The Good Dog Project

How you position your thoughts and attitude when your training your dog will have direct effects on your long term success (or perceived success). Approaching training with the right attitude will help you be in it for the long run. _______________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR* *  Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.  www.facebook.com/gooddogqld         Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld  www.leadingk9.com.au         Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld  www.adaptivek9.com.au

We already recommend crate training, place training can be a helpful extra addition to your training repertoire. Place training is about teaching your dog to go to a designated place and remain there till released. This episode is about all the direct and indirect ways that this can be helpful to you and your dog. Preamble up till 13 minutes. Episode starts then. _______________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR* *  Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.  www.facebook.com/gooddogqld         Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld  www.leadingk9.com.au         Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld  www.adaptivek9.com.au

We're back!Following a short, 14 minute catch up we get into talking training environments!Selecting the correct environment to assist you in your training goal makes all the difference. Often times the environment right outside your front door isn't appropriate to best support you or your dog and you will have to go a little further afield. This podcast is all about what considerations should be made at every phase of your dogs training. _______________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR* *  Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.  www.facebook.com/gooddogqld         Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld  www.leadingk9.com.au         Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld  www.adaptivek9.com.au

Over the Easter weekend we caught up with Louis and Di from Manhunt K9 to give our dogs a go at Mantrailing. This scent based, tracking/trailing activity is accessible to virtually all dog and owner teams and leverages off the natural instincts and capabilities that dogs already have. Manhunt K9 operates on the Sunshine Coast, Qld and offers training oppurtunities for people with pet dogs, reach out to them if this is something you would like to try with your dog. Manhunt K9https://www.manhuntk9.com.au/ Maintrailing Global https://www.mantrailingglobal.com/ _______________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR* *  Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.  www.facebook.com/gooddogqld         Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld  www.leadingk9.com.au         Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld  www.adaptivek9.com.au

The internet can be a great resource but the sheer amount of information can leave normal dog owners confused about what they should or shoudn't be doing with their dog when it comes to training. This episode is about why that happens, how to wade through the information to get the best stuff that applies to you and why it's so important to leave so much of it behind. _______________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR* *  Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.  www.facebook.com/gooddogqld         Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld  www.leadingk9.com.au         Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld  www.adaptivek9.com.au

Working through reactive behaviour with your dog takes time. It's not a test you can cram for and the work must be done methodically and consistently if you are to reach your goals. Challenges will present along the way and there will be ups and downs. This week we wanted to talk about some the ways you can spend time with your dog that don't include working directly on their issues. This stuff is important for a lot of reasons and should be part of your training program and day to day life with your dog. _______________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR* *  Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.  www.facebook.com/gooddogqld         Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld  www.leadingk9.com.au         Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld  www.adaptivek9.com.au

If your dog jumps on guests (or you) at the front door, this one is for you. This issue is one of the most common behaviours we get asked about as pet dog trainers, in this episode we discuss why this behaviour occurs and give some options for how to set you and your dog up for success moving forward. _______________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR* *  Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.  www.facebook.com/gooddogqld         Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld  www.leadingk9.com.au         Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld  www.adaptivek9.com.au

Dog training equipment... part 2!This conversation didn't go where we thought it would, but we had some stuff to say. Flexi leads, prong collars and e-collars, we get a bit ranty while we talk about why we think these tools have an important place in dog training. Even if some of this equipment isn't for you, we encourage you to have a listen with an open mind. _______________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR* *  Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.  www.facebook.com/gooddogqld         Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld  www.leadingk9.com.au         Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld  www.adaptivek9.com.au

Dog training equipment. Harnesses, collar, no-pull head collars, long lines, flexi leads, prong collars etcThe equipment we use within dog training can be the point of much disagreement in the community. This episode is about what equipment may be a help, what may be a hinderence and why.Part 1... part 2 next week!_______________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR* *  Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.  www.facebook.com/gooddogqld         Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld  www.leadingk9.com.au         Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld  www.adaptivek9.com.au

We're back for 2024!Being prepared to follow through when asking for a behavior is vital when teaching new skills. This episode is about the importance of thinking ahead and paying attention to your handling in order to help your dog get it right. _______________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR* *  Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.  www.facebook.com/gooddogqld         Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld  www.leadingk9.com.au         Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld  www.adaptivek9.com.au

When you're ready to hire dog trainer, finding the right one can feel overwhelming. In this episode we give our best tips on how to approach this subject as well as discussing the imortance of understanding the role of your trainer in the process of training your dog. _______________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR* *  Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.  www.facebook.com/gooddogqld         Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld  www.leadingk9.com.au         Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld  www.adaptivek9.com.au

This episode is all about building food drive and using food in training. You may have heard of the term existential feeding, in this episode we talk about what that is and why it is so helpful. If you are struggling to motivate your dog with food and can see the benefits of using it in your training, this one is or you. Jay Jack GoFunMe - www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-help-jay-jack-and-mandy-buckner  _______________________________________________________  * *SPONSOR* * Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. www.facebook.com/gooddogqld       Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld www.leadingk9.com.au       Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld www.adaptivek9.com.au 

Moving house can be stressful at the best of times, moving house with dogs can require additional considerations. With some prior preparation and forward planning, moving house can be a great time to implement changes you want to make in your dogs lifestyle. It is also worth considering how the environment you are moving to may effect your dogs behaviour in and around your home, have a listen to find out what we think. _______________________________________________________* *SPONSOR* *Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

How you live with your dog matters, relationship has an enormous effect on behaviour and relationship is built in the many small moments of your day to day, not just in your training sessions. Leadership has become a bit of a loaded word in dog training, but it should be a consideration when raising and training dogs. We share their thoughts about how problems are often created by a lack of boundaries on the dogs behavour and what leadership looks like. _______________________________________________________* *SPONSOR* *Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

We believe being a pet dog can be one of the hardest jobs a dog can have, not only are there high expectations of beaviour, but often no-one has explained to the dog what those expectations are. The environments the dogs training is meant to hold up in can be challenging and ever changing, the ability to read the play and adapt is important.   _______________________________________________________* *SPONSOR* *Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

Training a dog is about being aware of motivation occurring from all angles. Our job as trainers is to provide consequences to choices to alter behaviour in the future, sometimes this means providing aversive outcomes to the dog to reduce certain behaviours. This episode is about the challenges that come alogn with this and why it is an important part of training.  _______________________________________________________* *SPONSOR* *Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

This episode we took a different approach and just sat down to chat and allowed the conversation to  go where it did. We discuss PSA and bite sports, the non linear nature of dog training and why working relationships are so important.   _______________________________________________________* *SPONSOR* *Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

The leash walk. One of the main reasons we get contacted by potential new clients is because their dog pulls on the lead. This episode isn't a how-to but instead we discuss some of the reasons dogs pull on the lead and continue to pull even when it doesn't make sense that they would.  With some extra tips about how to manage your dog when not actively training and pitfalls to be careful you don't fall into when working on this behaviour. ______________________________________________________      * *SPONSORS * *Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.comKerr from UtilityDog offers pet dog training and scent detection classes on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. www.utilitydog.com.au   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

Young dogs can often have a lot to give, it's important to not t burn them out before getting them to the start line. This week the discussion is all about allowing your dog to mature and keeping the pressure off till they are mature enough to handle it. ______________________________________________________      * *SPONSORS * *Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.comKerr from UtilityDog offers pet dog training and scent detection classes on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. www.utilitydog.com.au   _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

This week Maggie & Kirsty discuss rescue dogs. Bringing a rescue dog into your home can be truly rewarding and people everywhere are sourcing their new pets this way. This episode is about discussing some of the common pitfalls we see, what considerations you should be making when going through rescue and how best to settle your new family member in. ______________________________________________________      * *SPONSOR * *    Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

So often we see people equate "smart & trainable" to ease of livability or low effort to reach training outcomes. This is usually not the case. Highly trainable dogs are usually highly motivated dogs, they ask more of you as a handler and often require more time put into them specifically in order to fulfil them and allow them to live the pet dog life. This week we talk about why this misunderstanding exists and where we think the truth actually lies. ______________________________________________________      * *SPONSOR * *    Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

What are the considerations that should go into your choice of puppy class? Puppy classes tend to be the training your dog attends during the most formative and important development period of their life, we believe care should be taken when choosing the right one. This week we discuss why we have included the things in our class that we have and what we would be looking for if we had to find a class to attend. ______________________________________________________      * *SPONSOR * *    Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

This week our discussion is all about the traps that comes with expectations and incorrect estimations of your dog or yourself. Keep working hard but don't forget to give yourself a break and recognise how far both you and your dog have come. ______________________________________________________      * *SPONSOR * *    Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

We are so excited to have Miki from Woofer Wagon on to talk about mills, running dogs and the cool business she has developed on the Sunshine Coast. Check out Miki's website to see what she does: https://www.wooferwagon.com.au/______________________________________________________      * *SPONSOR * *    Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

We're back! Lately we've been reflecting on the journeys we've taken with our own dogs and what we have learned from them. All dogs have things to teach us, we just have to listen. ______________________________________________________      * *SPONSOR * *    Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

This week we talk all about biological fulfilment, how we think about this term on a species, breed and individual level. ______________________________________________________      * *SPONSOR * *    Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

In this episode we sit down with Kerr from Utility Dog (and Cryptid K9) to discuss how he became a dog trainer, what he is doing now, all things Nosework and training dogs for detection. Kerr – Utility Dog www.utilitydog.com.au ______________________________________________________      * *SPONSOR * *    Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.facebook.com/gooddogqld     Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.au     Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au 

This episode was inspired by a recent episode of The Canine Paradigm, we decided to do our own take on what we think are the biggest mistakes new dog owners make. The Canine Paradigm - https://thecanineparadigm.com/podcasts/ ______________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR * *   Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.     www.facebook.com/gooddogqld        Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld    www.leadingk9.com.au        Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld    www.adaptivek9.com.au

This week is all about the small things that make a big difference when you're training your dog. If you've been in our classes and heard us talk about "getting this sequence right", this episode answers why. Slow down, pay attention to your reps, pay attention to your environment, pay attention to your dog. ______________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR * *   Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.     www.facebook.com/gooddogqld        Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld    www.leadingk9.com.au        Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld    www.adaptivek9.com.au

Management. Good management underpins any successful dog training program, but it can be hard to identify how or where to implement with your dog. This episode discusses how too much freedom can create unwanted behaviours and aims to give you some strategies surrounding management that you can use yourself with your own dogs. _____________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR * *   Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.     www.facebook.com/gooddogqld        Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld    www.leadingk9.com.au        Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld    www.adaptivek9.com.au 

This episode is all about taking dogs into public spaces. We discuss the different types of spaces you may be taking your dog, as well as training, etiquette and how to assess if a space is compatible with your dog.   Dognition - Canine Cognition Testing www.dognition.com   _____________________________________________________    * *SPONSOR * *   Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.     www.facebook.com/gooddogqld        Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld    www.leadingk9.com.au        Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld    www.adaptivek9.com.au 

All about Crate Training! This episode we chat about the benefits of crate training your dog, we also discuss the overall process of helping a dog feel comfortable in the crate whether you have a new puppy or are looking to crate training an adult dog.   ______________________________________________________  * *SPONSOR * *  Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% off www.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.    www.facebook.com/gooddogqld      Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld   www.leadingk9.com.au      Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld   www.adaptivek9.com.au 

In this episode we chat about the ins and outs of behaviour modification training: how it differs to obedience training, how it asks more of the handler and what changes you might be expected to make when starting a program with these types of training goals. This sort of training can be challenging to take on as a novice handler, but commitment and patience will see you build a stronger understanding of your dog and develop a much wider skill set to help them navigate the world. ______________________________________________________* *SPONSOR * * Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment.Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% offwww.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.   www.facebook.com/gooddogqld    Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld  www.leadingk9.com.au    Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld  www.adaptivek9.com.au

In this episode we talk about some of the considerations that should be made when considering adding another dog to your household. We discuss the effects of age, breed, sex and talk about the imporance of being honest in regards to your lifestyle and how much time you have to develop your dog/dogs. We also discuss the topic of littermate syndrome, skip to 53 minutes in for this part. ______________________________________________________* *SPONSOR * * Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment.Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% offwww.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.   www.facebook.com/gooddogqld    Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld  www.leadingk9.com.au    Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld  www.adaptivek9.com.au

This week we discuss markers: what they are, how they are used and the benefits of using multiple markers to communicate more effectively with your dog.  _______________________________________________________* *SPONSOR * * Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment.Use code THEGOODDOGPROJECT for 10% offwww.einzweck.com  _______________________________________________________The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.   www.facebook.com/gooddogqld    Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld  www.leadingk9.com.au    Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld  www.adaptivek9.com.au 

For this episode we have our first guest on the podcast, Kat Strom from Wunderdogs Doggie Daycare in Noosaville. We discuss the pro's and con's of utilising a daycare service and what may or may not make a dog appropriate for this setting.  _______________________________________________________ Wunderdogs Doggy Daycare www.wunderdogs.com.auThe Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.  www.facebook.com/gooddogqld  Kirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld www.leadingk9.com.au  Maggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld www.adaptivek9.com.au 

This week we discuss the ins and outs of structuring training sessions and the considerations that should be made to get the best out of your work with your dog. We discuss exercise design, length of session, how many exercises to be working on, filming your training etc. The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. www.facebook.com/gooddogqldKirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.auMaggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

We're back this week after a bit of a hiatus, discussing some of the misconceptions about dog sociability and why it may not be what you expect. The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. www.facebook.com/gooddogqldKirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.auMaggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

It's been 2 years since The Good Dog Project started operating and 2 years since our first group class. This week Maggie and Kirsty discuss what they have learned and what they have achieved since starting The Good Dog Project in 2020. The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. www.facebook.com/gooddogqldKirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.auMaggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

This week Maggie & Kirsty discuss off leash training, including the pitfalls of going off leash too soon, how to do it properly and what factors may effect your success. The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. www.facebook.com/gooddogqldKirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.auMaggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

This week Maggie and Kirsty discuss some of the considerations that should be taken into account when selecting the breed or type of dog you want to add to your home. Bringing home a new dog is a massive commitment and it is not all in how your raise them, breed origin can have an enormous role to play in who your dog matures into, what behaviors they are likely to exhibit and how they relate to the world. The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. www.facebook.com/gooddogqldKirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.auMaggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

The magic wand is often refereed to when an owners expectation may not match up with the reality of reaching the goals they have, big change requires big effort. This weeks discussion is all about what does make the difference when working through a behavioral issue with your dog and where your focus should be in the early days. The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. www.facebook.com/gooddogqldKirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.auMaggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

This week Maggie and Kirsty share some specific stories about how they built their dogs desire of their reinforcers and why this is important in training. To reinforce your dogs behaviour you must find something that they find reinforcing, and there is a lot you can do to build and develop these desires. The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. www.facebook.com/gooddogqldKirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.auMaggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

This week Maggie and Kirsty discuss how you live with your dog  can effect your dog training and behaviour both directly and indirectly. The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. www.facebook.com/gooddogqldKirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.auMaggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

This week Maggie and Kirsty discuss their ideas on where you should be focusing your training efforts with puppies. The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. www.facebook.com/gooddogqldKirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.auMaggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

This week Maggie and Kirsty discuss the topic of socialisation for puppies. Early socialisation during the critical period is a vital part of raising a well rounded adult dog, however what this actually looks like can vary puppy to puppy. The Good Dog Project offers group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. www.facebook.com/gooddogqldKirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qldwww.leadingk9.com.auMaggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qldwww.adaptivek9.com.au

This week Kirsty & Maggie discuss all things related to home set up with a new puppy. Discussions include management strategies to prevent unwanted behaviours as well as detailed breakdowns of common puppy issues. Toilet Training: 19 minutesMouthing: 32 minutesDestructive Behaviours: 47 minutesIndependence: 54 minutes The Good Dog Project offer group training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. www.facebook.com/gooddogqldKirsty offers private training for pet dogs on the Sunshine Coast, Qld.www.leadingk9.com.auMaggie offers private training for pet dogs in Gympie, Qld. www.adaptivek9.com.au 

Maggie and Kirsty discuss all the benefits of investing in training your dog (for both you and the dog). Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gooddogqld

Welcome to the first episode of The Good Dog Project, Maggie and Kirsty introduce themselves and discuss the plan for the show.