As we continue with the topic of responsible dog ownership for those with mental health challenges, I’m joined today by Andrew Gleason of Dog Savvy Training. He’s my personal dog trainer, and I love his approach. Join us to learn more about training and teaching your four-legged “wild child.”

Show Highlights:

●      How Andrew came into the work he does today

●      Why most obedience training is a way to control misbehavior—and falls short

●      Why most dog behaviors fall into two categories of suppression or reaction

●      How Andrew breaks down a simple issue like leash-walking

●      How learning for all mammals comes down to constructional model learning and emotional model learning

●      How to support your dog’s learning

●       What “force-free training” entails with a more holistic approach

●      How Andrew attempts to take a healthy approach to limitations, boundaries, and respect

●      How common training techniques don’t communicate learning

●      How Andrew uses aversions and optimism to teach a dog about the freedom of choice

●      An overview of Andrew’s company, Dog SavvyTraining, and their scope of both in-person and virtual training

Resources and Links:

Connect with Andrew Gleason and Dog Savvy

Training: Website

and Facebook

Connect with KC: Website,

TikTok, Instagram,

and Facebook

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