FernDog Podcast: Dog Training & Behavior Tips and Advice

So many people are frustrated with their dog’s behavior when the dog is just being himself. It’s not that they want to misbehave, it’s that they are just acting according to their personality characteristics.

In this episode, we’ll explore how you can better understand where your dog is coming from so you can finally see your dog for who he really is and create a better world for the both of you.

In this episode

1:59  My upcoming speaking engagements

4:58  The role of breed

7:00  Personality first

10:03  Different dogs, different experience

13:24  Using training

15:50  Creating a happy balance

Links

World Dog Expo

Considering they are responsible for your dogs health and wellbeing, choosing the right veterinarian is a pretty important task. Just like everything else there are good vets and bad ones.

This episode will help you determine how to find the absolute best veterinarian for you and your dog so that you can feel confident that you’re getting great care that’s the right fit for you.

In this episode

2:10  all vets are not equal

5:48  the most important thing to consider

10:49  the right mindset for a vet

14:59  don’t bargain shop

17:36  I finally found my vet

19:44  ask questions

22:31  what veterinarians DON’T know

This may shock a lot of people out there but I believe that having a fenced in yard increased the chances of behavior issues and I actually don’t like them for dogs if used improperly.

I know that’s hard to understand, considering almost every other dog “authority” says that a fenced in yard is a plus for having a dog. Take a listen to my reasons and you just might find yourself rethinking that fenced in yard of yours.

In this episode

1:32  Pointing the figure at rescues

4:42  Exercise? . . . no

6:24  Dogs will be dogs – always

7:58  The repetitions will hurt you

10:30  My encounter with an “undomesticated” dog

12:00  The one thing you NEED to do but don’t if you have a fenced in yard

13:51  Call I got that proves it all

16:44  My plea for rescues

This past year I stumbled upon an incredibly effect way to make your dog listen to you more, as well as treat some serious behavioral issues. This is something that I don’t see anyone else doing or talking about but after experimenting with it on a number of dogs I’m a believer.

What’s this secret weapon to helping your dog? . . . Being silly.

Sounds stupid but listen in to how I’m using it and see the results I’ve gotten with both my dog and a few of my clients.