Fetch for Me, Human

Guess who's back, back again?

Friends, it's been awhile, but we're back!  In this episode, we discuss where we were (it's been a long time) and where we're going. The dog industry has shifted in t

Pet Loss & Grief - Your Dog Has a Legacy

If you've ever had a special bond with a particular dog, then you know the life-changing impact they can have on your life. In this episode, I discuss that while some of

5 Thoughts to Leave Behind in 2022: Pet Owner Edition

Welcome to 2023! We are starting the year strong by discussing some of the negative habits we tend to have as dog owners, and guess what? We're going to leave this in 202

33. So Your Dog Reacted, Now What? Part 2

This episode is a continuation of last week's discussion about changing our mindset about our dogs' reactions. In this episode, we discuss what we actually do with oursel

32. So Your Dog Reacted, Now what?

If your dog has ever reacted, then I bet that it's made you feel some sort of way. In this episode, we're discussing the two main reasons why our dog's reactions impact u

31. 10 Things My Dog Has Taught Me - Buster's 10th Birthday

Today is Buster's 10th birthday! Listen to this episode and celebrate with me by discussing 10 things that Buster has taught me.  Check out my website!  Connect on Instag

30. Taking a Reactive Dog to the Vet? Listen to this!

In today's episode, we're discussing how stressful it can be to take a reactive dog to the vet, and some tips and tricks that can help make it an easier experience. Let

29. Leadership in Force Free Dog Training

Positive reinforcement based dog training does not mean permissive. Even when we utilize force free or R+ methods, we still believe in leadership in training our dogs. 

28. How Veterinary Medicine is Failing our Imperfect Dogs

This is a lengthy episode, but it's because the topic is so important. This was sparked by an email response I received from a vet. That email response essentially confir

27. 3 Tips for Loose Leash Walking with Your Dog

Do you struggle getting a loose leash walk with your reactive dog? This can make walking your dog a challenge, so in today's episode, we're going to be discussing loose l

26. Top 3 Things to Teach Your Dog

In today's episode, I'm discussing the top 3 things I think everyone should train with their dog. These are 3 things that I think will benefit every dog and their owner. 

25. What is Trigger Stacking?

Today, we're discussing trigger stacking. What is it, and how does it impact our dog training, especially with reactive dogs? Connect on Instagram!

24. Is the "Reactive" Label Good or Bad? Can Reactivity be Cured?

We give our dogs a label by calling them reactive, but is this reactive label actually helpful or harmful? Additionally, can reactivity be cured or fixed? These are the t

Goal Setting & Realistic Expectations in Dog Training

In this episode, we're discussing how I personally break down goals for dog training, and we're also talking about how to make sure we're setting realistic expectations. 

22. Structure in Dog Training - What does it really mean?

Today, we're discussing structure in dog training and what it really means for your dog. Can your dog benefit from structure? CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM  

21. Kindness and Open-mindedness in the R+ Community

Today, I discuss topics surrounding kindness and open-mindedness in the R+ dog training community. This is something we all need to remember to strive for.    DM me o

20. Why You Should Teach the Relaxation Protocol by Dr. Karen Overall

In this episode, I discuss why I recommend teaching the Relaxation Protocol by Dr. Karen Overall for all dogs and how it is different from place/stay.  Here is a step b

19. Grab a coffee. Let's chat!

In this episode, I just wanted to catch up with you all - tell you where I've been, how things have been going, and the plans I have for the future.  Want to partake in

Training Tip Tuesday - How to Teach Place

In this episode, I give step by step directions on how to start teaching a place or station behavior. This is a foundation behavior that is useful in so many different sc

Training Tip Tuesday - High Value Treats

I've decided to make a new series on the podcast! Tuesdays will now be Training Tip Tuesdays. This will be super short episodes with one specific piece of advice or or so