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From using punishment-based methods to not being consistent, these pitfalls can derail your progress and harm your relationship with your furry friend. Join us as we discuss these obstacles and offer practical tips and advice to ensure a positive and successful training experience for both you and your dog
Transform your pup's training with this essential podcast episode on the five golden rules of dog training. Learn how to get to know your pup better, make training sessions enjoyable, and use positive reinforcement and consistency to help them learn. Plus, we'll provide helpful tips and resources to ensure you and your pup get the most out of each session. Tune in to become an expert dog trainer and strengthen your bond with your furry companion.
Tired of your hyperactive dog? In episode 162 of my podcast, I use AI to explore 10 ways to burn off your pup's energy. With in-depth advice ranging from the basics of daily walks to the mischievous fun of doggie dancing, this episode has something for everyone. I provide insights on how to get the most out of AI and avoid potential problems, making it the perfect resource for professional dog trainers.
I am often asked whether or not to use the command 'stay' when training dogs. In my experience, there are different schools of thought on this topic.
In today's episode of the Acknowledged Dogs podcast, we're exploring the concept of reward placement and how it can affect your dog's training. Reward placement refers to the location in which a reward is given during a training session. When used correctly, reward placement can accelerate your dog's learning and improve its behavior. However, if used incorrectly, it can lead to disobedience and further problems.
Whether you have a puppy, are getting one, or adding a member to the family you will want to listen to today's episode. It is important to do these three fundamental steps in order to ensure you have the best companion for the next fifteen years.
The classic mantra of Exercise, Discipline, and Affection has a new layout.
The thanksgiving feast is almost upon us and that means that there are also bad behavior problems looming in the corner.
There are 1000s of ways to train a dog and somehow, we fall into figuring out how to do it differently with our dogs. Whether you are trying to solve a problem behavior or work on training for the next sporting competition, there are some things about training that will always stay the same.
Would you believe me if I told you that there are only 5 reasons your dog does anything? Only five. Although it might be hard to hear, dog training stems from understanding these 5 reasons your dog does (fill in here, hahaha).Â
Wanting your dog to be off-leash is not just some power move to show your neighbors you are better than them. It can actually be life-changing for your dog and save them in case of emergencies. However, there are a few things you must teach and get out of the way before you embark on this new adventure of off-leash training.
Take the time to learn how to train effectively and you will have all of the freedom you could possibly want with your dog. However, this training does come at a cost, especially when you don't know how to do it effectively.
There are a thousand mistakes that people make when training a dog but these three can make all the difference. If you are willing to correct these mistakes and take charge of your dog's training and learning you will open doors you did not even know were available to you.
You are the best person to train your dog. Whether you think you are or not is another question. At the end of the day, you have the best connection with your dog, the most understanding, and the ability to be the most consistent. That is all it takes to have a well-trained dog and progress quickly.
There is nothing worse than trying to do right by your dog and making them overweight because of training. You can also actually make things worse by using treats.
Reactive dog training is one of the most frustrating and rewarding types of training you can go through. Although you have regressions and obstacles to overcome you will feel amazing when you actually succeed. Let's get you started now!
Before you can start focusing on obedience, adventures, or fixing problem behaviors you must teach these three things. Once you spend the time to teach your dog these fundamentals you might find that you do not need to fix every tiny behavior. You can rely on these three skills for almost everything.
What happens when rewards don't work? What do you do when your dog is not food motivated and willing to work with you every day? You are supposed to be teaching and training them and they want nothing to do with you.
Learning how to build up your dog's confidence and your own is vital in order to build your relationship and make it easier on you for everyday life. With confidence in being able to handle your dog, you will make vet visits, traveling, and emergencies less stressful for both you and your dog.
Learning how to build your dog's confidence is going to grow your relationship in a whole new way. There are three main rules when it comes to building your dog's confidence and you need to know them if you are going to be successful in your dog training.
Will playing tug with your dog cause aggression? Can you teach your dog to be more aggressive or bring out its wild side with such a simple game?
One of the scariest things you can experience as a dog owner is having your dog run away. In today's episode, I am going to go over exactly how you need to train your dog to keep them safe no matter what!
In today's episode, we talk about predatory aggression - more commonly called, prey drive. If your dog is obsessed with small animals and chasing things, you need to listen to this episode.
Getting your dog to listen is one of the hardest things for new dog owners to do. But how are professionals so good at it? It seems as though the second they touch the leash the dog is completely different.
Once you get a dog you realize how much they really love food. One of the hardest things to do is keep your dog away from your plate when eating.
Whether you are trying to stop your dog from jumping on you, leaving you alone while you are eating, or relaxing when guests come over, you need to teach your dog boundaries.
Bringing your new dog home can be scary if you are unsure of what to do. Whether you are bringing your first dog home or adding a member to the family you are going to need a lot of prep work and planning to make the transition smooth.
No matter who you are it is frustrating when you ask for something politely and do not get it.
Being able to bring your dog to new places is important for them to learn and adapt to your complex life.
Taking your dog for walks or to the park is insanely difficult when you have a reactive dog.
Dog training has seen a lot of change in the last hundred years but today we go back to WWII and learn from their great training methods.
The old way of training your dog was to watch them like a hawk, correct everything they do, and never relax because you have to be in charge.
More than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year! Of that 4.5 million, almost 50% were located on the hands and arms.
Bubbles are a great way to demonstrate the effects of reactivity on your dog. How? Listen to today's podcast to learn how training your dog through its reactivity is exactly like trying to control a precious bubble from popping.Â
Is punishment no longer needed in dog training?
With new innovations in technology and the ever-growing interest in dog training, there have been leaps and bounds made with automatic treat dispensers. This means you do not have to be the treat dispenser for your dog anymore!!
When it comes to dog training there are as many ways to train a dog as there are trainers to think them up.
Ever since I was young I loved learning about Lifehacks. What can I do in my life to make things easier for myself or automatic so I can focus on other things?
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Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser attempts to sow self-doubt and confusion into the victim's mind. By distorting reality and forcing them to question their own judgment and intuition, they can gain control.Â
I know that you love your dog but do you know what your dog loves?
The best person to train your dog is a leveler. You need to listen to this podcast if you aren't one now.
When faced with a conflict or accused of something, the distractor personality time will blame everyone else and validate their excuses with reason.
You are not a robot, I used to be until I learned how to think more clearly and focus on solving the problem. Many dog owners I work with are stuck in trying to figure out what they need to do that they never look to train or actually put in the work with their dog.
Blaming your dog for their bad behavior is one of the fastest ways to now solve the problem. If you are blaming your dog you might be blaming other things in your life. It is time to take responsibility and learn how to solve all of your chaos and get back on track with your dog.
When you are training your dog you need to take full responsibility. You can not rely on your dog to make all of the right choices naturally.
Once I realized this about how dogs learn, I was able to do the same in my own life and everything becomes easier. By understanding the ABCs of how habits are formed, started, and rewarded you can control what behaviors your dog does...and you!!
How do you teach your dog to listen?
How do you teach your dog to listen?
Dog Training to show off and training for real life are completely different sides of the same coin. It's not about being better than everybody or getting medals and trophies. It's about having the freedom to do what you want with your dog when you want in any environment.
How to Stop Your Dog From Running Out of the Front Door! Stay Distracted. Whether to Teach Stay or not to teach stay has been a debate for trainers for years. I will explain why a stay is so important to teach and how to do it so your dog never runs out of the house again.
How to start teaching your dog boundaries. It is not a big deal for you to let your dog on the couch or even the bed, however, there should be some boundaries created or you will find yourself stressed and frustrated when you don’t them all over you or guests.
How to teach your dog to stop begging for food! Although their big puppy dog eyes can be convinced there is a better way to still spoil your dog while not having to put up with having them beg at your feet. In today's episode, I will give you three alternatives to letting your dog beg for food that doesn't require yelling or scolding your dog.
The Dog Training Cheat Codes breaks down some of the industry's kept secrets from the general public and today I dive into my three top favorites. Grab your coffee, dog, a pen, and some paper because today's episode is excellent.
How to teach your dog to bring you things!! Having a dog that is happy and willing to bring things back to you can stop them from resource guarding and prevent you from getting bitten if they steal items. Teach this as a preventative before your dog develops any nasty habits.
How to stop a dog from chasing cars, bikes, and anything else that moves. This is called predatory aggression or sometimes prey drive. It is a biological function but still just behavior and we can alter that behavior with some effective dog training techniques.
Before you can train your dog to come when called or to focus on you, you have to build their engagement. This means they have to ignore distractions and other dogs in favor of you. There are five rules you must follow when wanting your dog to listen to you anywhere. Break any one of these rules and there will be no doubt that they will not listen. Chances are you are breaking more than one of these rules already and don’t even know it.
Train your dog to stop snapping at people. Millions of dog owners struggle with this every day in the united states and there are a few simple steps you can take to take back control of your dog.
Stop Bad Behaviors Instantly with this trick. However, you will be doing it every day and every time you need to stop the behavior. For most dogs, there is a better alternative to this “solution” and it doesn’t require you to punish your dog but you can get better results.
How to stop my dog from eating cat poop? Although it is disgusting it is a very common practice for thousands of dogs every day. To curb this nasty habit you are going to have to do a few things. We cover everything in today's episode on how to stop your dog from eating cat poop.
Teaching a puppy recall is one of the most important skills you can train any dog. That is why it is considered one of the basics even though it is rather complicated. There is only one thing that you must do regardless of your training style or method in order to have the perfect recall. If you never want to worry about your dog not listening to the recall command then you need to….
Leadership in dog training usually gets a bad reputation. From alpha pack theory to people downright abusing dogs, there are some wild interpretations of what being your dog’s leader really means. In today’s episode, you will learn how to establish leadership with your dog or puppy by being responsible for everything in their life. From teaching, training, and testing their abilities you are the connection between their chaos and success.
High-energy puppies and dogs can be a nightmare. From biting and playing aggressively to being out-of-control maniacs, here are a few tips that will help guide you back to sanity.
This is the most real walk you will ever take, whether you are teaching your puppy for the first time or training your dog to walk on a leash for the hundredth time. In today’s episode, I walk you through every step of the walk from beginning to end and what you should be doing each step of the way. If you want to stop your dog from pulling on the leash, you must know these steps.
From studying in school to self-help gurus, almost everyone agrees that taking notes in your life can propel your learning and help you reach new heights. Why wouldn't you take notes for dog training?
Every dog owner at some point dreams of playing fetch with their dog. Some get the privilege to play naturally and others have to work extremely hard to teach their dog how to fetch.
With a simple kong, you can eliminate so many dog behavior problems. Teaching them to use the kong when bored and stressed can dramatically reduce their destructive habits.
Why do puppies cry? Barking and whining are all about asking for assistance. Your dog needs assistance with something and It is the parents, or your job, to figure out what it is. Biologically whining is supposed to be annoying to you. But, how do we stop dogs from whining then?
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Your dog's bad behavior is not bad to them. They simply do things that earn them reinforcement. What you need to do is teach them what will get them rewards faster without needing to punish the behavior we don't like. The rest will take care of itself.
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Lets face it puppy biting hurts like hell. Here are some ways that I go about stopping puppies from making chew toys out of your hands and feet.
Playing with your dog can be a wonderful tool if used correctly. Used incorrectly and you are asking for a world of hurt.
If you want to start teaching your dog obedience, manners, tricks, sport work, or service tasks it all starts with understanding these 6 steps. Lets jump in!!
Walking or running with your dog is great but what do you do if your dog stops on walks? Do you just give up and stand there? Pull them along until they start moving...or do you use what I talk about in todays episode.
Your dog should love training, espcially with some behaviors like the recall. If you aren't making it fun and positive they will not perform when you need them to.
What if you were limited? What if you could only teach them one thing for their entire lives. What would you teach? I know what I would spend my time working on and there is only one down side. In today's show I go over three that you could teach your dog and I challenge you to spend time finding yours and working on it this week.
What do you think about dog's on social media? I go over my thoughts today on the Acknowledge Dog's Podcast but let me know in the comments of our social media accounts @MatadorCanine. Is it good? can it be bad? Should dogs and trainers stay clear of social media or embrace it.
Stop letting your dog poop in the house. Start with these 3 concepts and finally end the potty training struggle once and for all.
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When I was first studying to become a dog trainer in college the biggest reminder from my professors was that timing was everything. If you have bad timing you will have poor training that takes ten times longer to see results from. If you can sharpen your training and timing you will see the benefits immediately. Get your timing right by listening to todays episode!
In dog training we focus so much on rewarding our dogs but forget to think about what we are rewarded for. If you are not careful you could be rewarding the wrong actions and thoughts. Today we talked about the false rewarding that happens with superstitious behaviors.
Who is clever Hans? There are small things we are contently do that our dog's pick up on and it can damage our training or worse destroy trust. In todays podcast we go over exactly what they are and what you need to do to avoid or use them effectively.
It seems that stopping your dog form jumping can take forever and that is because you have been given bad advice. Everyone has different ways to go about teaching polite manners but here is my favorite way to do it. Stop your dog from jumping by teaching them.....(I guess you'll have to listen to find out).
Yesterday we talked about the details of crate training and why you need to may such close attention. Today, I needed to highlight the 3 huge mistakes I still see owners making every day. Be away of these mistakes so you don't make them and waste more time in training.
Crate training your dog has so much more to do with you than it does with your dog. What are you doing to create a positive experience for them. Are you unknowingly causing more problems? Find out what you might be doing wrong and how to fix those small mistakes in todays podcast. The training is in the details, even the smallest mistake can have big problems.
