Today we will be talking with Nicole Wiebusch about the fun sport of Rally-O, also known as Rally Obedience or just Rally! It is a great activity to learn to play with your dog and we will talk about all the benefits as well as where to get started.

Just a reminder, check out our online freshman course which can be found at https://elitepettrainingonline.teachable.com

Most people struggle with sticking to a plan to successfully train their dogs to reach goals they have set in mind. Most people struggle with creating financial plans to "win with money". In today's episode, we will be talking about a financial program run by financial guru, Dave Ramsey, that has some applications we can take to working through a program successfully with our dogs to reach our training goals. We can take lessons learned from other plans that are just as difficult, if not more so, to work through and apply them to our training plans.

And as a reminder, for those interested in our online freshman course, here is the link: https://elitepettrainingonline.teachable.com.

A lot of dogs will go to a groomer at some point in their life and there are some breeds or mixes of dogs that will need grooming constantly. In today's episode, we will be talking with Becki Vander Weele about grooming dogs and some things owners can do at home to make the grooming experience more pleasant as well as things to look for in a groomer.

If you are interested in my online freshman course, here is the link: https://elitepettrainingonline.teachable.com.

In this week's episode, we will be talking with Denise Fenzi about the online titling program Fenzi TEAM Titles. It is a fun program you can do online and improve your skills as a dog trainer as well as your dog's foundation in a variety of skills. The rules for TEAM are found at www.fenziteamtitles.com. Denise will talk about the program, how to get involved, as well as different areas it can help with your training.

If you are interested in my online freshman course, the link is https://elitepettrainingonline.teachable.com.

In today's episode, we will be talking with fellow trainer Dawn Sims about Dachshunds for this month's Meet the Breed. We will be talking about different traits of the breed as well as different things to consider when choosing to get one from a breeder or bring one home from a shelter or rescue organization. We will also talk about some of the common health issues to be aware of.

And for those still interested in exploring our online freshman course, here is a link: https://elitepettrainingonline.teachable.com.

Puppies and adolescent dogs can be problematic to some of the older dogs that are already in the household. In today's episode, we are going to talk about some of the common annoyances that can occur with a younger dog in the house, what's normal and what's not, and some strategies to work through those issues to prevent dog to dog aggression in the future between dogs in the same house.

And for those interested, our online freshman course is "live" and the link to register is https://elitepettrainingonline.teachable.com so make sure you check it out!

In today's bonus episode, I will be sharing the audio lecture portion on management from the new freshman online course for Elite Pet University. We will talk about management, its importance, things to consider when utilizing management as well as some specific strategies you can try to use for some common issues I hear about daily from dog owners.

If you are interested in the online course, here is a link to get registered: https://elitepettrainingonline.teachable.com. Hope to see you all there!

With the arrival of the new year, we like to set goals for ourselves to achieve, but we can also set some goals to achieve with our dogs. In today's episode, I will talk about my 2019 goals I had with my dogs as well as my 2020 goals, how you can create goals with your dogs, and some steps to help you be successful in achieving those goals.

If you are also interested in our online freshman course starting on January 6, 2020, here is a link to enroll: https://elitepettrainingonline.teachable.com.

Michael Shikashio is a world-renowned expert in the field of dog aggression. Today, he will talking to us a little bit about aggression, but also some things to take into account when working through aggression. We are also going to talk about some of the more difficult decisions involved such as re-homing or euthanizing for behavior issues, including aggression. This is definitely an important topic and you won't want to miss this episode!

Also, as mentioned at the start of this episode, make sure to check out our online classes starting in January. Here is the link: https://elitepettrainingonline.teachable.com.

There are a variety of services out there for working with your dog. There's board and trains, day training, private lessons, group classes, online private lessons, and online classes, but which is best for you and your dog? Today, we will go over the pros and cons of each type of training service you typically will see offered no matter where you are located to help you choose what's right for you and your dog. I will also discuss Elite's group classes and online classes that will be starting up in January 2020. Enjoy!