Joined by Amie from Canine Pawtential in Ayrshire, we delve into the topic of reactive dogs and go myth busting on some of the common, well meaning but often disappointing comments made to owners. This is a 2 piece series, broken down as there was so much ground to cover; but we also realise we have only just scratched the surface here! Alongside discussing the main points from a dog guardian perspective we also hit the topic from the point of dog trainers which leads to some differing answers and some interesting solutions. We share our own experiences as guardians of reactive dogs and things we wish we had done differently.As always, these are only our opinions based on our experience. You, your dogs safety and your clients safety should always be top priority in these situations.

Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcast

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An introduction as to why we picked the dogs that we currently have today; and as now dog trainers it may surprise you. We discuss some of our major regrets, and some of the things we are forever thankful for. Our own dogs have completely shaped who we are as trainers and are the foundations of why House of Herders is so important to us both.

Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy! 

Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcast

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Delving into the archives of popular Reddit thread "Am I The Asshole?" we discuss a post put forward with regards to dog training outside. The subject of reactivity can be super subjective, and sometimes you can't do right for doing wrong by some people. We discuss our own experiences of being 'trained off' and how it's caused us to change how we train. Apologies for the sound levelling, I clearly couldn't keep still while recording this one! As always, these are only our opinions based on our experience. You, your dogs safety and your clients safety should always be top priority in these situations.For more information on the muzzles discussed, please check out The Muzzle Movement on instagram - @the.muzzle.movement

Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcast

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Delving into social media advice we often see recommended to deal with an unwanted approaching dog. We look at the pros and cons regarding these methods paying special attention as to why we feel that throwing food may actually create more problems than it solves, and share our own experience on what has most effectively worked for us.

As always, these are only our opinions based on our experience. You, your dogs safety and your clients safety should always be top priority in these situations.

For more information on the muzzles discussed, please check out The Muzzle Movement on instagram - @the.muzzle.movement

Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcast

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@houseofherders_Gemma

Today we are discussing how reward and reinforcement are not the same thing; and how you can better prepare for success by understanding what your dog really does find reinforcing. We discuss ways to work this out, record it and how to better apply it in future training. 

Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcast

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Discussing the general theme of why some dogs won't take food outside. Dipping out toes into arousal and reinforcement, if feeding without cause is really helpful and discussing some of our cases we have worked on where dog's food refusal has been really enlightening to us. 

Episode presented by Lhanna & Gemma. 

Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy! 

Originally recorded as: House of Herders: dog professionals podcast

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@glasgowherders

@houseofherders_Gemma