Amber Quann (CEO and Head Trainer at Summit Dog Training) expertly addresses the hot topic of dog parks and other off-leash adventures in this conversation with me. We explore the place and purpose of environments like dog parks and how to evaluate whether they best suit you and your dog's needs, as well as best practices for working toward successful off-leash adventures with your dog or puppy. 

Discover:

• Why "socialization" may not be the right descriptor for the purpose of dog parks
• How to evaluate whether a dog park will be a positive environment for your dog 
• What sensory stimulation dogs are likely to experience upon arrival at a dog park
• Actionable steps to set your dog up for successful adventures off-leash

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Sarah Stiles (certified dog trainer and behavior therapist, Summit Dog Training) opens my eyes about what canine enrichment really means. We talk about how everything outside of primary needs for survival is considered enrichment, what enrichment can look like based on our dogs' unique ancestry, and how intentional enrichment can help them cope with challenges and big feelings. 

Discover:

• What enrichment can look like outside of food puzzles and toys
• How canine ancestry influences your dog's enrichment preferences
• The effect enrichment has on the canine brain
• Dog sports and activities that are built to enrich

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Dagny Kaspar (owner of The Pals Academy, Michigan's Top Dog Trainer of 2023, and my cousin) sits down with me to explore the crucial role socialization plays in a dog's life. We talk about how to create positive social experiences, manage expectations, and understand your dog's unique personality ... and discuss parallels between dog and human socialization. At the end of the day, we're all just meat sacks trying our best.

Discover:

• Why dog socialization means so much more than just dog-to-dog interactions
• How we can set our dogs up for socialization success
• How empathizing with our dogs' feelings in social settings can help us both
• How to adjust our mindset to celebrate the small wins with our dogs

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Join a dog-mom-turned-dog-nerd as she interviews dog lovers, trainers, and professionals to go beneath the bark, decode our dogs, and unleash our humanity along the way. The SubWOOFer is a shame-free space for all of us to learn more about our dogs and ourselves. Here's to living life to the fullest with our canine companions by our side!

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