Today we discuss the basics of clicker training, why you might want to use one, and for what types of things.  Hopefully this will help to clarify some of the “how’s” of using a clicker, and also make it easier to follow along in the future when we mention them.

So what do you do when you have a cat and want to bring a dog home?  Or maybe the other way around?  In today’s show we discuss introducing dogs and cats, as well as what to look for in their behavior to help the introduction and future living situation as easy as possible.

We have mentioned the term “impulse control” in many podcasts but what does it mean?  Is a dog born with it or is it something you can teach?  Hopefully the information in this podcast will help you to understand what it is, why it’s important, and how you can improve your own dog’s impulse control.

Running into a loose dog when your walking your dog, or dealing with coming face to face with something your dog reacts negatively to…these can be very confusing moments when you don’t know how to handle them.  We give you some ideas for dealing with the unexpected, and some suggestions for how to keep your cool when you do.  We don’t guarantee we can give you the perfect solutions, but this podcast is sure to start you thinking about how to plan for the unexpected. One thing we didn’t mention in the off-leash dog scenario is to toss a bunch of treats on the ground in front of the loose dog so you and your dog can make a getaway.