Mother of Dog!

I had the amazing opportunity to be on Sunny 102.1 in Syracuse, NY to talk about how to find the right dog trainer for you. I didn't quite get to all my points on air so I wanted to upload the interview along with all my other “off air” thoughts on the topic. I hope you enjoy.

Do you ever hear yourself or a family member saying they “just don't have time” to train their dog? You don't have to set aside HOURS a day to have well behaved dog. Today we are going to talk about how you can AND SHOULD train as you live your life.

To get the best results with dogs (or kids) you need to have the 3 Cs. You have to be clear, consistent and confident. Today we are going to talk about what each of the Cs really means and why they are so important to your training success. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Social animal: an animal that lives in groups Pack animal: an animal that lives and hunts in a pack. Today we are going to unpack why this slight distinction is so important to understanding your dogs behavior and how this can help you help your dog be a happier, healthier and more confident Canine. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is not a “how to” episode. It's not really a training episode for your dogs, or your kids. It's more a mindset episode for all you parents out there and a “ I gotta get this off my chest” episode for me. Today we will be talking about USEFUL stress in training! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we are going to do another episode in our “How to Create a Bad Dog” series. Get ready for the best arm and leg workout of your life because today we are going to be discussing how to create a dog that pulls on a leash! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we are going to be talking about the importance of giving your dog a job and what some of those jobs could be. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A recent study by Gale found that 44% of Millennials view their pets as practice for the day they have their own children, and 21% claim this was the main reason they got a pet in the first place. So, does using pets as practice for children make sense? That is what we will discuss in this weeks episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

While most parents understand it is important that their dogs know the kids rank higher than them in the family, they are often at a loss on how or when to get the kids involved in the training. Today we are going to talk about just that. I will give you some tips and tricks for different age groups and issues and hopefully we can help sooth the chaos just a little bit. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today I want to talk to you about a serious issue in a not so serious way. I want to talk about a concerning trend I am seeing with dogs and dog parents lately. It's everywhere, Super nervous, anxious, scared dogs. In this episode we are going to be talking about how to CREATE a dog like this. And in turn, help you realize some of the things you are doing now that contribute to this behavior and how to stop it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is a topic that touches on so many things going on in the world right now. This goes way past dog training, way past raising your child/family… Today we are talking about setting expectations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's episode we are going to be talking about energy. How to control it and why this is your number one tool when it comes to controlling your dog's and children's reaction to situations. Everything in the universe is made up of energy so it's no wonder that it's a very important part of effective communication and training. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we read the article “ No You're Not Bribing Your Kids. Offering Your Child An Incentive For Good Behavior Isn't A Bribe And Here's Why” by Shaun Gallagher in Psychology Today. As we go through the article we discuss how the concepts he is talking about in regards to children directly compare to dog training. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We spend a lot of time talking about how WE can speak OUR DOG'S language but how do we get OUR DOGS to speak OUR language? In today's episode we will discuss how and when to start commands with your dog. We will also talk about why dogs can learn two words that lead to one action but it's very difficult for them to learn one word that is applied to many different actions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In today's episode we talk about how it's not always WHAT you say but HOW you say it to your dogs (and your kids too). We also discuss how to set goals for your training and make sure you are working toward creating good behaviors and not JUST correcting bad ones. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode we will talk about the monumental decision to get a puppy and why you should consider it with the same thought and planning you would when making the decision to have a baby. Topics covered include: Do you have the time and energy for a puppy? How much money will a puppy really cost you? And will this puppy still fit into your life when it is a dog too? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is an intro into what this podcast will be all about! After working with and training dogs for over 10 years, as well as becoming a mother, I realized there are so many times I pull from my mothering experiences to help understand how to work with a dog. On the flip side, there are also so many times I am with my son and I catch myself using dog training tools! I want to give people these tools and perspectives in hopes I can help them understand and train their dogs better and maybe even learn a few parenting tips in the process.