Spirit Dog Training Podcast

104. Your First Dog Needs You More Than You Need A New Puppy

Before you add another dog, there's a hard truth I want you to hear: your first dog may need you more than a new puppy ever could. In this episode, I talk about why ad

103. Why Rescue Dogs Are Not For Everyone

We talk a lot about "adopt, don't shop," but rarely about the unseen cost when a rescue dog's needs exceed a family's capacity. And that mismatch can break hearts on both

102. 7 Skills Every Reactive Dog Needs (+How to Teach Them!)

In today's episode I share the core skills that make reactivity training easier and safer, starting where your dog can succeed, not in the middle of a trigger storm. I

101. 7 Shortcuts To Get The Most Out Of Dog Training

In this episode, I share the seven most important shortcuts I've learned after coaching thousands of students, both online and in person, to help you get real results fro

100. The Confidence Myth

If you've been told that "confidence-building games" at home will magically fix your dog's fear or reactivity, this episode may change everything. I'm unpacking one of th

99. Why Relationship Alone Won't Replace Training Your Dog

In this episode, I look closely at the growing claim that "dogs don't need control, only connection," and why it can unintentionally leave dogs confused and unprepared fo

98. Motivation for Dog Training on the Days You'd Rather Watch Netflix

Some days, training your dog feels impossible, especially when the couch and a new Netflix episode is calling your name! In this episode, I talk about the simple mindset

97. The #1 Mistake in Multi Dog Households

Most multi-dog homes make the same mistake, trying to meet every dog's needs with the same routine. In this episode, I share how to recognize and fulfill each dog's uniqu

96. 3 Signs Your Dog Is Too Stressed To Train

In this episode we talk about some common signs that your dog may be too stressed to get the most out of your training session.  Want to get started with our training

95. TV Reactivity: Management to Training Plan

In this episode we discuss what is one of the most controllable types of reactivity in my opinion- as a matter of fact, you literally have a remote control for it! Wan

94. 5 Things That Make Reactivity Worse (Without You Realizing)

In this episode I talk about things that may be making your dog's reactivity worse, and you might be completely unaware!  Want to get started with our training program

93. 10 Must-Haves Every Reactive Dog Owner Need

In today's episode I discuss ten things that I think are must-haves for all reactive dog owners to have as a part of their training toolkit to make both their and their d

92. How To Get 3x The Results From Your Next Training Session

In this episode I talk about how to get the most success out of your training sessions!    Want to get started with our training programs for free? Visit spiritdogtra

91. 10 Subtle Signs Your Dog's Reactivity Is Improving

Sometimes it can be hard for us to recognize when our dogs are, in fact, making progress in their reactivity training. In today's episode I highlight ten of the signs y

90. You Don't Need To End Training "On A High Note"

In this episode I discuss why ending training "On A High Note" may not be in the best interest of your dog or training.    Want to get started with our training progr

89. Six Causes of Reactivity Regression in Dogs

So often I have students reaching out confused because they feel that their dog has been regressing in their reactivity training. They've been doing everything right- so

88. Should You Tire Your Dog Out Before You Train?

In this episode I discuss why we might not always want to tire our dogs out before a training session, and when it is appropriate to do so!   Want to get started with

87. My Reactive Dog Flipped Out- Now What?

Our students often ask what they should do once their dog is already 'flipping out'. Today we're going to look into exactly what you should do when your dog goes over thr

86. Can Toys Replace Treats in Training?

In this episode I discuss when and how to use food and toys in training!   Want to get started with our training programs for free? Visit spiritdogtraining.com/free

85. My Dog is SO Distracted in Public

Many people struggle with the fact their dog can do so well at home, but really struggle in public. Today we're diving into why distractions out in public can be so trick