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Toronto dog walker Amanda Factor is on a mission to learn more about dogs. Join her as she gets schooled by the experts on all sorts of dog-related topics.

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    A year-end update from the podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 8:02


    Well, hello! It's been a while. In this end of 2021 update, Amanda rambles for a full eight minutes about what she's been up to and why she hasn't put out a new episode in a while (spoiler alert: no time!) Happy New Year and hope everyone is staying safe and healthy! Follow the podcast on Instagram

    49. Should you take your dog camping?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 61:26


    Returning guest Don Hutton of Running Dogs Training & Behaviour teaches us how to introduce your dog to tents and canoes, how to prevent your dog from chasing wildlife, and what to pack (including some cool products and gadgets). Catch Don's Canine Adventures live webinar on July 11 with Noble Woof! Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram   Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    48. Are muzzles only for "bad" dogs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 48:07


    Returning guest Sarah McManaman of the Muzzle Up! Project teaches us what muzzles are used for, how to introduce a muzzle to your dog, and how to respond to weird comments about your dog's muzzle. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Donate to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society on my Buy Me a Coffee Resources: Muzzle Training and Tips Facebook group The Muzzle Shop

    47. How can you overcome dog training hurdles?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 62:17


    Emily Fitzpatrick of Misunderstood Mutt Dog Training teaches us about some totally normal emotions to experience during training, why you can (and should!) take a day off from training, and how a certified trainer can help you before you even bring home your dog. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    46. What is a fear-free certified vet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 61:29


    Jessica Benoit of Companion Veterinary Clinic teaches us how her veterinary practice became fear-free certified, how pet parents can contribute to a fear-free vet experience, and why COVID has led to an increase in pre-visit pharmaceuticals. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    45. How to set realistic dog training goals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 66:56


    Michelle MeGill of Train With Thunderdogz teaches us about accepting your dog's training needs (then taking action), why it's more about seeing progression in dogs instead of "fixing" them, and why your trainer should break your goals down into very small, attainable steps. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    44. Is your dog ready for a patio?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 62:55


    Tiffany Score of Compassionate Connection Training teaches us about her program for getting dogs ready for patios and breweries, what skills dogs need to learn before joining their humans in busy public locations, and when it's best to leave your dog at home. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    43. How to talk to people about your dog's training

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 81:54


    Karen B. London, PhD. teaches us about her book Treat Everyone Like a Dog, how to navigate awkward conversations about training with our loved ones, and some smart responses to unsolicited training advice.  Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    42. Do large dogs need "firmer" training?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 60:40


    Katherine Davidson of Dog Inspired teaches us why some people are afraid of their own large dogs, how zookeepers manage huge animals using positive reinforcement, and why small dogs don't always get the training they need.   Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram   Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    41. Can dogs and cats eat cultured meat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 57:09


    Joshua Errett of Because Animals teaches us about the history of pet food, why "lab-grown meat" is a misnomer, and how his company is changing the way we feed our dogs and cats.   Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram   Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    40. What is resource guarding?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 61:52


    Sarah McManaman of Call of the Wild Canine Services teaches us about terrible resource guarding advice from the Internet, how to manage mealtime in multi-dog households, and why you should never punish a growl.   Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram   Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    39. This NJ legislator wants to regulate dog training

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 48:51


    Assemblywoman Carol Murphy teaches us about her proposed bill to regulate dog training in New Jersey, why this bill is important to her, and what would be required of NJ dog trainers if the bill passes. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee  

    38. What if you try positive reinforcement and it doesn't work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 70:18


    Lizzy Flanagan of The Good Dog People teaches us what a certified positive reinforcement trainer brings to the table, how to troubleshoot your dog's training, and why you should let yourself take days off from training (and have a good laugh).   Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram   Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    37. What's the deal with prong and e-collars?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 57:58


    Bob Siemens of Unity Training & Behaviour (formerly Bulldog Bob's Dog Services) teaches us how prong and e-collars work, how aversive equipment makes dogs feel, and why building training skills is better than quick fixes.   Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram   Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    36. How to become a certified dog trainer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 66:25


    Shayla Perry of Rover Cove teaches us why it's important for aspiring dog trainers to get certified, what sort of time and financial commitment to expect, and how to get your new training business off the ground. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    35. Can kids help with dog training?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 63:05


    Richard Gonzalez of The Domesticated Dog teaches us what kids learn when they train dogs, how to keep kids feeling excited and motivated, and why attending training sessions together benefits the whole family (and their dog).  Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    Extracurricular: A dog trainer reacts to Turner & Hooch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 103:12


    Returning guest Lyz Knight of Rover Rehab shares her reaction to the 1989 buddy cop classic Turner & Hooch, starring Tom Hanks and Beasley the Dogue de Bordeaux!  We discuss the movie from a dog trainer's perspective and consider important questions, such as: Why are the animal control officers so bad at their jobs? Should Tom Hanks' character be surprised when his house gets destroyed? And is it okay to give dogs chocolate chip cookies and beer?! Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    34. Are you ready for a rescue dog?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 81:13


    Ben Micflikier of Polite Pets teaches us what to consider before adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue, what to expect the first few weeks with your adopted dog, and what to do if your adoption application gets turned down. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    33. How can you help your reactive dog?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 71:47


    Holly Ovington of Positive Paws Training teaches us how to set your reactive dog up for success, why it's important to prevent reactions before they happen, and how to be more direct and advocate for your reactive dog. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    32. What's the problem with saying "be the pack leader"?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 72:55


    Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin (PhD) teaches us about her work studying wild canids and community dogs, why dogs aren't pack animals, and why language is important when we talk about our dogs. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    31. Should you see an animal communicator?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 69:41


    Meg Vickell of Modern Day Dolittle teaches us about the often-misunderstood field of animal communication, how she works in tandem with veterinarians, and why missing animal cases are particularly difficult. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee  

    30. What to put in a Kong (besides peanut butter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 80:42


    Taylor McDonald of the popular IG account @bindisbucketlist teaches us how to create 'gram-worthy stuffed Kongs and treats, how to avoid frustrating your dog with enrichment toys, and how to keep your Kong prep quick and affordable. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    29. How to play with your dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 78:13


    Returning guest Joey McKinstry of Creature Comforts Dog Training teaches us some guidelines for playing with dogs, how to troubleshoot your canine play sessions, and why it's normal to be afraid to play with dogs. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    28. What is a crossover trainer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 82:43


    Lyz Knight of Rover Rehab teaches us about her journey from balanced trainer to reward-based trainer, the changes she noticed in her own dog when she switched training methods, and why crossover trainers sometimes unintentionally fall back on old habits. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    27. What is the slow dog movement?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 82:59


    Laura Dobb of Lala Human Dog Coach teaches us about her inspiration for the slow dog movement, the science behind slowing down, and forest bathing with your dog. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    26. Can cities regulate dog walking and training?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 62:51


    City of Toronto chief communications officer Brad Ross teaches us about the city's bylaws for dog walkers and trainers, how you can help make city living with dogs as enjoyable as possible, and why you shouldn't bring pet pigs to the dog park. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    25. How can you enrich your dog's life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 91:02


    Kelly Baldwin of Everydog teaches us how canine enrichment is built into law in Sweden, how providing enrichment can aid with common behaviour issues, and 17(!) natural behavioural drives that are satisfied by enrichment. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    24. What are the benefits of virtual dog training?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 60:39


    Returning guest Nicole Barnett of We Work For Treats teaches us how virtual sessions allow trainers to help more dogs, why virtual training is the best option for certain canine behaviour issues, and why online learning isn't just a passing fad during COVID. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    23. What's the point of teaching dogs tricks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 47:00


    Rachel Forday of Dog at Heart teaches us about the many benefits and practical uses of trick training, how tricks can make vet visits easier, and some easy first tricks to try with your dog (that you can train while brewing your morning coffee). Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    22. Should you take a pet first aid course?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 41:49


    Lisa Wagner of Walks 'N' Walks Pet First Aid teaches us about the most common pet emergencies, one of the biggest mistakes pet parents make, and how her organization makes learning fun and interactive. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    Extracurricular: What it's like to foster a dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 56:12


    In the first Extracurricular non-expert episode, host Amanda Factor and her partner Jay (comPOSERS: The Movie Score Podcast) reflect on their experience fostering a Mexican street dog, explain why it was an emotional journey, and answer questions about fostering from the podcast's Instagram followers. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    21. What does "fear free certified" mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 66:02


    Andrew Din of Back to Pack Rescue teaches us what it means to be fear free certified, the problems with popular dog trainer reality shows, and why he favours educating over attacking people with outdated information. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    20. What is force-free grooming?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 89:50


    Juju Castelo of Juju Grooms teaches us why her grooming services sometimes take longer, how she handles special needs pets, and why a groomer visit isn't the same as a "spa day." Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    19. What is basic dog park etiquette?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 71:38


    Jessica Greenwell of Dog Grrrl Canada teaches us some dog park do's and don'ts, why kids and dog parks don't always mix, and why you shouldn't confront other dog parents at the park. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    18. After a divorce, who gets the dog?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 53:37


    Suzana Gartner, animal lawyer and advocate, teaches us about the legal status of pets in Canada, why we're seeing more pet custody battles, and how a mediator can help couples resolve disputes over pet ownership. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    17. Can you train your cat?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 53:25


    Julie Posluns of Cat School teaches us the benefits of clicker training your cat, why the stereotype of the "couch potato cat" is a myth, and how cat training isn't that different from dog training. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    16. Which rescue should you adopt a dog from?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 76:38


    Beverley McKee of the Toronto Humane Society teaches us what to consider before adopting (or fostering a dog), some rescue red flags, and why there's no such thing as the "perfect" rescue dog. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    15. How to survive the pandemic with your dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 66:40


    Trainer Sarah Hosick teaches us how to work from home with a dog, other enrichment options while the dog parks are closed, and how to ease the transition of (eventually) going back to the office. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    14. Are city dogs different than country dogs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 66:44


    Allison Wells of I Love Your Dog teaches us what it's like to raise a dog in the country, some of the challenges of training in rural areas, and both the pros and cons of city versus country living for dogs. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    13. Are you prepared for a new puppy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 75:43


    Louise Lawrence of Loose Leash Dog Training teaches us how to master crate training, what to give a teething (and biting!) puppy, and why you should let your new puppy sleep in your bed. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    12. How to get awesome photos of your dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 67:29


    Pet photographer Danica Oliva teaches us how she gets such awesome shots of people and their pets, how to incorporate your dog into your wedding (and get the best pictures!), and some tips for aspiring pet photographers. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    11. What's wrong with "dog-shaming" posts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 59:58


    Maggi Burtt of Tailspin Petworx teaches us why "shaming" your dog on social media isn't always funny, how to read your dog's body language, and how to politely educate people online. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    10. How to hire a dog trainer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 31:46


    Returning guest Nicole Barnett of We Work For Treats teaches us what to look for in a dog trainer, why guarantees are a red flag, and how the training industry could be better regulated. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    9. Do you play with your dog enough?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 60:37


    Joey McKinstry of Creature Comforts Dog Training teaches us about canine play therapy, how play can help anxious dogs, and why in general we need to get silly and make our dogs laugh. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    8. Should you let your dog make choices?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 78:37


    Trainer and Instagram educator Kelsey Edwards teaches us some easy ways to give your dog choices, why we should empower dogs to choose starting in puppyhood, and how giving dogs choice changes everything. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    7. How can you make your cat happier?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 94:54


    Feline behaviour specialist Nicki Shell teaches us how to rearrange our homes to make our cats happier, how to break up cat fights before they start, and why cats pee on our favourite stuff. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    6. How will you cope when your pet dies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 35:13


    Lauren Weidmark of the Growth & Wellness Therapy Centre teaches us about the centre's pet bereavement support group, how we're not really taught how to deal with grief in general, and some other ways people can cope with pet loss.  Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    5. Is separation anxiety a medical condition?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 83:35


    Meghan D'Arcy, Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, teaches us some new ways of looking at separation anxiety, how medication can help, and why you should discuss your dog's behaviour with your vet. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    4. What if your rescue dog doesn't work out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 65:50


    Journalist John Semley teaches us what it's like to adopt a rescue that doesn't work out, why rehoming is sometimes the best decision, and how rescues can do better. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    3. Why is sniffing so important for dogs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 71:07


    Helen Moore of Wholesome Canine and the Scent Den teaches us about the importance of sniffing, how to enjoy different activities with your dog (not just exercise!), and why both humans and dogs need to slow down and do less. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

    2. How to hire a dog walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 35:49


    Nicole Barnett of Sparky's Comrade teaches us how to find the right walker for your dog, important questions to ask at that first meet-and-greet, and why referrals are so important. Follow @teachmeaboutdoggies on Instagram Support the podcast on Buy Me a Coffee

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