From Dusk Till Dog

"Go to place" is one of my all-time favorite dog skills to teach. In this episode, I go over why it's such an important behavior to teach your dog and the steps to take to begin working on it and advancing it. You'll also get some extra tips along the way! If you'd like to support the podcast, our content, and get exclusive benefits like monthly 1:1 consults with me, doggie s...

You asked, I answered. In this episode, we cover a lot of different topics from tips to helping vet visits go smoother to how to improve your dog's coming when called. You'll also find out why I don't let my dogs greet other dogs while out on walks, my dogs' favorite treats, and my go-to coffee order to get my day started. Thanks to everyone who submitted a question on our Patreon...

In this episode, I cover basic types of dog enrichment, some of the products I use and recommend, how to do some DIY dog enrichment at home, and how to use it to help decrease unwanted behaviors. For more enrichment info, see my guide: Erika's Easy Dog Enrichment Guide | From Dusk Till Dog Thank you to our Patreon community for sponsoring this episode ( ⁠⁠patreon.com/fromdusktilldog⁠⁠ ). Visit...

In this episode, my guest Don Hoover of UB Haven and I go over some misconceptions people may have about dog trainers' dogs, how we look at our dogs' behavior in different situations, and some things you should be considering when working with your dog. We also both disclose some dog trainer confessions you won't want to miss. This episode is thanks to our community on Patreon supports. Consider j...

In this episode, I cover 3 simple strategies to help things go more smoothly next time you're having someone come over your house or if you're entertaining some guests. Thank you to our Patreon community for sponsoring this episode. If you’d like to have a say in topics or questions to be answered in future podcast episodes, consider joining us on Patreon at ⁠patreon.com/fromdusktilldog⁠ ....

In this episode, I go over some general tips to help you train your dog to walk better on leash.  Loose Leash Walking Step & Treat Exercise This episode is thanks to our community on Patreon and our podcast-specific monthly supporters. If you’d like to have a say in topics or questions to be answered in future podcast episodes, consider joining us on Patreon at patreon.com/fromdusktilldog...

In this episode, I go over 6 tips to help set your dog up for success at their next vet visit.  This episode is thanks to our community on Patreon and our podcast-specific monthly supporters. If you’d like to have a say in topics or questions to be answered in future podcast episodes, consider joining us on Patreon at patreon.com/fromdusktilldog or visit our website .

In this episode, I go over some of my favorite activities to with your dogs when the weather doesn't allow you to get to the park or out on a long walk. Not only are these good for inclement weather days, but they are great to do with your dog in general as well! This episode is thanks to our community on Patreon and our podcast-specific monthly supporters. If you’d like to have a say in topics or...

In this episode, I discuss the importance of boundaries in life (and with our dogs) and how we should practice being assertive, with the people around us as opposed to our dogs! This episode is thanks to our community on Patreon and our podcast-specific monthly supporters who both sponsor this podcast. If you’d like to have a say in topics or questions to be answered in future podcast episodes and...

Welcome to From Dusk Till Dog (previously the Dog Training Audio Experience). Today’s episode is thanks to our community on Patreon and our podcast-specific monthly supporters who both sponsor this podcast. If you’d like to have a say in topics or questions to be answered in future podcast episodes and other online content, consider joining us on Patreon at patreon.com/fromdusktilldog. Visit our w...

Welcome to From Dusk Till Dog (previously the Dog Training Audio Experience). Today’s episode is thanks to our community on Patreon and our podcast-specific monthly supporters who both sponsor this podcast. If you’d like to have a say in topics or questions to be answered in future podcast episodes and other online content, consider joining us on Patreon at patreon.com/fromdusktilldog . Website

Welcome to From Dusk Till Dog. Previously the Dog Training Audio Experience, but ya know what, I’m in a different season of life and I wanted to refresh this podcast and the setup. Today’s episode is thanks to our community on Patreon and our podcast-specific monthly supporters who both sponsor this podcast. If you’d like to have a say in topics or questions to be answered in future podcast episod...

If you are planning on going away sometime soon or in the future, and are wondering how to best prepare your dogs for your time away, then this episode is for you! I did a quick chat about my dog sitting binder, medications, and some of my preparations. My goal is to ensure the pet sitter is fully equipped and that I can rest as easily as I can while away. For more dog training tips and tutorials,...

If you recently welcomed a new puppy into your home and are wondering to yourself, "well, now what?!" then this episode is for you! Guest, Tanya Lim, CPDT-KA joins me to go over some important puppy training tips, skills to teach, how to approach your training, and we also go over some of our favorite puppy toys and treats to use. If you'd like to support this podcast or our online content, please...

It's holiday time and if you're anything like me, I include my dogs in the gift-giving rituals that this time of year brings about. So if you're wondering what you should get your dog, this episode will have you covered! Guest, Mallory Kratimenos VSA-CDT, joins me to go over our favorite dog toys and products for this year.  If you'd like to support this podcast or our online content, please...

Holiday season is upon us! And with that, it's time to begin making plans with friends and family and preparing for holiday festivities. In this episode, we go over tips to set your dog up for success during your holiday gatherings! Guest, Emily Fitzpatrick, VSA-CDT joins me to discuss tips on ways to best prepare, things to consider, and what skills we should be focusing on before we start to hav...

Vet appointments can be a scary and spooky time for many dogs, so in this episode we go over some things to do to help them cope better with it, ways to prepare for your vet visits, and what to consider to train to assist your dog in overcoming some of their fear. Guest Quin Longino CPDT-KA, joins me to walk you through what to do! If you'd like to support this podcast or my online content, please...

If your dog is scared of bath time or getting their nails trimmed, then this episode is for you! Guest, Kellie Stevens CPDT-KA, joins me to discuss what you can do to help your dog feel less nervous about these things and steps you can take to improve your training plan overall. If you'd like to support this podcast or our online content, please consider supporting us on Patreon and checkout our w...

If you’re working to try to get your dog to stop doing certain behaviors or to prevent unwanted behaviors from occurring in the first place, implementing proper management is the first step you should take! Jennifer Billot, CPDT-KA joins me to discuss what management is in dog training, why it's important, and how you can do it. We also cover specific tips on how to implement it to help curb commo...

If you want to learn more about service dogs then this episode is for you! Guest, Sunny Bravo KPA-CTP joins me to discuss what service dogs do, how they are trained, what rights business owners have, best practices, and more. If you'd like to support this podcast or my online content, please consider supporting us on Patreon and checkout our website to connect!

If you have a baby (or young child) or plan on growing your family, this episode is for you! Guest, Ashlee Meyer, VSA-CDT, CPDT-KA joins me this episode to discuss how to prepare for a baby's arrival into your home with a dog(s), how to set your dog up for success for all the changes to come, how to properly introduce your dog and baby/children, some best practices, and more! If you'd like to supp...

Working with aggressive dogs takes a special set of skills. It's also a common misconception that dogs with severe behavioral issues just need "obedience" training and to "listen better" and this is simply not true. Steve Schwarz, Founder and President of Falkor and Friends Sanctuary and Rescue joins me on this episode to talk all about his mission, what it's like working with aggressive and react...

If you have a dog who gets a little overexcited, or a lot - then this episode is for you!  Curtis Kelley, CPDT-KA of Pet Parent Allies joins me to discuss this topic. Consider supporting this podcast, our content, and our mission on Patreon and check out our website to connect with me!

Dog enrichment doesn't have to be complicated! In this episode, guest Sarah Walsh CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP joins me to discuss all things enrichment! You'll learn what enrichment is, what it isn't, how to do it, and ways you can begin implementing it with your dog at home.  This is a From Dusk Till Dog podcast. Thanks to Pupford for sponsoring this episode.

If you're anything like me, you vet a potential dog walker like you would a heart surgeon. Having a good, qualified dog walker you can rely on to watch over your furry loved-ones in your absence is so important! Mandy Boutelle, CCT joins me to discuss everything you'll need to know, consider, and look for when hiring a dog walker.  Thanks to our podcast sponsor, Pupford . Click here to find a...