Dog training advice is everywhere on the internet and social media — but how do you know what to trust? Join trainers Michael Tomai and Kathy Callahan as they discuss the experts, ideas and techniques that really help dogs and their people live more happily together. Each episode will leave listeners with something simple to try, a game-changing idea to ponder, and a big name whose books or videos are gold.
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Dog training advice is everywhere on the internet and social media — but how do you know what to trust? Join trainers Michael Tomai and Kathy Callahan as they discuss the experts, ideas and techniques that really help dogs and their people live more happily together. Each episode will leave listeners with something simple to try, a game-changing idea to ponder, and a big name whose books or videos are gold.
Cooperative Care: How to Get Your Dog's Buy-In for Handling
Pick of the Litter Podcast
1 hour 2 minutes 42 seconds
5 months ago
Cooperative Care: How to Get Your Dog's Buy-In for Handling
Do you dread clipping your dog's nails? How about giving ear medicine, or brushing out a mat? In this episode we talk about an approach called "cooperative care," which reduces stress by giving dogs more agency during each task: They can choose to participate for a reward, and communicate when they need a break. The expert in this subject is Dr. Deborah Jones—a dog trainer with a background as a psychology professor—who has a great little book called "Cooperative Care: Seven Steps to Stressfree Husbandry." It's a terrific way to deepen the trust between you and your dog.
Pick of the Litter Podcast
Dog training advice is everywhere on the internet and social media — but how do you know what to trust? Join trainers Michael Tomai and Kathy Callahan as they discuss the experts, ideas and techniques that really help dogs and their people live more happily together. Each episode will leave listeners with something simple to try, a game-changing idea to ponder, and a big name whose books or videos are gold.
