Many people go to a dog training class and teach the dog to sit, stay, and heel - but how does that translate to living a great life with your pet dog?

In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia talk about how they optimize their training to apply different skills to have a well-rounded family dog.

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0:00 Intro

0:15 Zita Intro

1:15 Episode Intro

2:42 Beyond traditional obedience

8:07 Applying training skills in real life

16:50 Meeting needs as part of training

18:40 Consistency

19:59 Reinforcement

22:36 Real life practice

24:40 Conclusion