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Dog Socialization: More Than Just Public Outings

“ But you want to try to give your puppy, your young dog, and certainly if you're raising a litter of puppies, you want to try to give them a variety of experiences. One of the hardest things when people first whelp a litter, let's say, well, one of the worst things is that people do it and they don't give any don't give any thought to it ahead of time. But if you're going to do that, and you've taken all the necessary precautions, and you've done all the things that you need to do medically, and you've really thought it through, then you're also going to think through the process of giving that dog, those babies, a lot of experiences when they're young. That means not just keeping them in one room. You can't just keep them in one room the whole time, because they've got to get out, and they've got to have different experience and put their feet on different surfaces, absolutely different smells.”

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Building Play Skills in Your Dog: A Comprehensive Guide

And that's not just about bringing out play in your dog, by the way, that's one of the most hilarious about training. It is everything about training. It is very difficult for dogs to take our word for it that something is important. It is not innately important to them. Maybe we're teaching them to do something that we think is a really big deal and left to their own devices it fits none of their natural behaviors and none of their sensibilities. Tell them that this is important.

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Dog Training Myths Debunked: Ditch the Dogma and Train Smarter

Today we are going to talk about the myths and sort of rigid ideas and dogma that is somehow been adopted into dog training, and we are not sure why, and we don't know where they came from. And some of them, we do, and some of them may have made sense before, but they don't now. Or they may still make sense, but it doesn't mean that they're mandatory or that they're applicable to every situation.

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Dog Rough Play: When to Intervene for Safe Dog Interactions - Pt. 2

Interrupting play might feel counterintuitive, but it's a vital skill for any dog owner. Kim highlighted the need to stop play when a dog starts targeting another dog instead of the toy. Laura echoed this, mentioning her positive reinforcement strategy of rewarding dogs for staying close and not engaging in unwanted chasing. Kim further elaborated on teaching a "stay" command during ball play, ensuring all dogs get a turn without triggering unwanted chases.

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Dog Rough Play: When to Intervene for Safe Dog Interactions

Ever watched your dog gleefully wrestling with a furry friend and wondered, "Is this fun, or is it about to turn into a rumble?" You're not alone! In a fascinating episode of the "Doggie Dish" podcast, expert dog trainers Laura Bourhenne from Animal Attraction Unlimited and Kim Reinhart from Your Canine Educator dive deep into the nuanced world of dog play, particularly the often-misunderstood realm of roughhousing.

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Dog Training: Setting Up for Success, Not Failure

Ever find yourself correcting your dog after they've already done something you don't want? This podcast explains why this common scenario – like a dog jumping on a guest and then being told to sit – can actually set your dog up for failure. Discover why waiting for the "bad" behavior before intervening can create a cycle that undermines your training goals.

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Shy, Fearful, and Reactive Dogs Part 2

As dog owners, we often encounter challenges when our canine companions exhibit fear or reactivity. Whether it's shyness around strangers or aggression towards other dogs, these behaviors can be difficult to manage and can even put our pets and others at risk. In this 2nd part of our 2 part podcast, we'll address fear and reactivity in dogs, drawing insights from experienced trainers Laura Bourhenne and Kim Rinehardt.

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How to Handle Those "Oh no!!" Moments

“Dealing with Oh No! Situations” In today's show Kim & Laura talk about what to do when the unexpected happens. We've all been through it. You're out with your dog and a loose dog comes running up on you, what's the best way to handle that and keep your dog safe?

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Advocating For Your Dog

When we choose to be caretakers of animals we make a contract with them. That contract says you will not put your dog into an uncomfortable/unnecessary situation. What we mean by that is if we are in public with our dogs and somebody wants to pet or interact with your dog, it is your duty to know your dog well enough, and read your dog’s body language to determine if he is comfortable with the person and wants to be petted.

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