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.
Does your dog snarf up a bowl of kibble in 20 seconds and then look up at you asking what's next? If "what's next" includes things like barking, pulling, lunging, jumping up or being anxious, we always suggest saving at least some of the "gold" in that nutritious bowl to use creatively to encourage the behavior you'd like to see. That can mean turning those meals into natural "foraging" activity (scatter feeding, stuffed toys, puzzle toys) or using it as you actively engage with your dog in training and play that builds your connection. The trainers from Absolute Dogs in the U.K. coined the term "Ditch the Bowl" as shorthand to refer to this approach of using a dog's regular food to teach, enrich, and build the bond with your dog. (For some extra fun, check out their "Sexier Than A Squirrel" challenge — a series of games that build upon each other.)
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.
