Spirit Dog Training Podcast

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44. Why My Dog Training Is Always Evolving (And Your's Should Be, Too) Jan 31, 2024

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My own dog training is always evolving ... and yours should be, too! In this episode I explain the continuous feedback loop between you and your dog that will take your training to the next level. I also share how I always improve my own training and online classes!

43. Five Reasons Why Dog Training Isn't Working Jan 24, 2024

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When training isn't working, both dog and human are left frustrated and demotivated. But it does not have to be this way! There are 5 common reasons why training isn't working ... as well as solutions! In this episode I discuss the most common training roadblocks in detail, and explain how small changes will lead to big improvements!

42. Why I Don't Recommend Clickers In Dog Training Jan 17, 2024

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In this episode I dive into the nitty-gritty of what clickers are and how they work. I bust some myths and explain how to decide whether clickers are going to work for your dog and your training goals. I also share how I have come 180 degrees when it comes to using clickers for my own clients!

41. The #1 Way To Improve Focus, Patience & Resilience In Dog Training Jan 10, 2024

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In this episode I discuss why some dogs are so unfocussed, impatient, demanding and hard to train ... and why you should NOT hope that they'll grow out of it (they won't!) But don't worry - I reveal the #1 thing you can do today to help your dog grow in all of these skills and become a joy to train!

40. Trigger stacking in dog training AND human behavior Jan 03, 2024

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What does your work stress have to do with dog training? Why does our dog do worse the longer a training session goes on?And how can we predict our dog's seemingly unpredictable outbursts? The surprising answer to all of these question lies in trigger stacking. In this episode, I dive deep into the detrimental effects of trigger stacking - as well as how to navigate them in your training!

39. Six Dog Training Goals for 2024 Dec 27, 2023

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Ready to dive into training for 2024? But hold on - Setting the wrong training goals will hinder your progress and demotivate you! In this episode I share the surprising truth about why traditional training goals are bad, as well as 6 goals to will truly accelerate your training progress.

38. Christmas Training With Dogs: Yay or Nay? Dec 20, 2023

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In this episode I talk about a client case study. They reached out to me the day before Christmas with a big ask: To teach their dog and their visitors' dog to stop fighting! Listen in to learn how I handled this, and how to decide between training and "damage control" - especially during the busy holidays!

37. Dog Behaving Badly In The Yard? Dec 13, 2023

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A lot of dog owners struggle with their dog's behavior in the yard. Whether digging, barking, fence fighting or chewing on patio furniture ... many dogs do NOT inherently behave well outside! In this episode I go into detail on why dogs misbehave outside and how to fix it.

36. The Dreaded Management Dec 06, 2023

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Management is a very unpopular topic among dog training students ... but without management, training is likely to fail! Today we dive deep into understanding why management is the foundation of any training you do - as well as the key to success.

35. Group Classes Are HARD Nov 29, 2023

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Is your dog failing at group training classes? Are they always the odd one out who's barking, pulling on leash and being unfocused?

In this episode I discuss 3 ways to make group classes easier - as well as how to know if a group class is NOT the right place for your dog.

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