In this episode, Andreia and Millie are joined by Connor, assistant trainer at Mirror Image K9, to discuss the importance of fostering and how to set your foster dog up for success. Foster homes are the bridge between the shelter and a dog’s next step so your time with your foster dog means you can provide valuable structure and exposure to that dog so they can be successfully adopted. Fostering a pet can save their lives and give them a second chance. If you're interested in becoming the bes...

Benefits of Fostering and Setting Your Foster Dog Up For Success

Welcome to Think Like a Dog podcast hosted by Millie Braden and Andreia Albies. We discuss how to build the best relationship with your dog, dog psychology, and help guide you into the leader position so all your dog has to do is relax and follow. You will get input from a professional dog trainer and dog parents. From rescues to reactivity, we'll cover it all. Send us your questions at: info@thinklikeadogpodcast.com

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Jess Adam, a licensed professional counselor, started Handlers and Humans to offer mental health and emotional support coaching to dog owners and dog trainers. She focuses on the importance of addressing the human's emotional well-being in order to help the dog. Jess emphasizes that dog training should not just be about training the dog, but also about helping the human develop internal resources and resilience. She works with both dog owners and dog trainers, addressing common themes such as...

The Connection Between Our Well-being and Our Dogs' Well-being

The conversation cover topics such as conditioning the crate, exploring resource guarding, food motivation and boundaries, resource guarding at the farm, and setting boundaries with other dogs. The conversation also delves into the balance between structure and freedom, establishing leadership, and the responsibility and control the owner has in different environments. Overall, this episode provides insights into managing separation anxiety and resource guarding. The conversation revolves aro...

Client Consultation: Exploring Resource Guarding

In this episode, Bianca from Mindful Dog Co. discusses the importance of co-regulation in dog training. She explains that being cool, calm, and collected is not enough if the client and the dog have dysregulated nervous systems. Bianca emphasizes the need for fluidity in emotions and the ability to come back to a regulated state. She also highlights the role of somatic experiencing in dog training and how dogs pick up on subtle changes in our nervous system. Bianca shares strategies for worki...

The Importance of Co-Regulation in Dog Training with Bianca from Mindful Dog Co.

Yogi, a five-month-old Australian Shepherd, is experiencing reactivity and fearfulness towards strangers and objects. The issue started when he was around three months old. Yogi was obtained from a breeder who had multiple puppies at the same time, so individual socialization may have been lacking. Yogi's leash walking is good, but he becomes reactive when he sees triggers. He spends time in a crate or playpen when not supervised and is tethered when out in the house. Yogi has a short attenti...

Client Consultation: Reactivity and Fearfulness in Puppies

Join hosts Millie and Andreia as they welcome Victoria, the founder of From The Heart Dog Services and director of Boxer Haven Rescue.  Victoria shares her journey into dog training and her passion for helping dogs. She discusses the challenges of working with dogs with behavioral issues and the importance of building a strong relationship with your dog. Victoria emphasizes the need for education and research in order to provide the best care for dogs and important factors to consid...

Benefits of Fostering and Setting Your Foster Dog Up For Success

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