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The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Meghan Dougherty
80 episodes
20 hours ago
What does 25 years of dog training experience teach you? Stephanie O'Brien, owner of Dog Genius Canine Education, takes us on a fascinating journey through her evolution as a trainer—from growing up raising guide dogs to becoming an expert in protection sports. Stephanie's story offers a rare glimpse into how dog training has transformed over decades. Before YouTube tutorials and Instagram influencers existed, trainers learned through direct mentorship, VHS tapes shipped from Europe, and tra...
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What does 25 years of dog training experience teach you? Stephanie O'Brien, owner of Dog Genius Canine Education, takes us on a fascinating journey through her evolution as a trainer—from growing up raising guide dogs to becoming an expert in protection sports. Stephanie's story offers a rare glimpse into how dog training has transformed over decades. Before YouTube tutorials and Instagram influencers existed, trainers learned through direct mentorship, VHS tapes shipped from Europe, and tra...
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Pets & Animals
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Episodes (20/80)
The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Navigating Next Steps: A Follow-Up on Separation Anxiety and Reactivity
The journey from reactive, anxious dog to confident companion isn't always straightforward. In this follow-up session, we check in with a client who's been implementing changes to address her dog's separation anxiety, reactivity issues, and their overly-structured relationship. What happens when we stop micromanaging our dogs and instead give them opportunities to make good choices? The transformation can be remarkable. We explore how to balance freedom with boundaries by allowing dogs space...
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1 day ago
1 hour 22 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
The Path from Reactive Dog to Dog Trainer
Lex shares her transformation from dog owner to professional trainer, sparked by her journey with her reactive German Shepherd, Koda. What began as a challenging adoption—complete with a parvo diagnosis and costly medical bills—evolved into a career-defining experience that taught her invaluable lessons about balanced training approaches. • Adopting Koda as an eight-week-old puppy during COVID, only to face immediate health challenges including parvo and hip problems • How a traumatic dog pa...
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1 week ago
1 hour 14 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
The Everyday Hazards That Nearly Took Our Dogs
Meg shares the terrifying experience of her puppy Muffin accidentally ingesting marijuana at a park and the emergency vet visit that followed, then opens up the conversation to listener stories about scary incidents with their dogs. • Collar dangers emerge as a common hazard, with multiple stories of dogs choking when collars become caught during play or in crate wires • Breakaway collars and removing collars during unsupervised time can prevent these dangerous situations • "He's friendly" d...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 10 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
The Power of Following Your Lead: Understanding Dog Drive States
Dog trainers often talk about "drivey" dogs, but understanding drive states is key to effective training and fundamentally changes how we approach common behavioral issues. • Drive states are innate biological impulses that motivate behavior in dogs • Pack drive (following the leader) is the most valuable drive for behavioral modification • Walking drills build pack drive by teaching dogs to follow your lead • Defense drive manifests when dogs feel threatened and may result in aggression • P...
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3 weeks ago
57 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Into the Wild with Your Dog
We share the keys to finding and enjoying outdoor adventures with your dogs, challenging the urban lifestyle that keeps our canine companions disconnected from their natural state. • Living on the road with dogs has shown us the immense benefits of nature exposure for dog behavior and wellbeing • Urban environments disrupt dogs' natural circadian rhythms while nature helps reset their biological clocks • Dogs have innate needs to explore, forage, and connect with natural environments t...
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4 weeks ago
1 hour 5 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Your Dog Can Listen on Leash, Even When They'd Rather Not
Nicole's Staffordshire Terrier excels at tricks but transforms into an unstoppable pulling machine the moment a leash appears, especially when heading to the dog park. • Teaching proper leash pressure is fundamental to stop pulling • "Pressure on, pressure off" method establishes clear communication • Pulling gets rewarded when it leads to exciting destinations like dog parks • Dogs pull because they learn it works to get what they want • Smart dogs can have poor manners when competing motiv...
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1 month ago
47 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
E-Collar Training, Crate Strategies, and Managing a High-Energy Dog
Meg shares insights from a virtual training session with her client Molly, who is working through reactivity issues with her high-energy husky mix, Murphy, after early socialization at dog parks and daycare created frustration-based leash reactivity. • Distinguishing between fear-based and frustration-based reactivity • Why dog parks and daycares can create reactivity in some dogs • Detailed explanation of e-collar conditioning process and finding working levels • Strategies for becoming mor...
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2 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Van Life with Puppies: The Journey Begins
Meg and Thoma share their experiences living in vans with dogs and introduce their newly adopted Malinois puppies, exploring the ethics and controversies of dog acquisition. • Navigating van life in southern California where regulations and neighbors create challenges for mobile dog trainers • How two 6-week-old Malinois puppies were rescued after being scheduled for euthanasia at a veterinary clinic • Introduction to protection dog sports and the importance of good genetics versus training ...
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2 months ago
59 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Better Food, Happier Dogs: A Conversation on Pet Nutrition with Megan from Pet Power Studio
Welcome back ya'll. In this episode, we dive into the transformative world of dog nutrition with Megan from Pet Power Studio. Discover how proper nourishment can revolutionize the life of your beloved pet from overcoming behavioral challenges to enhancing their overall quality of life. Together, we explore the pitfalls of traditional kibble diets and unveil the powerful, positive changes that raw and fresh feeding can trigger. Megan’s heartfelt narrative begins with her experience raising Di...
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3 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Virtual session and we’re talking separation anxiety, reactivity, and confidence building
This episode highlights the challenges of managing dog training while addressing separation anxiety and the unrealistic expectations often placed on both pets and their owners. The conversation emphasizes the importance of play, clear communication, and tailored training methods to cultivate a healthy bond and successful training experience. • Discussion on separation anxiety and common behavioral issues • Importance of setting realistic training expectations • The value of engag...
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3 months ago
1 hour 53 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
It’s not your fault, but it is your responsibility
The episode emphasizes the idea that while dog owners may feel guilty about their pets' behavior, it is essential to recognize that genetics significantly influence these actions. We discuss the prevalent culture in dog training that blames owners and shift the focus to the responsibility they have in managing their dogs with an understanding of their innate behaviors. • The impact of living situations on dog training and behaviors • The narrative of blame within the dog training commu...
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3 months ago
52 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
5 Do’s, 5 Don’ts of Dog Training
This episode outlines the five essential do's and don'ts of dog training, focusing on clarity, communication, and consistency. By emphasizing crate training, marker words, early exposure, respecting other dogs' spaces, and maintaining consistency, listeners will gain valuable insights into effective dog training methods.• The importance of crate training • How marker words enhance communication • The need for early exposure training • Respecting other dogs' spaces during interactions • The si...
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4 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
13 Rules for Good Dog Owner Etiquette
This episode explores essential dog etiquette rules to help owners navigate public spaces responsibly. Meg emphasizes the importance of respecting boundaries for both dogs and their owners to foster a safe and positive experience in community interactions.• Importance of being considerate toward other dogs and their owners • Experiences highlighting the struggles of off-leash encounters • Teaching children to respect a dog’s personal space • The consequences of misunderstanding dog behavior i...
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4 months ago
1 hour

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Van Life Adventures: Balancing Dogs, Seasonal Shifts, and Sport Training
Welcome back ya'll. This week's episode explores the unique challenges of living in a van while managing the needs of multiple dogs during winter. We discuss the emotional toll of dog mom guilt, the importance of clear communication in training, and the balance between work and taking care of pets.• Managing life updates and routines while living in a van • Balancing dog care while grappling with dog mom guilt • Adjusting to winter and understanding its impacts on lifestyle • N...
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4 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Crafting Trust and Communication with Your Dog: A Dog Trainer Convo
Hey ya'll welcome back. This week I wanted to give you a little behind-the-scenes look into our Virtual Shadow Program and a conversation amongst dog trainers. This podcast is a recording from our VSP and dives into using tools with hesitant owners, navigating tough conversations as dog trainers, and how we can show up as confident leaders for the dogs and owners we work with.This podcast episode presents an insightful conversation on dog training, emphasizing the nuances of using corrective ...
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5 months ago
1 hour 44 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Dog training growth + insights with our fav guy, Shane Murray
He's back and better than ever. This episode we chat with everyone's favorite dog trainer, Shane Murray to explore his evolution of his dog training biz and the importance of building a supportive community. Meg and Shane explore various training methods, the strengths of private sessions over board and train programs, and the value of mentorship. They discuss their upcoming shadow program, which combines practical training and business insights to help aspiring dog trainers develop their ski...
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5 months ago
1 hour 22 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Inside the World of Dedicated Dog Rescuers: ft. The Animal Pad
Join us as we chat with Lauren and Danielle from The Animal Pad, a passionate dog rescue organization based in sunny San Diego. Lauren shares her transformative journey from volunteering for Bernie Sanders' political campaign to leading a life devoted to dog rescue. With personal anecdotes of fostering her first dog, Rusty, and the hilarity of managing a household filled with furry companions with special needs, Lauren and Danielle paint a vivid picture of the rollercoaster ride that is dog r...
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5 months ago
1 hour 43 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Revolutionizing Canine Health: Unlocking Nutritional Secrets with Tannisha from Pet Matrx
Unlock the secrets to transforming your dog's health with insights from Tannisha of Pet Matrix, a trailblazer in canine nutrition. She takes us on a journey through the groundbreaking CMD cell matrix delivery system, which revolutionizes nutrient absorption for dogs by bypassing traditional pitfalls like low bioavailability. You'll learn how peptides play a crucial role in maintaining gut health, acting as a repair system for the gut lining, and why removing common household contaminants can ...
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5 months ago
1 hour 21 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Van Life with 8 Dogs & How Not to Take Life Too Seriously
We've loaded up our pack and are headed to Southern California with our 8 dogs and two vans, and amongst the chaos that comes with this eclectic lifestyle, we're here to inspire you to not take training (or life) too seriously.If you're here, it's because you're immersed in the world of dog training- but that comes with it's own downsides. But that can sometimes leads to high expectations for ourselves and our dogs, comparrsison, and just simply a lack of fun. In this episode, we're divi...
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6 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
Tackling Resource Guarding & Building Better Relationships
In this episode we're joined by Thoma and dog trainer Faruukh, chatting all about how to manage resource guarding in dogs with actionable insights if you're struggling with this pretty common behavior. Discover the art of building a non-confrontational relationship with your dog while setting structured boundaries. Learn how to navigate the complexities of dog training, debunk common misconceptions, and tailor your approach to fit the unique needs of your dog based on their level of behaviors...
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6 months ago
1 hour 37 minutes

The Everyday Trainer Podcast
What does 25 years of dog training experience teach you? Stephanie O'Brien, owner of Dog Genius Canine Education, takes us on a fascinating journey through her evolution as a trainer—from growing up raising guide dogs to becoming an expert in protection sports. Stephanie's story offers a rare glimpse into how dog training has transformed over decades. Before YouTube tutorials and Instagram influencers existed, trainers learned through direct mentorship, VHS tapes shipped from Europe, and tra...