FitPet Boston Talks

This is an interview with dog trainer Sam O'Brien, owner of South Shore Dog Squad. She is a dog trainer and dog walker. We had a great conversation and Sam gave some awesome advice about how to manage children and dogs.  @bettervet.com use code FPB75 and save $75 on your first visit.  FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPetBoston LLC 

Happy Holidays from dog trainers Leah, Lori and Melissa. In this episode we reflect our accomplishments and struggles in 2021. Listen till the end for some good laughs and stories. We also chatted about whether or not we let our dogs on the bed and on furniture.  @abcdogtraining @thisdoglady @fitpetboston 

Katrina is the owner of The Canine Enrichment Co. based out of Avon MA. She has worked with dogs for many years and is a dog mom to 3 Australian Cattle Dogs. It was a pleasure talking to her about her dog walking and training business.  @bettervet save $75 on your first visit FPB75 FitPet Boston Talks is a production if FitPet Boston LLC.  

Dog trainers Lori & Leah scratch the surface of how to play with your dog by explaining how they play with their own personal dogs. Play is a HUGE topic in dog training. This episode is meant to give you some anecdotal examples and ideas for your own play sessions. Lori and Leah play with their dogs differently - Buddha is a Rottweiler who competes in AKC obedience and IGP/Shutzhund. Reuben is a m...

  Dog trainers Lori and Leah discuss the 5 pieces of equipment that are a must for private dog training lessons and group dog training classes. If you are a client, do not miss this episode.  FPB Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC @bettervet save $75 on your first visit use code FPB75

I was joined by Brittney, owner of Dandy Dog Walking and Jamie, owner of The Mindful Dog walker to discuss takeaways from a recent seminar that all three of us attended. The seminar was hosted/taught by Larry Krohn, Jay Jack & Joel Silverman.  FitPet Boston Talks is produced by FitPet Boston LLC @bettervet save $75 on your first vet visit use code FPB75 @crateescapetoo save 15% one time on merchan...

Mike is the owner of The Perfect Walk and works in the Boston MA area. He has been in the dog training industry for many years and recently branched out on his own. Our conversation focused on the structure of Mike's business and his focus when training dogs.  FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC @bettervet use code FPB75 saves $75 on first vet visit @crateescapetoo code FPB15...

Lori & Leah open up the episode talking about current happenings in their dog training and walking businesses. Then, Leah examines a 2017 study which compares the social interactions of dogs vs the interactions of wolves. Those of you interested in adding another dog to your pack, listen up and take notes.  @bettervet save 75% on your first visit by using code FPB75 @crateescapetoo save 15% off of...

Welcome Back! Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss recent AKC Obedience and Up Dog Challenge competitions. It's been a busy spring for ALL good dog handlers in the Boston Area so thank you for sticking with the podcast and being patient while we continue this project. Fitpet Boston Talks is a production of Fitpet Boston LLC @bettervet save $75 on your first visit using the code FPB75 @crateescapetoo s...

Autumn Keene, owner of "The Autumn K9" sat down with Leah to chat about her personal journey into working with dogs and lessons she has learned along the way. The Autumn K9 is a dog walking and dog training business on the South Shore of MA. Follow Autumn on instagram @the.autumn.k9.  FPB75 saves $75 on first vet consult @bettervet FPB15 saves 15% on merchandise at Crate Escape Too in Cambridge MA...

Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori run through a list of thoughts Lori has had over the past month and wanted to share. We touched on females dogs mounting other dogs, adopting littermates, acquiring a second dog, being a tactile dog trainer and a bunch of other topics.  FPB Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC.  @bettervet save $75 off your first visit FPB75 @crateescapetoo save 15% on...

Val is a professional dog trainer based in the suburbs of Boston MA and currently works at Community K9 Boston teaching privately and doing pack walks. Val is extremely intelligent and experienced and is dedicated to continuing her education. Val and Leah talked about Val's 3 dogs and how her dogs have helped her on her journey. Follow Val on instagram @puppieswantjazz  FPB75 saves $75 on your fir...

Dog trainers Steve Romard, Lori & Leah broadly discuss dog ownership and what it takes to build a healthy relationship with your dog.  @bettervet FPB75 saves $75 off of your first visit @crateescapetoo FPB15 saves 15% on merchandise in store only. FPB Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC 

Steve is an IGP decoy/dog trainer and all around swell guy. Steve shares some of his experiences as a decoy coming up in the 90's in the Boston area. Steve has worked thousands of dogs in the US and Europe. FPB Talks is about learning the person who trains dogs and this episode achieves that aim completely. Steve is genuine, thoughtful, experienced and truly cares about dogs and dog training.  @be...

April Pelletier is a certified canine fitness trainer (CCFT) and vet tech. She owns New England K9 Athlete located in Hanover MA. April explains the importance of fitness training for dogs with the main goal of preventing injury. We chatted about April's 5 dogs and the evolution of her business. April has graciously offered a discount code for her Foundations Online Course.  Visit www.newenglandk9...

Dog trainers Lori & Leah discuss how you as the student can be more prepared when you come to a class. Whether it be a board and train, group class, pack walk or private lesson - dog training is followed through by YOU - the dog owner. We are here to help! Be prepared by bringing necessary equipment, clothing, questions and resources to your lesson. This episode is also a fair amount of shooting t...

Dog trainers Leah & Lori Lodato discuss the unique way in which clients interact with dog trainers. There is no sense in criticising previous training when a trainer meets a new client. Let's support each other by starting anew and pulling positive positions out of the client's training history. Leah also illustrated the mission of FitPet Boston Talks which is to learn about local talented dog tra...

Competing at AKC obedience trials is a great goal for dog owners and dog handlers. This episode discusses a recent AKC trail in Springfield MA. Leah, Lori & Catherine dissect the weekend of trailing in obedience and rally obedience.  Thank you to our patreon sponsors and our sponsor Crate Escape. Use the code  FITPET15  at Crate Escape Too in Cambridge MA to save 15% on merchandise.

Dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss how to detect and prevent separation anxiety and isolation distress in dogs. We are mostly homebound which is an unnatural situation for both humans and dogs. Though it is a meek term to describe a powerful issue, separation anxiety can be a debilitating mental condition. This episode also catches up with Leah and Lori and how they've been training their own dogs...

Dog trainers Leah & Lori Lodato discuss practical ways to socialize puppies and adult dogs. Leah & Lori debunk some popular theories about socialization and explain how socialization is so much more than letting your puppy play with other puppies.  Thank you to Crate Escape Too for sponsoring the podcast, use code FitPet 15 at checkout at Crate Escape Too in Cambridge MA and save 15% on merchandis...

Dog trainer Leah Lodato sits down with Nikki Condon for a chat about happenings in Nikki's world. Nikki is the president of Last Hope K9 Rescue in Boston MA and she has also recently acquired a quarantine/boarding facility here in MA.  Thanks to Crate Escape for supporting the podcast. Use code FITPET15  to save 15% on your purchases at Crate Escape Too in Cambridge and at Crate Escape in Belmont....

Dog trainers Leah & Lori chat about how to advocate for your dog when visiting the veterinarian.  This episode is sponsored by our patreon supporters and by Crate Excape. Use Code  FITPET15  at checkout for merchandise at Crate Escape Too in Cambridge MA. 

Dog trainers Leah & Lori chat about how you can keep your dog safe off leash. First, let's make sure you have put the work into training your dog to have a reliable recall. Then, employ equipment choices and techniques to make it easy to pass distractions off leash. 

Dog trainers Leah and Lori Lodato dive into the topic of advocating for your dog while your dog is on leash in the neighborhood. Should you let your dog meet other dogs on leash? Listen and find out. 

This series with dog trainers Lori & Leah gives tips about how to advocate for your dog in different situations. Part 1 focuses on how to how to cultivate successful interactions between your friends and family and your new dog.