This season we will not only discuss canine behavior, we will provide step-by-step tips so you can teach your dog something new.  

We are also adding a blog to our podcast that will recap the episode and include videos or pictures demonstrating the lessons taught.  

If you want to study dog training, ISCDT provides an online course consisting of 18 lessons. These 18 reading lessons end with written homework (multiple choice and assigned video assignments  where you record yourself working with dogs. ISCDT also provides a shadow program where students train dogs alongside the staff.  Graduates of each program, receives a diploma and certification.  

The belief that all dogs learn the same is wrong.  Dogs learn differently and so do people.  A good dog trainer does not provide cookie-cutter dog training.  Instead, they have different techniques to help every dog (and dog owner) succeed.  They are open to new ideas (even if they don't follow them at first).  This is an important aspect of the job and one we need to keep in mind throughout our career.

Thank you for Grunge.com for today's trivia question and lesson.

If you want to study dog training, visit ISCDT.com.  This affordable course is perfect for a new dog trainers, a dog trainer wanting to have their skill certified and for dog owners who want to train their own dog.  Our mentors guide you throughout the course and beyond.  

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We provided five reasons your dog may follow you around the house when you return home after the work day, along with tips to help put some space between the two of you

You can print the tips from our blog:  https://iscdt.com/why-does-my-dog-follow-me-around-from-the-moment-i-walk-in-the-door-from-work/

Information on the Premack Principal can be found on our Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqICmAlWokU

If you want to learn more about ISCDT or study dog training, visit ISCDT.com

We welcome questions about this week's topics or  other topics. Did one of our tips help you?  We want to hear about it.  Visit us at [email protected].

Until next time,

Katie

Often times we attempt to fix an annoying problem with our dog, but end up creating a larger problem.  Once a dog behaves a certain way (example:  jumping on guests, begging from the dinner table, stealing from counters) can we change that behavior?  The short answer is yes.  It take patience and some tough love to solve the issue and create a behavior that we desire.

Today's episode discusses how you can accomplish this task using BF Skinner's theory of operant conditioning *

Want to learn more about dog training, visit ISCDT.com to enroll in our online dog training course.  This course consists of 18 lessons.  Students work with dogs throughout the training and their personal mentor guides them by watching a series of videos submitted by students evidencing their work with dogs.  Learn how to teach commands and build on those commands so they can be applied during real life situations, regardless of setting or distraction level.

We love to chat with fellow dog lovers.  Want to speak with us?  Send us an email at [email protected].

Source:  Webster, Jerry. "ABC: Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence." ThoughtCo, Aug. 28, 2020, thoughtco.com/abc-antecedent-behavior-and-consequence-3111263.

When I lost my first dog, insensitive comments were upsetting and made me feel guilt over mourning my dog for so long.  Comments like: "You're family is healthy, be grateful," made me wonder if I was selfish or stupid feeling so sad over her loss.  Of course I was not wrong.  She was my best friend.  Our family member.  We had the right to mourn her.

So today, we have listed some hurtful comments mourning pet owners hear.  We have also provided alternate responses people can use when comforting a pet owner who recently lost their four-legged fur baby. 

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One of the most disappointing behavior problems dog owners face is when their new rescue dog fears a family member.  Why does this happen?  What can you do to overcome this issue.  The most successful way to help your new dog learn to trust a family member is patience.  Check out the other nine tips in today's episode.

Blog article on this post:  https://iscdt.com/know-a-dog-who-fears-family-members-10-helpful-ideas/

Youtube video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rHFKdMnLB8&t=33s

Check out this awesome accolade :  ISCDT was listed as one of the top 8 online dog trainer schools.  Here is the article:  https://www.thesprucepets.com/best-online-dog-training-certification-programs-5075147

If you are interested in learning how to train dogs professionally, visit us at iscdt.com.  We would love to help guide you while you learn the craft of dog training.  Should you have questions, please contact us at [email protected].

Imagine if your newly adopted emotional support dog turned out to be an independent dog who did not enjoy spending time with you or your canine travel companion suffered from intense fear?  It would be a disappointing life for you and your new dog.  

On several episodes of this podcast we've provided steps you should take to ensure you pick a puppy or dog who fits well with your new family.  In this podcast we add another suggestion:  puppy temperament testing.   Learn about Volhard's 10 assessment tests, the rating system and tips to help you get the most accurate results  for testing a puppy's temperament.  Whether you are looking for a working dog or family pet, temperament testing in the first step in finding the perfect fur baby.

This is a ton of information.  If you would like a printed transcript of this podcast, visit iscdt.com and click on our blog.  The information will become available on our site by December 25, 2020.

If you have questions about our program for new dog trainers or have questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Happy holidays!

Tis the season for puppies!  This episode provides tips to help you decide the best date for you to welcome your new pup home.  We've also provided a few short tips to help you once that adorable pup (or rescue dog) arrives.

Want a FREE resource guide on housebreaking your new puppy?  ISCDT is offering their housebreaking guide for free.  We will even throw in one free email correspondence with our certified dog trainers to help you with housebreaking issues you struggle with after instituting all the rules we provide in our guide.  We have used this guide to housebreak thousands of dogs.  We are pleased to provide it to you FREE OF CHARGE as our holiday gift to you for following our Podcast.

Want to get to know us better?  visit our interactive dog trainer Facebook page Dog Trainer Geeks.  Here is the link:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogTrainerGeeks

You can check out our regular Facebook page too:  https://www.facebook.com/ISCDTDogTrainerSchool

Want to learn more about ISCDT and/or receive our blog posts?  Visit ISCDT.com

Are you familiar with the Premack Principal?  You may not know the term, but guaranteed you use this principal in your daily life - when dealing with children, animals and possibly adults.  Learn how the Premack Principal helps your dog training efforts by motivating dogs. 

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Dog Trainer Geeks on Facebook can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogTrainerGeeks/

Novastar Rescue's Facebook page and the Santa Paws' Activity can be found at:  https://www.facebook.com/NovaStarRescue/

Novastar's contact information is: 

Address: 14682 Highway 333, Dover, Arkansas  72837

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Welcome to Season 2.  This week we discuss what happens when we forget our dogs are a different species, who think, act and learn differently than us?  We create behavioral issues for our animals.  Today's episode provides several tips to help us overcome issue due to this human behavior. 

Want to read our blog post on this issue? Visit https://iscdt.com/how-anthropomorphism-can-hurt-dog-training-efforts/

Want to study dog training?  Visit ISCDT.com to learn about the programs we offer.

Join the conversation on Facebook.  New dog trainers, aspiring dog trainers and dog training enthusiasts gather on our friendly Facebook group to discuss everything dogs.  Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/groups/DogTrainerGeeks/?epa=SEARCH_BOX