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The expert staff of Western States K9 College discuss weekly everything dog from behavior to nutrition.

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    • Jul 26, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 178: Dogs Need Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 23:45


    One of the most important things you can do for your dog is hold them to expectations. It sounds like a huge idea but in this podcast we break this idea down to its simplest core.

    Episode 178: Dogs Need Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 23:45


    One of the most important things you can do for your dog is hold them to expectations. It sounds like a huge idea but in this podcast we break this idea down to its simplest core.

    Episode 177: Are You A Horrible Person?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 20:38


    All the time people tell us "You are a horrible person!" because you do this or that with your dog. Today we explore our emotions behind this statement and also discuss appropriate ways to train your dog.

    Episode 177: Are You A Horrible Person?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 20:38


    All the time people tell us "You are a horrible person!" because you do this or that with your dog. Today we explore our emotions behind this statement and also discuss appropriate ways to train your dog.

    Episode 176: Exercise is not Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 25:17


    There is a common misconception that "a tired dog is a good dog". Today we want to talk about why that isn't true and why exercise does not equal training.

    Episode 176: Exercise is not Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 25:17


    There is a common misconception that "a tired dog is a good dog". Today we want to talk about why that isn't true and why exercise does not equal training.

    Episode 175 Communicating Clearly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 24:43


    Our dogs are constantly asking us questions. Because our lives are so busy we aren't always giving them a clear answer. Today we want to talk about how you can change that and communicate clearly with your dog.

    Episode 175 Communicating Clearly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 24:43


    Our dogs are constantly asking us questions. Because our lives are so busy we aren't always giving them a clear answer. Today we want to talk about how you can change that and communicate clearly with your dog.

    Episode 174 The Most Frustrating Command

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 25:08


    We get a lot of feedback on this "most frustrating command" today we are hopefully going to help you overcome your frustrations. Give a listen to find out what we think is the most frustrating command!

    Episode 174 The Most Frustrating Command

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 25:08


    We get a lot of feedback on this "most frustrating command" today we are hopefully going to help you overcome your frustrations. Give a listen to find out what we think is the most frustrating command!

    Episode 173: Sharp Increase in leash reactivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 22:13


    With everyone staying at home our reason to get out has become walking the dog. As a result, we are seeing an increase in leash reactivity.

    Episode 173: Sharp Increase in leash reactivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 22:13


    With everyone staying at home our reason to get out has become walking the dog. As a result, we are seeing an increase in leash reactivity.

    Episode 172: Why you need a dog trainer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 20:23


    Training your dog is difficult but you're not alone. This week we want to tell you why you need a dog trainer.

    Episode 171: Board and Train Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 31:47


    Board and train programs are a really popular way to have your dog trained. Today we talk about what you should be looking for when considering this type of training for your dog.

    Episode 170: Integrating a New Dog Into Your Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 41:21


    We get a lot of questions about what to do when you are adding a new dog to your home. So here you go! An episode all about that!

    Episode 169: I'm Afraid I'll Ruin My Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 42:38


    We hear all the time people think they shouldn't take action because "they don't want to ruin their dog". Today we talk about how it isn't really possible to ruin a dog.

    Episode 168: My Dog Eats Weird Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 30:44


    Sometimes dogs eat weird stuff.

    Episode 167: Should My Dog Get Along with Other Animals?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 19:28


    People are really concerned about whether or not their dog gets along with other animals. Today we talk about how you can help your dog get along with other animals that live in your home.

    Episode 166: Taking Care of Guest Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 21:46


    We often find ourselves taking guest dogs into our homes. What does that mean for our own dogs?

    Episode 165: Using Obedience Commands in Every Day Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 25:08


    There is a huge emphasis on teaching your dog obedience commands. (You know, Sit, Come, Stay and Heel) However, we seldom ever use them once they have been taught, nor the reason why we teach them. Today we discuss using obedience in everyday life!

    Episode 164: Routines During Self Distancing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 20:02


    We have had a lot of changes in life during the past few weeks. Many people are working from home and we find ourselves in new routines. We thought this would be a perfect opportunity to discuss how routines are so important to dogs and how routines relate to training.

    Episode 163: 5 Things You've Learned From Your Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 25:03


    Today, just for fun, we talk about 5 things we have learned from our dogs.

    Episode 162: Bath Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 20:59


    We hear it all the time, "My dog hates the bath", but do they really? This week we sit down to discuss everyone's favorite day...bath day!

    Episode 161: Nutrition Guide 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 27:30


    We talk about it all the time, nutrition. It's always on our minds because it's always important to our dogs. We wanted to share some of our nutrition ideas for this year.

    Episode 160: About Our Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 47:48


    This week we just wanted to spend some time talking about our own dogs!!!

    Episode 159: COVID-19, how it impacts your dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 15:38


    Everyone is thinking about COVID-19 but what does it mean for our dogs. This week we talk about social distancing and how to keep training while you are isolating from others.

    Episode 158: Talking About Doodles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 25:55


    Doodles are a bit of a touchy subject for us as trainers. We see so many of them. This week we talk about a recent experience.

    Episode 157: Spring Walking and Leash Reactivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 14:07


    When it starts getting warm we start getting out more and find our dogs are leash reactive. This week we talk about how to cope with a leash reactive dog.

    Episode156: Aggressive Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 19:36


    Something that has been coming up a lot lately in our consultations is aggression. Today we discuss what to do about that.

    Episode 155: Questions to Ask When Looking For a Trainer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 18:51


    When people are looking for a trainer they ask us the same questions all the time. This week we take time to discuss those and also some questions we think you should be asking but maybe arent.

    Episode 154: Dog Talk on Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 41:13


    In this episode of Dog Talk, Joe and Rebecca discuss training tools.

    Episode 153: How Nutrition Affects Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 13:19


    Nutrition is a factor in many parts of your dog's health but it really has a big impact on training as well. Today we talk about how nutrition can affect your dog's training for better or worse.

    Episode 152: Introducing Dog Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 33:29


    We are adding a new posting Wednesdays on our podcast channel....Dog Talk! This week we introduce our dog talk guest Rebecca!

    Episode 151: Doing Difficult Tasks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 17:31


    Sometimes when we are training our trainer asks us to do something difficult. Today we discuss why.

    Episode 150: Using the Crate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 21:35


    Another tool owners sometimes have trouble with is the crate. This week we discuss how you should be using the crate.

    Episode 149: Introducing Jessica

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 22:18


    This week we want to introduce you to another amazing member of our Dog Training 360 Team, Jessica!

    Episode 148: Why Is The Leash Difficult

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 32:35


    We talk about having your dog attached to you by leash quite frequently. Our number one feedback is people want to do that but find it "just too hard". This week we discuss why you might feel that way but also why it's so important to just get over those feelings.

    Episode 147: New Year Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 19:03


    It's a new year and we thought it would be fun to take a minute and tell you what we have going on with our dogs and what our plans are for 2020.

    Episode 146: Why Use Our Online Courses

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2019 12:34


    We have spent the whole year discussing why it's important to train your dog. This week we talk about our online courses. Why you should train with them, why they are affordable to everyone, and why they are one of our favorite training methods!

    Episode 145: Don't let your dog play second fiddle to Christmas Festivities

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 8:07


    With the bustle of the holidays, we sometimes forget that our dogs still need attention from us. This week we discuss some tips on how to make time for your dogs with all that other holiday fun going on!

    Episode 144: Keeping Consistent During the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 12:42


    Holidays can be an exciting time with lots of events that differ from the usual. This week we discuss how exciting and unusual events can influence your dog's behavior and what you need to do to stay consistent during the holidays!

    Episode 143: Choosing the Right Breeder or Rescue

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 25:28


    Last week we talked about getting a puppy for Christmas. This week we wanted to discuss how to find the right breeder or rescue if you are getting a dog. It's important to find a breeder that wants the dog to be successful in your home.

    Episode 142: Getting a Christmas Puppy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 17:42


    We have been talking about being accountable to your dog. We know many people around this time of year are thinking about getting a puppy for Christmas. This week we discuss what you should expect to commit to before you get that puppy.

    Episode 141: You Owe It To Your Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 9:11


    When we get a dog we have certain obligations. Training is one of those. This week we discuss why you owe it to your dog to work on training.

    Episode 140: People are Having Dogs Instead of Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 13:53


    We recently read an article that people are opting to own dogs instead of having children. We want to discuss that!

    Episode 139: Being Empowered at the Vet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 16:02


    As you adventure and inevitably visit the veterinarian, we want you to know you should be empowered to make medical decisions for your dog. The veterinarian should help empower you. Listen as we discuss what this means.

    Episode 138: Thinking About Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 15:38


    When you are out adventuring you always need to think about the weather. When the seasons change we get a lot of questions about what is safe for dogs. Today we discuss how to keep your dog healthy and happy during season changes and extreme weather conditions.

    Episode 137: Dog Attacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 36:35


    When you are out adventuring you are going to encounter other dogs. Sometimes those encounters are not pleasant, sometimes the are all out attacks. This week we talk with the students of our Dog Trainers Course: Monica, Jamie, Josie and Jessica about our own experiences with dog attacks and what you should do if you find yourself in that situation.

    Episode 136: Health on the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 17:42


    Your dog's health is important to consider while traveling. Accidents happen, elevated stress can cause digestive upsets, and encounters with other animals can spread disease. Are you prepared to keep your dog healthy as you adventure?

    Episode 135: 3 Keys to Having a Great Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 15:02


    We want you to start having great adventures! Here are some things we have found essential while we are adventuring.

    Episode 134: Beginning Adventures

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 17:55


    We are going to start going on adventures and we want you to come along! This week we talk about how to start preparing your dog to go with you on fall adventures!

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