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In this episode If you've ever wondered why some trainers seem to be able to modify behavior so quickly and teach the dog to do things differently so easily, you need to hear this. So many people bark commands at their dog constantly. Addressing your dog's state of mind does not have to be a mystery. If you've ever wondered why some trainers seem to be able to modify behavior so quickly and teach the dog to do things differently

In this episode But you run into these people often if you take your dog out in public with a prong collar, e-collar, or muzzle on. I often get asked how to deal with people that tell you you shouldn't be training your dog this way. It is time to feel comfortable and confident with all your life decisions (it is, after all, your life), including how you train your dog. One of the most awful things you can do

In this episode I'm not talking about those big cones they give you at the vet's office for your dog after they have a procedure done. I'm talking about remote collars or shock collars. My clients have had TREMENDOUS success with various behaviors across the board using this tool, and you can too! I'm not talking about those big cones they give you at the vet's office for your dog after they have a procedure done. I'm talking about remote

In this episode Does it bring you joy to see your dog bounding around with the slobber just a flying, and their eyes wide with wonder? It's also worth mentioning that a lot of anxious/stressed dogs are interpreted as happy simply because they are *excited* (not the same). Does it bring you joy to see your dog bounding around with the slobber just a flying, and their eyes wide with wonder? Sniffing, playing, chasing, wagging.. Of course it does. But

In this episode Have you ever wondered why your dog is the hardest dog you've ever had to train? Also learn where to buy my new e-collar course so you can get started with the most amazing dog training tool to get your own dog on track building trust and confidence. Have you ever wondered why someone can raise two dogs and they turn out completely different? Have you ever wondered why your dog is the hardest dog you've ever

In this episode Dogs lose their lives because euthanasia is now more acceptable in our society than punishment. Let's talk about the difference and why proper punishment is healthy and necessary (for all of us). The fact is those that condemn it don't actually care that much about you or your dog or dogs in general. Dogs lose their lives because euthanasia is now more acceptable in our society than punishment.  Punishment equals abuse, right? Wrong.  Let's talk about the

In this episode Your lifestyle impacts your dog immensely! When we think of dog behavior or we think of training, we tend to think of teaching our dog obedience commands. And in some cases you can create a monster with a dog that otherwise might have been a mostly pretty normal dog. Your lifestyle impacts your dog immensely! When we think of dog behavior or we think of training, we tend to think of teaching our dog obedience commands. But

In this episode Do you struggle with the same annoying behaviors over and over and over? Do you think you AND your dog would both be a lot happier if you could just finally put these behaviors to rest? Visit me on social media for training pics, videos, tips, and information Do you struggle with the same annoying behaviors over and over and over? Does it seem like you get a little traction, but then ultimately things just go back

In this episode Are you stuck in the "nag zone"? Nagging your dog will NEVER change their long term behavior. Get out of the nag zone for good and see your dog finally start to make different decisions (on their own)!! Are you stuck in the "nag zone"?  It's  a very real thing. Nagging your dog will NEVER change their long term behavior. So why do you keep doing it? Get out of the nag zone for good and see

In this episode Food can be a very powerful tool when it comes to building behaviors in dog training, but dependence on it renders you completely ineffective with some dogs (and moderately ineffective with most dogs). Non food motivated dogs can train up just as well as those food driven, high energy, enthusiastic dogs. If your dog isn't food motivated, you should listen to this. Food can be a very powerful tool when it comes to building behaviors in dog