Casper Dog Training

This episode dives into some dog behaviors that we dislike but we are unaware that we actually encourage and reward this behavior. Some behaviors like jumping, stealing objects, not coming on called, pulling a leash and several others are reinforced on a regular basis by our behavior and we don't realize it.

This episode talks about ways to eliminate jumping in dogs. This also discusses reasons why the dog jumps, what we could be doing to cause it, and the dog state of mind when greeting you.

This episode deals with setting the dogs appropriate response to greetings engaging and play and when and where to be calm. Example: Yard / Park = play. Or Crate / bed = calm

This episode talks about inappropriate biting, pray drive, bite drive and how to engage the dog in an activity when their mouth is used inappropriately.

Laser pointers are bad for your dog. If you or anyone else you know are using a laser pointer to play with your dog that has a high prey drive please stop immediately. Listen to this podcast. Laser pointer syndrome as per the AKC is a detrimental OCD type behavior that stems from compulsive chasing a reflections, lights, and shadows. The AKC reveals that the laser usage leads to this behavior due to a dog's frustration anxiety and confusion at the unattainable red dot. This draws from experience of two of my clients dogs that had the same issue. Fortunately both have recovered but the best the families can do at this point is maintain and avoid using laser pointers.

This episode discusses critical vaccinations, socialization critical periods and fear periods In a puppy's development. Many veterinarians are telling their clients not to allow their dogs to go outside until they're at least 6 months old or fully vaccinated whichever comes first. This can be very troubling for critical socialization periods and fear socialization. In a dog's life. This episode talks about some of the risks and also some of the concepts on why your dog should be socialized during this time and discusses the potential risks. As always please seek veterinary advice before taking your dog outside.

This episode talks about the five agreements. And establishes some good rules for communication, consistency and understanding between you and your dog.

A dog's health is important. Their physical well-being medical care grooming are all important. However one of the most neglected aspects of a dog's life is their intellectual and cognitive. Train your dog is like sending your dog to school or taking a self-help course. It's very important for dogs to understand how to behave and social circumstances and that you are a capable confident leader that they should look to for answers when they are stressed anxious or scared.

This episode talks about how to be consistent good leader why it's important and some tips on how to accomplish this.

This episode of the podcast discusses when a human/leader is emotional: angry, embarrassed, frustrated, nervous, anxious. And how that impacts the responsiveness consistency and engagement of the dog.

This episode talks about importance of socializing your dog while maintaining their attention aka their engagement. There are multiple different ways to facilitate this this podcast is a couple of ideas suggestions on how to engage your dog.

Tips on selecting Dog parks, daycare and training facilities

This podcast episode discusses types of training collars leashes appropriate sizing fit and uses for many types of products that people may use.

This episode talks about a few routines and daily tasks where you can have your dog be patient for meal times, food preparation, and entering and exiting doorways.

This episode of the podcast talks about how both dog and human can gain confidence, a less is more approach to least pressure and how to move your body in front of a dog without touching the dog which will prevent pulling lunging and in some cases reactivity.

Is it too early to start training my dog? Is my dog too old to start training? What about stubborn dogs? What about challenging dogs? What if my breed is known to be difficult?

Basic socialization, desensitization, counter conditioning gradually building socialization in a new dog.

This episode discusses breed characteristics as they pertain to behavior and whether that has any impact on individual personality. Does the breed standard definition of temperament and characteristics mean every dog will exhibit those behaviors within the breed. Does a dog's breed mean their behavior will line up with whatever the breed characteristics are?

Separation anxiety, leash reactivity and bringing another dog into your home and more.

This episode is basically just a shout out to dog training clients that I know on Instagram that provide great content and are awesome beautiful dogs owned by really cool people.

This episode of the podcast discusses socialization post-COVID-19 quarantine

This episode of the podcast begins to address how to achieve loose leash walking, appropriate colors and tools, beginning techniques and concepts.

This episode of the podcast was created due to a question that came in from a listen er by way of my Instagram account. The topic includes best ideas for duration of training, location, time of day and circumstances where training would be most appropriate. This also discusses appropriate age of training and importance of socialization in young dogs.

This episode of the podcast will take you through what to expect when you're expecting to bring home a new puppy. Whether that's your first puppy ever or your first puppy in a very long time both types of people need these tips.

In home private dog training has changed. Online dog training has become more necessary and effective. This episode discusses how successful online dog training is and that it's here to stay.

This episode of the podcast is about aggression or leash reactivity. Topics discussed are types of lures motivation dogs body language cut off cues and tools that are necessary to control a dog that's reacting and seems aggressive.

Advice for those who are struggling with a new dog or puppy. Please listen to this episode if you are struggling with a puppy or dog with behavior issues during these stressful times.

This episode of the podcast talks about a question from a listener who wanted to know if they add a female puppy to a home that already has an older female dog is that a conflict? Plus what is the best way to integrate a new puppy into an existing house with one or more dogs

Impulse control, motivators, high value treats, toys.

This podcast was submitted by a listener with the question of is my dog's problem resource guarding or stranger danger? The two seem very similar and are in fact they are. But there are things we can do about it. This podcast will help anyone determine is their dog struggling with resource guarding or are they just shy.

Advice, tips, tricks and recommendations on what to do with your dog so that you can focus on work, school, business or whatever will take your primary focus and attention away from your dog. This episode will also provide information on tools and techniques to wear out your dog enough so that you can get your work done and prepare your dog for when you resume normal activities with work school or social activities.

Biting, teething, mouthing. Reasons why puppies bite symptoms of teething, treatment, mouthing, and appropriate use of teeth.

CBD information, advice and experience.

The importance of crate training, stay command, desensitizing your dog from departure triggers and practicing stay

Impulse control game with food rewards, body blocking

Another impulse control exercise using the leave it command

This episode continues the discussion regarding resource guarding and covers types of counter conditioning - classical / operant, management ideas, tools and example of dog vs dog resource guarding management.

This episode talks about resource guarding. The topics covered are some basic information on resource guarding. Such as types of resource guarding, recognizing the stages of ritualized aggression and reference to desensitizing your dog to using a muzzle

Topics include sizing the muzzle appropriately for your dog, steps to get your dog used to wearing a muzzle.

This episode of the podcast illustrates different versions of physical and mental activities you can do with your dog that include obedience training, impulse control in our appropriate for both physical and mental exercises based on breed age size.

Topics covered: dog body language, barking and recommended downloadable materials.

Rescue versus breeder? Puppy or adult or senior? Have any other pets? House or apartment? Big versus small? All these topics covered and more. Oh yeah, get a good veterinarian and a great dog trainer.

Crate training: for puppies and adult dogs. Tips on what kind to get, size, what goes in it and when your dog should go in it.

Tips for staying on track and sane during Quarantine.

What are the causes of leash reactivity? Is there a way to tell if my dog is excited or aggressive? Where and how do we begin to correct the behavior?

Discussed Belgian Malinois

How to get your dog to come and call to reliably using the command touch, come / here and how to redirect the dog away from trouble and come to you instead.

More impulse control, reactivity redirecting behavior: leave it, sit, down and stay plus advice. Accompanying YouTube video for sit/down

Impulse control, leave it command, redirection, patience, focus