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**Spirit Dog Training Podcast**

Spirit Dog Training brings you science-based, modern and effective dog training advice, explaining why your dog acts the way he acts, and how to approach training efficiently.

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84. Do You Need Rest Days in Training? Sep 26, 2025

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In this episode I discuss if we need to take rest or break days in reactivity training.

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83. Are You Overusing Food in Training? Sep 23, 2025

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Today we are going to talk about something that I see come up in +R training all the time- and that is actually OVERUSING food in training situations. Want to get started with our training programs for free? Visit spiritdogtraining.com/free

82. Rating Common Reactivity Training Tools Sep 18, 2025

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In this episode I deep dive into my views on some of the most commonly used training tools when working with reactive dogs.

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81. 7 Reactivity Training Key Insights Sep 17, 2025

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After a break from podcasting I wanted to come back to discuss a topic that is always highly requested- Reactivity. As a trainer I share some of my top insights into successful reactivity training and discuss how you can adjust your set ups to make even more progress in your journey.

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80. My Dog Is Not Getting Better! Oct 09, 2024

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Lack of progress in training is very frustrating for every dog. But do you even assess progress the right way? As a dog trainer, I evaluate progress through two key parameters. In this episode I share why it doesn't matter at all if your dog has a bad training session, how you need to help your dog succeed during every single moment of training, and what you should do to reflect on how far you have already come!

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79. 5 Reasons for Food Refusal in Training Oct 02, 2024

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Is your dog refusing food in training? Do they routinely turn their nose up on the most delicious treats? There are FIVE main reasons for this ... and they are NOT what you'd think! Today we dive into WHY your dog may be noping out of treat training - and how to help them appreciate food rewards Want to get started with our training programs for free? Visit spiritdogtraining.com/free

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78. Reactivity Training For NON-Food-Motivated Dogs Sep 25, 2024

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Using treats in reactivity training doesn't work for you because your dog refuses food completely around triggers? That is actually a very common issue ... with one easy, ingenious solution! In this episode I share the #1 question that will determine whether your dog can be trained with food - as well as how to do it!

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77. 4 Crucial Life Skills To Teach Your Dog Sep 18, 2024

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This week I discuss four non-negotiable life skills that EVERY dog owner needs to teach their dogs. These skills will set your dog up for success in situations that could otherwise be very stressful or even traumatizing! Want to get started with our training programs for free? Visit spiritdogtraining.com/free

76. Socialization Lessons Part 3 - FAQ Sep 11, 2024

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You sent me a lot of emails and this week I answer your questions about socialization! We discuss "over socialization", how to socialize young puppies, setbacks in socialization during the teenage stage, why you need "boring" dogs for socialization and much more.

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75. Socialization Lessons Part 2 Sep 04, 2024

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In this episode I share actionable tips for socializing your dog! Starting at home ... and advancing all the way to the dog park. As you work through the 4 stages of socialization exercises, you will learn how to make sure your dog has a positive experience around all people and dogs.

Want to get started with our training programs for free? Visit spiritdogtraining.com/free

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