Has your dog started resource guarding? Maybe they growl when you try and take a toy or bone... or maybe they get defensive of their treats around other dogs. No matter what type of resource guarding your dog may be doing, it's important to understand the behavior and help stop it early on!

Simply put, a dog guard resources out of a natural fear that the resource may go away. Resource guarding can happen with toys, bones, treats, food, or even their own body (a resource).

In this episode, we sat down with Jocelyn Walls (CPDT, CTC) of Muttineer Dog Training to discuss what to do if your dog starts to resource guard.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If your dog starts to show any signs of resource guarding or food aggression, you should get the help of an in-person, force-free dog trainer immediately.

In this episode, Jocelyn also discusses things you can do now to help prevent any resource guarding by your dog in the future!

Connect With Jocelyn

Jocelyn's Website: http://www.muttineer.com/

Jocelyn's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFt4sAiMx5WdFfU6V2tFnXg

Jocelyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muttineerla/

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Teaching your dog to greet people politely is all about practicing before the situation occurs! 

It can be really embarrassing when your dog jumps up on people while out on walks or in your home. In this episode, we sat down with Holly Ovington (certified dog trainer) to discuss ways you can teach your dog to greet people politely whether inside or outside.

We discuss how to handle your dog when they start jumping, and also, how you can explain to people how you want them to act when greeting your dog.

Connect With Holly Ovington

Holly has been passionate about dogs from the get-go! Holly was part of 4-H dog clubs from a young age, learning to train and show her own dogs.

Holly is certified with the Karen Pryor Academy, a Fear-Free Certified Trainer, an Instructor for Dog Biz Dog Walking Academy, and Walks N' Wags First Aid Certified and runs Positive Paws Training in the Vancouver area.

Holly's next goal is to complete a certification in separation anxiety (which she is working on now!).

Connect with Holly via her website here: https://positivepaws.ca/

Connect with Holly on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/positivepawstraining/

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Grooming your dog at home can be a money-saver, but it also comes with its own challenges and potential problems.

In this episode, we interviewed Quinci Cole (almost 15 years of grooming experience) to discuss some of the common mistakes she sees pup parents make when grooming at home.

Some of those mistakes include not using the right tools, not doing enough research, and of course, not being careful enough with tasks like clipping your dog's nails!

She breaks down some important "do's and do not's" for grooming your dog at home!

Connect With Quinci Cole

Quinci Cole has been grooming dogs since 2007 and has won Groomer of the Year twice in her home state of Utah.

She is also a board member of the Utah Professional Pet Groomers Association which strives to raise the grooming standards in Utah (and other partnering states).

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Check out the video about dog brush types that Quinci made for our YouTube channel here.

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Many people wonder if (and how) they should use a clicker for their dog's training! In this episode, we sat down with Holly Ovington to break down the benefits and drawbacks of using a clicker to train.

And of course, Holly teaches us how to use a clicker effectively when training our dogs.

Connect With Holly Ovington

Holly has been passionate about dogs from the get-go! Holly was part of 4-H dog clubs from a young age, learning to train and show her own dogs.

Holly is certified with the Karen Pryor Academy, a Fear-Free Certified Trainer, an Instructor for Dog Biz Dog Walking Academy, and Walks N' Wags First Aid Certified and runs Positive Paws Training in the Vancouver area.

Holly's next goal is to complete a certification in separation anxiety (which she is working on now!).

Connect with Holly via her website here: https://positivepaws.ca/

Connect with Holly on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/positivepawstraining/

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Barking can be extremely frustrating and bothersome for people around you. 

In this episode, we’ll discuss why dogs bark and what we can do about it! 

We'll dive into what our dogs are really searching for when they bark.. and by knowing that, we can over time get our dogs to stop barking!

Connect With Nick Franco

In Nick’s words, he is an animal addict on a journey to learn everything he can about pet behavior, nutrition, and products so that he can spread the word and improve the lives of as many pets as he possibly can.

Connect with Nick via his website here: https://www.hypawthesis.com/

Connect with Nick on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/hypawthesis/

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The 'dog park debate' is truly one of the most divisive aspects of being a pup parent. While dog parks can be a powerful tool for giving your pup physical exercise, they can also quickly turn into a dangerous trap.

In this episode, we break down some of the positive parts about dog parks and how they can benefit your pup. We also explore the dangers, negatives, and scary parts of taking your pup to a dog park.

We included quotes from 4 professional dog trainers about their opinions on dog parks.

*Spoiler alert*... most trainers are apprehensive about dog parks.

Want to share your dog park experience? Send us a message on Instagram!

Shoutout to Kayla Albu (via YouTube comments) for recommending this episode idea!

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In this episode we’re going to talk about what to expect for bringing home a new dog… we’ll cover what your expectations should be, setting ground rules, and of course, how to set your new dog up for success!

Connect With Erika

Erika's Website: https://www.fromdusktilldog.com/

Erika's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChGLy20lhLasdOZMOAILPsQ

Erika's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FromDuskTillDog/

Erika's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fromdusktilldog

Erika's Podcast: https://anchor.fm/dogtrainingaudioex/

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Feeling fa-la-la-la festive this time of year? Whether you are decorating the Christmas tree, lighting candles on the Menorah, or wrapping presents for family, friends, and neighbors, tis' the season to spread some Holiday cheer. But there are some things that can put a damper on the festivities... Luckily, there are things that you can do to make sure these special items go untouched by the wrong paws.

Trevor, CDPT-KA and CCFT, from The Doggie Dojo demonstrated ways that we can get our pups to stay away from holiday decorations and THEN how to redirect that behavior to whatever you need them to.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUKEloF-cEI

TEACH YOUR DOG HOW TO LEAVE THINGS ALONE

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In this episode, we sat down with Richard Gonzalez (certified dog trainer) to discuss why it can be SO difficult for our dogs to understand behaviors in new environments.

Plus, we break down specific things you can do to help your dog better understand and grasp behaviors no matter the distractions or environment!

Introduction of Richard

Richard Gonzalez, has been learning dog behavior since 2010 when he was introduced to a service dog organization in San Diego California while on active duty as a Marine. He was undergoing medical recovery due to combat-related wounds and injuries. During this time is when he discovered his love for learning animal behavior and learning theory.  It has been a huge part of his recovery from wounds and reintegration back into society from being in the military. 

Richard recently graduated the Applied animal behavior program at the University of Washington (UW-AAB) is a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy(KPA-CTP), is a Certified professional dog trainer through the CCPDT,(CPDT-KA) and is also an AKC good citizen evaluator (AKC-CGC). He was a lead dog trainer at Petco and went through their certification program and puppy start right instructor through the Karen Pryor academy 

He tries to attend 1 annual conference a year, and he likes to stay up to date with continuing education in the dog training field. 

Some fun facts about Richard are:

-He’s been to over 30 different countries and states 

-He’s trained horses, fish, cats, goats, chickens and dogs

-His first service dog licked Former First lady Michelle Obama’s leg

-He served in the Us Marine corps for 12 years and was retired due to his wounds sustained from combat. 

-He resides in the Pacific Northwest with my 3 malinois. 

-His oldest Malinois was born on the day he was wounded and his middle Malinois was born on the day he went into that battle

Connect with Richard

Website (coming soon): https://thedomesticateddog.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedomesticateddog/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedomesticateddog/

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Wondering how long you should train your dog each day? In this episode we sat down with Holly (certified trainer) to discuss how long you should be training your pup every day (hint... it's not what you're expecting).

Remember, short bursts of training are often better than long, drawn-out sessions!

Connect With Holly Ovington

Holly has been passionate about dogs from the get-go! Holly was part of 4-H dog clubs from a young age, learning to train and show her own dogs.

Holly is certified with the Karen Pryor Academy, a Fear-Free Certified Trainer, an Instructor for Dog Biz Dog Walking Academy, and Walks N' Wags First Aid Certified and runs Positive Paws Training in the Vancouver area.

Holly's next goal is to complete a certification in separation anxiety. 

Connect with Holly via her website here: https://positivepaws.ca/

Connect with Holly on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/positivepawstraining/

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