Does your dog go crazy when people come over? Do they beg when you're eating? Or maybe they are always getting into stuff or stealing socks out of the hamper or chewing your furniture? These are all reasons why people love using the place command. But experience has taught us that place doesn't really "fix" these problems on its own. So why do we really love it? And why do we tell people to do it? Who benefits from it? How do you use the place command to help your dog get be...

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In this episode we are talking about a common household issue—kids not getting along with the dog! As a parent it is your job to advocate for both parties and set and enforce appropriate rules. How do we help people with this issue? What do we recommend? And why do we have such a high rate of success with such cases? We are giving all the deets! Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access to our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid ...

We love helping people! But...some folks just can't be helped. This is the number one biggest challenge any dog trainer will face. Our clients are amazing! But every now and then we get reminded that there are people out there that think they will pay the fee and their problems will go away. Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access to our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers. Subscriptions are only $4/month! You can als...

We are talking about addictions! How can unwanted behaviors, or even fun behaviors, become a thing of obsession. Leash reactivity, tail chasing, self mutilation, ball chasing, light and shadow chasing, etc. What do you do if your dog struggles with an addiction? Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access to our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers. Subscriptions are only $4/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donat...

Most people say their dog is smart, learns fast, and can do their commands...unless, or until.. Is that really a trained dog? What is a trained dog? How high should your standards be? How do you get there? Don't let the "unless" drive you crazy and keep you from your goals! Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access to our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers. Subscriptions are only $4/month! You can also just sign up to make a...

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Imagine dealing with a divorce, having to move, being surrounded by people that don't like you, and having an older dog that is incredibly anxious and reactive, just to have the dog slip out the door and go after someone's dog.. We're discussing a consultation involving major life changes, reactivity, aggression, power breeds, anxiety, difficult social situations, and taking accountability for your dog's behavior, even when it's hard. So what do you do next? Can things be better? Support ...

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Do you have to "trade" your dog things to get things from them? This is really common and although it sometimes works, it might not always. Even if it does work, we discuss the reasons it's generally a bad idea, and what the best way is to take an item away from a dog without the conflict of having to reach in and physically take the item away, which we never do. Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access to our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY ...

All too often we get calls for behavioral issues AFTER something goes completely off the rails, but often there were signs right along that things were headed in the wrong direction. Aggression, guarding, separation anxiety, etc. That being said, can things change or develop suddenly? Did your dog have a traumatizing event that led to a change in behavior? If your dog is pretty well behaved are we sure we are seeing what we think we are seeing so we aren't caught off guard later by our ...

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Why do so many emotional support dogs fall apart behaviorally? What do you do when your kids are opposed to proper dog training and think you are "mean"? You need to right the ship and teach your kids how to as well. This might be one of the most pivotal moments in your child's philosophical development and your dog's fate. Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access to our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers. Subscriptio...

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If your dog is over excited all the time, easily stimulted, is pushy, is like a bull in a china closet, has no respect for you, or simply no awareness, or all of the above, what is the one single thing you can do to change this and change it fast? Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access to our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers. Subscriptions are only $4/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly...

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What are the most common questions people have about things their dog won't do? Well, I asked the internet! And I'm sharing my opinion on each question. Support the show Love the show? Sign up to access to our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers. Subscriptions are only $4/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that, just tell a friend about the p...

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