Today we’re talking to Hannah Branigan about cueing versus shaping in your training sessions. Now this might sound a bit nerdy – and it probably will be – but it’s actually really important for novice trainers! I know I personally got stuck on this a lot when I was starting out as a new trainer. … Read more
Today we’re talking to Christine Young. Christine is CPDT-KA certified trainer & dog lifestyle expert with over 20 years experience with dogs and horses. Christine is here to talk to us about the importance of enrichment for your puppies. This podcast is supported by our members on Patreon. For as little as $3 per month, … Read more
The Humane Hierarchy of dog training guides the majority of my decisions as a behavior consultant, trainer, and dog owner. This framework was created by Dr. Susan Friedman to help trainers navigate training choices with their pets and clients. I’ll give the humane hierarchy a basic overview first, then we’ll discuss some of the important … Read more
Today we’re talking to Dr. Jennifer Summerfield of Brown Veterinary Services in Wayne, West Virginia. Dr. Jen is a veterinarian and certified professional dog trainer – knowledge assessed and is a member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Dr. Jen is here today to … Read more
Kayla and Ursa provide updates on their life and play another quick round of hot takes. They take turns pulling a topic from a hat, then they have 3 minutes to give their thoughts on it – then the other person has 2 minutes to add their thoughts. A reminder that you can now support … Read more
Many dogs love petting – like my puppy Niffler. Other dogs, like my dog Barley, prefer to show their affection other ways. Still other dogs really, really do not like to be pet. So what do you do if your dog growls when you pet them? Firstly, let’s determine why your dog doesn’t like it … Read more
Today we’re talking to Ayoka Bubar, who offers training services online and in-person in southwestern Manitoba. She also writes the Rotten Dog Blog, which is full of practical advice and musings. Ayoka and I are talking about nipping and biting. This is SUCH a common problem for many puppy owners, and we’re here to help! … Read more
On this episode, Kayla talks with Curtis Kelley about self-regulation skills for puppies! Don’t forget that you can support the podcast through Patreon at patreon.com/pandemic-puppy Previous Podcast on Canine Conversations with Kayla and Curtis on Racism What is self-regulation? A dog that can handle small upsets and frustrations, ie. not getting a treat right away … Read more
My dogs have never been to a groomer, and every spring I spend time researching deals for flea preventative options. As a behavior consultant, I’m constantly urging my clients to get urinalysis, fecal tests, and blood tests done to rule out medical underpinnings for their behavior issues. Why is all of this so difficult? Because … Read more
My puppy Niffler is 4.5 months old. Over the past week, he’s slept in hotels, AirBnbs, and cabins and driven 17+ hours from Montana to California. Here are my tips for road tripping with a puppy. Your experience will vary depending on the age and personality of your puppy. Niffler has been a really easy … Read more