FernDog Podcast: Dog Training & Behavior Tips and Advice

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Working with dogs throughout the years including rescue dogs, I have seen many things that people believe regarding dogs. Those beliefs affect how people train their dogs and also how they deal with dogs other than the ones they own. Now, those can be fact or fiction. However, if the belief is a fiction, people tend to stereotype dogs or breeds in general and that I believe should not be the the case.

In this podcast, I share with you dog beliefs that are facts and discuss with you the truth about the fictions. Hope these help in training your dog better.

In this episode

2:11  Fact or Fiction

2:31  Dogs do things out of spite

4:37  Using treats

6:34  Misbehaving dogs

8:34  Aggressive dog

10:37  Fear

11:45  How dogs learn

13:37  All Terriers

14:53  Leading your dog

16:56  Puppies with other dogs

18:17  Dog’s behavior

19:53  Dog sleeping in bed

22:00  Tug of war

24:56  Keep an open mind

25:43  My third book coming out soon

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Working with dogs throughout the years including rescue dogs, I have seen many things that people believe regarding dogs. Those beliefs affect how people train their dogs and also how they deal with dogs other than the ones they own. Now, those can be fact or fiction. However, if the belief is a fiction, people tend to stereotype dogs or breeds in general and that I believe should not be the the case.

In this podcast, I share with you dog beliefs that are facts and discuss with you the truth about the fictions. Hope these help in training your dog better.

In this episode

2:11  Fact or Fiction

2:31  Dogs do things out of spite

4:37  Using treats

6:34  Misbehaving dogs

8:34  Aggressive dog

10:37  Fear

11:45  How dogs learn

13:37  All Terriers

14:53  Leading your dog

16:56  Puppies with other dogs

18:17  Dog’s behavior

19:53  Dog sleeping in bed

22:00  Tug of war

24:56  Keep an open mind

25:43  My third book coming out soon

Links

Review my podcast

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People with dogs should know that they should train their dogs from the time they get them and the training is lifelong. I find it unbelievable that many dog owners don’t really practice that. What happens when you get a dog and not train him? Behavior issues come out and your dog can become unpredictable.

Just for a change on this week’s episode, I  decided to talk about case studies of dogs I’ve worked with. The cases I talked about in this podcast were real cases and were my real clients with the names changed on purpose. Your dog may have the same issues with one of these cases so listen in. Hope this helps you know and resolve issues with your dog.

In this episode

1:31  Case studies

2:38  Maddie the Pit bull

3:15  Owners are expecting a baby

5:14  Structure

7:46  Eye contact

11:45  Jojo the Shepherd lab mix

12:29  Fenced backyard

14:51  Whatever you reward is gonna be repeated

15:58  Give  what they need, not what they want

18:58  Benny the Schnauzer

21:00 Dogs are victims of their state of minds

24:40  Play chase on your terms

25:58  Sensitive with the back paws being touched

People with dogs should know that they should train their dogs from the time they get them and the training is lifelong. I find it unbelievable that many dog owners don’t really practice that. What happens when you get a dog and not train him? Behavior issues come out and your dog can become unpredictable.

Just for a change on this week’s episode, I  decided to talk about case studies of dogs I’ve worked with. The cases I talked about in this podcast were real cases and were my real clients with the names changed on purpose. Your dog may have the same issues with one of these cases so listen in. Hope this helps you know and resolve issues with your dog.

In this episode

1:31  Case studies

2:38  Maddie the Pit bull

3:15  Owners are expecting a baby

5:14  Structure

7:46  Eye contact

11:45  Jojo the Shepherd lab mix

12:29  Fenced backyard

14:51  Whatever you reward is gonna be repeated

15:58  Give  what they need, not what they want

18:58  Benny the Schnauzer

21:00 Dogs are victims of their state of minds

24:40  Play chase on your terms

25:58  Sensitive with the back paws being touched

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Puppies are so cute. They look very adorable and cuddly and people just want to play with them all the time. But puppies don’t stay puppies their whole lives. Puppies grow. As a puppies grow it is very important that dog owners raise them well and right.

Pretty much like with training a child, puppy training should start as early as possible. Like what a proverb says, “Train up a child the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Although dogs may forget some of the training you gave him as he grows, he can remember it by training him again. Dogs are intelligent beings. Remember, in getting a dog, training him is lifelong. In this episode, I discuss about raising your puppy right and the primary areas he should be trained on. If you have a puppy or you are getting one, I hope this helps.

In this episode

1:23  Thank you!

1:50  Puppy info

3:00 If we don’t teach dogs

3:49  Best time to start training your puppy

4:48  What you need to remember about puppies in general

7:10  Socialization is important

10:02  Professional vet advice

11:00 Areas of socialization

12:56  Negative socialization can hurt

16:25  Dog daycare

19:50 The most socialized dogs

21:56  Rule for puppies

22:05  You cannot correct or praise what you do not see

25:00 You’re shaping behavior every moment

25:05  Nipping

29:12  Stay calm

29:31  Training Tip:  Dogs and cats

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The Great Dog Adventure Club

Puppies are so cute. They look very adorable and cuddly and people just want to play with them all the time. But puppies don’t stay puppies their whole lives. Puppies grow. As a puppies grow it is very important that dog owners raise them well and right.

Pretty much like with training a child, puppy training should start as early as possible. Like what a proverb says, “Train up a child the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Although dogs may forget some of the training you gave him as he grows, he can remember it by training him again. Dogs are intelligent beings. Remember, in getting a dog, training him is lifelong. In this episode, I discuss about raising your puppy right and the primary areas he should be trained on. If you have a puppy or you are getting one, I hope this helps.

In this episode

1:23  Thank you!

1:50  Puppy info

3:00 If we don’t teach dogs

3:49  Best time to start training your puppy

4:48  What you need to remember about puppies in general

7:10  Socialization is important

10:02  Professional vet advice

11:00 Areas of socialization

12:56  Negative socialization can hurt

16:25  Dog daycare

19:50 The most socialized dogs

21:56  Rule for puppies

22:05  You cannot correct or praise what you do not see

25:00 You’re shaping behavior every moment

25:05  Nipping

29:12  Stay calm

29:31  Training Tip:  Dogs and cats

Links

The Great Dog Adventure Club

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Training your dog needs time and dedication. With that said, many dog owners are already dedicated and give time for their pets, still they don’t get the results they want. In order to have a harmonious relationship with your dog and with your family as well, you need to know the correct kind and way of training your pet. There are lots of various trainings you can give your dog but which ones should you choose. For people who have busy lifestyles and tight schedules, that means maximizing the time you have for your pet, like which things you should focus on at different stages of your dog’s life.

The 80 – 20 principle is commonly known in business world, but it can also be applied to almost anything including dog training. 80 – 20 says that 80% of the results you get can be accomplished with 20% of hard work you give it. That 20% should be focused on the very important things that produce great results. In this podcast, I share with you the 80 – 20 principle you should apply in training your dog. I hope this helps you have an awesome life with your dog

In this episode

1:02  Maxene

3:09  Strut your mutt

4:44  The 80 – 20 Principle of dog training

7:54  The 20%

8:36  The calm state of mind

11:07  Exercise

13:15  Check points

15:53  Walk your dog

19:51  The 80 – 20 of puppies

20:31  The 80 -20 of obedience

22:07  Training Tip: Dogs who love to beg at the table

Links

Bestfriends Animal Society Strut Your Mutt

Training your dog needs time and dedication. With that said, many dog owners are already dedicated and give time for their pets, still they don’t get the results they want. In order to have a harmonious relationship with your dog and with your family as well, you need to know the correct kind and way of training your pet. There are lots of various trainings you can give your dog but which ones should you choose. For people who have busy lifestyles and tight schedules, that means maximizing the time you have for your pet, like which things you should focus on at different stages of your dog’s life.

The 80 – 20 principle is commonly known in business world, but it can also be applied to almost anything including dog training. 80 – 20 says that 80% of the results you get can be accomplished with 20% of hard work you give it. That 20% should be focused on the very important things that produce great results. In this podcast, I share with you the 80 – 20 principle you should apply in training your dog. I hope this helps you have an awesome life with your dog

In this episode

1:02  Maxene

3:09  Strut your mutt

4:44  The 80 – 20 Principle of dog training

7:54  The 20%

8:36  The calm state of mind

11:07  Exercise

13:15  Check points

15:53  Walk your dog

19:51  The 80 – 20 of puppies

20:31  The 80 -20 of obedience

22:07  Training Tip: Dogs who love to beg at the table

Links

Bestfriends Animal Society Strut Your Mutt

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Every dog owner should understand that in having a dog, training him will be lifelong. But sometimes there are things that some dogs don’t easily get and do when you tell them to, even if you’re already training the dog to do it. There are times as well when we are not aware that we are doing it wrong or we simply do not really know how to do it correctly. Educate yourself. Keep in mind that compliance and obedience training can help prevent or treat behavior problems.

Because dogs are part of family, dogs require rules and structures. The rules and structures are not just for the dog but for the dog owner too as those things help you have a better relationship and life with your dog. For this week’s podcast, I share with you 12 ways on how to get better compliance for your pets. Hope this helps you and your dog.

In this episode

1:18  Thank you!

1:46  12 Ways to get better compliance out of your dog  

1:52  Good foundation

3:42  Communication

6:21  Make sure everyone is on the same page

8:28  Working on too many things at once

9:56  Be realistic

12:11  Understand opportunities

14:42  Keep verbal cues simple and different from one another

16:32  Hand Signals

17:51  Reward not bribe

19:36  Reward Intermittently

21:57  Homework

24:13  Keep skills fresh

25:58  Training Tip: Get compliance with something that your dog has particular difficulty with

Every dog owner should understand that in having a dog, training him will be lifelong. But sometimes there are things that some dogs don’t easily get and do when you tell them to, even if you’re already training the dog to do it. There are times as well when we are not aware that we are doing it wrong or we simply do not really know how to do it correctly. Educate yourself. Keep in mind that compliance and obedience training can help prevent or treat behavior problems.

Because dogs are part of family, dogs require rules and structures. The rules and structures are not just for the dog but for the dog owner too as those things help you have a better relationship and life with your dog. For this week’s podcast, I share with you 12 ways on how to get better compliance for your pets. Hope this helps you and your dog.

In this episode

1:18  Thank you!

1:46  12 Ways to get better compliance out of your dog  

1:52  Good foundation

3:42  Communication

6:21  Make sure everyone is on the same page

8:28  Working on too many things at once

9:56  Be realistic

12:11  Understand opportunities

14:42  Keep verbal cues simple and different from one another

16:32  Hand Signals

17:51  Reward not bribe

19:36  Reward Intermittently

21:57  Homework

24:13  Keep skills fresh

25:58  Training Tip: Get compliance with something that your dog has particular difficulty with