From Dusk Till Dog

"Go to place" is one of my all-time favorite dog skills to teach. In this episode, I go over why it's such an important behavior to teach your dog and the steps to take to begin working on it and advancing it. You'll also get some extra tips along the way!

You asked, I answered. In this episode, we cover a lot of different topics from tips to helping vet visits go smoother to how to improve your dog's coming when called. You'll also find out why I don't let my dogs greet other dogs while out on walks, my dogs' favorite treats, and my go-to coffee order to get my day started.

In this episode, I cover basic types of dog enrichment, some of the products I use and recommend, how to do some DIY dog enrichment at home, and how to use it to help decrease unwanted behaviors.

In this episode, I cover 3 simple strategies to help things go more smoothly next time you're having someone come over your house or if you're entertaining some guests.

In this episode, I go over some general tips to help you train your dog to walk better on leash. 

In this episode, I go over 6 tips to help set your dog up for success at their next vet visit. 

In this episode, I go over some of my favorite activities to with your dogs when the weather doesn't allow you to get to the park or out on a long walk. Not only are these good for inclement weather days, but they are great to do with your dog in general as well!

In this episode, I discuss the importance of boundaries in life (and with our dogs) and how we should practice being assertive, with the people around us as opposed to our dogs!

If you are planning on going away sometime soon or in the future, and are wondering how to best prepare your dogs for your time away, then this episode is for you!

I did a quick chat about my dog sitting binder, medications, and some of my preparations. My goal is to ensure the pet sitter is fully equipped and that I can rest as easily as I can while away.

It's holiday time and if you're anything like me, I include my dogs in the gift-giving rituals that this time of year brings about. So if you're wondering what you should get your dog, this episode will have you covered! Guest, Mallory Kratimenos VSA-CDT, joins me to go over our favorite dog toys and products for this year. 

Holiday season is upon us! And with that, it's time to begin making plans with friends and family and preparing for holiday festivities. In this episode, we go over tips to set your dog up for success during your holiday gatherings!

Guest, Emily Fitzpatrick, VSA-CDT joins me to discuss tips on ways to best prepare, things to consider, and what skills we should be focusing on before we start to have guests over.

Vet appointments can be a scary and spooky time for many dogs, so in this episode we go over some things to do to help them cope better with it, ways to prepare for your vet visits, and what to consider to train to assist your dog in overcoming some of their fear. Guest Quin Longino CPDT-KA, joins me to walk you through what to do! If you'd like to support this podcast or my online content, please consider supporting us on Patreon and checkout our website to connect!

If your dog is scared of bath time or getting their nails trimmed, then this episode is for you! Guest, Kellie Stevens CPDT-KA, joins me to discuss what you can do to help your dog feel less nervous about these things and steps you can take to improve your training plan overall.

If you’re working to try to get your dog to stop doing certain behaviors or to prevent unwanted behaviors from occurring in the first place, implementing proper management is the first step you should take!

Jennifer Billot, CPDT-KA joins me to discuss what management is in dog training, why it's important, and how you can do it. We also cover specific tips on how to implement it to help curb common unwanted behaviors. 

If you want to learn more about service dogs then this episode is for you! Guest, Sunny Bravo KPA-CTP joins me to discuss what service dogs do, how they are trained, what rights business owners have, best practices, and more.

If you have a baby (or young child) or plan on growing your family, this episode is for you! Guest, Ashlee Meyer, VSA-CDT, CPDT-KA joins me this episode to discuss how to prepare for a baby's arrival into your home with a dog(s), how to set your dog up for success for all the changes to come, how to properly introduce your dog and baby/children, some best practices, and more!

Dog enrichment doesn't have to be complicated! In this episode, guest Sarah Walsh CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP joins me to discuss all things enrichment! You'll learn what enrichment is, what it isn't, how to do it, and ways you can begin implementing it with your dog at home. 

If you're anything like me, you vet a potential dog walker like you would a heart surgeon. Having a good, qualified dog walker you can rely on to watch over your furry loved-ones in your absence is so important! Mandy Boutelle, CCT joins me to discuss everything you'll need to know, consider, and look for when hiring a dog walker. 

Positive reinforcement and positive methods are not only effective when training and teaching our dogs, but it is equally as effective in our other relationships. Whether it's relationships at work or school, in a marriage, in a partnership, when dating, with your friends, with your family, with your neighbors, etc. I think we can all agree that we'd enjoy these relationships the most when positive methods are the ones we are relying on. San Choi, KPA-CTP joins me to discuss this topic and bring awareness to the fact that how we train our dogs can help us learn how to better communicate with others around us.

If you have a dog who is reactive to guests coming into your home, then this episode is for you! Guest Brie Blakeman, CPDT-KA joins me to discuss this complex topic. We cover what reactivity looks like, how to better manage it, and some tips on how to help your dog through these types of situations - especially when distance may not be an option. 

If you have a nervous dog, then this episode is for you! Guest Lyz Knight, Professional Dog Trainer of Rover Rehab joins me to discuss what to look for when dealing with nervous dogs, how to manage it, some tips on how to work on it, and how we can help advocate for them when out and about.  

Cooperative care is an important part of every dog's life. It includes the procedures and skills necessary for your dog's health and overall well-being. Also known as husbandry training, things like grooming and veterinary care fall under cooperative care. Guest, Rachel Forday, VSA-CDT, joins me to discuss what it is, why you should do it, and how to start working on it with your dog.