Honest To Dog Podcast

Honest To Dog Podcast episodes:

• 04.29.2024

  The One About Connection

  Liz and Jeff talk about the foundation of connection safety and trust that is essential in your relationship with your dog. Before you can make corrections and guide them through life you need to form that healthy one-on-one connection....

  
• 04.22.2024

  The One About Corrections

  Liz and Jeff talk you through a few helpful tips and tricks to understanding how to make corrections to your dog's behaviour. It all stems from how dogs would correct each other in a pack setting. Want to learn more?...

  
• 04.01.2024

  A Little Catch Up

  It has been some time. Liz and Jeff are back at it in a new space to catch you up on the exciting and interesting progress they have been making in both their professional lives and the ongoing training with...

  
• 02.05.2024

  The One About Archie (Our Newest Dog)

  Liz & Jeff talk about their newest addition to the pack, Archie the tripod street dog. They discuss their intentions behind adopting Archie and how he is such a great fit in the pack in terms of energy.Sign up for...

  
• 12.10.2023

  The One About 2023 Recap

  Liz & Jeff look back on the year that was 2023, all of their accomplishments and pitfalls. The growth they have experienced in both their personal professional lives. Not to mention the growth they have seen in their pack. Stay...

  
• 12.04.2023

  The One About Humping

  It’s a very natural thing that all dogs do and it may not always be sexually driven. Jeff & Liz talk offer tips and tricks to help you manage this unwanted behaviour and how to recognize the drivers behind it...

  
• 11.27.2023

  The One About What To Do In Crappy Weather

  As the weather changes in North America the time you can spend with your dog outside becomes limited. Jeff & Liz talk about some home-based ideas you can implement to fulfill your dog’s energy needs.Group training is back! Get the...

  
• 11.20.2023

  The One About The Realities

  Liz & Jeff discuss the realities of what to expect when you start and continue on your training journey with your dog.Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up here

  
• 11.06.2023

  The One About When To Get A Dog

  Liz & Jeff discuss the season, reason and optimal time to welcome a new dog into your life. Spoiler: There is no perfect time/date, but there are several key indicators that you should look out for when deciding the right...

  
• 10.30.2023

  The One About Burn Out

  Liz & Jeff get vulnerable. In this episode they talk about the set backs and real feelings associated with dog training from both the professional and personal side. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need:...

  
• 10.23.2023

  The One About Pack Positions (Part 3 of 3: Front)

  Liz & Jeff are talking all things pack positions in this three-part-three-episode-arc. In this one they dive into what it’s like to have a front of the pack dog.Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need:...

  
• 10.10.2023

  The One About Pack Positions (Part 2 of 3: Back)

  Liz & Jeff are talking all things pack positions in this three-part-three-episode-arc. In this one they dive into what it’s like to have a dog that back of the pack.Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog...

  
• 10.02.2023

  The One About Pack Positions (Part 1 of 3: Middle)

  Liz & Jeff are talking all things pack positions in this three-part-three-episode-arc. First up they dive into what it’s like to have a dog that is middle of the pack.Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog...

  
• 09.25.2023

  The One About Commands

  There are a handful of very helpful and often lifesaving commands that you should be teaching your dog. Liz & Jeff dive into what those are, and how you can easily implement them into your daily life with your best...

  
• 09.04.2023

  The One About Back to School

  Don't leave your precious pup in the dust of the back-to-school rush. Liz and Jeff talk about some of the strategies you can use to transition your dog to spending more time alone and get them into the habit of...

  
• 08.21.2023

  The One About Baker

  Liz & Jeff talk about their third dog, Baker. If you are getting a new dog (a puppy or a rescue) this episode will help you with some great tips on how to welcome a new dog into your pack.Group...

  
• 07.31.2023

  The One About Instinctual Responses

  There are 4 instinctual (baked-in) responses that all animals (including dogs) have. Fight, flight, avoid & surrender. Liz and Jeff talk about these four, when your dog will experience them and how to understand how these four states/responses can help...

  
• 07.17.2023

  The One About Dominance

  Jeff & Liz talk about how to spot a dominant dog and provide some helpful tips and tricks on how to encourage the proper level of confidence in your dog so they are balanced and well adjusted.Group training is back!...

  
• 07.12.2023

  The One About Communication

  Liz & Jeff talk about how they communicate with their dogs, the greater dog community, and how to set proper expectations and boundaries of communication to get the desired outcome and behaviour. Group training is back! Get the help, you...

  
• 06.19.2023

  The One About "Dog Friendly" Events

  Liz & Jeff talk about how to safely attend an event with your dog, the signs to look out for in the people and other dogs in attendance.Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign...

  
• 06.12.2023

  The One About Building Habits

  Building habits with your dog is like stacking bricks, you need to have a strong foundation with the basics before you can build upon them and deepen your connection and trust. Liz and Jeff talk about the proper steps to...

  
• 06.06.2023

  The One About Balanced Dogs

  Liz and Jeff talk about the tenants of having a well balanced dog, and how to foster these traits into your relationship with you dog.Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up here

  
• 05.29.2023

  The One About Feeding

  Feeding time is an important part of your dog’s day and life. The behaviours surrounding this time of day are an important training opportunity to foster good habits and build trust. Liz & Jeff talk about some tips and tricks...

  
• 05.22.2023

  The One About Misbehaviour

  Our dogs live in the moment and mostly misbehave as a symptom to a mentally and physically unfulfilled day. Liz & Jeff talk about their experiences with understanding their dogs frustrations and the signs to look out for. Your dog...

  
• 05.15.2023

  The One About Mindset

  Liz and Jeff talk about how to get into the right mindset when you are working with your dog to create the outcomes and behaviour you want to see. They also discuss the roadblocks that we put up as excuses...

  
• 05.08.2023

  The One About Homeopathy

  This week we have a guest, Suzie Cyrenne! Suzie is a passionate homeopath and CEO of the Quebec based pet product brand Zumalka. In this Episode Liz and Jeff learn about the history of homeopathy and real-world solutions that it...

  
• 05.01.2023

  The One About Corrections

  Communicating the behaviours you don’t want from your dog is important. Jeff and Liz talk about how to recognize these behaviours before they happen and apply the corrections at the right time and with the right intensity of pressure and...

  
• 04.24.2023

  The One About Assessing Dogs

  Being able to recognize a dog’s temperament and current mood is a skill that Liz has been honing for thousands of hours and with hundreds of dogs. On this episode Jeff and Liz unpack how you can start to understand...

  
• 04.17.2023

  The One About Safety

  There are so many ways to ensure your dog is safe both inside and outside of the house. Liz and Jeff talk about some of the ways they have made their dogs safe, and offer some handy tips that you...

  
• 03.27.2023

  The One About Decompression

  Allowing your dog the space and time to accept their new home, family or surroundings is crucial to your dog adapting in a positive way. Liz & Jeff talk about this period of decompression that all dogs need to go...

  
• 03.20.2023

  The One About Place

  "Go to your place." Learn why 'place' is one of the most important and helpful training concepts to achieving a calm dog you can take you can take anywhere.Start your journey towards off-leash: Loose Leash Walk Reboot

  
• 03.13.2023

  The One About Fear

  From fireworks and slippery floors to golf clubs and garbage trucks, Liz and Jeff unpack some of the most common fears dogs face, where they come from and how to overcome them.Start your journey towards off-leash: Loose Leash Walk Reboot

  
• 03.07.2023

  The One About Off Leash Walks

  Liz & Jeff talk about the benefits and responsibilities around having your dog off-leash. Start your journey towards off-leash: Loose Leash Walk Reboot

  
• 02.27.2023

  The One About being Carefree vs Careless

  In this episode Liz and Jeff discuss the fear that is sometimes associated with putting the knowledge of your dog training skills into practice. 2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

  
• 02.21.2023

  The One About Levelling Up Your Walk

  In this episode Liz breaks down the building blocks of achieving a walk that's more enjoyable, fulfilling and problem free. 2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

  
• 02.13.2023

  The One About Getting Started

  When you want to fix the BIG things with your dog’s behaviour (reactivity, pulling on the leash, separation anxiety, etc), you need to start with the small things. Liz & Jeff talk about the goal setting strategies that will help...

  
• 02.09.2023

  The One About Covid Puppies

  If you picked up your puppy during the height of covid, Liz and Jeff address some of the problem areas you may be experiencing with your best bud (your dog).FREE Daycare Guide: Step-by-step Guide2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE)...

  
• 01.30.2023

  The One About The TV Show

  Liz & Jeff sit down producers (Kyle & Katie from Digital Sabbath) to talk about their new TV series, and what is next for Honest To DogFREE Daycare Guide: Step-by-step Guide2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

  
• 01.16.2023

  The One About Picking a Daycare pt. 2

  Liz & Jeff discuss the high-level flags (both red & green) that you can look out for when selecting a daycare for your dog. Check out the link below for the FREE complete step-by-step guide to choosing a structured daycare.FREE...

  
• 01.09.2023

  The One About The Fulfilment Formula

  Liz & Jeff talk about their formula for fulfilment to help your dog become a balanced happy member of the pack. They break down the steps they took to get their newest boy (Blue) back on track.2023 Goal Setting workbook...

  
• 01.01.2023

  The One About Goal Setting

  Happy New Year! Jeff & Liz reflect on the wins of 2022, and set the table for the new year and how you can set achievable goals for you and your dog in the new year.Goal Setting workbook link here:...

  
• 12.31.2022

  The One About Being a Good Grooming Client

  Kirsty Coulson of Serene Spaw (Dog Grooming) joins Liz and Jeff for a new season of Honest To Dog. They dive right into the questions about grooming from YOU our loyal and loving HTD listeners.

  
• 10.10.2022

  The One About Carmen (Episode 100)

  Carmen is Liz & Jeff’s first dog. It seems fitting that they round out the 100th episode talking about the impact she had on their life, relationship, and the world of dogs and people around her. This one is for...

  
• 10.03.2022

  The One About Drives

  Understanding the intrinsic biological motivations your dog has for survival (drives) will help you better diagnose and determine what aspects of your dog’s behaviour you should nurture to get a well rounded pup. Jeff and Liz talk about the drives...

  
• 09.26.2022

  The One About Mental Health

  Liz & Jeff explore the intersection of their personal mental health and their dogs. This episode explores subject matters that include: depression, anxiety, and discussions of suicide. If you need to sit this one out, we will see you next...

  
• 09.19.2022

  The One About Reactivity

  Liz and Jeff talk about all things reactivity in today’s episode. How to recognize the difference between aggression and reactivity, some triggers your dog may be experiencing, and what you can do to help curb these behaviours. 

  
• 08.29.2022

  The One About Getting Back on Track

  As life get’s busy, many aspects of our day can take a back seat, including our structure around training our dogs. Liz and Jeff talk about how they have fallen off the wagon, dusted themselves off and got back on...

  
• 08.15.2022

  The One About Red & Green Flags

  When it comes to finding a trainer there are some figurative flags that you should look out for to make sure they will be a good fit for your dog, your lifestyle, and your investment. Liz & Jeff talk about...

  
• 08.08.2022

  The One About Comparison

  Whether it’s seeing a neighbour on a walk, or one of the trainers you follow on socials. We are primed to compare our progress to that of others. Jeff & Liz set the expectation that we are all on our...

  
• 07.04.2022

  The One About Rehoming

  Liz & Jeff talk about the circumstances surrounding when a dog should be re located to a new owner or setting. The next 10 Day Relationship Reboot happening July 2022. Strengthen or re-build your connection with your dog in just...