David Shade: Military Methods Not Needed

We talk to Dr Zazie Todd of http://companionanimalpsychology.com and discuss her paper 'Barriers to the adoption of humane dog training methods'

We talk about children and dogs today - covering baby prep, appropriate interactions and some simple tips to set your family up for success. Kathrine Mancuso Christ joins us from www.handsfulldogtraining.com in Wichita, Kansas

The correlations between the training methods we use and the welfare of our animals is our topic on this episode. We discuss different methods, the 5 Freedoms and when to make changes.

Leash reactivity is all too common. It’s frustrating and can be embarrassing for dog owners. It can be even worse for the dogs at the end of leash. Often we make it worse by using the wrong equipment and approach.

Multiple dog households can face challenges. We can’t expect everyone to get along all the time so what can we do when harmony needs to be restored?

We talk to Nicky Wilke of wilkewalks.ca about what to look for when screening a dog walker and if you’d like to become a dog walker we chat about that as well.

Jane Killion is a woman with many titles: author, breeder, fancier, trainer, educator and advocate for working with and teaching humans and their dogs on a variety of levels. We talk about her initiative “Puppy Culture” and what drives her to continue creating programs for breeders and anyone interested in or working with puppies.

I often receive questions about what rules exist surrounding dog walks, what equipment to use and how to stop pulling. I’ve compiled a few answers I hope will help.

If you work with animals, people or even the environment chances are compassion fatigue is something you’ve experienced. Jessica discusses how to identify when CP may arise and strategies to manage it so you can continue doing the important work caring for others. www.jessicadolce.com

Is experience enough in the dog training industry? Which certifications should the public look for? Which education programs should one consider?

We talk with Richard Courtney, animal welfare crusader in AZ and discuss adoption. What to expect, tips and advice. www.oneloveaz.org

What is flooding? Is it ethical? What can we do for fearful dogs?

Michael Shikashio specializes in aggression cases. We discuss his approach, the challenges and some helpful information to think about if your dog is facing behavior challenges.

Lasting behaviour change in companion animals is not linear, nor os ot fast when executed correctly.

Erika Gonzalez at From Dusk Till Dog in Mantua, New Jersey joins us. Corrections in dog training. What are they and why should we avoid them? We also discuss labels and words commonly used when working with dogs that could be holding you back.

Raising puppies is an important job and one in which we have a lot of information about socialization.

Dr Claudia Richter discusses using medication for behavior challenges. Dr Richter is a veterinary behaviorist finishing her residency and currently practicing gives insight into how medication can help animals with behavioral challenges. www.pacificvetbehavior.com

What is socialization and can we socialize adult dogs?

We talk to David Shade of At Attention Dogs in Pennsylvania and discuss his journey from the US Army to force-free dog trainer & advocate. Listen to his thoughts about using evidence-based training & his approach to working with humans and their dogs.

Stefania of Mindful Mutts has created a daycare model challenging the lack of standards or regulations. We discuss how to screen daycares, red flags and what to look for.

Male Trainers in a Female Focused Field. We talk to Don Hutton, KPA Certified Dog Trainer and owner of Running Dogs Training & Behaviour Consulting

Why Reward-based training?