We have to be careful about the words we use and the timing of when we use them.

Takeaways:

1. Why we say it
2. Comforting or Confusing?
3. Long Term effects

Question: Is it true that dog training is more about the human than the dog?

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To me, this is the most important tool you can use with your dog every day.

Takeaways:

1. What is it?
2. Emotions combined with Intentions
3. How to find it in your dog

Question: Are huskies or beagles able to be off leash?

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Knowing what pack position your dog is helps assess your dog's behavior and gives you insight into why your dog acts the way he/she does.

Takeaways:

What are the positions?

1. Front
2. Middle
3. Back

Question: How does leash walking your dog help with your dog's overall behavior?

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We can all have intense moments with our dogs, but it's important to know when and how to remain calm during those times.

Takeaways:

1. What is an intense moment?
2. What does it mean to feel calm?
3. The effects on your dog

Question: My dog is obsessed with a tennis ball, what can I do to change it?

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Puppies need to be a certain age before being taken away from their mothers. In this episode I share my opinion on the right age and the consequences of adopting too early.

1. What I see a lot of
2. The consequences of adopting a puppy too early
3. What is the right age

Question: My puppy is 6 months old and I have noticed he doesn't listen as well as he did a month ago, is this normal?

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There are a few toxic foods that we are aware of but there are some surprises on this list!

Takeaways:

1. Garlic
2. Chocolate
3. Xylitol and......

Question: Recently I took my dog for a walk and we saw someone walking towards us with a huge hat and overcoat on. My dog wouldn't stop barking, what should I have done?

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I had one of my clients use this statement during a lesson and LOVED IT! We aren't literally talking about class but a way to describe your training.

Takeaways:

1. What does this mean?
2. How to further your training
3. Are you stuck in a rut?

Question: Sometimes my 6 month old puppy gets a little "antsy", she will start to nibble on shoes or her tail. What should I do?

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Leashwork is not only your foundation but it's a form of communication too.

Takeaways:

1. What is leash-work?
2. How to make it your foundation
3. How much time to commit

Question: How old is too old for a dog to be trained?

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This is a common combination among dog owner homes but we have to be proactive so the relationship can work.

Takeaways:

1. Can the senior dog handle it?
2. How to introduce
3. When to step in during play (if it happens)

Listener Question: What is the best way to have my dog get used to wearing a muzzle?

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It's an ugly subject to talk about but as dog owners we need to be educated about parasites.

Takeaways:

1. We are seeing an increase of them this year
2. We now require negative fecal tests for all of our client's dogs
3. Perfectly healthy looking dog can have parasites

Listener Question: What tool do you find is the best for walking dogs?

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