Fetch for Me, Human

Do you get anxious or nervous when you travel to or hike in locations or parks? It can be unnerving when you don't know what to expect. We get comfortable in our "regular" parks, so branching out can be scary with a reactive dog. The good news? It doesn't have to be so scary! I provide some tips that help me get over my anxiety and prepare myself for unwanted situations that are more common in new...

In this episode, I share the top reasons why I use a clicker in training and why you should too.  LINKS: Buy clickers ! (Please note - this is an affiliate disclosure. At no additional cost to you, I'll get a few cents to help me keep this podcast up and running!) Basically, the holy grail for all things related to clicker training is right here from Karen Pyror .  Check out the website ! Reactive...

In this episode, I want to discuss how important it is to communicate with others, specifically trainers who may have differing opinions, in a respectful and civil manner.  Subscribe and Review in iTunes! Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you're not, I encourage you to do so! This ensures that you don't miss an episode, and it's automatically downloaded to your phone.  If you really want to g...

In this episode, Alix discusses some of the anxiety that we all struggle with from time to time, especially in owning a reactive dog.  The article I referenced briefly - make sure you have tissues! THE WEBSITE The Reactive Dog Support Group on Facebook CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM Subscribe and Review in iTunes! Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you're not, I encourage you to do so! This ensures that...

In this episode, I explain what canine enrichment is, and why it's important for your dog. I also give you a variety of ideas on how to get started on providing enrichment for your dog quickly and easily without spending any money! Get my guide on how to get started with canine enrichment! Join the Canine Enrichment Facebook group (PS - I'm in it, too!) Connect with me on Instagram! Join the React...

In this episode, I urge you to have a shift in your mindset and thinking. Instead of thinking of the struggles and the challenges of owning a reactive dog, try to see the positive in those situations. Buster has taught me a lot in life, and I really believe that I wouldn't have learned these valuable life lessons - at least to such an extent - if I would have had an easy, friendly dog. Looking at...

We participated in First Day Hikes this year on January 1, 2020. through the Virginia State Park system. As we were hiking, we had an experience that was unlike anything I've ever encountered before. This serves as a good reminder that everyone deserves to be outside in nature hiking - no matter what. 

Do you have a reactive dog and struggle with what to do with them during the holidays when there are lots of gatherings and events and guests? This espidoe gives you some tips on how to the handle the holidays and having guests over all while having a reactive dog!

In this episode, Alix describes Buster's story and life. This episode describes in details how Buster went from a non-reactive dog to a reactive dog and what that journey entailed. 

Today, we're going to discuss 5 tips for walking your reactive dog. If you're listening to this podcast, you are most likely a reactive dog owner. Likely, your whole goal in listening to this podcast is to gain more tips and knowledge so that you can start living a more active life with your dog. Of course, that means you have to get out, and you have to walk your dog. I know firsthand that walkin...

Let me be clear - people with off leash dogs are ruining it for everyone. Not only are they ruining the experience for anyone they may directly come in contact with, but they are also potentially ruining it for everyone in the future. Most parks have leash laws. By violating those leash laws, they are risking these places to no longer allow dogs in the future. There are no ifs, ands, or buts. I as...

Do you own a reactive dog? Or are you a dog trainer who focuses on reactive and aggressive dogs? Or do you have a pretty friendly and stable dog but you want to learn more about dogs in general? In this first episode, Alix lays the groundwork and sets some expectations on what you can expect from the Ready, Set, Fetch! Podcast going forward. This podcast is your one stop resource for everything an...