A lot of people have trouble picking out the right training route for their dog. It is important to know that sometimes it is not simply a matter of preference! There are certain issues that are best addressed with a particular training route and taking the wrong route can lead to long term problems.

Listen in to find out more!

In this episode we talk about how to help your dog overcome fear. This is often not an easy task and can take a lot of work!

The guys talk about desensitization and flooding and lay out how they help fearful dogs overcome their fear and live a great life!

As trainers who are called in on aggression issues all the time this is a topic that we deal with frequently.

Although most aggression cases can be fixed, there are times that due to the dog, the family or the situation itself euthanasia is the right choice. Whether you call it euthanasia, putting the dog down or putting them to sleep, this is a tough choice that is hard on the entire family.

Rehoming a dog can be a great option for some aggression cases, but not for others. If your dog has resource guarding issues and you have a baby in the home then rehoming could work extremely well. On the flip side, if you have a large aggressive dog that has attacked new people, finding the right home to continue his training can be difficult or impossible.

Follow our advice in the podcast to think through how much of a danger your dog is to yourself and others and then consider all of your options.

How should your dog behave off leash? A lot of people allow their dogs to be jerks when they are off leash and this creates so many issues. Not only does your dog need to be well trained and listen off leash, but you also need to be respectful of others. Having a strange dog rush you can be terrifying for some people and as you will hear in this episode it can be deadly to the dog.

Check out this YouTube video we discussed during the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXjWnIu4Yfk

Are you getting ready to add a new and furry addition to your family? Listen in to get advice on how to choose the right puppy! The guys talk about everything they look for as professional trainers, and talk about their personal experiences in picking out their own puppies!

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Everyone knows that a dog with it’s tail up and wagging is a happy, friendly dog… right? Listen to this episode where we discuss a ton of common dog myths. Here are a few of the myths we discussed:

Are you thinking of getting a dog? Thinking about buying instead of adopting? The guys talk about Bad Breeders they have come across, share stories and tell you things to watch out for. Be sure to listen for all the the things to watch out for when choosing your next breeder!

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A tired dog is a happy dog… Right? Do you train and play with your dog hours everyday day and feel like you can't get them to calm down? This episode of the Balanced Dog Training Podcast is for you!

Videos Referenced:

https://youtu.be/IRt_yZ1Ksaw?si=Srl8YBCIyNJD3pXI

https://youtube.com/shorts/mYVuRlz45IE?si=nOBprGSkcIWgQBQw

In this episode of the Balanced Dog Training Podcast we talk about the myth of the “untrainable” dog. We come across behaviors or even dogs that people think can’t change all the time, and help clients make meaningful changes. Why is it so hard to train these dogs? Listen in and find out!

The trainers discussed the video below during the podcast Here it is if you would like to watch it:

Herm Sprenger Training Collar

PetSafe Gentle Leader

Chantal and Krijn van Kruining

Gabriel Feitosa Dog Groomer