The need for dog trainers is on the rise - but choosing a trainer isn’t a decision to rush. Liz and Jeff break down different dog training styles and offer a step by step guide to picking the trainer for you and your dog.

Looking to strengthen your relationship further?
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Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog
Preparing for Puppyhood
Puppy Essentials: For The Real World
Puppy Essentials: In The Home

Dogs come in many shapes, sizes, colours, and characteristics. On this episode Jeff & Liz dive into how you can asses your dog’s needs based on it’s breed.

*New Online Course*
Training Essentials 1

Looking to strengthen your relationship further?
Check out these online-courses that Liz has created:
Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog
Preparing for Puppyhood
Puppy Essentials: For The Real World
Puppy Essentials: In The Home

Discipline is a key ingredient to a balanced dog - but it’s probably not what you think it is. Liz and Jeff explore what discipline is, what it isn’t and why it’s important to leading your dog.

*New Online Course*
Understanding Dogs: Intro To Dog Psychology

Looking to strengthen your relationship further?
Check out these online-courses that Liz has created:
Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog
Preparing for Puppyhood
Puppy Essentials: For The Real World
Puppy Essentials: In The Home

A common, misunderstood, and often overlooked behaviour, separation anxiety is often the root cause of many disruptive behaviours. In this episode Liz and Jeff unpack separation anxiety and give dog owners steps to overcome it.

*New Online Course*
Understanding Dogs: Intro To Dog Psychology

Looking to strengthen your relationship further?
Check out these online-courses that Liz has created:
Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog
Preparing for Puppyhood
Puppy Essentials: For The Real World
Puppy Essentials: In The Home

Few topics are more contentious as if and when to neuter your dog. In this episode Liz and Jeff examine the arguments made by rescues, vets and breeders to help dog owners made well informed decisions.

Quote from the episode:

“It's rare to open people's minds by preaching and prosecuting ("I'm right, you're wrong!"). Instead of trying to score points in a debate, treat it like an interview. Your role is to ask questions that help people consider their own reasons for change.” - Adam Grant

*New Online Course*
Understanding Dogs: Intro To Dog Psychology

Looking to strengthen your relationship further?
Check out these online-courses that Liz has created:
Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog
Preparing for Puppyhood
Puppy Essentials: For The Real World
Puppy Essentials: In The Home

Liz & Jeff dive into the differences between reactivity and true “red-line” aggression in dogs. How to spot the difference, and signs to look out for and avoid.

*New Online Course*
Understanding Dogs: Intro To Dog Psychology

Looking to strengthen your relationship further?
Check out these online-courses that Liz has created:
Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog
Preparing for Puppyhood
Puppy Essentials: For The Real World
Puppy Essentials: In The Home

Dogs and Humans are very social animals, we rely heavily on our packs (or villages) to feel safe, supported, and loved. As a dog owner, not everyone in our tribe will understand or support how you choose to train your dog. Jeff & Liz talk about how to frame these sometimes difficult conversations and boundaries with other members of your tribe. It’s not always easy to be an advocate for your dog, but we promise you it is worth it.

Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further?

Check out these online-courses that Liz has created:
Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog
Preparing for Puppyhood
Puppy Essentials: For The Real World
Puppy Essentials: In The Home

With everyday feeling like the last, it’s easy to let your regular routine slip. The small things we do with our dogs are the foundation of our relationship. Liz and Jeff talk about their experience being in in lock-down, and how they have let some of their regular routines slip when it comes to daily interactions with their dogs Ty & Baker.

Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further?

Check out these online-courses that Liz has created:
Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog
Preparing for Puppyhood
Puppy Essentials: For The Real World
Puppy Essentials: In The Home

Liz and Jeff talk about People & Places. The last two of the three p’s (puppies, people, & places) of socialization. Whether you have a puppy, or an older dog, there are some great tips on how to introduce your dog to people, and how to get them comfortable with the spaces in your community.

Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further?

Check out these online-courses that Liz has created:
Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog
Preparing for Puppyhood
Puppy Essentials: For The Real World
Puppy Essentials: In The Home

Proper socialization for your dog is broken into the “Three P’s”: Puppies, Places, & People. In this episode, Liz and Jeff dive into the importance of socializing your dog in the first 8 weeks of life, how to properly meet other dogs, and the types of friends your dog needs to be a balanced member of your pack.

Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further?

Check out these online-courses that Liz has created:
Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog
Preparing for Puppyhood
Puppy Essentials: For The Real World
Puppy Essentials: In The Home