Episodios

  • How to Encourage Calm Behaviours in your Home - #10
    Jul 7 2025

    Are you struggling with a dog that is unable to settle in your home, do you know someone who does?

    This episode has helpful tips on how to address this issue with a centre on educating dog owners to understand why your dog is behaving this way.

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    Take Care & As Always

    Happy :) Training


    Amelia & Harper

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    18 m
  • Episode 09 - Leash Reactivity
    May 27 2025

    This episode discusses a very common behavioural problem faced by many pet dog owners. Leash Reactivity!

    We will discuss what Leash Reactivity is and provide insight into what your dog is experiencing when they are engaging in reactive behaviours.

    Topics discussed:

    Leash Reactivity

    Triggers

    Trigger Stacking

    Threshold

    Management Strategies

    Ladder of Aggression Graphic:

    https://ontariospca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Canine-ladder-of-aggression.pdf


    BF Skinner Operant Conditioning:

    https://www.simplypsychology.org/operant-conditioning.html


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    23 m
  • How to be a Successful Team #8
    May 14 2025

    This episode talks about challenges that owners encounter that impact their training.



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    18 m
  • Socialization #7
    Apr 24 2025

    This episode discusses how socialization impacts behavioural development in puppies.


    It talks about the key factors in proper socialization and some common misconceptions.


    This is a great episode for anyone preparing to welcome a new dog into their family!



    Resources:



    On Talking Terms with Dogs:


    https://www.amazon.ca/Talking-Terms-Dogs-Calming-Signals-ebook/dp/B003URRK44?dplnkId=2a7a6e05-917e-4c45-b8cf-be816692f574&nodl=1%20


    Ladder of Aggression Graphic:



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    19 m
  • Impulse Control #6
    Apr 18 2024
    In today’s episode we are talking about Impulse Control. What it is, different behavioural issues that result from Poor Impulse Control and some different methods for improving this skill in Pet Dogs!
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    11 m
  • Are you ready to be Off-Leash? #5
    Apr 2 2024
    In this episode we are talking about being off the lead! We discuss when/where it’s appropriate, the skills you need and how this impacts reactive dogs as well! There is lots of great information for everyone!
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    17 m
  • Shelters and Rescues #4
    Nov 4 2023
    This weeks episode deviates from the main focus of training and delves into the world of Shelters and Rescues! As a trainer many of the dogs that participate in training were once housed in a shelter! In this episode I have the opportunity to speak with Bonnie Learning of the HVGB SPCA! While my interview skills are not that great, the information she has to share with us certainly is!
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    31 m
  • Luring #3
    Oct 27 2023
    This weeks episode will cover a training technique used in Positive Reinforcement Training. We will talk about What it is? How to use it? Issues associated with it and how to overcome them!
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    13 m