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In this episode, Andreia and Millie are joined by Connor Howard, assistant trainer at Mirror Image K9, to discuss what you should do for the first month with your new dog to help them settle and feel safe in their new home. They discuss how to help them decompress, how to set up clear structure, and the do's and don'ts when brining home a new dog. 

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- What is decompression time?
- How to provide structure
- Inviting people over the first few weeks 
- How to build your relationship with your new dog
- When your puppy will hit social maturity 
- When you see their true personality

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In Episode 5, part one of the bringing home a new dog series, Millie and Andreia discuss things you should consider before getting a new dog. Whether you’re a first-time owner or you’ve had dogs before, getting a dog is really exciting. But it’s a long-term commitment and there are lots of things to think about before making your mind up. From cost and breed, to lifestyle, rescue vs breeder, they discuss it all. If you or someone you know is considering adding a new dog to your family, this episode is for you.

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- Puppy vs. Adult 
- Breeds 
- What signs to look for when choosing a dog 
- "Bonded dogs" (Littermate syndrome)
- Rescue vs Breeder
- Fosters
- Gifting dogs

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In this podcast, Andreia and Millie talk about the usual causes of a dog's undesirable behavior as well as what a typical first training session looks like with a relationship and psychology based trainer. They discuss in detail what it means for your dog to sleep with you, follow you around the house, and how that could be confusing to them. If you're trying to change your relationship and change behaviors from your dog, this episode is for you.

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In this podcast Andreia and Millie discuss the use of dog training tools such as the slip lead, power loop, retractable leash, harness, prong collars, e-collars, and more. They discuss how to properly utilize these tools and how they should be introduced to your dog. They will cover the essential information you’ll need to get started, and explain what training equipment you’ll probably want to avoid. It is advised that you watch this episode on YouTube so that you can see how to properly use the training tools they discuss.

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In this episode Andreia and Millie are joined by Easton, former client and current dog trainer at Mirror Image K9, to discuss what you need to look for when searching for a dog trainer in your area.  Picking a dog trainer comes down to finding someone compatible with you as a client. Before you run to Google “dog trainer near me”, there are a few red flags that you need to look out for. Whether you’re searching for dog training through group training classes, one-on-one lessons, or by connecting with an in-home dog trainer, this advice applies. 

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In this episode Andreia Paiva and Millie Travis discuss how dogs are often misunderstood due to the expectations we place on them. Andreia tells the story of the adoption process with Bubbles and what happened when her and Ozzie brought him home. 

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