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I've Tried Everything! - Talking Dogs Radio Show Mar 10, 2023

Show notes

When a client walks in and says "I've tried everything" I know right where they are going with it. They are struggling but guess what? So is the dog.

Takeaways:

What this means to me
What is really going on
How you can reset

Question: What can I do about a dog that just doesn't want to bond with me?

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Effects of Lack of Stimulation - Talking Dogs Radio Show Mar 06, 2023

Show notes

Insufficient stimulation in dogs can lead to the development of undesirable behaviors, and it's our responsibility as pet owners to provide them with adequate mental and physical exercise to reduce such behaviors.

Takeaways:

Destruction & Aggression
What can happen
Long-term effects

Question: I have 2 golden retrievers and often we have the same off leash dog run up to us with excitement that's way over the top. One of my dogs wants to calm it down and it can get very intense. The owners of the excited don't keep their dog on leash so it makes it hard to control mine on leash. What can I do?

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Obstacle Courses - Talking Dogs Radio Show Feb 27, 2023

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Not only should we be fulfilling our dogs physically but also mentally. Obstacle courses are a great way to do this, but without intensity.

Takeaways:

Why make my dog go through it?
How it helps your relationship with your dog
Fine tuning leash skills

Question: Changes in routine can change your dog's behavior

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Rewarding Expected Behaviors - Talking Dogs Radio Show Feb 24, 2023

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This is an intriguing conversation to have. Do we need to reward our dog for a behavior that we expect? Give this one some thought!

Takeaways:

What is expected behavior?
Training still needs to happen
The importance of when to reward

Question: I have a dog that is always excited and she doesn't like going on walks, can you help?

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Grieving The Loss of a Dog - Talking Dogs Radio Show Feb 22, 2023

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There's nothing like saying goodbye to our beloved dogs. It can be a difficult and painful situation and everyone grieves differently.

Takeaways:

Tough times for humans
Tough times for dogs, behaviors can change
How long to grieve before you get another dog

Question: Any time I go somewhere new with my dog he goes crazy when he gets our of the car, what can I do?

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Creating a Poop Bag Brand w/ Nicholas Castelli Feb 17, 2023

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Does Your Dog Patrol the House? - Talking Dogs Radio Show Feb 16, 2023

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Do you know what your dog does while you are at work? Remember that while we are gone our dogs can pick up bad habits when left unsupervised.

Takeaways:

What this looks like
How intense it can become
How we can fix it

Question: When my dog sees another dog on a walk he will start to walk slowly and get down on his belly. What does that mean?

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How to Read Nutrition Labels - Talking Dogs Radio Show Feb 14, 2023

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As dog owners it is important to know how to read nutrition labels. We all know the first ingredient listed is the most abundant but you may not know this one issue with labels.

Takeaways:

The REALITY of the ingredients list
1st 4 ingredients should be meat
If 2nd-4th is not meat then dogs are getting mostly grains

Question: My dog will throw her hips and back end at another dog during play, is that okay?

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