The Davidthedogtrainer Podcast

this is an instagram and YouTube live stream where we answer all of your dog training questions!

Today David and Josh do a follow up episode to 197 where we use real life examples of working through various handler aggression issues.

Today David and Josh discuss exactly how we work with handler aggressive dogs (dogs that are biting their owners).  This can be one of the most challenging behavioral issues to work through so these are some techniques we've implemented with owners to help overcome it!

Today we are joined by Joel Diaz of Sally's Way Dog Services to discuss all sorts of questions surrounding pet ownership and common mistakes dog owners make.  Enjoy!

Today we are joined by Merge K9 who is based out of Barcelona Spain to have a very very nerdy conversation about traditional learning theory, operant conditioning, classical conditioning, and the limitations their definitions have created.  Enjoy!

Today we do another live Q&A where we answer your questions on youtube and instagram!

Today we discuss a trainer, Chris Altherr, who has been becoming more and more popular as of late for his unconventional descriptions of how he uses the Ecollar.  We review some of his videos discussing his Ecollar work to try to make sense of it.

Josh Moran has been in the dog training industry for almost 20 years now and has had the privilege of working alongside some of the most well respected trainers in the industry like Tyler Muto, Forrest Micke, Michael Ellis, and Many many more.  He Had multiple courses through Leerburg online university and has taught seminars around the world.  This is a really fun conversation we had on things he has learned through his years in the industry and general "dog talk".  Enjoy!

Today we review a video PBS just put out on the dogs talking with buttons trend.  Additionally we dive deeper into some further thoughts we had on the NEPOPO® conversation that we had last week.

Kirubell Yhohannes is the owner of KibaK9s and is a Gold Multiplicator for the NEPOPO™ school for dog trainers.  Today we have him on for a discussion about what exactly IS NEPOPO™ and some of the specifics behind this method. 

This is our first ever live streamed podcast episode!  Listen as we answer questions from our followers about all sorts of topics!

Today we have a fun filled episode getting into everything from our favorite dog training books, selling out in dog training, and things we have learned and grown from over the years!

Today we discuss two new virtual clients and how we helped them FAST!

Today we talk about the subject of at what point do you pull the plug on trying to rehab your dogs that may be fighting with each other in the house.

David and josh discuss how we helped a few recent clients with things like dog reactivity, anxiety issues, and much more!

David and josh teach you how to stop any dog from having accidents in the crate or in your home.

Today David and josh discuss routines we have our clients implement for the walk, having people come over, and feeding time that will MASSIVELY make things easier for you and your dog.

Today David and Josh review an email we received from a listener who recently put down their dog due to behavioral issues and shared the story with us.  This leads to a conversation about when the time is right to do so as well as other discussions.

Today David and josh get into the weeds of the vet and dog trainer conflict in the dog world.

Today we answer YOUR questions and topics from the last podcast episode!

Today David and Josh go through a list of different topics brought up from lessons over the week we have done.

Today David and Josh dive into one more study on "the 5 domains", a model used to asses overall animal welfare.

Explore the LIFE model of dog training, a force free approach, with David & Josh.

Today we finish reading Ivans new study and give our closing notes on it.  Additionally we discuss a dog we're working with that directly applies to WHY this study is important in proving the effectiveness and importance of the tool itself.

Today David and Josh read Ivan Balabanov's newest study testing the efficiency and ethics of using ecollars vs using force free methods to stop predatory chasing.  

David and Josh discuss the continued sugarcoating of dog training and dog training methods and the massive issues that come with it.

David breaks down his trip to Connecticut and how he took some unconventional approaches to solve his clients issues FAST!

Today David and josh break down all of our opinions and techniques when it comes to muzzle training

Today David and Josh talk about steps you can take to assist with some of the major life changes that may impact your dogs behavior for the worst.

Today David and josh go over how to play with balls and tugs with your dog the right way.  The way to avoid problems and make sure you're leveraging it to progress your training as opposed to hinder it!

Today David and Josh discuss on dog reactivity is created by your average owner.

David and Josh deep dive into two important topics. 1. When dogs ONLY listen when they have their Ecollars on or treats out and 2. Can your older trained dog TRAIN your younger dog things?

David and Josh go over some recent social media posts pertaining to the role of dogs and humans, handling our emotional attachments to aggressive dogs, and all of the controversy that inevitably comes with it.

Today David and Josh break down all of the rules to follow if you want to ensure successful socialization and avoid problems.

Today David and josh watch and give our opinions on the recent story going around of Wu, a dog that has seen multiple other dog trainers who have supposedly failed him prior to finding the trainer that made the video.  One of those trainers being "Dog Daddy".  Enjoy!

David and Josh break down life lessons they have learned growing up and transitioning into the world of business and life.

Today David and Josh recap all about the seminar we taught in Canada as well as the lessons that we conducted while up there.

today we are joined by Caeleen, a go trainer and shadow student to discuss the struggles of everyday dog owners and more.

Today David and Josh have a follow up conversation on our crating episode from last week, we discuss how we used the double down to help a client after speaking against it for a long time, & discuss recent success stories.

In today's podcast we discuss, in our opinion, the absolute most dangerous thing you can do with your dog.  Leaving them out loose in your house when you aren't home.  We use some recent situations we have heard from clients to show you this.

Today Garrett Wing of American Standard K9 Training joins us for a follow up episode.  Garrett runs a globally recognized dog training company with over 4 million total followers online and is one of the biggest names in dog training currently.  We have a fantastic conversation breaking down a lot of lessons learned over the years and advice for new trainers!

Today David and josh break down many of the confusing elements of Ecollar conditioning and why we feel they are incorrect.

Today David and Josh break down the trip to Chicago to work with the 4 fighting Rottweilers.

Dale McClusky Dog training joins us today for a friendly but fast paced debate.  Both Dale and ourselves have very different views on dog training and the issues that currently exist in the dog training world.  We hash out our difference and leave it for you guys to decide what you think!

Today David and josh answer all the YouTube questions we've been receiving on the newest fixing dog reactivity video we posted.

Today David and Josh discuss our concept of "defensive walking", meaning how we navigate going for walks with reactive dogs to set them up for success.  We then read a blog post by a force free trainer on the same topic and discuss the similarities.

Today David and Josh discuss a few different case studies that were working with on handler aggression issues and how were going about solving them.

Today we are Joined by Dr. Melanie from Canine decoded.  Dr. Melanie is a neuroscientist that has worked to help owners and trainers understand their dogs and what is making them tick.  We get into the weeds of training, emotions in dogs, medication to help behavioral issues, and much much more.  You don't want to miss this episode!

Today David and Josh discuss our recent viral video on Facebook that is approaching 3 million views.  We read through some of the mean and critical comments and break down why they are incorrect.  Enjoy!

Today Dylan Rowse of Chinook K9 from Calgary, Canada joins us for a second time!  We discuss all sorts of topics including his recent graduation of Ivan Balabanov's Training Without Conflict dog trainers school!

Today David and Josh react to a bunch of Tik Tok Videos that have been going viral.