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.

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.

"Think you need hours of dedicated training? Think again. We're 'lazy trainers' who get results by integrating training into daily activities. Discover how to teach essential commands without disrupting your busy schedule."

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.

“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?

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.

Laura Bourhenne & Kim Rinehardt discuss how they met and how each of them got into dog training.