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Kovupupp asks what my experiences are with CBD as a training aid for dogs.

Ali explains that occasionally she uses CBD in training or with her own dogs.

She suggests testing & consulting with a vet!

Further reading

Complete guide to CBD for dogs

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"How Do You Create Calmness Around New People & Dogs?"

Ali explains that Calmness is a process that most dogs need to learn, and its something that often becomes an issue when our dogs are a puppy and new people and dogs become super exciting.

Watching from a distance and rewarding calmness throughout would be a fantastic learning opportunity.

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Stephanie Taylor asks "How do you stop your dog from jumping up?"

Ali explains a few things about dog training theory, and why turning away or ignoring may not work.

Then guides that teaching a mutually exclusive behaviour works much better, such as a sit!

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Reggie & Rhi ask - "How do I bring guests into the home with an anxious dog?"

Ali goes through management options to assist, such as muzzle training and then what training you can do.

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Raising_eabha_the_irish asks "What's the question I wish dog owners asked me more?"

Ali explains that she wishes people asked her what breed of dog that they should get. 

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Elle asks "What's your opinion on clicker training?"

Ali explains that she's not really into it! That clicker training just adds in another  thing to carry, to remember, and that words are equally effective! 

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Kovupup asks "what insurance do you recommend?" 

Ali explains that she's not really in a position to recommend, but gives details of what she's using with her own dogs! 

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WalksWithPablo asks "Ali, what are your opinions on medication for dogs with behavioural issues?"

Ali answers describing when she does and when she doesn't believe it's appropriate, discussing the benefits that dogs (and their parents) may see for using it.

Generally showing support for it's appropriate use, and explaining the "Window of responsiveness" theory.

Further reading:
Training your dog with Fireworks
Intro to reactivity in dogs
CBD & Dog training

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@Rescuedandcherished asked what they should or could do when they're hiking in public and dogs keep running up to her dog.

Ali discusses how to approach this situation, and explains that level of overwhelm described is something trainers refer to as Trigger Stacking. That Ella experienced so many problems that she became totally overwhelmed and could not control herself any further.

In these instanced Ali advises that a few things will need to happen;
1 - Leave.
2 - Tell the park ranger/proper authority
3 - Take breaks on the trail for water and sniffing.

All of this should definitely help!

Further reading:
Rules for hiking with your dog
Cortisol Breaks

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Miss_Starry'sDog asks If I have some good resources against prong collars and ecollars (shock collars). 

Further reading
Prong Collars
Ecollars

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