The Dog Classroom Podcast

Special guest Ms Kelsey joins us for another episode to discuss separation related issues with dogs.

In this episode, Anne-Marie and Kelsey explore the different behaviours that could be considered separation anxiety, isolation distress, or destructive behaviours while they are home alone and some strategies for dealing with these issues.

Check out our episode on crate training at https://youtu.be/WnsODlVATDY

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Special guest Ms Kelsey joins us for another episode to demonstrate some scent games for all dogs to enjoy!

In this episode, Anne-Marie and Kelsey discuss the benefits of scent games, how to introduce them so your dog has success and learns to enjoy the game, as well as examples of games to play at home.

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0:00 Intro

0:15 Episode Intro

1:56 Scent games for pets, sport, and medical work

6:00 Teaching dogs how to search

11:18 Demos

22:35 Different scent toys

26:36 Conclusion

Special guest Ms Kelsey joins us for another episode to talk all about the importance of foundation skills for both ends of the leash when training dogs.

In this episode, Amelia and Kelsey discuss why this is an important topic that often gets overlooked and go over examples of common issues that can be caused by lack of foundation skills.

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0:00 Intro

0:15 Guest Intro

1:12 Episode Intro

4:05 Foundation classes

4:25 General training foundations

9:42 Leash walking foundations

10:30 Food motivation foundations

12:03 Marker cues

13:19 More leash walking foundations

15:45 Beginning with basics

24:18 Branching Out

25:30 Conclusion

Welcome special guest Kelsey Lafleur! Kelsey is a full-time dog trainer at The Dog Classroom with two dogs and a baby on the way.

In this episode, Amelia and Kelsey discuss some of the preparation that Kelsey is doing with her dogs to prepare for their new human sister and all the changes that are to come! Starting this training well in advance will help the transition go more smoothly for everyone.

For more on dogs & babies, check out our Babies & Toddlers & Dogs (Oh My!) Webinar at https://www.thedogclassroom.com/babies-dogs and our previous podcast episode on Kids & Dogs at https://youtu.be/LYWcNz4EaWc

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0:00 Intro

0:15 Episode Intro

2:16 Changing schedules

6:00 Training for walks

7:53 Involving helpers

10:08 Training priorities and thinking ahead

13:04 Sleeping arrangements

15:15 Training cues to practice

25:29 Conclusion

Get to know Gus!

In this episode, Amelia and special guest Kady discuss her journey as a client of The Dog Classroom over the course of Gus's training.

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0:00 Intro

0:15 Episode Intro

3:00 Kady's considerations for choosing a dog

6:30 Pandemic puppy socialization issues

12:50 Agility and training journey

25:15 Conclusion

We love our pets so much and most of us would do anything to give them the best life possible. So why don't we make provisions for what would happen to them if we weren't here anymore?

In this episode, Amelia talks to special guest and local Lawyer Kady Stachiw about why it's important to include our pets in estate planning and in our Will, how we can provide for them after we are gone, and some ways that the law is changing in this area.

Contact Kady at [email protected] if you need help with your Will

LINKS:

Carvalho v. Verma (Rocco the bull terrier) https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2024/2024onsc1183/2024onsc1183.html

Coates v. Dickson (Jazz and Jetta) https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2021/2021onsc992/2021onsc992.html

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0:00 Intro

0:15 Guest & Episode Intro

2:40 Pets in famous wills

5:30 Pets and their legal status in Ontario

11:00 Considerations for your will

17:00 What can you leave your pets

20:00 Unusual pets

22:19 Changes in the law

25:30 Conclusion

Have you heard that a wagging tail is a friendly dog? Do you think friendly dogs should be allowed to greet whoever they want? How about the idea that "it's all how they're raised" or that "puppies are blank slates"?

In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss some common misconceptions that people have about dogs.

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0:00 Intro

0:15 Episode Intro

0:21 Body language misconceptions

7:55 Misconceptions about friendly dogs

16:04 Behaviour myths

22:57 Other common misconceptions

26:23 Conclusion

Part 1: https://youtu.be/Zanf9Lt7KMk

In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss barking in a few different scenarios including barking at the window, door, and different sounds.

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0:00 Intro

0:15 Episode Intro

2:04 Barking at the window when humans present

10:12 Barking at the window when no one is home

12:18 Bark collars

16:38 Barking at the door

20:28 Barking at sounds

24:10 Conclusion

Many people go to a dog training class and teach the dog to sit, stay, and heel - but how does that translate to living a great life with your pet dog?

In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia talk about how they optimize their training to apply different skills to have a well-rounded family dog.

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0:00 Intro

0:15 Zita Intro

1:15 Episode Intro

2:42 Beyond traditional obedience

8:07 Applying training skills in real life

16:50 Meeting needs as part of training

18:40 Consistency

19:59 Reinforcement

22:36 Real life practice

24:40 Conclusion

There are many ways to get your dog to do something you want! If what you're trying isn't working, why not explore some other positive-reinforcement based ways to get the behaviours you're looking for?

In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss three ways to get behaviour through Luring, Shaping, and Capturing as well as the pros and cons of each and some examples of when they are most useful.

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Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom.

Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected]

0:00 Intro

0:15 Episode Intro

2:19 All about Luring - pros, cons, fading, and hand signals

11:35 All about Shaping

19:35 All about Capturing

24:10 Conclusion