On today's episode we had Cody Will from Rattlesnake Ready, LLC.  Cody is a great guy with a crazy job!  Tune in to learn how he works with dogs and live rattlesnakes in order to keep dogs safe.  Cody is a well known expert in this field and in our opinion is the top trainer in the country when it comes to Rattlesnake avoidance training.

We recommend him to all of our clients who live in snake country and we don’t make recommendations lightly.  As we discussed in the show, Cody has people come in from all over the country to work with him in order to keep their pup safe.  

If you are looking for training check out Cody's site here:

www.rattlesnakeready.com

If you want to learn more about his zoo operations you check out this site:

www.rattlesnakeranchaz.com

Dr. Hayley Gammons came on the show to discuss how vaccines can affect a dog's socialization schedule, how spaying and neutering at different ages can affect a dog's health and a variety of other topics.

Dr. Gammons is a veterinarian in Franklin, TN and sees clients from all over the Nashville area.

Let us know what you think of the episode!

We had some of the folks from Dogtra on the show and it was a blast! We spent some time talking about Dogtra's past, present and future as well as the industry as a whole.

We also spent some time talking about the new 280x and the 1900x. Both of these collars are awesome and are a huge improvement over the older models.

E Collars have changed a lot over the years and they will continue to change in the future. Tune in for some insight on what the future will look like and also some tips on how to get the most out of your collar.

As mentioned in the podcast, we will be running a contest and giving away a 280x in the near future. Drop a comment on the podcast if you would like to be entered!

In this episode we respond to a lot of comments from YouTube and other social media sites. If you have a question you would like us to cover please let us know!

We let chat GPT interview us and this is the results! It was a little weird, but not as weird as we expected. Check out the episode to learn something about us and also get some dog training knowledge.

All about Frenchies!  How did the French Bulldog become the most popular dog breed in the country?  They are awesome dogs, but they come with some issues and challenges.  From breathing problems, to allergies to back issues....there is a lot to know before you get one.  

Also, while many of them are little cuddle bugs, some are tough drivey dogs that want to work.  Make sure you know all about the breed before you commit.  

For the right person a French Bulldog could be the best dog in the world.  For the wrong person they could be a nightmare of medical bills and behavioral challenges.

Tune in and hear Matt and Nelson's opinions on the breed.

In this episode we dive into the best small dog breeds. To make it more fun we polled our nation wide team of trainers and highlighted their recommended breeds in the episode.

Please share this with anyone considering getting a small dog so that they can choose the right breed for them.

The title says it all! This is another episode where we take questions from social media and answer them on the show.

Submit your own question here or on YouTube and we will try and cover it on a future episode!

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of dog body language. Dogs are constantly communicating with us through their movements, posture, facial expressions, and even their tail wags! Whether you're a seasoned dog owner or new to the canine world, learning how to read these signals can enhance your bond and help you better understand your pup.

We'll explore common signs of happiness, stress, fear, and excitement, as well as some of the more subtle cues that dogs use to express themselves. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a clearer insight into what your dog is really thinking.

Keep in mind that dog body language can be very confusing. All the things dogs do when fighting are also done while they are playing. You generally can not rely on just one part of your dog's body language to determine if they are being friendly or aggressive. You need to evaluate their mouth, their eyes, their back, their tail and also look at their overall body language. Is it "tight" or "loose"? Tight body language is often an issue and loose body language is never an issue.

Drop a comment and let us know what you think of the episode!

In this episode we talk about how to adopt an adult dog. We spend some time discussing how to pick the right dog and then spend most of the episode on how to introduce that dog to your home.

Is the "decompression period" real? Should you start training your new dog right away or allow them free rein for a while they acclimate? Matt and Nelson give their opinions on these topics and more.

We discussed the following video during this episode:

Picking the right puppy:https://youtu.be/XzGCu6t6-_w?si=bGpfK5La1WuPiixz