Repeating commands is a problem because we are trying to control the dog physically and not focusing on the mental connection we have with our dogs.

Takeaways:

1. Why people do it
2. What are we telling our dog
3. What this creates

Question: Why does my dog come to a complete stop during walks?

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It's important that we respect a dog's personal space when meeting them for the first time. And this will help the dog's owner handle the situation.

Takeaways:

1. The importance of knowing this
2. The purpose of it
3. How it helps dogs and their owners

Listener Question: My dog won’t climb into the car, what can I do?

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Many dog owners struggle with dogs that are constantly jumping on them. Here are my tips on how to address it.

Takeaways:

1. Why dogs do this
2. It’s a symptom
3. How to properly address it

Listener Question: Every time I go to my friends house her dog pees when I walk in the door. Is there something I am doing wrong?

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There are some water bowls that harbor bacteria and can be unsafe for your dogs. So what's the water bowl to have? But wait, there's a big "but".

Takeaways:

1. What is the worst
2. What is 2nd worst
3. What is best? And there is a “but”

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At certain times the universe can come knocking at our door, we just have to be open to it. Listen as John had 2 of those moments in the same day from 2 different people in his life. He has an infectious smile and great energy that comes through in the interview.

Takeaways:

1. Sometimes you have to keep trying until it works
2. What going too fast means for dog owners
3. Biggest mistakes adopters make

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“Bad Dog” written by John Fusco and featured on his acclaimed double album “John the Revelator”

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There are some ridiculous rituals that people go through with their dogs when they leave their house. But it doesn't have to be complicated!

Takeaways:

1. What normally happens that creates anxiety
2. What should happen
3. Why it needs to look this way

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There is nothing like the 1 in a million dog. Everything about these dogs is smooth and easy. But what is true compatibility?

Takeaways:

1. What is compatibility
2. My story from Cesar’s
3. The harmony that comes with it

Listener Question:  My 6-month old dog gets the zoomies around 7pm every evening. What can I do to stop it?

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This is a great way to remember 3 of the biggest aspects of dog training.

1. Distance
2. Duration
3. Distraction

Listener Question: My dog overreacts when he sees another dog. How can I tell if it's aggression or not?

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Do you know what the 5 body motions are? Do you know why they are important to you and your dog?

Takeaways:

1. Why we should know this
2. What do we look for
3. Fulfilling your dog

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Listener Question: Now that it's thunderstorm season, what can I do to help my dog during a thunderstorm?

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Most of my clients have 1 or the other when it comes to trust and respect but will be surprised to hear which should come first.

Takeaways:

1. What is trust?
2. What is respect?
3. How to tell which comes first

Listener Question: What's the best way to introduce a new leash or collar to my dog?

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