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 link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

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: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

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.

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 your Carmen.

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 that drive their own dogs, and some of the methods they utilize to help their dogs be happy social good boys.

Dog trainer referenced in this episode, Brian Agnew: @bagnew64

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 week : )

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental well being, we encourage you to seek out help. Wherever you are in the world this resource is a good place to start: https://www.helpguide.org/find-help.htm

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. 

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 track.

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 it, and lay down the flags (good and bad) that you should be considered before you settle on a trainer.

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 separate training journeys.