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Are you trying to fix your dog's reactivity with a "Look at me" approach? And your dog is fine as long as they are engaged with you ... but as soon as you take your eyes off them, they flip out again? In this episode I explain what the big misconception about engagement training for reactivity is - and how you can break through the training plateau!
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"How do I become a dog trainer?" is a question I get several times a week. In today's episode, I share three insights into working as a dog trainer that you probably did not expect!
From honing training skills over people training to not spending a lot of time with one's own dogs ... I don't hold any secrets back in this one!If you want to start training with our library of over 1,300 training videos for free, visit spiritdogtraining.com/free
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Is your dog reactive ... but only sometimes? Only towards some people ... some dogs ... or in some situations?
Selective and situation-specific reactivity can be really puzzling for dog owners.
In this episode I explain how to make sense of it ... and how to work with dogs who are not always reactive.
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A topic that has been requested many times ... how do you navigate family disagreements and training?
What about family members who are not committed to training ... family members who give you well-meaning (but useless) advice ... or family members who are fighting you regarding training?
In this episode I share my experiences on navigating all of these with you!If you want to start training with our library of over 1,300 training videos for free, visit spiritdogtraining.com/free
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In this second episode on breed-specific training, I discuss why you may be WRONG in believing that your dog needs a breed-specific training approach.
Falsely holding out for this can actually harm your training progress! So let's break down the difference between breed-specific training issues ... and "run of the mill" training issues.
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Are your criteria too muddled? Are you able to be black and white in training? Or do you try to teach unrefined behaviors ... and hurting yourself with it in the long run?
Today I explain why you should NOT be a wishy washy trainer!
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It's a huge misconception that in order to teach our dogs how to do something right, we wait for them to get it wrong. If you attempt to train like this, you and your dog will be frustrated and disapppointed.
In this episode I discuss why you already have the teaching skills you need deep within you ... and the questions you need to ask yourself to apply the knowledge to dog training!
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The #1 question I always asked myself when teaching group classes "What do my students talk about in the car?"
In this quick episode I discuss why your trainer should care about each and every student's happiness and their dogs' successes.
If your trainer doesn't seem invested in making you proud of your dog - look for a different trainer!
If you want to start training with our library of over 1,300 training videos for free, visit spiritdogtraining.com/free -
Did you know that no two breeds are trained the same? If you do not take your dog's breed(s) into account when planning your sessions, you won't be successful.
In this episode I explain how your dog's breed impacts training decisions, and how you can tailor training to your specific dog!
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Should you teach your dog multiple things at once? Or will they get confused? How do you decide which behaviors to work on at any one time?
In today's episode I will discuss whether you should train several behaviors ... and how to decide which ones!
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Living with and training a reactive dog is a taxing, tiring task! What if there was a shortcut?
In this episode I discuss if there is a way to cut corners in reactivity training ... and what the results will look like.
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We are never only training a skill ... we are always training a skill and an emotion. Out of the two, the emotion is actually the one you should be most concerned about!
Today I dive into why the wrong emotion can ruin skill training (even if the dog is good at the skill) ... and how to help your dog find the right mindset.
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As a dog trainer who uses a lot of food rewards, one of the most common questions I get us "... And what happens when you don't have a treat?"
Today I unravel how to make your dog independent from having to be bribed and lured, and explain why having or not having a treat should not make a difference in a well-trained dog!
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Scent work is a fascinating dog sport. It's welcoming to dogs of all ages and physical abilities ... and it's an amazing way to bond with your dog!
In this episode we interview highly accomplished scent work competitor, judge and professional bed bug detection dog handler Paige Gordon about how to get started and progress in the sport. -
Every day I work with dog owners and help them break through behavioral and training struggles. And every day I know that if dog owners were more mindful of these 6 things ... a lot of issues would NOT happen in the first place!
Today I give you a list of the 6 things I wished every dog owner did - implement these to see immediate improvement in your dog.
Also in this episode I share a special gift with you ... you can now access all of my over 1,300 online lessons completely free at spiritdogtraining.com/free -
Most dog owners with more than one dog would love to train them all at once. But is this even possible?
Is it a good idea to have everyone train at the same time? What about dogs that can wait their turn?
And what should you do if your dogs are so attached that you cannot separate them?
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Training often fails because we are not progressing skills well. But what does it actually mean to "advance a skill"?
How do we break down the training process for our dogs correctly? How many steps are involved in teaching a solid behaviors?
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Do you struggle to motivate yourself to train? Is consistency hard for you and your dog? There actually is a secret to training every day ... I call it "training momentum".
In this episode I share how you can reach training momentum, and why most dog owners are only a few training sessions away from breaking through this wall! -
Treats are reinforcements and corrective collars are punishments ... but is that really what the definition of those words is?
Are you using reinforcers as skillful as you could?
And did you know that the environment is constantly reinforcing and punishing your dog, too? -
How do you find the right dog trainer for you and your dog?
What expectations should you have for a dog trainer?
But also ... what is your dog trainer expecting from YOU in the coaching relationship?
In this podcast I take a deep dive into my expectations for dog owners and trainers.
And I also have a pretty big surprise for you ... - Mostrar mais
