From Dusk Till Dog

If you have a baby (or young child) or plan on growing your family, this episode is for you! Guest, Ashlee Meyer, VSA-CDT, CPDT-KA joins me this episode to discuss how to prepare for a baby's arrival into your home with a dog(s), how to set your dog up for success for all the changes to come, how to properly introduce your dog and baby/children, some best practices, and more!

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Guest and dog aggression expert, Michael Shikashio, CDBC joins me this episode to discuss how to identify aggression in dogs, certain factors that may contribute to it, and some ways to begin addressing it to help your dog improve.

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Working with aggressive dogs takes a special set of skills. It's also a common misconception that dogs with severe behavioral issues just need "obedience" training and to "listen better" and this is simply not true. Steve Schwarz, Founder and President of Falkor and Friends Sanctuary and Rescue joins me on this episode to talk all about his mission, what it's like working with aggressive and reactive dogs, and how we should be approaching it.  If you'd like to support this podcast and my content, please consider supporting us on Patreon and checkout our website to connect with me!

Dog enrichment doesn't have to be complicated! In this episode, guest Sarah Walsh CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP joins me to discuss all things enrichment! You'll learn what enrichment is, what it isn't, how to do it, and ways you can begin implementing it with your dog at home. 

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If you're anything like me, you vet a potential dog walker like you would a heart surgeon. Having a good, qualified dog walker you can rely on to watch over your furry loved-ones in your absence is so important! Mandy Boutelle, CCT joins me to discuss everything you'll need to know, consider, and look for when hiring a dog walker. 

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Positive reinforcement and positive methods are not only effective when training and teaching our dogs, but it is equally as effective in our other relationships. Whether it's relationships at work or school, in a marriage, in a partnership, when dating, with your friends, with your family, with your neighbors, etc. I think we can all agree that we'd enjoy these relationships the most when positive methods are the ones we are relying on. San Choi, KPA-CTP joins me to discuss this topic and bring awareness to the fact that how we train our dogs can help us learn how to better communicate with others around us.

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If you have a dog who is reactive to guests coming into your home, then this episode is for you! Guest Brie Blakeman, CPDT-KA joins me to discuss this complex topic. We cover what reactivity looks like, how to better manage it, and some tips on how to help your dog through these types of situations - especially when distance may not be an option. 

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If you have a nervous dog, then this episode is for you! Guest Lyz Knight, Professional Dog Trainer of Rover Rehab joins me to discuss what to look for when dealing with nervous dogs, how to manage it, some tips on how to work on it, and how we can help advocate for them when out and about.  

Cooperative care is an important part of every dog's life. It includes the procedures and skills necessary for your dog's health and overall well-being. Also known as husbandry training, things like grooming and veterinary care fall under cooperative care. Guest, Rachel Forday, VSA-CDT, joins me to discuss what it is, why you should do it, and how to start working on it with your dog.