Matt's take in this episode is that stay and place are often used so much that it becomes abusive.  He and Nelson dive into both commands and discuss appropriate and inappropriate uses for them. If you are interested in ensuring that your dogs and your clients dogs have a great life this episode is a can't miss.

We spent some time talking through how to handle Halloween with your dog. We discussed costumes, decorations and all the various ways your dog may become scared or aggressive. Please share this episode with anyone you think may need it!

We had a lot of comments on our YouTube channel about a streamer named Hasan using an e collar on his dog.  People are alleging that he is abusing his dog with an e collar after incident during one of his live streams.

We watched the videos (linked below) and then filmed this episode discussing what we saw.  It led to a great conversation about e collar usage and treatment of dogs in general. 

Let us know what you think:

!https://youtu.be/dqexB1-3TOA?si=F6F0TMu2XWlurnp9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0IoJ9RXnk8

We dive into a conversation about every type of leash we can think of. We give the pros and cons of each type and explain when we use each type of leash.

Let us know if you have any questions!

We had a fun conversation discussing the differences between reactive dogs, aggressive dogs and dangerous dogs. This may sound like semantics, but the distinction matters.

We had Evan Doggett on the podcast for a wide ranging dog training conversation! We talked about treadmill training dogs, fixing behavioral problems, how diet can affect your dog's behavior and much more.

Make sure to follow Evan on social media and YouTube. Links below!

Evan's website: 

doggettstyle.com 

Evan's YouTube Page:

 https://www.youtube.com/@doggettstyledogtraining

Although we are fans of e collar training, there are a lot of bad e collar trainers out there. Some people point to bad trainers and say "BAN THE TOOL", but this won't work.

Bad trainers will always be bad trainers unless they learn. Banning a tool will just drive the tool underground or cause them to use a different tool with the same bad methods.

When using a e collar it is crucial to (1) have a plan, (2) take your time when introducing the collar and (3) spend more time on the teaching phase than you think you need to and (4) make sure you spend a ton of time on teaching the dog another alternative to undesirable behavior.

The guys each ran through a couple of training scenarios/stories from their week. From witnessing a dog attack to socializing a Frenchie, they each had an interesting week!

Teaching your dog proper boundaries is important from a safety standpoint and it also makes life a lot more fun!

This ranges from teaching them not to leave the boundaries of your yard to things such as stairs, crates, the front door and other thresholds.

Enjoy the episode and let us know if you have questions!

Heel is a foundational command and when done right teaches your dog much more than to simply stop pulling. This is a command that can truly change your dog. It teaches them to focus, establishes the fact that they need to listen to you when you ask something and is a great calming technique that you can use anytime.