All Things Pups with Kaelin Munkelwitz

Latest Episodes:

Teaching Focus and Self Control in Public Apr 15, 2019

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So you want to be able to take your dog on a mile walk between classes or at your lunch break, but that walk ends up only being a few blocks because your dog won't stop sniffing or pulling to other dogs... what should you do? In this episode, I explain how to teach a distracted dog to be attentive to her owner while on walks. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!

How to Leash Train Your Dog Apr 11, 2019

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Everyone wants the perfect dog who heels at their side, walks with a loose leash and doesn't pull. However, the reality is that most dogs are very distracted while out on walks! While there is a lot of training that goes into getting your dog to focus at all times while on a walk, in this episode I talk about some simple tactics for teaching loose leash walking. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!

The Different Levels of Solving Separation Anxiety Apr 08, 2019

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I'm super excited to start sharing some longer podcasts with you guys like this full training session that will hopefully give you some more insight into the problem solving involved when working with unique dogs. This episode is the perfect example of the slight variations of issues in dogs, such as the varying "levels" of severity of your dog's separation anxiety that you may have to work through. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!

How to Teach a Dog to Greet People Politely Mar 21, 2019

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When your dog goes crazy and loses all self-control every time he sees a person, it can be difficult to teach proper introductions to say the least! However, it IS attainable to take an excited & distracted dog & train him to have proper manners when meeting people. In this clip I discuss a few key steps I use with all of my clients to redirect focus back to the owner and promote controlled greetings! If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!

Teaching a Dog to Stop Mouthing and Nipping Mar 18, 2019

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Mouthing (which includes nipping and biting) is a behavior that a majority of puppies exhibit. It comes from a dog's need to chew and not entirely knowing how to control their bite inhibition. If your dog is trying to mouth or chew on you or your clothing, pay close attention to the tips I give in this clip from one of my training sessions. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!

How I Became a Dog Trainer, The Power of Positive Reinforcement and Tons of Q&A | An Interview for The Online Dog Lover Summit Mar 14, 2019

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This interview I did for the Online Dog Lover Summit last year is jam packed with TONS of awesome content including how I became a dog trainer, my experience working with rescues, some Q&A on different issues such as potty training, pulling and much more! If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!

How to Socialize an Anxious Dog Mar 11, 2019

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In this clip from one of my training sessions, I explain a classic counter conditioning exercise that I use to desensitize reactive, aggressive and anxious dogs. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!

How to Introduce a New Puppy Into a Home with Other Dogs Mar 07, 2019

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You've made the decision to adopt a new puppy - congrats! Bringing home a pup can be one of the most exciting times for a family... but how will your other pets react?! To make sure that you're prepared on how to introduce your new pup into your home and don't make the common mistake of throwing the dogs together from the start, pay super close attention to the tips in this episode! If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!

Helping a Territorial Dog Become Comfortable Around Strangers Mar 04, 2019

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Does it seem like your dog is unpredictable about barking at people coming into your home? Are you confused on whether your dog is being territorial or fearful? If you are confused and unsure, so is your dog! In this clip from one of my training sessions, I talk with a client about how to help her territorial dog work through the need to protect her owner at all times. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!

Teaching a Dog How to Walk on a Loose Leash Feb 23, 2019

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"What should I do if my dog is pulling on the leash?" In this clip from one of my training sessions, I work with one of my clients and go over the basics of a "heel" as a means to teach loose leash walking. If you enjoyed this episode, please don't forget to subscribe & leave a rating/review! Thank you my loves!!