Good Dog Workshop

Carlos & Brian discuss the various types of dog training and dog trainers. Whether it's big, international companies, sole proprietorships, "militaristic" trainers, positive reinforcement only training, highly "educated" trainers or just someone who loves dogs, we discuss it all. Find out what type/style of training/trainer might be right for you and your dog.

Carlos & Brian discuss the pros and cons of using various training tools, and how a person's perception of the tool can actually interfere with the effectiveness of your training with your dog.

In this episode, Brian & Marina discuss our entire training session with a client couple and their new dog, all the way from leash manners to off-leash play in the Vint Hill Dog Park. There's so much to learn here!

In Part 2, Carlos & Brian discuss PREVENTING a dog fight from happening. Reading the dogs' body language, paying attention (being alert) to the environment, and knowing what YOU yourself may be contributing to the situation are all elements to be aware of in preventing a dog fight from occurring in the first place.

Carlos & I discuss the techniques WE use to break up a dog fight. 

DISCLAIMER: Dog fights are not all the same. Dogs fighting can be fighting for different reasons. Dogs fighting are usually not evenly matched. Breaking up dog fights is a skill that can be learned but it is risky and it is definitely not for most people to attempt. It requires confidence, timing, quickness, agility, and strength. Breaking up a dog fight can be very dangerous both to the people trying to intervene as well as the dogs in the fight. Do not try these techniques on your own at home without consulting a professional.

The video we mention is on YouTube and entitled "How to handle a Dog fight - Cesar Millan" posted by Peter F. Zorko. There's a very good comment left by "stuart" from 4 years ago that appears at the top of the list of comments below the video.

Carlos & Brian discuss the simple act of decision making. Every one of us makes 100s of decisions each and every day. Some decisions affect us right away, some affect us in the future, and many affect our relationships with our dogs. Join us to hear just a few of the ways our decision-making process can play a huge role in our lives with our dogs.

This podcast is all about BUDDY, a young male Australian Cattle Dog who I'm fostering for the Fauquier SPCA. One of the best dogs I've ever fostered, BUDDY is quiet, easy, fun, playful, affectionate, and gets along great with dogs and people! Is BUDDY the right dog for you? Listen and find out more!

Originally developed in the 1870s as a guard dog for tax collector Louis Dobermann, the Doberman Pinscher (German for "terrier") has had its ups and downs over the decades. Not as popular as they used to be, but still much-loved and instantly recognizable—the Doberman Pinscher.

This is our 3rd installment about Pit Bulls in our series on Dog Breeds. It's a controversial topic because it seems like people either love this breed or are afraid of it. There are a lot of statistics on this breed and a lot of stories, both good and bad. We've worked with some great Pit Bulls and some hard-core ones as well. We feel this is definitely not a breed most people should consider as these dogs tend to be high energy, tenacious, muscular, and tough. There are absolutely some great ones out there—they can make for lovable, kid-friendly pets—but we strongly urge...more than any other breed: Do your research if you're considering adding a Pit Bull to your family.

In this installment of Dog Breeds, special guest Alex & I discuss Pit Bulls. We talk about the good, the bad and the ugly about this breed. (I had technical issues so this one so this is part 2 of a 28 min episode.)