FernDog Podcast: Dog Training & Behavior Tips and Advice

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I get lots of questions about dogs especially dog behavior. As new podcast episodes are added, more questions about dog behavior keep coming. As you get to know your dog more, you’ll see changes in his behavior and problems may come out. Behavior problems should never be ignored. When ignored, those issues become habits and it will be more difficult for you to change that.

I want to thank all the subscribers and listeners to this podcast and everyone who follows this website by answering more of your questions. The questions sent by one person can be the same questions you have. I hope this episode helps you to have a better life with your dog.

In this episode

1:41  Reviews

3:53  What’s the proper way to get a dog stop from barking when welcoming a guest in my home?

8:01  Dogs are victims of their state of minds

10:47  Grouchy dog growls and shows her teeth when you pet her. Why does she growl?

15:10  Two dogs with no interest in fetching anything. Can a dog be taught to be a fetcher?

19:24  Do dogs behave out of spite? Why do they look guilty when I come home after even finding that they have done something inappropriate?

22:12  What do I do with a yellow lab who eats anything?

23:43  Be realistic

25:33  Good repetitions

27:31  Training Tip: How to teach your dog to do something that he’s having trouble doing

I get lots of questions about dogs especially dog behavior. As new podcast episodes are added, more questions about dog behavior keep coming. As you get to know your dog more, you’ll see changes in his behavior and problems may come out. Behavior problems should never be ignored. When ignored, those issues become habits and it will be more difficult for you to change that.

I want to thank all the subscribers and listeners to this podcast and everyone who follows this website by answering more of your questions. The questions sent by one person can be the same questions you have. I hope this episode helps you to have a better life with your dog.

In this episode

1:41  Reviews

3:53  What’s the proper way to get a dog stop from barking when welcoming a guest in my home?

8:01  Dogs are victims of their state of minds

10:47  Grouchy dog growls and shows her teeth when you pet her. Why does she growl?

15:10  Two dogs with no interest in fetching anything. Can a dog be taught to be a fetcher?

19:24  Do dogs behave out of spite? Why do they look guilty when I come home after even finding that they have done something inappropriate?

22:12  What do I do with a yellow lab who eats anything?

23:43  Be realistic

25:33  Good repetitions

27:31  Training Tip: How to teach your dog to do something that he’s having trouble doing

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Almost everyone who gets a puppy or thinks of getting one has this idea that puppies are so cute, if they get one their lives would be a lot better and they can also be healthier. That could happen, but not in all cases. So if you’re one of the people who have this idealistic, well think again. Some dogs develop behavior problems as they grow, some when they reach adolescence, some as a result of incorrect training. With that said, it is essential that dog owners educate themselves in order deal and correct the dog’s behavior. As I said in many of my past podcasts, the training of your dog starts from the time you bring him home up to forever, until the time he lasts with you.

For this week’s episode, I invited Kari Neumeyer who is a member of “The Great Adventure Club.” One of the greatest things I see with the club is that members are able to interact more, ask questions and tell their stories in a way all the other members of the group learn.  Kari just got her first book published which is about her dog, her story, her learnings and mistakes in training her dog. Hope this helps you in dealing with your pooch.

In this episode

1:01  The Great Dog Adventure Club

2:53  Special guest: Kari Neumeyer

8:06  People are getting more educated

9:04  Evolution of dog training methods

13:39  Warning signs before Isis bit someone

15:31  The tendency to be in denial when it’s your dog

16:10  Recognize when there are problems

16:28  Learn how to read your dog’s stress signals

18:06  After Isis bite incident

19:39  Clicker training

20:44  Dealing with your dog’s reactivity

22:03  The key in dealing with reactivity

28:35  Understand your dog’s limitations

32:16  You gotta be proactive

33:42  For people with dogs having similar behavior problems

38:41  Kari’s book: “Bark and Lunge book: Saving My Dog from Training Mistake”

29:57  Training Tip: How to help people interested in having your dog like them

Links

The Great Dog Gear Guide

Buy the book on amazon

The book website

Buy the ebook

Almost everyone who gets a puppy or thinks of getting one has this idea that puppies are so cute, if they get one their lives would be a lot better and they can also be healthier. That could happen, but not in all cases. So if you’re one of the people who have this idealistic, well think again. Some dogs develop behavior problems as they grow, some when they reach adolescence, some as a result of incorrect training. With that said, it is essential that dog owners educate themselves in order deal and correct the dog’s behavior. As I said in many of my past podcasts, the training of your dog starts from the time you bring him home up to forever, until the time he lasts with you.

For this week’s episode, I invited Kari Neumeyer who is a member of “The Great Adventure Club.” One of the greatest things I see with the club is that members are able to interact more, ask questions and tell their stories in a way all the other members of the group learn.  Kari just got her first book published which is about her dog, her story, her learnings and mistakes in training her dog. Hope this helps you in dealing with your pooch.

In this episode

1:01  The Great Dog Adventure Club

2:53  Special guest: Kari Neumeyer

8:06  People are getting more educated

9:04  Evolution of dog training methods

13:39  Warning signs before Isis bit someone

15:31  The tendency to be in denial when it’s your dog

16:10  Recognize when there are problems

16:28  Learn how to read your dog’s stress signals

18:06  After Isis bite incident

19:39  Clicker training

20:44  Dealing with your dog’s reactivity

22:03  The key in dealing with reactivity

28:35  Understand your dog’s limitations

32:16  You gotta be proactive

33:42  For people with dogs having similar behavior problems

38:41  Kari’s book: “Bark and Lunge book: Saving My Dog from Training Mistake”

29:57  Training Tip: How to help people interested in having your dog like them

Links

The Great Dog Gear Guide

Buy the book on amazon

The book website

Buy the ebook

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In owning dogs, house training is one of the very important trainings that they should get. It is important for your dog to understand that it is not okay to just go anywhere in your house. For puppies or new dogs, that’s the first training you should give. If you don’t house train your dog, that could be a problem for the rest of your life because the dog will not have the discipline to do what you want him to do.

Now for adult dogs, house training could be a little more challenging but it is still possible. It is wonderful to have your dog house trained the first few weeks he’s with you because that will form into a habit.

In this episode I talk about house training your dog and how to properly do it whatever the age of the dog is. As you train your dog, you are also being trained to be a responsible dog owner.

In this episode

1:34  Puppies

6:42  Use a crate

9:56  Stay organized

13:00  Your dog’s individual body clock

18:07  Your schedule

20:45  Accidents

22:40  Adult dogs

22:46  Marking and house training

25:28  New Dogs

27:43  Look for the changes

28:43  Consider your dog’s medical condition

30:05  The Great Dog Adventure Club

31:48  Training Tip: Dogs who don’t want to walk

Links

The Great Dog Adventure Club

In owning dogs, house training is one of the very important trainings that they should get. It is important for your dog to understand that it is not okay to just go anywhere in your house. For puppies or new dogs, that’s the first training you should give. If you don’t house train your dog, that could be a problem for the rest of your life because the dog will not have the discipline to do what you want him to do.

Now for adult dogs, house training could be a little more challenging but it is still possible. It is wonderful to have your dog house trained the first few weeks he’s with you because that will form into a habit.

In this episode I talk about house training your dog and how to properly do it whatever the age of the dog is. As you train your dog, you are also being trained to be a responsible dog owner.

In this episode

1:34  Puppies

6:42  Use a crate

9:56  Stay organized

13:00  Your dog’s individual body clock

18:07  Your schedule

20:45  Accidents

22:40  Adult dogs

22:46  Marking and house training

25:28  New Dogs

27:43  Look for the changes

28:43  Consider your dog’s medical condition

30:05  The Great Dog Adventure Club

31:48  Training Tip: Dogs who don’t want to walk

Links

The Great Dog Adventure Club

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Now that I have kids I understand how similar having a dog is to raising children. They both have needs (that are different than ours) and thrive in a world filled with structure. The basic formula for bringing up a dog or a child is rules + boundaries + guidance = happy, well balanced adult.

It’a amazing how similar sharing your life with a dog is to having children. With our kids and our dogs we have to be their leader (aka parent) and provide them with the guidance so that we are setting them up to succeed in our lives.

In this podcast I cover ten ways that you can be a good parent to your dog. If you follow these tips you’ll be on your way to being the proud parent to a very happy pooch.

In this episode

1:00  Help us get to 50

2:25  How raising kids and dogs is similar

3:20  Setting your expectations

5:54  Our job

7:22  The importance of patience

8:45  The dangers of making comparisons

10:32  The value of you

12:44  Looking for opportunities

14:30  Knowing when to get help

16:28  Don’t let your dog be lured to the Dark Side

17:52  Letting go

20:33  What you need to do – especially in the beginning

24:08  Training tip: How to teach stay by asking your dog to sit

Links

Give your review of the show in iTunes

Now that I have kids I understand how similar having a dog is to raising children. They both have needs (that are different than ours) and thrive in a world filled with structure. The basic formula for bringing up a dog or a child is rules + boundaries + guidance = happy, well balanced adult.

It’a amazing how similar sharing your life with a dog is to having children. With our kids and our dogs we have to be their leader (aka parent) and provide them with the guidance so that we are setting them up to succeed in our lives.

In this podcast I cover ten ways that you can be a good parent to your dog. If you follow these tips you’ll be on your way to being the proud parent to a very happy pooch.

In this episode

1:00  Help us get to 50

2:25  How raising kids and dogs is similar

3:20  Setting your expectations

5:54  Our job

7:22  The importance of patience

8:45  The dangers of making comparisons

10:32  The value of you

12:44  Looking for opportunities

14:30  Knowing when to get help

16:28  Don’t let your dog be lured to the Dark Side

17:52  Letting go

20:33  What you need to do – especially in the beginning

24:08  Training tip: How to teach stay by asking your dog to sit

Links

Give your review of the show in iTunes

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In choosing a dog trainer, many people tend to choose trainers by the training method the trainer does. For behavior issues, I think dog trainers can be the best solution as they have the knowledge and experience already in handling such things. However, it is important that you understand the different training methods used in dog training too. It is essential to educate yourself about dog training because the training doesn’t stop when the dog training session stops. Remember, in owning a dog, the training will be lifelong or for as long as you have the dog.

I believe that each dog’s training is different and should be based on each dog’s needs and phase. Listen to this episode as I discuss about the different dog training methods. I hope this helps you in choosing a dog trainer and in training your dog yourself.

In this episode

2:19  The Great Dog Adventure Club

4:50  Listener Question: How do I get my dog to stop guarding me whenever we go to the dog park?

9:09  What is the best dog training method?

9:48  The dog training industry

13:41  Positive dog training

15:44  The dog’s state of  mind

16:28  Dog whisperers

17:31  Misinterpreted wolf behavior

20:44  My Story

26:32  My perception

29:37  Training Tip: How to get some dog training mojo

Links

The Great Dog Adventure Club

Corrections vs. Rewards Podcast

 

In choosing a dog trainer, many people tend to choose trainers by the training method the trainer does. For behavior issues, I think dog trainers can be the best solution as they have the knowledge and experience already in handling such things. However, it is important that you understand the different training methods used in dog training too. It is essential to educate yourself about dog training because the training doesn’t stop when the dog training session stops. Remember, in owning a dog, the training will be lifelong or for as long as you have the dog.

I believe that each dog’s training is different and should be based on each dog’s needs and phase. Listen to this episode as I discuss about the different dog training methods. I hope this helps you in choosing a dog trainer and in training your dog yourself.

In this episode

2:19  The Great Dog Adventure Club

4:50  Listener Question: How do I get my dog to stop guarding me whenever we go to the dog park?

9:09  What is the best dog training method?

9:48  The dog training industry

13:41  Positive dog training

15:44  The dog’s state of  mind

16:28  Dog whisperers

17:31  Misinterpreted wolf behavior

20:44  My Story

26:32  My perception

29:37  Training Tip: How to get some dog training mojo

Links

The Great Dog Adventure Club

Corrections vs. Rewards Podcast