Bravo Dog Knowledge: Dog Training Podcast

Sometimes we just don't understand why our dog isn't responding to certain things we are attempting to teach? Do you want to become a better teacher for your dog? Of course you!  In this episode I'm going over some of the things that may be holding your training back or you may have hit a plateau. If you want to understand the learning process a bit better than listen up.

You may have been advised to not give your dog "human food" or they will beg. Perhaps you were told not to allow digging or it will encourage more of that? My thoughts on how deprivation can potentially cause behaviour problems you haven't thought of...

Erika from www.fromdusktilldog.com joins us again to discuss ”nothing in life is free”, the concepts of control regarding behavior and how it affects the relationships we have with our companion animals.

What’s realistic to expect from our dogs in terms of social interactions with other dogs? Michelle MeGill @trainwithunderdogs chats with me on this episode.

I know you’re excited. I would be too! But, keep these things in mind post-adoption...

Kelsey @kelseymcdogtrainer shares some insight into her journey with her dog Sadie who suffers from dog reactivity. The ups, the downs and everything in between.

... you need to listen to this episode. Sarah Turner is a Fear Free Certified groomer. She discusses the ins and outs and what goes on behind the scenes when your dog goes for grooming. You may be surprised.

We don’t like it when our dogs resource guard but it’s actually completely normal. We discuss the types, what to do and what not to do and when it’s serious.

Is there a 100 percent guarantee my dog will come back to me? I give you my training tips to bet a better recall. • Sign up for our free body language course at www.bravodog.ca and don’t forget use BRAVO15 at www.woofcultr.com for your 15 percent off discount!

Not sure about whether dog park are for you? We talk about what to look for and whether your dog is a good candidate! • take 15% off your order at https://woofcultr.com use BRAVO15 at check out!

The holidays are a busy and fun time for most of us, but is it so for our pets? A few tips to keep incidents to a minimum

Lori Nanan chats with me about her evolution in the dog training world, her cool courses and everything in between!

In this episode we discuss whether it’s possible for puppies, or any dog for that matter, to be considered a blank slate. www.project-puppy.com is live. Use code LAUNCH2019 for 20% off for a limited time

It’s not sit, down, stay or come when called!

Congratulations! You have adopted a dog.... now what?

When is the best time to add a dog to your family?

Trigger stacking can create large scale reactions. In this episode we discuss stressors, threshold and trigger stacking.

Being an advocate for your dog can mean many things. In this episode we discuss measures you can take to empower your dog and set them up to succeed.

Why suppressing undesirable behaviour often backfires. 

In this episode we talk to Dr Karen Van Haaften to discuss regulation in dog training and pet care. The BC SPCA has developed standards for dog trainers through the Animal Kind Accreditation program. Read about the standards here:  https://bit.ly/2HoBYgu

Sébastien Larabée, CPDT-KA, co-owns bravofido.com and has been working as a dog trainer and behaviour consultant for approximately 8 years. He was not always using modern, reward-based methods. Originally he was trained to use methods that were unpleasant to the dogs he worked with but made a conscious decision to change and evolve. How did he get to that point? What are the challenges of making t...

We talk to Dr Zazie Todd of http://companionanimalpsychology.com and discuss her paper 'Barriers to the adoption of humane dog training methods'

We talk about children and dogs today - covering baby prep, appropriate interactions and some simple tips to set your family up for success. Kathrine Mancuso Christ joins us from www.handsfulldogtraining.com in Wichita, Kansas

The correlations between the training methods we use and the welfare of our animals is our topic on this episode. We discuss different methods, the 5 Freedoms and when to make changes.

Leash reactivity is all too common. It’s frustrating and can be embarrassing for dog owners. It can be even worse for the dogs at the end of leash. Often we make it worse by using the wrong equipment and approach.