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

When the dog is experiencing competing motivations, the behavior displayed will depend upon which motivation is stronger at that time. Learning and motivation go hand in hand. Without motivation, learning the correct response may not occur. They key to remember is that behaviors can be taught, but are under the control of the dog’s emotional state at all times. There are two stages of learning. The first is the acquisition stage. The second is the maintenance stage. Pia will go over the key points to getting behaviors and making sure they are reliable in the next several training sessions. Can you get reliability? Of course, but how can you keep that behavior strong? Listen and find out!

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - TRAINING SESSION #16 -- Getting Reliable Behaviors -- Part 2 Dogs - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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When potential adopters go to a shelter, they are looking for a family dog that will live with them for many, many years, giving them great joy and happiness. Rescuing a dog from a shelter is so important since shelters are designed to house dogs for short periods of time, not for long periods or, even worse, indefinitely. The emotional health of the dog is critical during housing to ensure that the dog's quality of life remains stable. Not all dogs kennel well and their behavioral health can suffer as a result. So, before you are quick to pick the dog you feel sorry for, think twice and ask questions. Jackie Fahey will be discussing the importance of temperament testing and maintaining good emotional health for shelter dogs.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - To Test or Not To Test? The Importance of Temperament Testing in Shelter & Rescue Dogs - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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When the dog is experiencing competing motivations, the behavior displayed will depend upon which motivation is stronger at that time. Learning and motivation go hand in hand. Without motivation, learning the correct response may not occur. They key to remember is that behaviors can be taught, but are under the control of the dog’s emotional state at all times. There are two stages of learning. The first is the acquisition stage. The second is the maintenance stage. Pia will go over the key points to getting behaviors and making sure they are reliable in the next several training sessions. Can you get reliability? Of course, but how can you keep that behavior strong? Listen and find out!

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - TRAINING SESSION #15 -- Getting Reliable Behaviors -- Part 1 - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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When we work with dogs, it is critical to understand what is motivating the dog to perform and what might be motivating the dog to do something else. Karen Pryor, a behavioral biologist with an international reputation in two fields, marine mammal biology and behavioral psychology, will talk to us about modern, force-free animal training. These methods are being used around the world in zoos to help animals deal with being handled to avoid putting them under anesthesia for simple treatments such as nail trimming. Why is this methodology so popular and how can we use it in our day-to-day training of dogs? Listen and find out.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Reaching The Animal Mind -- What The Clicker Training Method Teaches Us About All Animals - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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When we work with dogs, it is critical to understand what is motivating the dog to perform and what might be motivating the dog to do something else. Karen Pryor, a behavioral biologist with an international reputation in two fields, marine mammal biology and behavioral psychology, will talk to us about modern, force-free animal training. These methods are being used around the world in zoos to help animals deal with being handled to avoid putting them under anesthesia for simple treatments such as nail trimming. Why is this methodology so popular and how can we use it in our day-to-day training of dogs? Listen and find out.

In Session #10, you taught your dog to walk nicely on leash. However, there may be times when you want your dog to walk next to your side and not six feet in front or behind you. Times when I use heel might be in a highly trafficked area, when walking in the street and a car is passing by or walking down a path where there might be another dog approaching.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - TRAINING SESSION #14 -- "HEEL" -- Teaching Your Dog to Walk By Your Side - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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The pet service industry is growing in leaps and bounds each day, especially with the economic changes and people out of work. Americans shell out over $40 billion each year to care for their pets. While the benefits of dog care and off leash dog play can be wonderful, it might not be the right business for you or the right place for your dog. Caring for people’s beloved pets at your facility requires business skills, animal skills, people skills and money. There are joys and risks to owning a day care and dropping your dog off for what you think will be a day of play and fun. Robin Bennett has been in the business for over 12 years and she’ll tell it all!

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - All About Day Care and Off Leash Dog Play - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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Teaching your dog to stand still is an advanced behavior for most dogs since it takes a lot of self-control, especially when there are distractions present. However, it can be an extremely handy behavior when you need to wipe your dog’s muddy paws, give him a bath or clip his nails. Once your dog has learned to hold a reliable sit and down stay, a stand stay should not be very difficult.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - TRAINING SESSION #13 -- "Stand Still!" -- Teaching Your Dog to Stand - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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More and more pet owners are seeking holistic care for many reasons. The world of holistic care for dogs can be quite mysterious and confusing at the same time. The term holistic has become quite a buzzword and can easily be confused as to exactly what people mean when they call something holistic.

"Dr. Doug" will talk to us about the most common holistic treatment methods, such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, herbal medicine, and homeopathy. In addition, we will learn how conventional veterinary practices can be integrated into a holistic care program, including safe vaccination protocols.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Holistic Health Guide: Natural Care for the Whole Dog with Dr. Doug Knueven - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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Being able to send your dog to a mat, dog bed or crate from a distance will come in handy more than you know. It can be used to get your dog away from the front door, relax during mealtime, avoid being stepped on and much more. There are several methods to teaching this behavior so we will go over a few in this session.

More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Clicker Basics for Dogs and Puppies - with Pia Silvani on PetLifeRadio.com

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