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Training Techniques for Fearful Dogs & Real-Life Experiences - Coaching Lab Call Oct 18, 2024

Show notes

Ian's clients discussed various dog training challenges, including River's stretching and barking, Tali's puppy training progress, and strategies for improving leash handling. TiffianyAnn shared her experience at the Albuquerque balloon fest with her dog Vader, emphasizing the importance of recognizing a dog's needs and boundaries in busy environments.

Ian highlighted the significance of patience and understanding when addressing fearful behaviors, especially in rescue dogs, and provided actionable advice on managing dogs' expectations during mealtime. The group also explored how to communicate a dog's discomfort with strangers and discussed the importance of maintaining personal space during meal preparation.

Each participant was assigned next steps to continue improving their dogs' training and behaviors, fostering accountability within the group and enhancing overall outcomes.

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10/8/24 Coaching Lab Call

Breakfast For Your Dog - Talking Dogs Radio Show Oct 16, 2024

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In this episode titled Breakfast for Your Dog, Ian discusses the reasons why some dogs wake their owners up and what this behavior means from the dog's perspective. He also covers when to feed your dog breakfast, and answers a listener's question about which dog training tools are best to avoid.

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Crate Training, Leash Handling, & Socialization - Coaching Lab Call Oct 14, 2024

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Here's a little background for some context to the call.

Tali has had her dog for only a few week and has struggled with the crate training since day 1. She started the course only a couple of weeks after she adopted her dog.

Becky has a pair of litter mate sisters who have redirected on each other in an aggressive way during level of high stimulation outside of the home. Becky has been a part of this program for a year and has made some amazing strides.

Jana has just join the program a couple of weeks ago and is dealing with some over-excitement with her dog.

Summary:

Tali, Ian, and Becky discussed strategies for training their dogs, focusing on crate training, leash handling, and socialization. Ian also analyzed their dogs' behavior, observing their reactions to various stimuli and interactions with each other. The importance of maintaining calm and understanding the dogs' energy levels and boundaries were emphasized throughout the discussions.

If you would like more details on the Coaching Lab, click the link below. Be sure to use promo code "LAB" and get 50% off your first month.

Ian's Coaching Lab

Top 5 Dog Commands - Talking Dogs May 16, 2024

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Here is my list of the top 5 commands for dogs based on my experience with the dogs I have worked with

#5. Sit – This is the easiest to teach and 99% of my clients have already taught it
#4. Heel – Always good to teach your dog how to walk on leash
#3. Come – Everyone wants recall with their dogs
#2. Leave it – Prevents dogs from picking things up
#1. Drop it/Out – Used not only for letting go of foreign objects but also for play

Question: When I take my dog for a walk, her nose is constantly on the ground and when she sees another dog she will start yipping. What can I do?

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Can My Dog Sleep in Bed With Me? - Talking Dogs May 15, 2024

Show notes

This is always a popular question for dog trainer but I think my answer might surprise you.

Takeaways:

When is it okay
When is it not okay
Creating structure around it

Dog Fact of the week: 10 million pets are missing worldwide and less than 20% of them will be reunited with their owners.

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Dog Biting the Leash? - Talking Dogs Radio Show Jan 29, 2024

Show notes

Many dog owners have this issue with their dogs, but what can we do about it?

Takeaways:

Why dogs do this
What does the leash represent to the dog
How to fix it

Question: When my dog is sitting in my lap and my husband approaches me my dog growls at him, what should I do?

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Ending Your Dog Training on a Good Note - Talking Dogs Radio Show Jan 25, 2024

Show notes

It's important that we keep those good vibes going while training our dogs. Ending a good note or notes will help your next session.

Takeaways:

Where this comes from
What it means to the dog
Understanding your dog's stamina, both mental and physical

Question: Do dogs tear things apart when the owner leaves the home because they are mad at their owner?

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Failure or Feedback - Talking Dogs Radio Show Jan 23, 2024

Show notes

When we try a new technique and fail often times we just give up. But there is a different way of looking at that failure.

Takeaways:

How to approach your dog doing something wrong
What steps to understand it
How to move forward with it

Question: Will neutering my male dog take away his aggression?

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Correcting Behaviors in the Moment - Talking Dogs Radio Dec 19, 2023

Show notes

There are times when we can address unwanted behaviors in the moment.

Takeaways:

Understanding what the dog sees
The pattern that gets created
How to create a new pattern

Listener Question: Will recall with my dog ever be 100%?

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Michael Burke - Meditation and Mindfulness to Help You & Your Dog Oct 02, 2023

Show notes

I really enjoyed chatting with Michael about how our mindfulness can help our dog's behave better. Once we understand how we are feeling is when we can turn our attention to our dogs.

Takeaways:

Clearing the "cloud" that our dog's see around us
Patterns keep us comfortable but don't allow us to grow
Live in the moment

Michael's Website

Intro/Outro Music

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

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