Honest To Dog Podcast

Starting out on the right foot is the most important thing you can do to set your new puppy up for success. The training starts before your puppy comes home. Liz and Jeff outline some of the best practices when it comes to behaviour based training. AFFIRMATION CARDS *** BUY THEM HERE *** We have released a limited run of Dog Haus certified calm confident affirmation cards. Pick up a pack today, be...

Liz & Jeff share their experiences owning and interacting with street dogs. They discuss how this non-breed can often show the characteristics of being a front, middle, and back when it comes to pack position all rolled into one dog. Are street dogs perfect? We like to think they come pretty close. AFFIRMATION CARDS *** BUY THEM HERE *** We have released a limited run of Dog Haus certified cal...

Liz takes Jeff through her experience of becoming the dog trainer that she is today. The pitfalls, the miss-steps, self-doubt, and the successes. Becoming a dog trainer is about committing yourself to lifelong learning and growing to better understand dog psychology. AFFIRMATION CARDS *** BUY THEM HERE *** We have released a limited run of Dog Haus certified calm confident affirmation cards. Pick...

This approach of limiting your interaction with your dog at certain times is almost guaranteed to improve your relationship. Liz and Jeff talk about how giving your dog less of your attention and affection can improve your communication.  AFFIRMATION CARDS *** BUY THEM HERE *** We have released a limited run of Dog Haus certified calm confident affirmation cards. Pick up a pack today, before...

Stress is an important part of growing and learning. So often we insulate our dogs from the stress of new situations or from lessons that they need to work on. Getting comfortable with getting uncomfortable will be beneficial in the long-run for not only your dog, but for yourself. AFFIRMATION CARDS *** BUY THEM HERE *** We have released a limited run of Dog Haus certified calm confident affirmati...

This episode is all about knowing when to make changes towards the type of person you want to be for yourself, your relationships, and as a leader for your dog. Liz takes Jeff through all of the ways in which she has levelled up the structure of The Dog Haus as well as her personal levelling-up at home. AFFIRMATION CARDS *** BUY THEM HERE *** We have released a limited run of Dog Haus certified ca...

Front, middle, & back. Understanding your dog’s pack position will help you understand their needs and how to interact with them to make sure your relationship is balanced. AFFIRMATION CARDS *** BUY THEM HERE *** We have released a limited run of Dog Haus certified calm confident affirmation cards. Pick up a pack today, before supplies run out. *** BUY THEM HERE *** Looking to strengthen your...

Planes, hotels, & automobiles… Liz & Jeff talk about their experiences taking their dogs on trips. This episode is full of handy travel-hacks and tips to make sure the transit experience is pleasant & safe for both yourself and your dog. AFFIRMATION CARDS *** BUY THEM HERE *** We have released a limited run of Dog Haus certified calm confident affirmation cards. Pick up a pack today, b...

Liz, Jeff, & (producer) Tim celebrate their 50th episode of HTD with a look back on how it all started, the impact felt from the community of listeners (you), and what we see for the future of honest to dog. AFFIRMATION CARDS *** BUY THEM HERE *** We have released a limited run of Dog Haus certified calm confident affirmation cards. Pick up a pack today, before supplies run out. *** BUY THEM H...

Liz and Jeff discuss their journey with feeding different types of food to their dogs, and how that journey has helped to form their opinions on feeding their dogs a RAW diet. AFFIRMATION CARDS *** BUY THEM HERE *** We have released a limited run of Dog Haus certified calm confident affirmation cards. Pick up a pack today, before supplies run out. *** BUY THEM HERE *** Looking to strengthen your r...

Training, intervention, & rehabilitation. These are the three stages of reinforcing the desired behaviours in your dog. Jeff and Liz unpack how to recognize where your dog is at with their need for behavioural modification. AFFIRMATION CARDS *** BUY THEM HERE *** We have released a limited run of Dog Haus certified calm confident affirmation cards. Pick up a pack today, before supplies run out...

Small dogs often get written off as not well behaved or hard to train, more often than not the cause of these problem behaviours is rooted in how we as owners treat them unlike dogs of a larger size. Liz & Jeff talk about the ways people mistreat small dogs and how that leads to problem behaviours. AFFIRMATION CARDS *** BUY THEM HERE *** We have released a limited run of Dog Haus certified cal...

Liz & Jeff react and breakdown s1e2 of Netflix’s Canine Intervention. This episode was recorded live on Clubhouse. Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home

Preparations for bringing home your baby should include rules boundaries and limitations around the relationship you have with your dog as well as the relationship your dog will have with the new addition to your family. Do not leave it up to chance. Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for...

It is such an integral part of your relationship with your dog. Liz and Jeff discuss how the walk you share with your dog can tell you a lot about your relationship, how it relates to behavioural problems your dog my be exhibiting, and what you can do to improve this daily activity to have a better relationship both in and out of the house. Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check ou...

Hiking, biking, boating, or camping. Planning adventures with your dog, builds trust and strengthens your bond. Liz & Jeff talk about how they have introduced their dogs to new adventures in a structured and safe way. Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials:...

Body position, leash pressure, the words your say, and the eye-contact you make are all related to pressure and release. Liz & Jeff break down the fundamentals of how the pressure we use to reinforce behaviours can be for the good and the bad. With the influx of pandemic related dog behaviour issues, here is a list of Honest To Dog approved trainers and resources to help you strengthen your re...

Liz & Jeff answer your questions on instagram. Everything from finding the best dog trainer program, how to structure your walk to minimize free-sniffing, and getting your dog comfortable around kids & cars. Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For Th...

All the way from Bakersfield California, blessed by Cesar Milan as “a cool dog”, commonly seen on the desk during pick-up at The Dog Haus… This one is all about Baker. Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home

Letting your dog off-leash is a privilege that should only be awarded to those with perfect recall. Jeff & Liz talk about some of the best ways to reinforce and train recall so your dog comes every time. Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real W...

In this bonus episode recorded live on Clubhouse, Liz and Jeff breakdown episode 1 of Canine Intervention on Netflix, examining the strategies and tactics used through the lens of dog psychology. Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy E...

The need for dog trainers is on the rise - but choosing a trainer isn’t a decision to rush. Liz and Jeff break down different dog training styles and offer a step by step guide to picking the trainer for you and your dog. Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials:...

Dogs come in many shapes, sizes, colours, and characteristics. On this episode Jeff & Liz dive into how you can asses your dog’s needs based on it’s breed. *New Online Course* Training Essentials 1 Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World P...

Discipline is a key ingredient to a balanced dog - but it’s probably not what you think it is. Liz and Jeff explore what discipline is, what it isn’t and why it’s important to leading your dog. *New Online Course* Understanding Dogs: Intro To Dog Psychology Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Prepar...

A common, misunderstood, and often overlooked behaviour, separation anxiety is often the root cause of many disruptive behaviours. In this episode Liz and Jeff unpack separation anxiety and give dog owners steps to overcome it. *New Online Course* Understanding Dogs: Intro To Dog Psychology Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Master...