Podcasts about training with grace

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show We can learn so much from each other.  Being a teacher or trainer, we gather information from our clients that make us better trainers. This week Ana talks past clients and shares some of the things she has learned from clients over the years. You can contact Ana Melara at 303-238-DOGS(3647) or visit Training With Grace www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show How are your on-leash skills and your off-leash skills with your dog? Is your dog impulsive and likely to run after bunnies, squirrels or blowing tumble weeds? Join Ana and her guest this week, Sue Brown. Ana and Sue will be discussing leash reliability and how to keep your dog checking in with you on walks and hikes. You can visit Sue's website - https://thelightofdog.com/ You can contact Ana Melara at 303-238-DOGS(3647) or visit Training With Grace www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Ah the wonders of television….One second…naughty, ill mannered dog…the next, perfection, wonder dog.  Depending on what you’re watching, there is some behind the scenes information we are going to share with you.  Are we being kind? Are we working with a focused dog? Are we working with a shut-down dog? Join us this week as Ana discusses the challenges of dog training and the realities of helping train clients and their dogs. And you can view the video Ana mentioned in today's episode, here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=​nHlJODYBLKs You can contact Ana Melara at 303-238-DOGS(3647) or visit Training With Grace www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Summer is rapidly approaching and with the warm weather comes fun outdoor activities like hikes, swimming and play dates. With all of these fun activities we want to make sure you are prepared for taking your dog out with you. What supplies will you bring on a hike? What do you need to beware of? Snakes, bees, bears etc? Tune in as Ana helps to prepare you for summer fun with your dog. You can contact Ana Melara at 303-238-DOGS(3647) or visit Training With Grace  www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Looking for a way to bond with your dog and build a stronger connection and relationship? Dog sports like Agility, FitPaws, nose work and Fly ball are all great activities you can do with your pet. Join Ana this week as she discusses dog sports with her guest, Rachel Laurie. Reach Rachel at http://agfdogtraining.com You can contact Ana Melara at 303-238-DOGS(3647) or visit Training With Grace  www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Everyone has neighbors, whether you live in an apartment, townhouse, condo or in a farmhouse. With a variety of backgrounds and influences we can run into conflict with our neighbors about our dogs. These conflicts can be over barking, property damage or sometimes neglect or abuse. Join Ana and her guest, Debra Hamilton as they discuss conflict resolution. You can learn here, more about Working with Debra   or contact her at 914-273-1085 You can contact Ana Melara at 303-238-DOGS(3647) or visit Training With Grace  www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Springtime means Puppies! We believe it’s always fun to have a puppy around and we want to start you off on the right foot. Have you gotten your puppy yet? Are you shopping around for a puppy? Do you have your puppy and are you already up to your eyeballs in what not to do? Does your puppy chew on inappropriate things? Is your puppy having potty accidents in the house? Does your puppy mouth you or bite a little too hard sometimes?  Join Ana for this information-packed conversation on all things puppy! You can contact Ana Melara at 303-238-DOGS(3647) or visit Training With Grace  www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Does your furry friend bring on lots of questions? Do you wonder about how to train different cues or behaviors with your dog? If you have a question about your dog, this is the show for you. Ana will be answering all of your questions about training in a positive, gentle way. You can contact Ana Melara at 303-238-DOGS(3647) or visit Training With Grace  www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show This week we shine the Spotlight on the Labrador Retriever. Do all labs jump up? Are labs obsessed with swimming and tennis balls? What qualities set the Labrador apart from other dogs? What is the best type of home for this beloved breed? Join Ana this week as she discusses the Labrador Retriever. Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Does your dog ever seem sore? Does your dog favor a certain body part or does he just not seem like himself? Have you ever wondered about chiropractic work for pets? Chiropractic can help your dog to feel better again and even change a bad attitude. Join Ana and her guest, Dr. Andi Harper as they discuss the benefits of chiropractic for animals. www.harpersridge.com Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Are you ready to send your hunting dog off to a board and train? Traditional hunting or gun dog programs usually involve punishment based training including the use of shock collars. Praise based, gentle methods are not common options in training hunting dogs. Join Ana and her guests, Thomas and Linda Aaron as they discuss Positive Gun Dog Training. Training hunting dogs with praise, fairness and gentle methods. www.fetchmasters.com   www.positivegundogtraining.com Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Your dog talks to you with his body. He tells you what hurts. He tells you he’s uncomfortable. He tells you when he doesn’t like something. Do you want to communicate and understand your dog more effectively? Did you know that many dogs don’t particularly like eye-to-eye contact? Tune into Ana’s show this week and learn more about your dog’s body language. Training With Grace:    www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show In the case of your untimely demise…are your pets cared for? Have you ever thought about what would happen to your pet in the case of an emergency? Who will take care of your pet if you’re injured? Tune in this week as Ana discusses Pet Estate Planning with Guest Debra A. Vey Voda-Hamilton. www.hamiltonlawandmediation.com   Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Many of us make our dog training choices based on what our parents have done in the past, what we see on TV or what others tell us to do. What would our dog’s behavior be like if we made our choices based on listening to our dogs and guiding them with gentle, praise-based methods of training? Join Ana and her Special Guest, her brother Jorge Melara, CPDT-KA - as they dis-spell the myths about this wonderful breed of dog and Jorge's inspiration to work with dogs. You can find out more about Jorge here - DivineK-9.com  "Where Great Dogs Become Awesome!" Email him at Jorge@divinek-9.com  or call him at 646.245.1162 New York, 608.618.1066 Madison And for fun - you can see how your pitbull knowledge ranks, at this site - PickThePit.com Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Does your dog guard his toys? Will your dog bite you if you try to take something away from him? Will your dog bully your other dog out of a coveted item? Has your dog growled at you for coming near his food bowl? Is this causing problems with another dog in the house or when you have guests over?  There is a way to restore the harmony and balance in your home. Join us this week as Ana covers the ins and outs of resource guarding. Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show With so many different foods out on the market these days, how do I know what’s best to feed my dog? Everyone feeds dry food, right? Wet food, is that canned? Freeze dried, a raw diet? Can I mix it up? It can be confusing and overwhelming to pick the right food for your dog. Join us this week on our show on raw diets & nutrition with Ana’s special guest, Peggy Lange from Evanger’s Pet Food Company. www.evangersdogfood.com  ~ or email Peggy at  plange@sopris.net Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Is your dog truly great with people? Does your dog bring joy and happiness to others without even trying? Have you ever wondered about getting yourself and your dog involved in therapy work? Join Ana and her guest, Lori Hladik as they discuss therapy dogs and how you can contribute together. Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Do you avoid walking your dog? Do you wonder how to make walks more enjoyable? Does your dog pull? Is your dog easily distracted? Does your dog bark and become reactive to other dogs or people? Do you want to fix this already? Ana will answer these questions and more when she discusses Leash Manners. Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com Email Ana at info@gracedog.com  ~ or Phone at 303-238-DOGS (3647)  

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Do you have a burning question about your dog? Are you stuck on how to train your dog to do a skill? Have you and your dog been struggling on walks or greeting guests? This is your opportunity to Ask Ana. Ana will answer any dog training questions you have. Call in and Tune in! Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show What misconceptions or odd pieces of information have you gotten about dog training? Have you been told you should eat before your dog to show dominance? Have you ever heard that you should alpha roll your dog when they misbehave? Have you ever been told not to allow your dogs on the furniture because they will become dominant over you? Many people will give training advise with the intention to help. Often these pieces of advice can cause more trouble than help. Join Ana this week as she discusses Alpha dog training misconceptions. Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Join Ana this week as she discusses holiday challenges. How to manage the environment for your dog so they don’t become over stressed with guests coming over for holiday parties, keeping them out of foods that are toxic to them, and helping them stay calm during fireworks and loud noises associated with celebrations. Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Join Ana and her special guest, Sue LeBarron. Sue is the Shelter Director of the Clear Creek County Shelter in Dumont Colorado. They will discuss the the animals and how they are affected in the shelter environment. They will discuss the various enrichment and training techniques that can be and have been implemented in the shelter to help the dogs learn skills and become more adoptable. Listen in to see how you can help. Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com charliesplaceshelter.org

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Are you struggling with potty training your new pet? Is the clean up a nightmare? Does your house smell like pee? Yuck! Join us this week as Ana discusses potty training and clean up with her guest, Julie Holmes. www.uniquemm.com Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Join Ana as she discusses the differences in fear, anxiety and stress in our dogs. The world is a big place and sometimes we misinterpret the signs our dogs give us in certain situations. Ana will discuss different things to look for in body language to help you tell the difference. Training With Grace: www.trainingwithgrace.com     www.gracedog.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Join Ana and her special guests Dr. E’Lise Christiansen and Dr. Ariel Fagen as they discuss the different medications that can help change behaviors in your pet. Guests Dr. E’Lise Christiansen Bell and Dr. Ariel Fagen will discuss everything from steroids and thyroid supplements to pain medications. www.behaviorvets.com Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Join Ana as she talks with her guests, Kara Caplan and Courtney Kemper about the ins and outs of being a dog trainer. What have been some personal challenges with our own dogs? What’s great about being a dog trainer? What are some of the challenges? Ana , Kara & Courtney will discuss some of their favorite cases. Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com ~ www.rmrdta.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show What’s a clicker? How do I use it to train my dog? Do I have to carry a clicker around for the rest of my dog’s life?! It sounds complicated. I’ve tried it, it doesn’t work. My dog won’t like clicker training and it sounds gimmicky. It’s not complicated, tune in this week as Ana talks about the effective ways you can use a clicker to train your dog. Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show The final installment with guests Dr. E’Lise Christiansen Bell and Dr. Ariel Fagen, covering medical problems that impact behavior in our pets. http://www.behaviorvets.com Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Join Ana and her guests Dr. E’Lise Christiansen and Dr. Ariel Fagen for part two of their three part series on the medical problems that can impact the behavior of our pets. http://www.behaviorvets.com Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Find out the impact Pearl, the service dog has made in the lives of Lisa and her family. Ana will talk about how she trained Pearl to help her family. Pearl has brought her family a great deal of independence. And you can see a picture of Pearl and her family here - http://www.aniceeart.com/ Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Is your dog like a vacuum cleaner when it comes to food? Do they even chew their food at meal times? Ana will be discussing different feeding methods for pets and ways to make feeding fun with food puzzles and games. Join Ana and her guest, Dr. Ariel Fagen for more on this topic. Dr. Ariel Fagen: www.behaviorvets.com Training With Grace: http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show You've adopted a new dog. Now you’re figuring out how to integrate this four-legged friend into your home and schedule. Ana will show you how to get started and set up your new dog for success! Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Is your dog destroying the house when you leave? Does your dog still have potty accidents in the home? Does it seem impossible to have guests over because your dog is a naughty greeter? Tune in this week, Ana and guest, Courtney Kemper will be sharing a case study to show common mistakes, misconceptions and the accomplishments that can happen when a good management and training program are implemented. Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Have you received advice that you’re unsure of? Do you need a myth debunked? Ana can help answer your questions and help sort through the good, bad and ugly of the information thats out there. Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Veterinary Behaviorist? Who needs one? We will be talking about what a certified veterinary behaviorist can do for families. How do you know you need one? How do you go about finding one? When do you reach out to a behaviorist? If your dog is on medication, is it the right one?  Should you put your dog on meds and why? Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show What kind of exercise is right for your dog and how much? If your dog is fat, you can help him get slim in a healthy way. Travis will share strategies for getting your dog started in jogging with you and building his stamina. Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Who cares? Why do manners matter in our pets? Courtney will talk with us about which life skills are most important in our relationship with our dogs. How to begin if you’re manner-less and what changes you can make to see some positive changes in your dog.   Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Does your dog go completely bonkers when the doorbell rings? Do your guests get clawed and jumped on at the door? In this show we will focus on door manners and greetings, sitting politely for petting, management and training. Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Does your dog growl at you when you come near his or her food bowl?  Will your dogs get into a scuffle over a favorite chew toy?  Ana will talk in depth about “resource guarding,” as well as how to manage it and safely train alternate behaviors. Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Got a puller? Not after this show you won’t.  Ana will guide you in teaching your dog how to walk politely on leash and teach you how to reinforce the good behaviors and how to manage the hard core pullers. Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Kim Gillaspie of PawsEnergy.com will be joining us to talk about Animal Communication and Energy Magic. Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show When two dogs meet it can be very stressful. During this show Ana will walk you through the appropriate way for your dog to meet another. Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show This show is for families overwhelmed by a multi-dog household. Ana will show you how to read body language in order to prevent arguments in the home and how to set appropriate boundaries for mutual respect among all family members. Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show Theresa McKeon will be joining us to talk about how to train your husband. Really, she will be talking with us about TAGteach. This a a clear, wonderful way to teach people how to do things. As a dog trainer I use TAGteach daily to teach people how to train their dogs. Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

By The Grace of Dog Radio Show What if you knew how to speak dog? What if you and your dog were able to understand each other? What if you were able to see that everything your dog does, from his nose to his tail, all had meaning? Are you ready to have the relationship with your dog you’ve always wanted? Join Ana Melara, CPDT-KA, owner and head trainer of Training With Grace, as she explains the hows and whys of dog body language and behavior! Training With Grace. http://trainingwithgrace.com

We had so much more to talk about after the first Animal Body Language Show, we added a Part 2….come join us!! Would you like to have the whole story your animal has to share instead of just bits and pieces? Do you have trouble “reading” your animal’s body language? Is a wagging tail always a happy tail? What can your dog’s ear movement tell you? How about their eyes? Are you aware that there is more your animal is communicating to you and you just don’t get it? Join me and Ana Melara, professional dog trainer and owner of Training With Grace in Lakewood, CO as we have a conversation that is beyond what your animal’s body is trying to tell you!! Empowering people to know what they know about their animals. Dr. Andi works with the energy/force/information in animals bodies to allow for magical changes that are possible for each one.  This information allows owners to make different choices about the care of their animals from puppy classes to yearly vaccinations and to senior care and beyond. What if their is a time and a place for every kind of treatment from homeopathy to energy work  to surgical intervention to traditional medicine to diet changes? With the current shift in how we view animals in our lives, often being our children, have you noticed that the information has become overwhelming as to what a parent should do….what if the “should” could go away, and we could function from what will work for each animal and the family they live with. Join Dr. Andi each week for more magical possibilities for you and your animals. www.HarpersRidge.com  www.TrainingWithGrace.com  

Is there more beyond the wagally tail? Would you like to have the whole story instead of just bits and pieces? Do you have trouble “reading” your animal’s body language?  Are you aware that there is more your animal is communicating to you and you just don’t get it? Join me and Ana Melara, professional dog trainer and owner of Training With Grace in Lakewood, CO as we have a conversation that is beyond what your animal’s body is trying to tell you!! Empowering people to know what they know about their animals. Dr. Andi works with the energy/force/information in animals bodies to allow for magical changes that are possible for each one.  This information allows owners to make different choices about the care of their animals from puppy classes to yearly vaccinations and to senior care and beyond. What if their is a time and a place for every kind of treatment from homeopathy to energy work  to surgical intervention to traditional medicine to diet changes? With the current shift in how we view animals in our lives, often being our children, have you noticed that the information has become overwhelming as to what a parent should do….what if the “should” could go away, and we could function from what will work for each animal and the family they live with. Join Dr. Andi each week for more magical possibilities for you and your animals.