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[WEBINAR REPLAY] Helping Dogs w Big Feelings

Did you miss it? Want to watch again? The main presentation is first with all of the Q&As at the end! There were some great questions! YouTube Link (Video Replay) Would you rather listen while you walk your dog? I uploaded the audio only to my podcast 😁 Podcast Link (Audio Only) Here is an example of stationing, which came up a few times in the Q&A. This is Ben's first time playing with a second dog in the game: Dream Dog is designed to teach you how to train your dog in a way that makes...

Hey there! My brand new advanced training, "3 Steps to Helping Dogs with Big Feelings" is at 6pm PST TODAY! Zoom Link You're going to want to be there live to ask allllll your burning questions, and hear all about the special bonus I've got for folks ready to take the next step with me. Here's what we're covering today: Why are dogs struggling more now than 20 years ago? pinpoint exactly what’s going wrong for your dog How to set yourself and your dog up for effective and efficient learning—...

The number of people I have had crying during a lesson is a lot higher than you might think. Puppies are HARD! Dogs with behaviour challenges are HARD! It's ok to feel burned out and exhausted. What if, instead of asking you to do more, I told you that you would get further with your pooch if you actually did less? What if you had a plan customized to YOUR life that had you training more efficiently, so you didn't have to work so hard? Puppies and adolescents need age-appropriate training to...

Me at 16 with my first car and my pet rabbit Snoflake Did you know that I didn't grow up with dogs? I grew up with cats, then rabbits, and horses I borrowed on weekends. I actually ran my own rabbit rescue as a teen where I clicker trained them, leash trained them, and found them homes. My nickname was Christopher Robbin! I didn't get my first dog until I was 17. Kona was an abused little peskimo who through a series of strange events, ended up as my first dog. (Thanks Julie!) Kona was...

at just 12 weeks old, Monty was showing serious signs of aggression Monty's people took the time to learn about why Monty was growling and how to help him truly overcome his challenges - you wouldn't recognize him now! 🎧 Listen Now Dream Dog! A 6 month program to unlock a fuller, happier life with your dog. ⏰ Registration opens Jan 14th! Struggling with your dog’s big feelings and reactivity? You aren't alone. Are you ready to… Feel connected and in-sync so you can have the adventures you’ve...

Welcome to the first of the 2016 podcast episodes! Will your puppy or young dog just grow out of reactivity? Not usually! Young dog's brains are especially sensitive as they develop, right up until 1.5-2.5 years. We need to make a plan to help them through behaviour challenges while keeping their sensitive state and their socialization needs in mind. 🎧 Listen Now Dream Dog! A 6 month program to unlock a fuller, happier life with your dog. ⏰ Registration opens Jan 14th! Struggling with your...

Many times I get called out to help with a dog who is absolutely great... except for this one thing. The pooch might: Attack other dogs when they play together Bark uncontrollably when men come into the house Lose their marbles if someone has a ball or stick or any type of food. Not like little dogs Not come when called ... insert behaviour challenge People try and try, but they just can't fix this ONE thing! Usually, the reason nothing seems to work, no matter how hard they try, is that the...

Mable <3 This picture is of a student's young Pomeranian, Mable. Mable LOVES me, the neighbours, that person on the street, any dog who happens to be in eye sight.. and probably those that aren't. Mable is a very social dog. But how do I know? How do I know that she enjoys contact, isn't just coming to me for treats or for safety? How do I know when I find a stray dog on the side of the street if it is safe for me to put my hand in their collar? I look for affiliative behaviours - social cues...

I can teach your dog to listen to me. I can teach you how to get your dog to listen to you. But I can’t teach your dog to listen to you. But only you can make the connection happen.Only you can do that. Becoming a responsive, happy, easy-to-be-around dog is not something I can just program into a dog. They don't come with little switches on their necks for me to program 😆 Training a dog is about connection and relationship. For working type dogs, it's a lifestyle. "GOOD BOY!" 3 Steps to...

The dog training world is deeply divided. There are trainers who rely on tools to control dogs and suppress behaviours. There are trainers who work hard to avoid causing any discomfort at all. And between those two ends is a huge spectrum of approaches. On top of this, dog training is an unregulated industry. Anyone can put up a website, print a business card, and call themselves a dog behaviour expert—regardless of education, experience, or competency. It’s frustrating. I get it. We care...