Study on Behavioral Euthanasia Support group for Behavioral Euthanasia

11. Puppies - Part 2: Boundaries and Training Foundations

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 60:35


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode resources: Puppy biting and mouthing resource Creating a YES space Puppy pacifiers Letting your puppy "Cry it out" can cause permanent damage Crate training video

10. Puppies - Part 1: Planning and Proper Socialization

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 38:37


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode Resources: Appropriate Puppy exercise Puppy Developmental Stages Puppy Culture Puppy Start Smart Socialization Checklist and Rubric for Body Language Potty training Potty training troubleshooting Littermate syndrome What if I already have littermates?

IQ Boost: What to know before training your dog

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 29:51


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode resources: Hierarchy of Dog Needs

9. Great Dane with genetic, health, and behavior issues

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 42:55


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode Resources: Counter-conditioning Separation Anxiety Resource Extra Resources: Find a trainer Find a Veterinary Behaviorist Body language Mental stimulation Stress Methods of Teaching

8. Dog is fence fighting with the neighbor dogs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 37:17


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode resources: Engage/Disengage Extra resources: Body language Mental stimulation Stress Methods of Teaching Find a trainer

IQ Boost: Offered Behavior

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 19:20


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com

7. Boxer mix is pulling SO hard on leash

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 55:26


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode resources: Alternate exercise Double-ended leash Emily's favorite long line Sniffspot Leash walking videos: * Video 1 * Video 2 * Video 3 Extra resources: Body language Mental stimulation Stress Methods of Teaching Find a trainer

IQ Boost: Harnesses

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 26:30


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Links: Harness document

6. Aussie mix keeps chasing the cats

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 46:08


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode resources: Cat Body Language Engage-Disengage game @ClickerKittens Extra resources: Body language Mental stimulation Stress Methods of Teaching Find a trainer

5. Shiba Inu is growling when owner takes bone/food away

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 49:27


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode notes: Bully stick holder Resource Guarding Extra resources: Body language Mental stimulation Stress Methods of Teaching Find a trainer

IQ BOOST: Who the heck are we?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 28:13


Shana:  https://www.facebook.com/speakingdogwithshana/ IG: @speakingdogwithshana Emily: www.freewillanimaltraining.com IG: @freewillanimaltraining

4. Hyper Labrador can't calm down

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 49:23


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have an dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode notes: Tiring vs. Taxing: https://positively.com/contributors/exercise-for-dogs-tiring-vs-taxing/ Proper Exercise: https://www.facebook.com/speakingdogwithshana/posts/2780725818717633?__tn__=K-R BAT 2.0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1lVAFHlhGA&t=0s Engage-Disengage game: https://www.clickertraining.com/reducing-leash-reactivity-the-engage-disengage-game Body language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4 Mental stimulation: https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/ Stress: http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/ Methods of Teaching: https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/ Find a trainer: https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/

3. 6-year-old Hound mix won't stop countersurfing

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 41:41


Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have an dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode notes: "It's Yer Choice" game: https://youtu.be/k9KULy1JSzs Body language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4 Mental stim: https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/ Stress: http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/ Methods of Teaching: https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/ Find a trainer: https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/

IQ BOOST: What's the Difference Between Reactivity and Aggression?

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 15:14


Find a trainer: https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/ Find a Veterinary Behaviorist: https://www.dacvb.org/search/custom.asp?id=4709

2. Dog won't "Come!" at the dog park

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 40:43


Follow us on Instagram: @k9aptitude RESOURCES: Flirt Pole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg6wtKa6D4U Donna Hill 22 rear end awareness exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O7mS4blCF8&t=0s Bacon Recall Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T1a3_1ouqY Reinforcer List: https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/10/reward-list-of-reinforcers/ Sniffspot app: www.sniffspot.com Recall word list: Cheese, Bacon, With me, Find me, Over here, Yahoo, Yippee, Rush, Target, Come in different language, Squash, Return, Let's go, Hurry, Run, Puppy, Cookie, Chicken, Treats, Jackpot, Party, Bubbles, Pronto, Squirrel, Zoomie!, Pork Chop, ETC

1. APT: 3-step Action Plan for Training Any Behavior

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 23:25


Body language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4 Mental stim: https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/ Stress: http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/ Methods of Teaching: https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/ Find a trainer: https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/

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