Podcasts about dog trainers

For the third and final installment in our business pivots + evolutions series, I'm talking to Heather Bax of Small Business Rodeo!Heather is a business advisor, human design reader, notion lover, and occasional artist. Her expertise spans decades of service, product, and brick & mortar small business stewardship, and she's supported all kinds of creative businesses along the way.In this conversation, we explore:How self-employment journeys often begin in bad-fit jobsWhy Heather & Amelia both took detours through coding bootcampsThe benefits of a bridge job as you grow or change your businessA quick checklist on how Heather started her retail shop (& you can too!)Why Heather had a full-time job for the first 8 months of running the storeThe realities of transitioning to e-commerce during COVIDHiring + grieving at the same timeLeaning on the community of your business in hard timesWhen quitting ISN'T failingHow big changes in our work can impact our self-trust For the astro-curious, Heather is a 6/2 Projector and a Cancer Sun, Pisces Moon, and Gemini Rising. You can book a Human Designed Business Session with her and use code OFFTHEGRID for 10%!  RESOURCES + LINKS

Leave us a voicemail!Kristi and Zazie chat about the need to be positive when talking about dog training and cat behaviour, and how they cope when someone is wrong on the internet.We talked about:The value of positive reinforcement, and gratitude for the positive reinforcement we get for the podcastHow to cope when someone is badly wrong on the internet and the post takes offThe idea of a DRI for ourselves: differential reinforcement of an incompatible behaviour The idea of a revenge blog and how we have both written some of themThe value of likes, comments, and shares on social media and the difference they can make to the algorithmThe need to stay informed about science and the scientific processAlso mentioned in this show:Ep65 on bothsidesism https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/episodes/19661849Ep61 How to evaluate the scientific research on dogs and cats https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/episodes/19388459Kristi's blog post on good alternatives to e-fencing: https://www.kristibenson.com/blog/2019/11/4/good-alternatives-to-e-fencing-dog-training-experts-weigh-inZazie's blog post on science communication: To promote positive reinforcement on dog training, teach, engage, and amplify https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2019/06/to-promote-positive-reinforcement-dog.htmlZazie's post on why it's dogs' happiness, not obedience, that counts: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/fellow-creatures/202004/why-dogs-happiness-not-obedience-is-what-countsThe books we recommend in this episode are:Memorial Park by Louisa ScarrStarter Dog: My Path to Joy, Belonging, and Loving this World by Rona MaynardSupport the showAbout the co-hosts:Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of, and now on staff with, the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online classes. She is also a northern anthropologist.Kristi Benson's website  Facebook  Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and has a column at Psychology Today. She lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, a dog and a cat. Instagram  BlueSky 

Does your puppy seem to turn into a completely different dog at night? The biting, zoomies, barking, and wild behavior may not mean your puppy needs more exercise. They may actually be overtired or overstimulated. In this episode of Puppy Talk, we'll look at why puppies often behave worse in the evening and how a simple wind-down routine can help your puppy settle, relax, and get the rest they need.If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

Could decluttering your home actually help improve your dog's behavior? In this episode of Puppy Talk, we explore how reducing distractions, limiting access to tempting objects, and creating a more organized environment can make training easier and help your dog choose better.If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

In this episode, the panel discusses the new American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) position statement: How to Choose a Trainer. We also look at resources pet guardians can use to help select a trainer or behavior consultant, including a new Pets and Their People blog post, 'Looking for a Dog Trainer or Behavior Consultant? Here's What You Need to Know,' by Niki Tudge, PPG founder and president.Your moderator: ⁠PPG Advocacy Task Force⁠  Chair Don HansonToday's panelists: Rebekah King, PPG Director of Operations| Jennifer Van Valkenburg, Natural Healthy Cats | Tasha Attwood, Mutts and Mischief | Dayle Pierce, co-leader of PPG's British Isles Chapter| Kim Silver, Building Bonds | & Michelle Martiya, Essential Animal TrainingRelax and enjoy the discussion!Recorded September 16, 2026.

Leave us a voicemail!Tamsin Pickeral's new book, The Invention of the Dog: 75 Breeds that Changed the World is a fascinating, touching, and beautifully illustrated account of where our beloved dogs come from. Tamsin joined Zazie and Kristi to chat about the book.We talked about:How the book came about, and what it was like selecting the artwork to be included in the bookThen we look at 3 very different breeds, starting with the history of the Shih TzuThe history of the Bernese Mountain DogThe history of the Yorkshire TerrierHow dog breeds became so differentTamsin's favourite image from the bookWhy dogs are so successfulThe domestication of the dogThe depiction of dogs in art and how their appearance has changed over the yearsAnd finally, we asked Tamsin to recommend a book to usThe Invention of the Dog: 75 Breeds that Changed the World is out now and available wherever books are sold.The book that Tamsin recommended to us is Fairy Tale by Stephen King.Tamsin Pickeral is an animal specialist and an art historian. She is an internationally published author who has written several acclaimed books on animal themes. Her new book, The Invention of the Dog, is just published and tells the true stories of some of our favourite dog breeds.Learn more about Tamsin at https://tamsinpickeral.com/Support the showAbout the co-hosts:Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of, and now on staff with, the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online classes. She is also a northern anthropologist.Kristi Benson's website  Facebook  Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and has a column at Psychology Today. She lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, a dog and a cat. Instagram  BlueSky 

Welcome to Standing Stone Kennels! Hunting season is here, and your questions keep coming. Ethan answers YouTube comments on GSP puppy food, e-collar training, hot car safety, pad conditioning before opening day, when to introduce the "heel" cue, field first aid, running with a young dog, deciding on a C-section during whelping, and what to do when a 4-month-old puppy won't fetch.Send Us Mail5919 W Pleasant Valley RdPretty Prairie, KS 67570LinksStep-By-Step Dog Training Course: https://www.standingstonesupply.com/coursesJoin our Patreon Community - https://bit.ly/SSK-PatreonOur Store - https://bit.ly/SSK-StoreSocial MediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/StandingStoneKennelsInstagram: www.instagram.com/standingstonekennels/Website: www.standingstonekennels.comEthan and Kat Pippitt are the proud owners of Standing Stone Kennels. They breed German Shorthaired pointers and train all types of dogs for the hunt and the home. Their training strategies are easy to follow and are flexible to meet the needs of individual dogs. They are avid outdoorsmen and when they aren't training dogs they spend their free time hunting all kinds of game across the United States.We use affiliate links to help support the channel. If you would like to support Standing Stone content we appreciate you using the links in the description of this video.Subscribe to our channel here: http://bit.ly/2Dyy9DW

On this episode of the Flatlander Kennels Podcast, Elliott recaps opening weekend of teal season and a situation with Georgie that turned into a valuable lesson about handling your dog in an actual hunting situation.After spending the first hunt focused on steadiness, vocalization and control, Elliott found himself rushing a retrieve on the second day and allowing Georgie to pick up the bird she wanted instead of the cripple he was trying to send her after. Chris breaks down what went wrong, why situations like this have to become training moments, and why handlers have to learn to think like dog trainers even when the hunting gets exciting.Chris also talks about preparing his dogs for the upcoming HRC Grand, including training with a group of 80–90 dogs, creating Grand-like conditions in training, handling collar-wise dogs, drag-back, blind retrieves and the importance of controlling the things you can control.We also answer listener questions about difficult training days, dogs going rogue on blinds, making the jump from Started to Seasoned, preparing a young dog for its first hunting season and what Chris wants to see from a dog heading into the Grand.Join the FLK Patreon for live recordings, priority questions, the Ask Jobman training tool and your chance to win a hunt with Chris and Elliott:patreon.com/jobmanFLK PARTNERSFlight Day Ammoflightdayammo.comUse code FLK10 for 10% off.Mammoth Guardian Dog Cratesmammothpet.comMarino Decoysmarinodecoys.comWater Dogwaterdog-usa.comCheck out the new Shirt of the Month Crew. The first 100 founding members receive a free hat, koozie and sticker, plus 25% off for as long as they remain members.

Send us Fan MailHow strict do you really need to be when training your dog?In this episode of Think Like a Dog, Millie is joined by trainers Easton, Jill, and Brandon to break down what they call the “negotiation phase” of dog training, finding the balance between an ideal training plan and one an owner can realistically follow.The trainers discuss where they're willing to make adjustments and where certain boundaries simply can't be compromised, especially when safety or serious behavioral issues are involved.They cover:• Crate training and when it makes sense to start small• Furniture boundaries and managing conflict between dogs• Leash walking, structured walks, and allowing your dog to sniff• Why daily exercise and fulfillment are non-negotiable• Muzzle training for dogs with bite risks or reactivity• Structured feeding, toys, and resource guarding• Dog parks, doggy daycare, and healthy socialization• Using the place command in everyday life• Adjusting training around work schedules, family dynamics, and lifestyle• Why the best dog training plan is ultimately one the owner will actually followDog training doesn't have to look exactly the same in every household. The goal is to understand which rules are essential for your dog's progress and safety, and where you can find realistic compromises without losing sight of the bigger goal.If you're struggling with crate training, leash reactivity, resource guarding, boundaries, or simply figuring out how to make dog training fit into your everyday life, this episode will help you understand where to start.Support the showFollow Us On Instagram: @thinklikeadogpodcast @Mirrorimagek9@OzzieAlbiesFoundationWork with Mirror Image K9 here:  https://www.mirrorimagek9.com/contactusBe Our Guest:https://www.thinklikeadogpodcast.comLearn More About The Best Chance Program:https://www.ozziealbiesfoundation.org/

Episode 257: If you think Eric is hard on owners in the first level....WAIT till you join the next level... Here is why? Chris joins Eric.Beyond The Leash Audio Podcast drops every TUESDAY!Listen to BTL Podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or wherever you listen to your Podcasts.http://www.linktr.ee/beyondtheleashpodcast️OFFICIAL SPONSOR️BIG COUNTRY RAW DOG FOODIf you've never tried raw food & are still feeding unhealthy kibble, here is your chance to try AND GET 15% OFF AT OUR OFFICIAL LINK.It's REALY what Eric feeds NicoCLICK HERE https://bigcountryraw.ca/btl

Many people assume that having a backyard is essential to raising a happy, well-behaved puppy. But the truth is, your puppy doesn't need a backyard to thrive. In this episode of Puppy Talk, we look at the pros and cons of having a backyard and why simply letting your puppy outside isn't a substitute for training, exercise, socialization, and spending quality time together. Whether you live in a house with a fenced yard or an apartment without one, you'll learn what your puppy really needs to grow into a happy, confident, well-adjusted dog.If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

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Leave us a voicemail!Zazie and Kristi chat with Susannah Fullerton about her delightful book, Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them.We talk about:whether there is a special affiliation between writers and catshow Susannah chose the writers to include in the booksome famous cats, including Hodge, who was a very fine cat indeedDaffy, the cat who knew Anne of Green Gables before anyone elsewhy TS Eliot doesn't get a whole chapter despite inspiring the musical CatsDorothy L Sayers' cat Blitzwhat the writers' accounts of their cats tell us about how the human-feline relationship has changed over the yearswe get some of Susannah's favourite titbits from the book and ask which is her favourite catwe learn about Susannah's upcoming book, Great Writers and the Dogs Who Loved Themand finally we ask what she's been readingYou can see examples of Edward Lear's drawings of his cat Foss in this post on Susannah's website: https://susannahfullerton.com.au/literary-pets-foss-the-cat/The book Susannah recommended to us is Anne's Cradle: The Life and Works of Hanako Muraoka, Japanese Translate of Anne of Green Gables by Eri Muraoka and Cathy Hirano.Susannah Fullerton is Sydney's most highly regarded literary historian and lecturer. She is a leading authority on 19th and 20th-century writers with a special interest in Jane Austen. She brings to life the lives and writings of great writers with fascinating talks and in literary tours around the world. In 2017 she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for services to literature. She's the author of Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them, which is available wherever books are sold.Learn more and sign up for her newsletter at https://susannahfullerton.com.au/Support the showAbout the co-hosts:Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of, and now on staff with, the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online classes. She is also a northern anthropologist.Kristi Benson's website  Facebook  Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and has a column at Psychology Today. She lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, a dog and a cat. Instagram  BlueSky 

SEND US A QUESTION OR TOPIC FOR A FUTURE SHOW...If you enjoy the K.I.S.S. Dog Training Podcast and want to help support what we do, you can become a monthly supporter for as little as $3 a month. K.I.S.S. Dog Training is my full-time job, and producing the podcast, blogs, videos, and other educational content takes time away from that work. Your support helps me continue putting out solid, science-based, positive-reinforcement dog training information.Support the podcast here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/1353841/supporters/newDog training should make everyday life easier—not more complicated.In this episode of the K.I.S.S. Dog Training Podcast, I talk about what dog owners should really expect from a good trainer. It is not always the trainer who can get a dog to do the coolest things who is going to help you the most. The real goal is to create a simple, realistic routine that fits the dog, the owner, the household, and the problem you are trying to solve.A good trainer should be able to break training into manageable steps, help you practice when things are easy before making them harder, and adjust the plan when something is not working.A few of the biggest takeaways:Training has to fit into the owner's real life or it will not get practiced.Start simple, build success, and then add distractions.The real training happens between sessions.A good trainer should be available to help troubleshoot problems along the way.Small successes build routines, and routines create progress.The goal is not to dump more exercises on the owner. It is to help the owner understand what to do, why they are doing it, and how to adjust when things do not go as planned.K.I.S.S. Dog TrainingDog Training Ain't Cheap... Experience Counts.https://kissdogtraining.com/If you found this episode helpful, please take a minute to leave a review. Reviews are one of the best ways to help other dog owners find the podcast. Follow the show so you do not miss future episodes, and share this episode with someone who could use the information.Support the showMike Deathe owns Keep it Simple Stupid (K.I.S.S.) Dog training. We can be reached through comments here, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kissdogtraining. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedeathe/, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikedeathekissdogtraining/.  And of course at our website https://kissdogtraining.com/ 

Last episode, I talked about five things dog owners do that drive me crazy. This time, it's only fair that I turn the spotlight on a segment of my own profession. I discuss five practices in dog training that concern me, including promises that complex behavior can be “fixed” in a short board-and-train program, routine use of shock and prong collars, and trainers taking on serious aggression cases without the appropriate expertise.I also discuss why trying to be every kind of dog professional can work against genuine expertise, and why hands-on experience should never replace serious study and continuing education. Underneath all five issues is one quality I believe good dog professionals need: the humility to understand the limits of our methods, our knowledge, and our expertise.You can visit USADogBehavior.com for lots of dog behavior resources—almost all of them are free—including videos, blog articles, and past podcast episodes to help you understand your dog.If you'd like to learn more about working with Scott, please visit his website below.Find us at USADogBehavior.com.Follow us on Facebook.DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. If your dog is displaying aggression toward humans, consult an experienced and knowledgeable canine behavior professional who uses humane, non-aversive methods, and always take precautions to keep others safe.Scott Sheaffer and USA Dog Behavior, LLC, are not responsible for any outcomes resulting from the use or interpretation of the information shared in this podcast.

Episode 255: Jennifer Pratt from Doggie Dip & Clip joins Eric to discuss the grooming industry and some tips on keeping your dog looking their best.Beyond The Leash Audio Podcast drops every TUESDAY!Listen to BTL Podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or wherever you listen to your Podcasts.http://www.linktr.ee/beyondtheleashpodcast️OFFICIAL SPONSOR️BIG COUNTRY RAW DOG FOODIf you've never tried raw food & are still feeding unhealthy kibble, here is your chance to try AND GET 15% OFF AT OUR OFFICIAL LINK.It's REALY what Eric feeds NicoCLICK HERE https://bigcountryraw.ca/btl

When your dog reacts to another dog or a person on leash, it can become very stressful, embarrassing, and exhausting. Many of the people I work with have leash-reactive dogs, and I have extensive experience addressing leash reactivity. It does take a long time to improve leash reactivity. It's not an overnight process. There's no quick fix. If your dog barks, lunges, freezes, growls, or completely loses their mind when they see another dog or a person, that is considered leash reactivity.If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

Many people would love to have their dog walk beside them on a loose leash, never pulling or moving from side to side. Most dog owners never achieve this goal for a variety of reasons, including the wrong equipment, a lack of formal training, and bad habits formed early.USE THESE:Flat collar - buckle or snapPetSafe Easy Walk Harness6” snap leash - Mendota PetSlip lead in the houseStarMark Pro-Training Collar for some dogsDO NOT USE:Rear clip harnessRetractable leashBungie leashMulti-handle leashChoke collarE-Collar (shock, vibrate, or tone)Watch some of the leash training videos on my YouTube channel and Instagram page for examples of good leash training technique. If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

Leave us a voicemail!Zazie and Kristi chat about what we can do to better advocate for reward-based dog training methods, and some common things that people get wrong.We talk about:The podcast Kristi heard by Rachel Gilmore and why it made her want to talk about this topicWhy reward-based dog training methods are better for dogs and their peopleBothsidesism, and how portraying the use of aversive methods as normal and just another side of the argument is potentially damagingHow we can use a truth sandwich to counter myths about dog trainingWhat the Overton window is and how it relates to conversations about dog training methodsTreviño's degrees of acceptance and how positive reinforcement dog training went from radical to sensible to popularIf you want to listen to some truth sandwiches about dog training and cat behaviour, check out episode 3 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183505/episodes/12778186The books we recommended in this episode are:By Strength We Are Still Here by Crystal Gail FraserPugs and Kisses by Farrah RochonYou can listen to Farrah Rochon talk about Pugs and Kisses in the romance panel at Bark! Fest, the book festival for animal lovers, where she's joined by Julie Howarth (New Beginnings at the Cosy Cat Cafe) and Nicola Knight (Washed Up). Save your spot here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5917869995632/WN_svRTPtHARD-_BrgsmER6WAAnd check out all of the Bark! Fest panels at https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/p/home.htmlSupport the showAbout the co-hosts:Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of, and now on staff with, the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online classes. She is also a northern anthropologist.Kristi Benson's website  Facebook  Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and has a column at Psychology Today. She lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, a dog and a cat. Instagram  BlueSky 

Episode 254 - Dog attacks your dog on leash. What to do? Kat joins Eric to discuss an incident with her dog recently.Beyond The Leash Audio Podcast drops every TUESDAY!Listen to BTL Podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify or wherever you listen to your Podcasts.http://www.linktr.ee/beyondtheleashpodcast️OFFICIAL SPONSOR️BIG COUNTRY RAW DOG FOODIf you've never tried raw food & are still feeding unhealthy kibble, here is your chance to try AND GET 15% OFF AT OUR OFFICIAL LINK.It's REALY what Eric feeds NicoCLICK HERE https://bigcountryraw.ca/btl

Send us Fan MailWe're back with Part 2 of Common Dog Training Misconceptions Explained.In this episode of Think Like a Dog Extended, the team breaks down even more of the most common things they hear from dog owners, and the psychology behind why these beliefs can sometimes get in the way of progress.We talk about why not every dog is meant to be a service or therapy dog, how breed genetics and individual personality should shape your expectations, and why your dog doesn't necessarily need to love every person or dog they meet.We also get into separation anxiety, crate training, enrichment toys, muzzle stigma, why having a big backyard doesn't replace walking your dog, leash reactivity vs. dog park behavior, assumptions about a rescue dog's past, and the problem with jumping from one TikTok dog-training method to another.The biggest takeaway: stop trying to fit your dog into the dog you imagined and start training the dog in front of you.No judgment, just honest conversations, common patterns we see every day, and practical advice to help owners better understand their dogs.Support the showFollow Us On Instagram: @thinklikeadogpodcast @Mirrorimagek9@OzzieAlbiesFoundationWork with Mirror Image K9 here:  https://www.mirrorimagek9.com/contactusBe Our Guest:https://www.thinklikeadogpodcast.comLearn More About The Best Chance Program:https://www.ozziealbiesfoundation.org/

Waiting for the puppy to tell you they need to go outside is a mistake that can cause more accidents than almost anything else. New puppy owners often expect their puppy to bark at the door, scratch the door. whine, pace around, or sit and stare at them.Here is a scientific method that I learned from a vet a few years ago. It sets the puppy up for success by allowing them only a small amount of water at a time, and then taking them outside to go potty shortly afterward. Step 1: Give your puppy one ounce of water per lb of body weight per day. You will need a measuring cup to ensure they get the exact amount of water per day.Step 2: Divide the total amount of water into 4 or 5 servings.Step 3: Give your puppy one of those servings of water.Step 4: Take your puppy out to go potty 3 times within one hour after that serving of water.ExampleYour puppy weighs 8 lbs. They need 8 ounces of water per day. Give them a 2-ounce serving of water at 8 am, 11 am, 2 pm, and 5 pm.Take them out to pee every 20 minutes after drinking the serving of water: 8:20 am, 8:40 am, and 9:00 am.Repeat this schedule after each additional serving of water. They will get 16 potty breaks per day.References:AVSAB: Housetraining Tips: https://avsab.org/housetraining-tips/AKC: Potty Training Timeline and Tips: https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-potty-training-timeline/PetMd: How to Potty Train a Puppy: https://www.petmd.com/dog/general-health/how-to-potty-train-a-puppy?VCA: House Training for Puppies and Dogs: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/house-training-your-puppy?ASPCA: House Training Your Dog or Puppy: https://www.aspca.org/news/house-training-your-dog-or-puppy?If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

The Stuph File Program Featuring Professor Daniel Blumstein from University of California, Los Angeles; Matt Hughes, author of One More Kill; & dog trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan's Dog Squad Download Daniel Blumstein is a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles. He and his team created the OnlyFans page for marmots called OnlyMarms.(A 30 second teaser YouTube short is available) Matt Hughes is the author of the thriller, One More Kill. Dog Trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan's Dog Squad, is back on the show with another segment of Canine Conversations With Kathleen. This time she talks about dogs being addicted to dog toys. Kathleen is also the author of a YA detective mysteries, whose titles include Never Believe A Lie Twice and Never Believe A Con Artist Twice.(A 30 second teaser YouTube short is available) This week's guest slate is presented by Alan R. Warren, a bestselling true crime author, with his latest book, Cults – The Interviews: Volume 9.  He was on show #0880. Click below to order directly from Amazon.com Part of the success of this show depends on the generosity of its listeners worldwide. If you enjoy the program please feel free to make a donation in any amount, no matter how small, in any denomination of $1, $5, $10, $20 or more.  Just click on the donate button to the left. It will be greatly appreciated. This website is powered by PubNIX a boutique Internet service provider with great personalized service that was instrumental in helping to structure the look of this very site! The computer used for this site was built by InfoMontreal.ca, serving individuals, commercial & industrial companies in Quebec with computers, software and networks. Your needs are unique and InfoMontreal.ca believes the solutions should be too.

As we've done 17 times before—spanning five-plus years–today's program involved setting aside the usual “Talking Animals” format in order to present the show-length feature, “Ask The Trainer.”  In each session of ATT, listeners are invited to call or email (or text) questions about their dogs or cats, mainly behavior or training issues. The Trainer these listeners have an opportunity to consult […] The post Glen Hatchell, dog trainer, behaviorist–“Ask The Trainer,” 18th edition first appeared on Talking Animals.

Leave us a voicemail!Marc Bekoff, PhD, joins Zazie and Kristi to talk about his new book Love in Their Hearts, his work (and upcoming book) with Jane Goodall, and what it's like studying canids.We talked about:Why Marc and his co-author Jeff Campbell wrote Love In Their HeartsThe time Marc's dog Jethro rescued a baby bunny, and stories of the grizzly bear known as 399The importance of naming animalsMarc's research on dogs, wolves, coyotes, and foxes, and how his work replaced theories of dominance leading to the dissolution of litters in the wildHow animals tell storiesMarc's work with Jane Goodall, how he first heard of her, and how she influenced his workThe educator's kit that goes with Love In Their Hearts and how it can inspire hope and activism in young readersThe book Marc recommended is Knowing Wonder: An Elephant Story by Merrill Sapp illustrated by Gareth Hooks. You can read Marc's interview with Merrill Sapp here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/202412/an-elephants-world-from-the-mind-and-heart-of-a-matriarchLove In Their Hearts: A Celebration of Animal Emotions and a Guide to Compassionate Action is by Marc Bekoff and Jeff Campbell.Every Elephant Has a Name by Jane Goodall and Marc Bekoff illustrated by Gavin Scott will be published on Feb 8, 2027.Marc Bekoff will be at Bark! Fest to talk about Love In Their Hearts on Sep 23, joining Alison Pearce Stevens (Detective Dogs). Sign up here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1317856369316/WN_QnjJGASbSvyWmpRL-mp1lQFind out more about Bark! Fest and sign up for the other events at companionanimalpsychology.comMarc Bekoff is professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has won many awards for his research and writing, including a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Exemplar Award from the Animal Behavior Society. He writes regularly for Psychology Today and has published more than thirty books, including The Emotional Lives of Animals and numerous scientific and popular essays. Visit marcbekoff.com to learn more.Find Marc's Psych Today blog here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotionsSupport the showAbout the co-hosts:Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of, and now on staff with, the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online classes. She is also a northern anthropologist.Kristi Benson's website  Facebook  Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and has a column at Psychology Today. She lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, a dog and a cat. Instagram  BlueSky 

Other Episodes You Will Love ·     How to Get the Best Results out of Dog Training  Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn   ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.

In Part 3 of my Balance Training series, I take a closer look at what pet owners should consider before hiring a dog trainer. We discuss certifications, what they really mean, how to verify them, why training philosophy matters, and the questions every pet owner should ask before trusting someone with their dog. I also share lessons from a real Florida case that highlight the importance of doing your research and making informed decisions.If you enjoyed this episode, please like, share, follow, and subscribe Your support helps educate more pet parents and promotes humane, science-based dog training.#PositiveDogTraining #ForceFree #DogTraining #PetEducation

Bringing home a puppy is exciting, but it can also be overwhelming when reality doesn't match your expectations. If you've ever wondered why your puppy won't listen, keeps biting, has accidents in the house, or seems to have endless energy, you're not alone.In this episode of Puppy Talk, Dale Buchanan discusses the biggest differences between what new puppy owners expect and what life with a puppy is really like. You'll learn why these behaviors are completely normal, how to adjust your expectations, and what you can do to help your puppy grow into a confident, well-behaved companion.Whether you're raising your first puppy or your fifth, this episode will help you trade frustration for understanding and remind you that progress, not perfection, is the key to successful puppy training.If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

Raising a puppy is about more than exercise and play. Their growing brains need a workout too. In this episode of Puppy Talk, Dale Buchanan shares five simple and effective ways to add mental stimulation to your puppy's daily routine. You'll learn how easy activities like scent games, food puzzles, short training sessions, toy rotation, and problem-solving exercises can help reduce boredom, build confidence, and encourage better behavior. If you're looking for practical ideas to keep your puppy happy, engaged, and learning every day, this episode is for you.If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

Leave us a voicemail!How can we set and maintain standards for dog training and animal behaviour? Zazie and Kristi are joined by Fiona Cooke, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Animal Behaviour and Training Council to learn all about their important work in the UK, and what anyone can do if they want to make a difference.We talked about:What the ABTC doesWhy it's so important to follow a compassionate, non-punitive approach in training and animal behaviourThe wide range of organizations who are part of the ABTC (and how they represent people who work with dogs, cats, horses, and exotics)The benefits of being on the ABTC register for practitioners in the UK, and how the public can use it to find a good trainer or behaviouristWe get a sneak peek of what the ABTC is working on right nowThe importance of collaboration and how people can increase awareness of the ABTC and support their workWe get Fiona's tips on what people can do to make a differenceAnd finally we find out what Fiona's been reading, which turns out to include an instruction booklet for building a wardrobe!The books Fiona recommends are The Secret Hour by Mick Herron and also his Slough House series, of which the first is Slow Horses.The Animal Behaviour and Training Council sets and maintains standards of knowledge and practical skills needed to be an animal trainer, training instructor or animal behaviour therapist and maintains the national Register of appropriately assessed practitioners.ABTC members include major animal welfare charities, organisations concerned with human-animal interactions, educational institutions and membership organisations for practitioners. The Council represents the training and behaviour sector to the public and to governments.Visit the ABTC website: https://abtc.org.uk/Sponsor the ABTC: https://abtc.org.uk/sponsors/ABTC merch: https://shop.abtc.org.uk/Fiona Cooke is Chair of the ABTC Board of Trustees. She is Head of Specialist Services (vet, behaviour, training and research) at Woodgreen Pets Charity. Her PhD focused on the role of local government in the implementation and enforcement of animal welfare legislation. She is a lecturer in law and runs an animal behaviour company working with complex behavioural issues of dogs and cats. Fiona is a full member of the APBC and FABC as well as an ABTC registered CAB.Support the showAbout the co-hosts:Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of, and now on staff with, the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online classes. She is also a northern anthropologist.Kristi Benson's website  Facebook  Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and has a column at Psychology Today. She lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, a dog and a cat. Instagram  BlueSky 

Could your own stress be making your puppy fearful or anxious? In this episode of Puppy Talk, we explore how puppies pick up on our emotions, common ways owners unintentionally create stress, and simple changes that help puppies feel safe, confident, and eager to learn. If you want to build a stronger relationship with your puppy while preventing fear and anxiety, this episode is for you.If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

A well-behaved puppy starts with a strong relationship. In this episode of Puppy Talk, we explore why trust and connection are the foundation of successful training. You'll learn simple, practical ways to strengthen your bond with your puppy through everyday interactions, play, training, and communication. Whether you've just brought home a new puppy or want to build an even better relationship with your dog, this episode will help you create a partnership that lasts a lifetime.If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

Leave us a voicemail!Zazie and Kristi chat with scientist Dr. Catherine Reeve about her research to find out whether dogs change their behaviour when their owner is pregnant and if they can use their noses to detect when someone is stressed.We talked about:The survey that investigated whether women think their dog's behaviour changed when they were pregnantThe kinds of dogs that were most likely to show changesHow the scientists got scent samples from people who were stressedThe training to teach dogs to alert to the scentHow well the dogs did at the taskThe implications for ordinary dog guardiansThe papers we talked about are:Dog owners' perceptions of their dog's behaviour during pregnancy https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08927936.2025.2502241Dogs can discriminate between human baseline and psychological stress condition odours https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0274143The books Catherine recommended are The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Bruce Perry and The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica.Also mentioned: Earlier episodes on surveys and understanding research (Ep61), and on dogs and scent work (Ep56 with Melissa McCue-McGrath; Ep 46 with Bonnie Hartney; Ep35 with Kim Cooper and Cat Warren).Dr. Catherine Reeve is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Mount Saint Vincent University. She has a PhD in Experimental Psychology from Dalhousie University. She's interested in applied canine behaviour, canine cognition, especially olfaction, and human-animal interaction. And she's the head trainer at Epic Tails Canine Adventures in Halifax, Nova Scotia.University website: https://www.msvu.ca/academics/bachelor-of-science-bsc/psychology/faculty-and-staff/dr-catherine-reeve/Epic Tails Canine Adventures: https://epic-tails.ca/Support the showAbout the co-hosts:Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of, and now on staff with, the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online classes. She is also a northern anthropologist.Kristi Benson's website  Facebook  Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and has a column at Psychology Today. She lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, a dog and a cat. Instagram  BlueSky 

It's very important to start socializing your puppy as soon as you bring them home. They need to be introduced ot a variety of people, places, sights, and sounds. In this episode, I discuss why this is so important and the consequences of not socializing a puppy. If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

Send us Fan MailWelcome to this episode of the Sexier than a Squirrel podcast, the podcast that brings you real-life dog training results, and sometimes human training ones too!This week, Lauren is joined by Linda for a candid conversation about the mistakes that have shaped them as dog trainers and dog owners. Not the polished success stories, but the moments they would do differently, the lessons they learned the hard way, and the experiences that changed how they see dogs forever.From creating a Border Collie with endless intensity and no off switch, to teaching a reactive dog to scan the environment for trouble, they explore how easy it is to accidentally reinforce the very behaviours you're trying to avoid. Along the way, they discuss the hidden cost of drive, arousal and obsession, and why some of the things that look impressive in training can become problematic in everyday life.The conversation also turns to physical wellbeing and the lessons that come with experience. Lauren and Linda share stories of sport dogs who pushed through discomfort, injuries that taught them to look more carefully, and how their views on repetitive ball throwing, impact and canine fitness have evolved over time. You'll hear why high-drive dogs can be particularly difficult to read, and why enthusiasm doesn't always mean a dog's body is coping well.Alongside the serious lessons are plenty of lighter moments too. Runaway dogs, stolen sandwiches, Christmas turkey theft, unexpected chinchillas and the kinds of stories that are funny now, but perhaps weren't quite so funny at the time. Because if you've lived with dogs for long enough, you'll know that some of your greatest learning comes wrapped in chaos.Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that nobody ever knows it all. No matter how many dogs you've owned, how many qualifications you hold, or how much experience you've built, dogs have a remarkable way of keeping you humble. The best trainers aren't the ones who never make mistakes - they're the ones who keep learning from them.Ready to listen in? Press play, and let us know: what's the biggest lesson a dog has ever taught you?Support the showIf you're loving the podcast, you'll love our NEW Sexier than a Squirrel Dog Training Challenge even more! Get transformational dog training today for only £27!Want even more epic dog training fun and games and solutions to all your dog training struggles? Join us in the AbsoluteDogs Games Club!https://absolutedogs.me/gamesclub Want to take your learning to the next level? Jump into the games-based training membership for passionate dog owners and aspiring trainers that know they want more for themselves and their dog -  Pro Dog Trainer Club! https://absolutedogs.me/prodogtrainerclub And while you're here, please leave a review for us and don't forget to hit share and post your biggest lightbulb moment! Remember, no matter what struggles you might be facing with your dog, there is always a game for that! 

Leave us a voicemail!New research on dogs and cats helps us to understand them better and give them better lives. But how do we know if the research is any good, and what about our feelings about the results? Zazie and Kristi chat about how to evaluate the science.We talk about:Taking an ethical stance on dogs and cats that recognizes that they are sentient beingsHow it can be tricky to assess research if you're not trained as a scientistThe research on training methods shows risks to using aversives and that it's much better to only use reward-based training methodsWhy we look for more than one study to teach us somethingWe consider different types of research, including the value of questionnaire studies and of experimentsWhat a meta-analysis isHow it can feel emotional if you don't like the results of a particular studyPeople's willingness to take part in researchA re-evaluation of a classic study on spanking children that is relevant to the discussionAnd finally we talk about the books we're readingThe books we recommend this time are:People, Places, Things by Chuck PalahniukNew Beginnings at the Cosy Cat Cafe by Julie HaworthAlso mentioned is Zazie's post about a literature review on dog training methods: https://www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2017/04/new-literature-review-recommends-reward.htmlSupport the showAbout the co-hosts:Kristi Benson is an honours graduate of, and now on staff with, the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers and has her PCBC-A from the Pet Professional Accreditation Board. She lives in beautiful northern British Columbia, where she helps dog guardians through online classes. She is also a northern anthropologist.Kristi Benson's website  Facebook  Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Bark! The Science of Helping Your Anxious, Fearful, or Reactive Dog, Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and has a column at Psychology Today. She lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, a dog and a cat. Instagram  BlueSky 

In this episode of Puppy Talk, I discuss whether or not you should allow people to pet your dog in public locations on field trips. The answer may surprise you. If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

Should you punish your puppy for accidents, chewing, biting, or jumping? In this episode of Puppy Talk Podcast, Dale Buchanan explains why punishment often creates confusion and fear instead of teaching puppies what we want them to do. You'll learn why puppies make mistakes, how they learn best, and practical positive reinforcement strategies that build trust, confidence, and better behavior. If you're raising a puppy and want effective, humane training methods, this episode is for you.If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

Michelle Pennarola is a dog trainer and behavior specialist, holding a certificate in training and counseling from the esteemed Academy for Dog Trainers, and is also a Fear-Free Certified Professional. She earned her bachelor's degree in Animal Science and began her career as an environmental educator, caring for and training non-releasable wildlife for educational programs in schools.Today, Michelle lives and works in York, Pennsylvania, where she owns Modern Manners Dog Training. She specializes in helping dogs with reactivity, resource guarding, and stranger-directed aggression, using a compassionate, reward-based approach to create lasting behavior change.Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host or any of the guests. Michelle's Website:https://modernmannersdogtraining.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmannersdogtraining/ Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com. Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.comIf you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support! 

Many behavior problems are rooted in stress, confusion, fear, frustration, or overstimulation, not stubbornness or “bad” behavior. Owners often misread what their dogs are actually communicating. Dogs cannot explain emotions with words, so behavior becomes communication.If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

Today we deep dive in detail through davids journey owning dogs and becoming a dog trainer.  We get into major shifts in my career and why they happened.

Dogs need more than just food and shelter. They also require mental and physical stimulation. A bored dog might appear to be lazy or a troublemaker, but in many cases, it is boredom leading to frustration that gives rise to problem behavior. Spotting the signs early in that process and offering enriching activities prevents restlessness and keeps your dog healthier and happier.If you need help housebreaking your new puppy, visit pottytrainingyourpuppy.com for FREE resources. Our Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananPotty Training Your Puppy: https://pottytrainingyourpuppy.com/Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

Dogs fighting in the same household doesn't mean your dogs are broken — it means they need structure. In this episode, a professional dog trainer walks you through the exact 8-step system used to stop aggression between household dogs for good.Recommend Training Equipment:

I want us to redefine categories of dog trainers from Force Free and Balanced to Leave the Essence in and Take the Essence Out. Hear our thoughts...

Karen B. London, Ph.D. is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer who specializes in canine play and in the evaluation and treatment of serious behavior problems in domestic dogs, including aggression. She began working with dogs in 1997, and has spent years working with clients in one-on-one consultations in addition to teaching group training classes, and giving seminars about canine ethology for trainers, veterinary and shelter staff, and the public.She received her B.S. in Biology from UCLA and her Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied the defensive behavior of neotropical social wasps, and a nesting association between two species of wasps. Her research and scholarly publications cover such diverse topics as interactions between species that live together, defensive and aggressivebehavior, evolution of social behavior, communication within and between species, learning, and parental investment.Karen is an award-winning author of eight books on dog training and behavior, five of them co-authored with her mentor, Patricia B. McConnell, PhD. Her most personal book is Treat Everyone Like a Dog: How a Dog Trainer's World View Can Improve Your Life. She writes the animal column, called The London Zoo, for the Arizona Daily Sun, wrote the behavior and training columns for many years for The Bark Magazine, and blogs for Kinship.com. Her most recent book is My Dog's Mystery Adventure: And Other Stories from a Canine Behaviorist and Dog Trainer.Karen lives with her husband in Flagstaff, Arizona, where they raised their two sons. She is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University, where she has taught tropical field courses in Nicaragua and Costa Rica called “Tropical Forest Ecology and Conservation” and a class for freshman about the importance of insects to society called “Sex, Bugs, and Rock ‘n' Roll”.Legal Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice or professional services by either the host nor any of the guests. Here are the links to Karen B. London PhD. Books and Socials:https://www.dogwise.com/my-dog-s-mystery-adventure-and-other-stories-from-a-canine-behaviorist-and-dog-trainer/?srsltid=AfmBOoqfZ8acpo9-nLliZAgDfQ4eFmypWuxPwitdRmvE_qjWY1mn_F82https://www.dogwise.com/treat-everyone-like-a-dog-how-a-dog-trainers-world-view-can-improve-your-life/?srsltid=AfmBOoqq1YqJ-iTsXcoK7BZFylwMq-I3o0pbYrPj3Kx2uy2L3JtbJc1lhttps://www.amazon.com/Cows-Ants-Termites-Revealing-Newspaper/dp/1952960029/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0https://www.instagram.com/karen.london.dog.behavior/Thank you for listening to the Enlightened Pet Behavior Podcast. I hope that you and your beloved pets have found valuable insights for a more harmonious life together. Please remember that this podcast provides educational information only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary or behavioral advice. If you need personalized support, please don't hesitate to contact me to explore how we can work together to achieve your pet behavior goals. You can reach me at www.enlightenedpetbehavior.com or via email at susan@enlightenedpetbehavior.com. Special thanks to Mac Light for composing the podcast's music; you can find him at www.maclightsongwriter.comIf you find the show helpful and enjoyable, please consider showing your support! Subscribing, following, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends takes just a moment but significantly boosts the show's visibility, helping more pet parents discover it. Thank you for your support!

The Smith family name is legendary in dog-training circles and among bird hunters for good reason. From Delmar and Ronnie Sr. to the next generation, Rick and Ronnie, and now Ronnie's wife Susanna, most modern training methods started in their yards and fields. We'll cover "training to the mind" of the pup, and why setting a mental agenda in a dog are primary goals in their training. How to observe a dog, think before you act, and keeping in mind what's important to a dog ... how to balance training with a dog's ability to focus ... and channeling prey drive to benefit you both, are some of the topics we cover.  Special thanks to Pyke Gear for hosting the Upland Nation podcast in their booth! And it's all brought to you by: HiVizSights.com, Mid Valley Clays and Shooting School, CableGangz, TrulockChokes, Pointer shotguns, USA Clay Target League, Purina Pro Plan Sport and FindBirdHuntingSpots.com.

In this episode I talk about why and how to keep the training simple for your puppy early in their training program. Why it's best to keep it simple. Focus on the foundational skills and make them perfect before attempting to add more commands, behaviors etc.What happens when you make training to complex too early. You would not try to get a kid in college at 10 years old. What a basic puppy program looks like.Intermediate programAdvanced programOur Sponsor is Top Gun Dog TrainingIn-home dog training services in the Huntsville, AL area at http://www.topgundogtraining.comRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchananTop Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL. 

Stop posting or clicking on random dog trainer links. Listen to this first. Before you choose a dog trainer from these comments… take 2 minutes and hear this. Other Episodes You Will Love ·      Zombie Dogs Support the Show This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and a Rodecaster Pro II Like this episode? Share it with your dog training friends! Love this episode? Say thanks in true dog training podcasting style by leaving a review. FREE! Grab our 7-Day Real-World Dog Training Plan Take our Understanding Drive Behaviors quiz to see exactly what drive your dog is in and how to begin to train for it. Join the On-Air Dog Training Coaching waitlist for a chance to be coached on the air by Dr. Robert or Michele Forto and get your dog training questions answered in real time. Sign up now for 20% off our Group Coaching Program and learn how to build the best relationship possible for your dog. Take your dog training to the next level by enrolling in our Peak Performance membership. Follow Dog Works Radio for more dog training tips: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn   ©2009-2026 by Dog Works Training Company® All Rights Reserved.

Text Me Your QuestionsIn this episode of Dog Training Today, Dog Behaviorist Will Bangura explains one of the most misunderstood forms of resource guarding: when a dog guards access to a pet parent, family member, couch, bed, lap, or preferred person.Many pet parents describe this behavior as jealousy, protectiveness, or loyalty. However, when a dog stiffens, blocks, growls, snaps, lunges, or bites as another dog, spouse, child, visitor, or family member approaches, the behavior may be better understood as resource guarding.Will breaks down what person-directed resource guarding looks like, why it happens, why punishment can increase risk, and how pet parents can begin managing the behavior safely. He also explains the importance of distance, early body language, threshold awareness, pain and medical considerations, multi-dog household management, and humane behavior modification.This episode is especially important for families living with multiple dogs, dogs who guard the couch or bed, dogs who growl when another dog approaches a pet parent, and dogs who become tense or aggressive when people come too close to a valued person.Learn why growling should not be punished, why dogs should not be forced to “work it out,” and why the goal is not forced sharing. The goal is safety, emotional change, predictable routines, and helping the dog learn that people and dogs approaching the pet parent are not a threat. #DogTrainingToday #WillBangura #DogBehavior #DogBehaviorist #ResourceGuarding #ResourceGuardingDogs #DogAggression #DogReactivity #ReactiveDogs #AggressiveDogs #MultiDogHousehold #DogBodyLanguage #PositiveReinforcement #ForceFreeDogTraining #FearFreeTraining #CanineBehavior #DogTraining #PetParents #PhoenixDogTraining #DogAggressionTraining #DogReactivityTraining #DogBehavioristPhoenix #DogsOfInstagram #DogPodcast #DogTrainingPodcast Support the showIf you need professional help please visit my Dog Behaviorist website.Go here for Free Dog Training Articles

It's okay to be okay! In fact, our guest today takes pride in it. Melissa McCue-McGrath is the self-proclaimed "World's Okayest Dog Trainer," who went from alpha-rolling retired sled dogs in her backyard to using positive reinforcement techniques to help improve family-dog dynamics. Join us today for a definitely more-than-okay conversation about kids, dogs, body language, and everything in between!   For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog.