Honest To Dog Podcast

In this episode Liz breaks down the building blocks of achieving a walk that's more enjoyable, fulfilling and problem free.  2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

When you want to fix the BIG things with your dog’s behaviour (reactivity, pulling on the leash, separation anxiety, etc), you need to start with the small things. Liz & Jeff talk about the goal setting strategies that will help you and your pooch to overcome these big things. FREE Daycare Guide: Step-by-step Guide 2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

If you picked up your puppy during the height of covid, Liz and Jeff address some of the problem areas you may be experiencing with your best bud (your dog). FREE Daycare Guide: Step-by-step Guide 2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

Liz & Jeff sit down producers (Kyle & Katie from Digital Sabbath) to talk about their new TV series, and what is next for Honest To Dog FREE Daycare Guide: Step-by-step Guide 2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

Liz & Jeff discuss the high-level flags (both red & green) that you can look out for when selecting a daycare for your dog. Check out the link below for the FREE complete step-by-step guide to choosing a structured daycare. FREE Daycare Guide: Step-by-step Guide 2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

Liz & Jeff talk about their formula for fulfilment to help your dog become a balanced happy member of the pack. They break down the steps they took to get their newest boy (Blue) back on track. 2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

Happy New Year! Jeff & Liz reflect on the wins of 2022, and set the table for the new year and how you can set achievable goals for you and your dog in the new year. Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook

Kirsty Coulson of Serene Spaw (Dog Grooming) joins Liz and Jeff for a new season of Honest To Dog. They dive right into the questions about grooming from YOU our loyal and loving HTD listeners.

Carmen is Liz & Jeff’s first dog. It seems fitting that they round out the 100th episode talking about the impact she had on their life, relationship, and the world of dogs and people around her. This one is for your Carmen.

Understanding the intrinsic biological motivations your dog has for survival (drives) will help you better diagnose and determine what aspects of your dog’s behaviour you should nurture to get a well rounded pup. Jeff and Liz talk about the drives that drive their own dogs, and some of the methods they utilize to help their dogs be happy social good boys. Dog trainer referenced in this episode, Br...

Liz & Jeff explore the intersection of their personal mental health and their dogs. This episode explores subject matters that include: depression, anxiety, and discussions of suicide. If you need to sit this one out, we will see you next week : ) If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental well being, we encourage you to seek out help. Wherever you are in the world this resourc...

Liz and Jeff talk about all things reactivity in today’s episode. How to recognize the difference between aggression and reactivity, some triggers your dog may be experiencing, and what you can do to help curb these behaviours. 

As life get’s busy, many aspects of our day can take a back seat, including our structure around training our dogs. Liz and Jeff talk about how they have fallen off the wagon, dusted themselves off and got back on track.

When it comes to finding a trainer there are some figurative flags that you should look out for to make sure they will be a good fit for your dog, your lifestyle, and your investment. Liz & Jeff talk about it, and lay down the flags (good and bad) that you should be considered before you settle on a trainer.

Whether it’s seeing a neighbour on a walk, or one of the trainers you follow on socials. We are primed to compare our progress to that of others. Jeff & Liz set the expectation that we are all on our separate training journeys.

Liz & Jeff talk about the circumstances surrounding when a dog should be re located to a new owner or setting. The next 10 Day Relationship Reboot happening July 2022. Strengthen or re-build your connection with your dog in just 10 days. Next cohort starts July 12. Join now. SIGN UP TODAY

Dog psychology is at the core of behaviour based training. Your relationship with your dog will improved by simply understanding your dog as a an instinctual animal who lives in the moment, as opposed to an emotional member of your family. The next 10 Day Relationship Reboot happening July 2022. Strengthen or re-build your connection with your dog in just 10 days. Next cohort starts July 12. Join...

As dog owners we all experience frustration in the training process. Whether it’s with a new dog or a new behaviour we are trying to teach, it’s often a longer and more drawn out process than we emotionally budget for. Liz & Jeff talk about their own frustrations in training the newest member of their pack. The next 10 Day Relationship Reboot happening July 2022. Strengthen or re-build your co...

Season 4 of HTD kicks off with where Liz & Jeff (And their dogs) have been for the past three months. This much needed hiatus from the podcast has helped to reframe Liz’s purpose in life when it comes to improving the world, one dog at a time. In this Episode Liz and Jeff talk about some of the strategies they used when travelling with their dogs, to maintain a well mannered pack of good boys.

The narratives that we apply to our dogs is a nice way to define their experience. Dogs do not live in the past or the future, they live in the present moment, and the stories we assign to their lives can sometimes hold us back from seeing them as instinctual animals as opposed to emotional beings. Throw away the story and see who they are in the present moment, take it day-by-day. Sign up for Emb...

You may think it’s a good idea to get two puppies from the same litter at the same time… spoiler alert, it is not a good idea. Jeff and Liz talk about why you should avoid getting two dogs at the same time, and some strategies to how you can raise two dogs to be calm balanced pack members. Sign up for Embark to learn about your dog’s history and family tree. @ embarkvet.com and use promo code: HTD...

Public, personal & intimate. These are the three zones that we as social beings move through in life. Jeff and Liz discuss the significance of each zone, and how to assess your dog’s comfort level in each zone to ensure safe interactions with other dogs and people. Sign up for Embark to learn about your dog’s history and family tree. @ embarkvet.com and use promo code: HTD to receive $50 off!

Liz & Jeff answer your questions about dogs including: Getting your dog ready for spring, new puppy dos & donts, nail trimmings, and what Liz does at the DPC Sign up for Embark to learn about your dog’s history and family tree. @ embarkvet.com and use promo code: HTD to receive $50 off!

Bonus episode time! Blue’s (our newest pack member) results from Embark have just come in and we wanted to share with you what we learned about his lineage and health. Sign up for Embark to learn about your dog’s history and family tree. @ embarkvet.com and use promo code: HTD to receive $50 off!

Training happens every day every time you interact with your dog. Being consistent with a schedule and boundaries with your dog on a day-to-day basis, will ingrain the behaviours you want in your dog to the point where they always understand what is expected to be a 10/10 good dog. Personal One-On-One Virtual Coaching With Liz Foley ***SIGN UP HERE*** for a virtual 60 minute assessment and trainin...