Teacher's Pet Podcast - Training Pets & Pet Obedience - Pet Life Radio Original

Shaping is one way to get behaviors from your dog. When we use shaping as a means of obtaining behaviors, we reinforce small incremental steps to the final behavior. For example, if you want your dog to roll over, you would start off by reinforcing the dog lying down. Once he is easily lying down, you will wait for him to move to a hip or lure him onto his hip before you reinforce. The third reinforcement step is when the dog’s shoulder is on the ground. Eventually, step-by-step, you stop reinforcing the beginning steps and only reinforce the dog at the end of the final behavior -- when he rolls over. This takes patience but is a great way for your dog to use his brain, especially on a cold or rainy day when you cannot get him out for physical exercise. In today’s session, you will teach your dog some behaviors through the process of shaping. If you have a clicker, make sure you have it handy and ready, along with a bag of soft treats.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - TRAINING SESSION #20 -- Shaping Game Using A Clicker - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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Colleen, a mother of three and a professional dog trainer, certainly has first hand experience in this field. I will be speaking with Colleen today about living with kids and dogs. Colleen offers parents support, advice and lots of encouragement so the don’t "lose their minds!" Colleen will give you tips and remedies for both dogs and their humans to avoid misunderstandings that can, unfortunately, lead to dog bites. Today’s society is busy. Colleen will give you some guidance so you don’t sink into pure chaos.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Living with Kids and Dogs... Without Losing Your Mind -- An Interview with Colleen Pelar - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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Colleen, a mother of three and a professional dog trainer, certainly has first hand experience in this field. I will be speaking with Colleen today about living with kids and dogs. Colleen offers parents support, advice and lots of encouragement so the don’t "lose their minds!" Colleen will give you tips and remedies for both dogs and their humans to avoid misunderstandings that can, unfortunately, lead to dog bites. Today’s society is busy. Colleen will give you some guidance so you don’t sink into pure chaos.

Training behaviors to help your canine companion become a well-mannered pet is necessary. Yet, training should not end with the basic commands such as sit, stay, down and more. Once your dog understands that training can be fun, you can teach him tricks that can be practical or just for fun. There is nothing more entertaining to children than to see dogs perform tricks. Also, if you are thinking about getting your dog certified as a pet therapy dog, tricks will come in handy and are always a hit at the hospital, school or nursing home. In today’s session, we will teach your dog a few fun tricks to show off to your guests!

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - TRAINING SESSION #19 -- Parlor Tricks -- Just For The Fun of It! - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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Are you concerned about the dry food your dog is eating? Looking for detailed information about certain food ingredients? Confused about inconsistent information about dog food from pet food manufacturers? Need help comparing dog food brands and finding a better one? Pia talks to animal nutritionist Sabine Contreras about pet food, nutrition and her website: The Dog Food Project.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Help For Your Fearful Dog - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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Is your dog afraid of strangers? Would he rather hide than play with other dogs or interact with people? You are not alone since this is not an uncommon behavior exhibited by dogs. Nicole Wilde will talk to us about learning how to read your dog’s stress signals, how your attitude affects your dog’s behavior and how four essential skills can be applied to everyday life to help your dog relax.

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Do the risks outweigh the benefits of puppy training and socialization classes? A well-run puppy kindergarten class can definitely get puppies off to a good start. Understanding dogs’ social behavior is a crucial part of conducting a successful class. But, who is coming to class and what is being taught? Are trainers interpreting the behaviors and interactions correctly? Do they truly understand and implement proper socialization techniques? I’ve seen a massive increase in dog-dog aggression. Can puppy classes be contributing to this? If so, where have we gone wrong? Or, is it becoming more difficult to find a good puppy? When you get a puppy, how do you know if the pup is exhibiting ‘normal’ puppy behavior or is the behavior over the top, a-social and not a good choice for your family? What could have gone wrong and what do you do? If you’ve asked yourself these questions, you will be interested in tuning in!

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - TRAINING SESSION #18 -- Devil Puppies -- Who Are They? - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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Nicole Wilde has worked and lived with wolfdogs (also referred to as wolf hybrids) for many years. There are many considerations that should be taken before you quickly run out in search of a wolf hybrid as your next pet. Nicole will talk to us about what life is really like with them; the legalities involved; housetraining issues; socialization (what really works); isolation issues and much more. Her everyday guide to life with this companion is a fascinating read so you won’t want to miss this discussion.

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Do small dogs require the same training as their fellow 60 pounders? Is it fair to put a 3 lb. tike in the same class as a 90 lb. brute? Are people avoiding class because they are fearful for their little tykes? Or, do owners really think little dogs aren’t much of a nuisance and don’t require training? I’ve listened to owners’ concerns and as a result, developed a training course specifically designed for dogs 30 lbs. or less. Training is done in an environment designed to make learning more enjoyable and comfortable for both owner and dog. Many small dogs rarely leave the house on foot, especially during the cold weather. Today I’ll discuss various training ideas when living with a petite pal!

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Living In A Big Dog’s World -- Petite Pals - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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You visited your local animal shelter and sadly you went home without a pet. Don’t fret! Last year, Petfinder.com adopted 1.5 million pets from member organizations. Not only does Petfinder have adoptable pets located in shelters around the country, but there is a listing of pets living in homes that need to be re-homed for various reasons, a lost and found pet section, a message board, a library full of information and more.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Petfinder.com! The Virtual Home of Adoptable Pets - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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