The Perfect Pup

The Perfect Pup

By Devin Stagg from PupfordKids & FamilyPets & Animals
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The Perfect Pup episodes

  • Puppy Biting Tips: An Interview with Erika Gonzalez Certified Dog Trainer

    Puppy biting can be extremely challenging and painful!! In this video interview with Erika Gonzalez, Professional Dog Trainer, she breaks down everything you need to know about puppy biting!  

    We discuss what your expectations should be, what NOT to do, and most importantly, 3 surefire techniques to help reduce puppy biting!


    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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    Check out the audio version of the podcast here: anchor.fm/perfect-pup

    Intro music cred to Kevin May: https://soundcloud.com/kevin_may

    44 min
  • 3 Dangerous Dog Training Myths: An Interview with Jocelyn Walls CPDT CTC

    MYTH #1- Dogs are pack animals, some behaviors occur because my dog is trying the be the alpha or dominate me.  

    MYTH #2- It’s better to get a puppy with a clean slate vs a rescue dog because you don’t know their background.  

    MYTH#3- My dog knows when they’ve done something wrong, they totally look guilty!


    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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    Check out the audio version of the podcast here: anchor.fm/perfect-pup

    Intro music cred to Kevin May: https://soundcloud.com/kevin_may

    26 min
  • Emergency Preparedness for Dogs

    Our hope is that you never have to use this information about emergency preparedness for dogs. 

     Even with that being said, the most important step to be ready for an emergency is to prepare now. Not when the emergency is happening, but now!  

    In this episode, we will break down what you need to do to be ready for an emergency.  

    Here's what we will cover ⤵️ 

    -Things to do NOW (biggest section) 

    -What to do when the emergency comes

     -What to do after the emergency 

     

    For links and relevant info, please check out the full article here: https://pfrd.site/emergency-prep  


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    Check out the audio version of the podcast here: anchor.fm/perfect-pup  

    Intro music cred to Kevin May: https://soundcloud.com/kevin_may

    21 min
  • First Day With a New Dog: An Interview With Traci Madson CPDT-KA
    It's finally here... your first day with a new dog! He might be a puppy, or she might a rescue dog... either way, hooray!!
    If you're like me, the two words you would probably use to describe your feelings are terrified and ecstatic.
    In this episode, we interviewed certified trainer Traci Madson CPDT-KA. She has over 20 years of experience with new puppies, foster dogs, and rescue dogs from some of the most difficult of backgrounds/histories. 
    Simply put, she knows exactly what to do on your first day with a new dog.
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    Intro music cred to Kevin May: https://soundcloud.com/kevin_may
    20 min
  • Dog Digestion and Gut Health: An Interview with Dr. Greg Sunvold PhD

    Huge thank you to Dr. Greg Sunvold for joining us for today's episode to talk about our dog's gut health and what we can do to improve it!


    If you'd like to hear more about Greg's work, please check out his website: https://microbiomenexus.com/


    Be one of the first pup parents to try Super Pup (formulated by Dr. Sunvold) here: https://pfrd.site/superpup-gut


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    Intro music cred to Kevin May: https://soundcloud.com/kevin_may

    29 min
  • Dog Behavior Research: An Interview with Allie Tellier of the Center for Canine Behavior Studies

    The Center for Canine Behavior Studies is working hard to help better understand dog behavior through research and studies! Their goal is to help reduce the number of dogs that are euthanized and/or end up in shelters due to behavioral problems.


    Learn more about Allie & her work here: https://www.centerforcaninebehaviorstudies.org/about


    Donate and take part in the CCBS' current studies here: https://www.centerforcaninebehaviorstudies.org/


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    Intro music cred to Kevin May: https://soundcloud.com/kevin_may

    27 min
  • Timing in Dog Training

    Improving your timing when you train your dog can help increase the speed at which he or she learns!


    Focus on marking behaviors the instant they happen to help your dog best understand when they've done something correctly!


    Today's Pupdate

    Supporting your dog's psychological well-being improves your own well-being! https://www.psypost.org/2020/06/supporting-your-dogs-psychological-needs-can-boost-your-own-well-being-and-reduce-distress-57114


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    Intro music cred to Kevin May: https://soundcloud.com/kevin_may

    14 min
  • Why Do Dogs Eat Poop? (And How to Stop It!)

    Dogs eating poop is DISGUSTING!! Luckily, there are some steps you can take to help reduce it.


    In this episode, we will dive into why dogs eat poop, some studies around the topic, and of course, how you can help stop it!


    Wanna read a similar version of this episode? Check it out here: https://pfrd.site/dogs-eat-poop


    Today's Pupdate

    A service dog named Dolly Pawton, amazing! https://www.kcci.com/article/stitch-dolly-pawton/32983196#


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    Intro music cred to Kevin May: https://soundcloud.com/kevin_may

    14 min
  • Traci Madson Interview (Part 2): Seeing the Negatives Results of Aversives & Training Dogs with Cooperation

    We are so excited to have Traci back for Part 2 of her interview. In this episode, we dive deeper into why Traci stopped using aversive methods. 

    We also discussed techniques like the Chin Rest Method & Fear-Free Training.

    Overview of the Chin Rest Method:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2lnaerPR5o

    Fear-Free Training Resources:

    https://fearfreepets.com/

    https://fearfreeshelters.com/

    Books We Discussed:

    The Culture Clash: https://amzn.to/2zkFju6

    Don't Shoot the Dog: https://amzn.to/2xFHHey


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    Intro music cred to Kevin May: https://soundcloud.com/kevin_may

    33 min
  • Traci Madson Interview (Part 1): From “Old-School Trainer” to “Vicktory Dog” Rescuer and P+ Advocate

    Traci Madson is a CPDT-KA dog trainer who also holds memberships and certifications in aggression training and is an AKC evaluator. She has been training dogs for over 15 years.


    Her story showcases an amazing journey of continual learning and being involved in her community with rescues and other organizations.  Learn more about Traci and reach out to her on her website: https://threelittlepits.com/


    Keep an eye out for Part 2 of Traci's story coming out in the next week or so!


    *Disclaimer: Traci Madson is now a 100% advocate for Positive Reinforcement training methods. If you only listen to the first 5 minutes, you may be confused :)


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    Intro music cred to Kevin May: https://soundcloud.com/kevin_may

    39 min

About The Perfect Pup

From the publisher's feed

Being a dog parent is tough. Between vet visits, selecting the right food and treats, and of course, training a well-behaved dog, it can be OVERWHELMING! Our goal with this podcast is to give you actionable, easy-to-understand, and well-thought-out tips and advice to make your daily dog-parenting life easier!