Rescue Dog Training Talk

Rescue Dog Training Talk

By April ThompsonKids & FamilyPets & Animals
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Rescue Dog Training Talk episodes

  • Taken Away Too Soon
    I'm not sure what's happened.  But Shep's lack of impulse control seems to be skyrocketing.  It's one of the side effects of being removed from his litter mates and his mom much too soon. At least, that's my thought on it all. And the cause.  I need to be the fix.  So, we're doing some heavy work this week on impulse control and better choices.  Listen in and share your thoughts with me and our listeners.  You can leave us a voicemail message here;
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  • Not My Favorite Choices
    Shep is making choices lately, that are less than desirable.  He knows what I'm asking.  He absolutely knows what I want.  And yet, he is looking me eye to eye and making other choices.   I think he's created a game in his own mind and he's winning in this way. Listen in and hear what we've decided to do to help him with this.
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    14 min
  • Target Training: Turn The Lights Off
    Shep and I are working on some advanced training.  He loves to learn new things.  And he truly wants to be helpful.  So, we are working on turning the light switch off.   Listen in and see how we are tackling this with some target training.  And what our challenge is right now.  
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    13 min
  • Two Steps Forward and One Step Back
    Two steps forward and one step back.   Or maybe it's actually one step forward and two steps back.   We've got a great success story to share in our leash training this week, but we've had some setbacks in other areas too.   Listen in and see if you can relate!
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  • The Wet Dog Syndrome

    How do you dry off your wet dog after outdoor playtime?  Shep and I developed a doggy drying routine last year when he was just a tiny pup.  And we've continued it on through the summer months.  Why?  Just to keep him trained and make it a habit.  Winter's here on the Pacific Northwest are very wet.   And he just loves to swim on the coldest of days, run through the deepest puddles, and roll in the snow when it arrives.   Listen in and see how we manage our long wet days.  

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    12 min
  • Separation Anxiety and Doggy Stress

    Separation Anxiety and Stress Recovery is where Shep and I find ourselves today.   I recently had Shep with our boarding kennel while I traveled for 6 days.   What I thought was excitement, I now believe is anxiety and stress masked as excitement.  Here's how we are doing upon our return home.   And we would love to hear your ideas for coping with this type of doggy trauma.  

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  • Doggy Over Excitement Management
    Shep is easily pushed over his threshold of over excitement.  It's something we continue to work on with him.  But it's showing up in new places this week.  Mainly, as we prepare to go out for our morning hike and play time.  Tune in today to hear how we are working on this.  And please feel free to let us know by voicemail how you manage training good manners to your over excited dog.  We would love to hear from you.
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    14 min
  • Our Dark Months Ahead
    The dark months of winter are before us now.   And these can be long days for our busy pups who love the great outdoors.   Shep and I have been playing more indoor games.  And we've got a couple to share with you.   Listen in to see what we use for training treats.  And we would love to hear what indoor games you play.  You can reach me at [email protected] or leave us a message here on the podcast.  Are there any doggy games you might like to share with our listeners?  Happy Trails!  
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  • Crossing The Scary Bridge
    Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!  Shep and I made it across the scary metal bridge he fears so much.  And our return trip was no problem at all.  Huge success today.  And we even came upon some strangers in the forest that didn't spook him or cause a barking frenzy at all.  Listen in and see what we're up to.  
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    15 min
  • The Power of Play

    The Power of Play is big factor in Shep's training.   He's even more motivated by play than he is by food.  Which seems crazy, but it's so true.  He will of course, do anything for a nice piece of chicken.  But for a game of tug, of stick, he'll drop the chicken too!  This past week we did a toy take back.  Listen in and see why and what we're doing now:

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    15 min

About Rescue Dog Training Talk

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Rescue Dog Training Talk is a new podcast devoted to dog lovers everywhere. As the owner/handler/trainer of a pandemic pup, I share what is working, isn't working, and needs work in my dog shared…