Down 4 Paws: Positive Dog Training Convos

Are you bringing a new puppy home over the holidays or in the new year? Then you'll want to make sure you listen to this episode to know what you can expect, and what you'll want to have ready. For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws To get your Puppy Crate and House trained in 4 weeks grab our online program here - https://down4paws.com/crateandhousetrainingonline

In this episode we dive into the 6 points you want to consider when choosing the dog for yourself or yourself & your family. Especially if you're a busy family that is seriously adding a Dog to your hectic life, you'll want to listen to understand what you need to consider before committing to a Dog for 10-15 years. For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws

In this episode we talk about the different dog body language signs that you can keep an eye out for that shows your Dog is stressed. We'll also dive into how you can help your dog with this stress, now that you can tell better that it's happening. For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws

On this episode we're talking about your dog and thanksgiving. How to prepare for it, and also how to help your guests interact with your dog while they're visiting. Pam gives a super creative tip on how to connect your guests to your dog with purpose. Your Dog will be a big fan of this one! For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws

On this episode we dive into the 3 main myths of positive dog training, plus a couple bonus myths. For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws

Going over the different reasons that can lead to a puppy nipping in their younger months. Along with that, how to train & manage their nipping or puppy biting. For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws To get your Puppy Crate and House trained in 4 weeks grab our online program here - https://down4paws.com/crateandhousetrainingonline

Find out why your dog isn't listening to you, and how to use dog training techniques to get them to focus on (and listen to) you when you need them to. For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws

In this episode we discuss what to look for when choosing your next dog, or next family dog. A lot of factors go into the decision, and there's a lot to consider. Thinking about adding a Puppy to your home? Then you'll want to give this one a listen. For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws To get your Puppy Crate and House trained in 4 weeks grab our online program her...

For most Dogs the night of Halloween (and even the day) and be their own kind of nightmare. How can you prepare your dog with dog training techniques for Halloween? Plus we discuss what to look out for the days before, the day of, and the day after halloween. For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws Check out the Instagram Live replay of Pam getting her dogs into costume that w...

Is your dog a problem chewer? Or just has a taste for the things you wish they didn't? On this convo, Pam dives into dog chewing, and how to use positive reinforcement dog training to help their chewing. Plus, redirect that chewing energy. For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws

Has your dog been stealing things around the house? Learn about why your dog is stealing items, what to do when you catch them stealing items and some training to prevent them from stealing.  For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws

How do we prepare your dog for training? There is a whole process and things you need to do before you get your puppy training. We go through a few things that you want to take into consideration before you get your dog any training.  For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws To get your Puppy Crate and House trained in 4 weeks grab our online program here - https://down4paws.co...

Let’s prepare your dogs for ‘back to school’ time! We will go through a few things that you can do to get your family and your dog organized during this time.  For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws

How to get your dog through the fear of fireworks. Wait… what? It’s August! What fireworks?! Well, believe it or not, there are still some fireworks here and there throughout the summer! Whether Independence Day or Labor Day is over, you still want to prepare your dog for when festivities call for some fireworks!  For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws

Is your dog still having ‘accidents’ at home? Potty training is one of the few things clients have major concerns about. It is also one of those things that can get tricky if you don’t go about it the right way. If your dog is still having accidents at home… there may be 3 reasons why (even if your dog has also been trained). For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws To get your...

Training your dog to ‘leave it’. What does it actually mean to train your dog to leave something in different contexts? One of the most common challenges in training your dog at home is having your dog leave something alone. So… What is ‘leave it’? What are the different contexts and situations can you apply ‘leave it’? How do we train our dogs to ‘leave it’? For more dog training tips follow us o...

How do we train and manage your dog’s jumping? Dogs jumping seems to be an ongoing issue whether they’re jumping on you, on other people on walks or on visitors who visit your home. Depending on why your dog is jumping, there are different things you can do. To start off, there is a game you can work on to help your dog’s impulse control…the Helicopter Game. For more dog training tips follow us on...

It’s summer time and everyone is out and about! You want to make sure that your dog is well-mannered and less fearful when you’re out in public in general. If you have a dog that’s fearful, shy or has anxiety there are some things that you can do to make them less fearful. A few things we will go through is learning your dog’s body language, their behavior and signs of stress before going out. For...

Does your dog respond when you call him? How do you get your dog to come to you when called? It sounds so simple and so easy but a lot of times, they don’t respond. Maybe your dog doesn’t come when they’re being called inside. Or when you’re outside, they don’t listen. There are a few things you can do to get your dog to listen when called. Will discuss 5 Rules To The Recall which you can do to ge...

Michelle from Pooch Parenting joins us in our discussion of Kids and Dogs. We will discuss everything you need to know about taking care of a household of kids and dogs. From expecting a new puppy or a new baby to setting up your home and managing your home amidst all the high and low energies of children, puppies and dogs! Learn more about Michelle and Pooch Parenting on their website - https://p...

Learn about the different equipment you can use with your dog to stop them from pulling. If your dog doesn’t have any training or your dog is pulling on walks, this is a good way to help them stop from pulling until you get some training underway. Finding the right equipment does not only prevent or decrease puling but also prevent any sort of physical damages as well. To get the Loose Leash Walki...

Whether you are a new puppy owner or a current dog owner, acquiring a new puppy will always be challenging. I recently got a new puppy, although I am a dog trainer, I am still experiencing the challenges of owning a new puppy!  I got ‘Francesca’, my new puppy, last February. Just a few months ago. I am going to discuss my personal challenges with training and raising a new puppy. These are the sam...

Do you know when you’re dog is stressed? Are you able to identify your dog’s body language when they’re about to get stressed out? Dogs talk to us all the time. Help your dog out by learning the different signs and understanding when your dog is under stress.  For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws

I work with a lot of families with both dogs and kids and sometimes this can be an area of concern. As you can imagine, the children would be running around and the dogs would be playful. It could be a mess! How do we teach your kids to train your dog? This is possible! For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws

It’s Spring Time! I get a lot of calls from new and even old clients around this time mainly because dogs’ behavior start to change or regress…most especially with reactive dogs. Today, we will go through some of the changes your dog goes through at this time of the year and what you can do about it! For more dog training tips follow us on Instagram @down4paws