Pups That Play

(#17) Dog Ownership: Vision Vs Reality

We all have an idea of what we would like to look like when we get a dog. Whether that be an adventure partner to go hiking/camping with, a sport dog, or just a family pe

(#16) When Training Isn't Working

Do you feel like your stuck with your pup's behaviour? Like what you are doing just doesn't seem to be working? Maybe you're following the advice of a friend or trainer,

(#15) ON Leash to OFF Leash

Always dreamed of going for off leash adventures with your pup? Wanting to have them follow you around your property with no fear of them taking off? Have amazing on leas

(#14) Dogs and Routine

You'll often hear that dogs thrive off of routine. And a lot of people want to know the perfect routine for their dogs. But there is something that can also go hand in ha

(#13) Dealing With Distractions

Distractions are EVERYWHERE in our dogs lives. They're the other dog that they bark and lunge at on leash. The kid riding by on the bike. The squirrel they want to chase,

(#12) Crate Training 101

A crate is an amazing tool for your pup. It provides them with a safe place to rest, and you can leave them alone without worrying about what they might get into while yo

(#11) Action Prompting

Does your dog ever just start barking at you for attention, usually right when you settle down to read or watch netflix? Or maybe they constantly keep dropping their ball

(#10) Training FOR The Situation

Have you ever felt like tradition training methods just aren't working for your dog? Or you've tried positive reinforcement training but struggle finding the "good things

(#9) Is Walking Your Dog Doing More Harm Than Good

We all know that walking our dogs is an important part of their care. But what if your walks are insanely stressful? Maybe your dog is reactive? Or maybe no matter how lo

(#8) How To Stop Puppy Biting

Puppies are cute and we all love them but when they bite down with those little shark teeth it HURTS! One of the most common questions I get is how to stop puppy biting.

(#7) The Story Of A Sheltie

Today I share the story of a rescue pup who changed my life. When I adopted this dog I had no idea how much he would teach me, not only about dog training, but how to be

(#6) Let's Talk Recall

Do you wish your pup would come running every time you call them, the first time? Having a solid recall not only is an amazing skill to have, but can be lifesaving in cer

(#5) What To Do BEFORE Bringing Your New Puppy Home

Are you bringing home a new puppy but aren't sure exactly how to set up your home to prepare for them? Want to set you and your pup up for success before they even come t

(#4) No Time to Train

Do you ever feel like your life is just TOO busy to actually train your dog? How can you actually train your dog to have good manners without having the time to commit to

(#3) Rewards In Dog Training

When it comes to reward based training, having the right reward for our pup can make or break a training session. The thing is, every single dog values different rewards

(#2) The Three Ways Dogs Learn

When it comes to dog training, it can be hard to figure out how exactly we should be training our dogs to get the behaviours we want. There are so many different "methods

(#1) Introduction and What is Dog Training Through Play

Welcome to our very first episode! In it I share who I am, what you can expect from this podcast, and we talk about what dog training through games actually is.  In this