Did treat training not work for you? In this episode I explain why some dogs don't take treats outside, why they only listen when they see a treat, why they sometimes learn the wrong thing with treat training ... and how to turn all of this around by improving your training mechanics!

Is your training stagnating? Did your dog make progress initially, but then you hit a plateau? It's frustrating and disappointing when you don't see progress anymore! The good news is that there are 5 common reasons why training is stagnating ... with 5 easy solutions! In this episode I discuss small changes you can make to get back on track and watch your dog improve rapidly.

Can old dogs learn new tricks? Every dog trainer will tell you 'yes', but the true answer is more complex than this. In today's episode I dive into the WHY and HOW of teaching adult dogs novel behaviors, and re-training known skills! We also discuss when you should NOT teach your old dog a new trick.

Can old dogs learn new tricks? Every dog trainer will tell you 'yes', but the true answer is more complex than this.
In today's episode I dive into the WHY and HOW of teaching adult dogs novel behaviors, and re-training known skills!
We also discuss when you should NOT teach your old dog a new trick.

"Ignore bad behavior" Does this really work? In which situations is ignoring the right approach ... and in which might it make your dog's behavior WORSE? Dive in and discover why behavior can be stopped by ignoring ... and why it sometimes is absolutely the wrong choice!

In this episode I share one small change that you can make today - with big results! Listen in to find out how to reduce your dog's frustration, eliminate unpleasant training surprises and become a better trainer for your dog right away.

What should you do in the very moment that your dog is misbehaving? What is the "magical solution" ... and does this even exist? Join me to learn how your dog's behavioral history decides how they act in a certain moment, as well as what this has to do with why I cannot run a marathon tomorrow.

Many dogs suffer from separation anxiety. The solution is not intuitive at all: You actually need to leave your dog alone MORE OFTEN. But it needs to be done the right way ... in this episode, we discuss how to have dogs shake off the fear of being home alone! For more tips and trainings visit us at: https://academy.spiritdogtraining.com/

How often do you need to practice a skill in dog training? Why isn't your dog 100% better after 3 sessions? And what does this have to do with how many times you picked up your phone today?

Want to try dog agility with your dog? Think you are too slow for your dog? Think again! This sport is awesome for many dog and handler teams. We tell you how to get started!