My Dog Has Fleas

In this episode Carlos and I talk about situations dogs get put into they may not be necessarily ready for. How can we help them and help the people they’re around learn how to interact with them in a responsible and safe manner? Listen for more! Don’t expect your dog to be smarter than the people: •⁠ ⁠Coming into your…

In this episode Carlos and I share a story of our own training experiences with clients. One was a successful outcome with his client and mine not so much and why it didn’t work out in this particular case and the sad decision to not move forward with this particular training case.

During this podcast Carlos and I talk about a previous topic that popped in our most recent episode, introducing dogs. Listen here for some tips and things to look out for when assessing dog greetings and how to facilitate intros keeping all parties comfortable and safe.

In this episode Carlos and I are talking about how small dogs are often forgotten in the training world. We dive into the new programs Carlos offers for our small dog companions and some things you can do around the house to start fulfilling their little lives.

Honouring Bobi’s memory and talking about the sad truth of losing our pets. Carlos joins me in a heavy conversation about our animal’s life expectancy.

In this podcast episode Carlos and I talk about some strange events we’ve encountered while working and our experiences working with children.

In this podcast, Carlos and I talk about a random thought I had thinking about my cat, Roux, and how he doesn’t like to cuddle. We don’t always get what we want… and it’s OK. We’ll live 🙂

In this podcast we’re answering three questions: 1) what do we do when our puppies beat us back to the bed in the middle of the night, 2) how to help overly friendly puppies move past people on walks and 3) how to handle dogs when we have guests over. A short little podcast to give some tips and suggestions…

Are you thinking about getting a dog? A recent conversation exploring the possibility of dog ownership got me thinking about my own experiences and things we may not think of when adding to our family. The main overlooked one is relationships and how those dynamics can change when getting a dog whether it be with friends or family and how…

In this episode I talk about how creating positive memorable learning experiences are conducive to learning because it creates an environment that promotes engagement, motivation and positive emotions. All of which help enhance the learning process. When you have good memories it’s easier recall information. You’re more likely to retain information when it’s received in a positive way. 

In this episode, Carlos and I talk about walking equipment and their benefits, what we have for gear, our recommendations, and tips to keep in mind to help you enjoy your next outing.

Avoiding burnout in both humans and dogs when it comes to training and living with your pets. Mental breaks and recovery days should be a normal part of your training routine. This podcast talks about why mental breaks are beneficial and how you help yourself and your dog!

Carlos and I are back in this episode to discuss Service Dogs. What are service dogs? How are they selected? Are there different kinds of service dogs? Things you should think about when looking for a service animal and all the parties involved to make it happen.

In this episode Carlos and I discuss various ways of socializing your dogs, places to go, what to look for, things to consider – the pros and cons.

In this episode we are talking about shaping and breaking down our behaviours into small achievable steps. Setting our dogs up for success! Hopefully this inspires you to do get out and practice some shaping with your dogs!

In this episode I’m answering some commonly asked questions when it comes to puppies i.e. biting, teething, potty training and leash walking.

In this episode I talk about the importance of practicing for the moment and not in the moment. Taking the time to work through situations with your dog to help further their training and learning.

In this episode fellow dog trainer, Carlos, joins me as we discuss how TV shows and social media can influence human behaviour and expectations when it comes to dog training.

In this podcast episode, I’m talking about how our expectations can lead to disappointment. Even when we have good intentions, it can be damaging to our relationship. I look back on my journey with Amelia and her anxiety and how it affected her overall wellbeing and how we overcame it together. You’ll be surprised, it didn’t take much.

Welcome to the first episode of “My Dog Has Fleas.” This episode talks about the origin of the podcast name, how I got started as a trainer and my thoughts for the new year.