One of the toughest things to deal with when you have a reactive dog: an approaching off leash dog! Jesse and Verena share strategies for how to handle this sticky situation.

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Jesse and Verena sat down with Suzanne Clothier of Relationship Center Training to discuss what's behind the label "reactive". "Reactive" has become a catch all term for dogs with big feelings these days, but what does it truly mean when we use it? We look at different kinds of reactivity all the while Suzanne reminds us to remember that each dog is a unique individual.

The shoutout goes out to Suzanne's wonderful work. For dog trainers, she has the upcoming course "Reactivity Repair Kit" (check this page for announcements). For dog guardians, she recommends "RCT Skills for the Reactive Dog" and her unmissable classic "The Auto Check In."

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In the latest installment of the RYDP, Jesse and Verena discuss how you can make sure that you're utilizing your dog's training sessions fully, covering everything from having a coaching mindset while advocating for yourself to how much time you need to budget for your dog's training transformation.

Our shoutout in this episode goes to Woof Cultr!

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Jesse and Verena sat down for a chat with the amazing Lorenzo JW Fox to discuss when and how dogs like to be touched, how to keep people from reaching for your dog in public, and what enthusiastic consent looks like.

You can learn more about Lorenzo JW Fox through his work at Synergy in Portland, OR or on his Instagram.

So many resources for you:

My blog on consent checks

A great consent check video

Pooch Parenting

Family Paws

Trailblazing Tails

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In this episode, we explain where we have been all summer long... and the answer is Germany and Austria! We bring you some interesting observations around the dog-human relationship from our travels. You can take the dog trainer out of the country, but she'll still be wearing her dog trainer hat, y'all!

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In this episode, Jesse and Verena discuss what reinforcement is. Is there more to it than giving your dog a cookie for doing a "sit"? Well, YES. And we're going to tell you all about it.

Here is the blog on door manners I mentioned in the episode.

Our shoutout goes to Cog Dog Radio, specifically episodes 354-356, which feature a series on reinforcement. Here's the first part for you.

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We're so excited to be able to present to you this important and thorough interview with Dr. Pachel of the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, OR wherein we dive into the topic of psychoactive medication - what options there are, how they can help your dog, and when they might be needed. So many things to consider - you might want to listen twice!

You can learn more about Dr. Pachel on his website.

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Oh my! A new type of episode!

In our inaugural mailbag episode, we discuss a listener question on when a correction between dogs is appropriate and where the line to a scuffle lies - and what to do when scuffles happened.

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The final episode in the "Navigating the Dog Training Industry" dives into different kinds of training modalities. What's the difference between private training, day training, board & train and classes? Learn more about getting the most out of training with your precious pup.

Our shoutout goes to the "The Dog's Truth" by Kim Brophey.

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In our third installment of the "Navigating the Dog Training Industry" series, we talk about how to find a trainer who is aligned with your ethics and values and has the necessary expertise to help you with your dog's struggles. Jesse and Verena are diving into training styles, certifications, and cutting through marketing strategies - so that you can do what's right for your dog.

Our shoutout goes to the Karen Pryor Academy.

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