So you adopted a new dog and now you're feeling overwhelmed?

Don't worry, I got you.

In this episode, I'm talking all about where to start with your new dog. With an older dog, there are a couple of starting points that are different than if you adopted a puppy.

If you're experience puppy troubles be sure to check out last week's episode:
Starting Points for New Puppy Owners

Key Topics: 

• How to set potty expectations 
• How getting your dog okay with the crate will enhance their quality of life 
• The first thing you should do when you bring your new dog home 
• Giving your dog space 
• How to start MEANINGFUL training

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@opbarks on Instagram
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Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

So you just got a new puppy and now you are overwhelmed af with EVERYTHING that comes with a new puppy. I'm here to tell you, you're not alone and you CAN do it. 

In this episode, I'm giving you tangible practices you can implement to solve the most common puppy problems including: 

• Chewing 
• Biting 
• Potty Training 

My goal is to give you realistic expectations as a new puppy owner .

Reach Out to Me:
[email protected]
@opbarks on Instagram
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Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://www.instagram.com/shannonsvirtuallife/
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403 

Reach Out to Me:
[email protected]
@opbarks on Instagram
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Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

Hey friends, 

This week is super exciting because I have on my first guest, Lindsay VanSomeren!

Lindsay and I have know each other for a little while and when I learned she used to participate in dog sledding I knew I had to bring her on to share her story with you. 

Today, Lindsay is a freelance writer located in Washington where she writes on money, wildlife and the environment. 

Some topics we cover are: 

• How Lindsay got into dog sledding 
• What the dog sledding community is like 
• What taking care of multiple racing dogs consists of
• How climate change is affecting the world of dog racing 
• and some bonus training strategies. 

Check out Lindsay here
Website - https://www.lindsayvansomeren.com/#/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayvansomeren/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/jiigibiig

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Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

Hello Hello! 

Leash walking is one of the skills we work on most at Opportunity Barks and I'm here to share some of the tips we use so that you can start implementing these at home! 

Some of the topics I cover this week are: 

• Demystifying the "holy grail" of loose leash walking 
• How to get your dog used to new equipment such as a leash or collar
• Strategies to get your dog to start paying attention to you on walks
• How to use movement & pressure as the ultimate training tool when it comes to the leash

Reach Out to Me:
[email protected]
@opbarks on Instagram
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Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://www.instagram.com/shannonsvirtuallife/
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403 

Reach Out to Me:
[email protected]
@opbarks on Instagram
opbarks.com

Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

Welcome back to Life Well-Lived With Dogs! 

This week I'm covering a super important topic in the dog world, separation anxiety. This is something that most dog owners will experience at some point in their journey. 

In this episode, I'm going to talk about

• How to know you have an extreme case of separation anxiety
• When to seek help
• Strategies you can implement at home to support your dog
• What to expect as "normal" behavior 

If you found this episode helpful please remember to subscribe and leave a review. It would mean the world to me!

Relevant to this Episode
Episode 03: Simple Daily Enrichment

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@opbarks on Instagram
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Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://www.instagram.com/shannonsvirtuallife/
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403 

Reach Out to Me:
[email protected]
@opbarks on Instagram
opbarks.com

Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

Welcome to The My Dog Got Kicked Out of Daycare Club the not so fun place that many pet owners find themselves in.

When you're faced with this dilemma it's important to remember that pet professionals want to see the dog thrive and are fierce advocates for the dogs they look after.

In this episode, I'm walking you through why your dog getting kicked out of daycare can be a good thing.

Reach Out to Me:
[email protected]
@opbarks on Instagram
opbarks.com

Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://www.instagram.com/shannonsvirtuallife/
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403 

Reach Out to Me:
[email protected]
@opbarks on Instagram
opbarks.com

Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

Hello friends!

Now that we've gotten the disclaimers and confusion out of the way in the previous episode. I'm bring you simple and easy ways to enrich your dogs life daily.

These practices are as easy as giving your dog a piece of cardboard to rip up and play with to simply doing nothing.

Dog training CAN be easy and fun and it is all about finding what you can incorporate into your life.

Reach Out to Me:
[email protected]
@opbarks on Instagram
opbarks.com

Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://www.instagram.com/shannonsvirtuallife/
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403 

Reach Out to Me:
[email protected]
@opbarks on Instagram
opbarks.com

Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

Welcome back to another episode of A Life Well Lived With Dogs Podcast!

In this episode, I'm diving into how dog training methodologies have evolved into what they are today.

This is a honest conversation about how confusing finding the right method can be for you. There's so much out there and everyone has their own opinion about the "right" way to train your dog.

My goal with this episode is to empower you to find a method that feels good to you and when you're not getting the results you want, ask bigger questions and ask better questions.

Reach out to me: 
[email protected]
@opbarks on Instagram
opbarks.com

Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://www.instagram.com/shannonsvirtuallife/
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403 

Reach Out to Me:
[email protected]
@opbarks on Instagram
opbarks.com

Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403

Welcome to a Life Well Lived with Dogs Podcast

I'm Leigh Siegfried, a dog training and behavior expert that's been working with dogs and people for nearly 20 years and I'm here on this podcast to share my experience and support people through the journey of dog ownership.

On this inaugural episode, I'm talking about my roots in the dog world and how the experience with my first dog made me realize that not only do people need to train their dogs but, just as importantly, advocate for them.

If you have any topics or questions you'd like me to talk about in a future episode definitely reach out and let me know!
 
Contact Me
[email protected]
@opbarks on Instagram
opbarks.com

Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://www.instagram.com/shannonsvirtuallife/
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403 

Reach Out to Me:
[email protected]
@opbarks on Instagram
opbarks.com

Credits
Production: Shannon Kuehl https://novapodcasts.com
Music: Daniele Musto https://app.soundstripe.com/artists/403