The Quirky Dog

By United Podcast Network

If you love your dog but are frustrated with quirky behavior, this podcast will help you understand and change that behavior.... more

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How many episodes does The Quirky Dog have?

The podcast currently has 272 episodes available.

The Quirky Dog episodes:

February 26, 2020Is the dog ruining your relationship?
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about situations where a dog is starting to impact a relationship. Often, couples are not aligned on the subject of dog training.
Topics discussed include:
Quirky tip of the day
Scott and Jess talk about a call they received for help with a dog training situation that was causing relationship stress
A well-trained dog is less likely to cause issues for couples
Does everyone need to be on the same page with dog training
What are the options if a couple can’t agree on how to deal with their dog?
What happens in a new relationship where the partner doesn’t like or is afraid of the dog?
You may need to make changes if you want to keep the dog and the relationship
What if the dog doesn’t like the person you’re seeing?
What about couples who do dog sports together?
Does Scott have temper tantrums?
If your dog’s behavior is an issue, it needs to be addressed
You can contact the show by email at [email protected]
More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
To purchase the products we use, go to caninehealing.com/products
You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.
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29min
February 19, 2020Bad Dog Agility
On this episode, Scott and Jess welcome Sarah and Esteban Fernandezlopez from Bad Dog Agility. They have both a blog and a podcast.
Topics discussed include:
Quirky tip of the day
How did Sarah and Esteban get started?
How well do Sarah and Esteban work together?
What are the Power Rankings and how are they calculated?
How do Sarah and Esteban choose their dogs?
Are their kids involved with the dogs?
What are the highlights for Sarah and Esteban from the blog and podcast?
Where are some of the places they’ve travelled for agility?
What does the future look like for Bad Dog Agility?
How has the audio aspect of the podcast changed their material?
You can find their podcast, The Bad Dog Agility Podcast, wherever podcasts are found
You can find Sarah and Estaban’s blog at baddogagility.com
You can contact the show by email at [email protected]
More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.
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36min
February 12, 2020Instagram Star Havok
On this episode, Scott and Jess welcome Brittany St. Amand and Instagram sensation Havok. They talk about what Brittany and Havok are up to.
Topics discussed include:
Quirky tip of the day
How does Britt start her day?
What is the secret to Havok’s Instagram success?
Havok loves donuts
What is Britt’s favorite thing about Havok?
Britt talks about things to know when you have a working dog
What are the pluses or minuses to keeping a dog intact?
Jess likes donuts too
Britt works in a vets office and talks about precautions people can take when visiting the vet
Jess asks Britt about beach etiquette
Does Britt crate her dogs?
Find Havok on Instatgram at @havok_thegreat
You can contact the show by email at [email protected]
More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
To purchase the products we use, go to caninehealing.com/products
You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.
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26min
February 05, 2020Things to do with Your Dogs
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about the importance of crating. What are the benefits of using a crate with your dog?
Topics discussed include:
Quirky tip of the day
Take your dog for a loose leash walk
Hiking is great activity with your dog
Consider taking your dog on vacation
Swimming can be a fun activity for dogs and give them good exercise
Training with your dog is a great activity
Dogs love a trip to the beach
Take the dog along on your errands
A lot of dogs love playing fetch
Enjoy some snack time with your dogs
You can contact the show by email at [email protected]
More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
Check out Jess’s course on dog tricks at k9healing.com/tricks
Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.
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23min
January 29, 2020Importance of Crating
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about the importance of crating. What are the benefits of using a crate with your dog?
Topics discussed include:
Dog tip of the day
Scott and Jess review the different type of crates available
Whatever crate you choose, make sure it’s secure
Scott has a tip to reinforce a wire crate
You can start by feeding the dog in the crate
A crate is not just for housebreaking your dog
Many people stop using them because the dog cries when they are crated
When did crates first start being used?
What are the 3 ways to help with anxiety in your dog?
Crates can be very useful when having company visit
It’s better to be proactive rather than reactive when crating
Dogs need to accept being crated when you are at home
Don’t allow children to follow your dog into the crate
Crates are great in the car for safety
If your dog is recovering from an injury or surgery, a crate is a great option
Crating at daycare is a good thing
You can contact the show by email at [email protected]
More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.
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30min
January 22, 2020Handling Dog Reactivity
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about reactivity in dogs. What is it and what can I do about it?
Topics discussed include:
Dog tip of the day
What is leash reactivity and how does it vary?
You could be activating the dog with your leash
Jess talks about opposition reflex
Sometimes prey drive causes leash reactivity
What should I be doing if the dog exhibits leash reactivity?
Force the dog to engage with you
What is barrier aggression and how do I deal with it?
What about dogs that are aggressive when woken up?
What is movement reactivity?
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You can contact the show by email at [email protected]
More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.
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28min
January 15, 2020What are the Evils of Balanced Training?
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about balanced training. They bring balance to the topic of balanced training.
Topics discussed include:
Dog tip of the day
What is balanced training?
What is an aversive consequence?
Is balanced training better than alternative training methods?
The dog needs to listen in all circumstances
Leash direction takes years of practice
There are some situations where food creates more harm than good
Check out the book Rough Love
How can I make positive training work for me?
You have to look at all sides of the training equation
A trained dog has more freedom
The more you work with your dog, the fewer corrections will be necessary
You can contact the show by email at [email protected]
More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics
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32min
January 08, 2020Considerations with Rescues
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about the things you need to consider when bringing a rescue into your home. It’s important to know what to look for.
Topics discussed include:
Dog tip of the day
Don’t adopt a rescue just from a photo on the internet
Go into getting a rescue with your eyes open
A lot of rescues have been coming from the South and many have problems
Many rescues have behavioral problems, health problems and may not have had the proper vaccines
It’s important to do research on the rescue organization
If you can, bring a dog trainer with you to evaluate the dog
See if you can get any video of the dog with other dogs and kids
Be honest about your situation and your family’s lifestyle
If you have kids, don’t bring them with you when you initially meet the dog
Don’t be afraid to return the dog if the dog has extreme behavioral problems
Scott strongly advises not adopting multiple dogs that have come from the same home
If you already have animals at home, you need to consider the temperament of the dogs
If you already own a female dog, you may want to consider adopting a male
You can contact the show by email at [email protected]
More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.
...more
28min
January 01, 2020Kickoff to 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess welcome Dave Garofalo, the owner of Studio 21 Podcast Café and 2 Guys Smoke Shop. He is going to teach Scott and Jess how to smoke a cigar for this New Year’s special episode.
Topics discussed include:
Dog tip of the day
Dave gives some pointers on how to get ready to smoke a cigar
Scott and Jess successfully cut their cigars
Their world changes after they light their cigars
Spend 10 minutes of quiet time with your dog
Every Monday at 8PM, Scott and Jess do a dog meditation on their Canine Healing Facebook page
Dave is thinking of getting a new dog
Scott and Jess offer Dave some advice
Dave asks about feeding raw food to dogs
In the new year, address your dog’s weight problems
You can contact the show by email at [email protected]
More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.
...more
32min
December 25, 2019Giving Back at Christmas
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about giving back at Christmas. What can you give to dogs in need?
Topics discussed include:
Dog tip of the day
Scott and Jess share a list of items you can donate to your local dog shelter
Try to stay local with your giving
Double up your purchase at this time of year and donate half to a shelter
Shelters can use all sorts of items: food, cleaning products, leashes, collars, etc.
You can also volunteer your time or do a donation drive
You can also spend some time just visiting the dogs at a shelter
Depending on your profession, you may be able to volunteer your services
It is also possible to sponsor an animal
Fostering a rescue is another option for some people
Train your own dog to make him a more upstanding citizen
Christmas is not the perfect time to get a puppy
Consider buying for dogs in need
You can contact the show by email at [email protected]
More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.
...more
23min

FAQs about The Quirky Dog:

How many episodes does The Quirky Dog have?

The podcast currently has 272 episodes available.