Vermont Dog Trainer Show

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Adversity Brings Opportunity Feb 22, 2022

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It's been a rough couple of years but where there is adversity there is opportunity. I now have a couple of new offerings and you don't have to be local to be a part of them.

Outro Music:

"Bad Dog" written by John Fusco and featured on his acclaimed double album "John the Revelator"

How to Implement a Stay Command 2x a Day - Talking Dogs Radio Feb 18, 2022

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Dog training doesn't have to take up a lot of time. And including it in everyday rituals helps reinforce the positive behaviors.

Takeaways:

What's the purpose of it
Why twice a day
This creates fast repetition

Listener Question: My dog always chews on the leash when I take her for a walk, what does that mean?

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Early Signs of Resource Guarding - Talking Dogs Radio Show Feb 04, 2022

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No one wants a dog that guards valuable resources like food and toys. Here are some body language signs to look for in your dog to see if that practicing this behavior.

Takeaways:

What is resource guarding
Early body language signs
How to work on it

Question: My dog will take household items from around the house and won't let me catch him, what can I do to stop this?

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Running w/ Your Dog - Talking Dogs Radio Show Jan 28, 2022

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Sometimes running with your dog can be detrimental depending on the intensity and the regularity of it. Listen in to one of my BIGGEST concerns about repeating this kind of exercise.

Takeaways:

Why dog owners do it
How much is too much?
What can be created

Listener Question:

We have been on vacation and our dog stayed with some friends. Now that we are back our dog is acting very differently, what can we do?

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Dog Training is NOT Hours per Day - Talking Dogs Radio Show Jan 21, 2022

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Most people think that they have to spend hours each day training their dog through commands and obedience. It's actually quite the contrary.

Takeaways:

How much time do you have each day?
What are you able to put in physically?
Making it work

Listener Question: I recently heard the term "littermate syndrome", what is it?

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Common Myths - Talking Dogs Radio Show Jan 13, 2022

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When it comes to dog training there are more common myths out there that I can even count!

Takeaways:

Tail Wagging
Hackles
Yawns

Listener Question:

My dog's nose is glued to the ground sniffing during our entire walk, is that okay?

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How Much is Too Much Freedom? - Talking Dogs Radio Show Jan 06, 2022

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Freedom has different meanings to different people especially when you compare city dogs to country dogs.

Takeaways:

What can your dog handle?
How they have to navigate our world
Some dogs are lost without structure

Listener Question: How can I tell if my dog has separation anxiety?

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Validating Your Dog's Bark - Talking Dogs Radio Show Dec 30, 2021

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Most people want to immediately stop their dog from barking but we have to realize that our dogs are trying to express themselves.

Takeaways:

Do you need your dog to bark?
What to do with the bark
What to look for in results

Listener Question:

What's the hardest behavior for you to work on?

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My Training Cesar's Way Experience Dec 27, 2021

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From the first week of November until now has been a heck of a ride for me. From making it to the Dog Psychology Center to having the right people around me it all happened at the right time, even my private conversation with Cesar.

Moods & Temperaments - Talking Dogs Radio Show Dec 23, 2021

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There is a lot that goes into knowing your dog and also how quickly things can change. Here is my take on how to handle their moods and temperaments.

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