Dog Training Q&A What Would Jeff Do?

This episode originally aired on November 4th, 2022

This episode originally aired on November 4th, 2022

Jeff shares a great story about one of his first jobs and how those lessons translate to leadership in training.

This episode originally aired on November 2nd, 2022

In this episode: Jeff and co-host Angelo discuss travel & expanded podcast schedules..

Also, a listener asks: Does a high-drive dog need to know I\'m the boss? Jeff responds: It\'s not about being the boss, it\'s about being the leader. It\'s not through yelling and screaming, it\'s about being believable to the dog and there are lots of ways to do that.

This episode originally aired on October 28th, 2022

In this episode, Jeff and Joelle answer a listener\'s question with a discussion of the difference between the \"out\" command and the \"no\" command and when to use each command. Also, how to socialize a new puppy: \"You want your dog to be social, but you don\'t want your dog to walk up to everybody.\" This and more real-world discussion of success with \"The Puppy Course\" and Green to Graduate.

This episode originally aired on Oct 26th, 2022

Something we can all agree on within the dog training industry: When you want to teach, increase, or reinforce a behavior you use a... _ _ _ _ _ _ based system. But what about when we want to STOP an unwanted behavior? What then? Jeff and Joelle discuss dog training, the new Solid K9 Academy affiliate program, the Green to Graduate course and more!

This episode originally aired on Oct 25th, 2022

Adding to the pack: With the passing of his dog \"Girl\" Jeff discusses the thought process he considers when adding to the pack. The reasons why Jeff is waiting until he is ready and can find the right dog and why he is putting thought behind it. How you can apply this purposefully thought process to your dogs as well.

This episode originally aired on October 21, 2022

Is leash reactivity limited to only aggressive dogs or is it a behavior that can be present in friendly dogs as well? Why is leash reactivity dangerous to an owner walking their dog? ...and more!

This episode originally aired on October 19, 2022

What is the difference between a board and train and the 1:1\'s we offer? What type of dog needs a board and train, or to word it another way, what type of owner needs a board and train for their dog? With green to graduate: When training with an e-collar, how many reps\" should I do before moving on to the next phase of the course? What is an indicator that the dog and owner are ready for the next step? Is this adding too much of a distraction before the dog fully understands the command?

This episode originally aired Oct 19, 2022

In this episode, Jeff announces a new affiliate program where you can get paid when you recommend Solid K9 online courses. Also, what is \"handler awareness?\" Do you sometimes wonder if your dog even knows you are there when out for walks? Or does the dog have a mind of its own and barely notices your presence, let alone your commands? This and more in episode 24.

\"...What percentage of dog trainers have the skill to work a dog outside, in public to any level of public access training? ... because most people who train dogs are in a reward-only program and it might work in a group class setting or a classroom, or with a dog under threshold, but it does not work in the real world.\" How can we be more successful when training our dogs?