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 e...
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Spirit Dog Training Podcast
Spirit Dog Training brings you science-based, modern and effective dog training advice, explaining why your dog acts the way he acts, and how to approach training efficiently.
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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 mis...
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 m...
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...
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 every...
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 d...
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...
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 recogniz...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 f...
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...
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...
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 be...
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!...
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...
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 spir...
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...