[Epi 27] 5 Reasons Why Dogs Pull on the Leash
[Episode 27] 5 Reasons Why Dogs Pull on the Leash Does using a harness make your dog pull on the leash? Does a collar work better than a harness? One of the biggest complaints I get on social media is that dogs pull on the leash. The first step to...
[Epi 26] The Biggest Mistake Reactive Dog Owners Make
[Episode 26] The Biggest Mistake Reactive Dog Owners Make If my dog is reactive and meets the dog he’s barking at, won’t that stop the barking once he realizes that dog won’t hurt him? Having a leash aggressive or reactive dog can be frustrating and...
[Epi 25] 5 Tips to Survive Puppyhood
# [Episode 25] 5 Tips to Survive Puppyhood “Having a puppy is hard work. I feel like I’m training him all day long, it’s overwhelming.” That’s what my friend said to me about her 4 ½ month old puppy, and she's right, all of it is true. Having a...
[Epi 24] What is Reactivity and Leash Aggression?
[Episode 24] What is Reactivity and Leash Aggression? Leash aggression and reactivity is one of the most common problems that dog owners face. In my private training business, about 80% of my cases are reactivity, pre-covid puppy craz. Both of...
[Epi 23] Is Positive Reinforcement the Most Effective Way to Train Your Dog?
[Episode 23] Is positive reinforcement the most effective way to train your dog? Is positive reinforcement more effective than punishment? Science shows that in order to effectively change behavior, there has to be some...
[Epi 22] Is Stress Sabotaging Your Training?
[Episode 22] Is Stress Sabotaging Your Dog Training? If your dog is too stressed, you're not going to see progress and stress. Hormones will prevent your dog from learning and he won't be able to be calm today. We're going to talk about how stress can...
[Epi 21] Why is my 5-month-old puppy fearful?
[Episode 21] Why is my 5-month-old puppy fearful? A friend of mine got a Doodle puppy and she joined the local Doodle Facebook Group. She shared a post that someone put up in the group to get my feedback. There was so much good information to share and...
[Epi 20] 3 Reasons Why Your Dog Isn’t Food Motivated
[Episode 20] 3 Reasons Why Your Dog Isn't Food Motivated “My dog isn't food motivated.” Most likely, you’ve heard someone say this, or maybe you’ve said this yourself. But is it true? Are dogs that refuse food or a treat not food motivated? No,...
[Epi 19] 3 Steps to Solve Any Dog Problem
[Episode 19] The 3 Steps You Need to Solve Any Dog Problem There are 3 things you need to do when you have a problem with your dog. These are also outlined in the Free Dog Training Masterclass. Today you're going to get a shorter version using Juan’s dog Noel...
[Epi 17] Do Bootcamps Really Work?
[Episode 17] Do Bootcamp Dog Training Programs Work? The 5 things you need to know before you send your dog to bootcamp I got an email from a nice lady that had just watched the Free Dog Training Masterclass that leads to our two amazing online...
[Epi 18] Leaving Your Puppy Home Alone Do’s and Don’ts
[Episode 18] Do's and Don'ts When Leaving Your Puppy Home Alone Leaving your puppy home alone is a must. Many dogs and puppies need your help to be comfortable being home alone. Listen to this episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast or read below for some great...
[Epi 16] Puppy Biting – The Three Most Common Mistakes
[Episode 16] Puppy Biting - The Three Most Common Mistakes A few months ago, I had a client that was wearing a thick jacket and jeans to survive her puppy’s biting episode. She told me that she had to be ready to protect herself when her puppy came at her. She...