Kindred Dog Podcast

In this episode of the Kindred Dog Podcast, Ruben Montes delves into the often-overlooked connection between dog owners and dog trainers. Ruben emphasizes that owning a dog inherently makes you a trainer, responsible for understanding and guiding your pet. He shares insights on the importance of educating oneself about dog behavior, training, and psychology to prevent common issues and foster a ha...

In this episode of the Kindred Dog Podcast, host Ruben Montes delves into the transformative concept of being your dog's teacher rather than just a trainer. Drawing from personal experiences and client interactions, Ruben explores how shifting our mindset can help us better understand and meet our dogs' needs. Discover practical tips for overcoming common challenges like leash walking and learn ho...

In this episode of the Kindred Dog Podcast, Ruben Montes explores the art of dog training through predominantly positive reinforcement and force-free methods. Discover how rewarding desired behaviors with food and play can create a joyful learning experience for both dogs and their owners. Ruben also discusses the thoughtful use of tools like prong collars and e-collars, emphasizing the importance...

In this episode, Ruben Montes discusses the reasons behind the high costs of board and train programs for dogs. He explains the extensive time commitment required from trainers, the various skills and training techniques involved, and the overall investment in a dog's training journey. The conversation also contrasts board and train programs with private lessons, highlighting the differences i...

In this episode of the Kindred Dog Podcast, host Ruben interviews dog trainer Allegra from Austin, Texas. Allegra shares her unique journey into dog training, emphasizing the importance of understanding dog behavior and communication. She discusses her philosophy, The Naked Dog, which focuses on building a strong relationship with dogs through energy, body language, and personal development. Alleg...

Summary In this episode of the Kindred Dog Podcast, Ruben Montes discusses the importance of understanding dog behavior, particularly in multi-dog households. He emphasizes the need for dog owners to recognize the signs of potential conflict and to manage their dogs' interactions to prevent fights. Ruben shares personal experiences and practical advice on feeding, playing, and training dogs to...

In this episode of the Kindred Dog Podcast, Ruben Montes discusses the complexities of dating while owning dogs. He shares personal experiences and insights on how to navigate relationships with dogs in the mix, emphasizing the importance of training and management tools to ensure a harmonious coexistence. The conversation highlights the need for preparation and understanding when introducing new...

In this episode, Ruben discusses how to build trust with your dog, emphasizing the importance of consistency. Just like in human relationships, consistency is key to building trust with your dog. Dogs need to understand that you will always show up and do what you say you're going to do. Being flaky or inconsistent can create anxiousness in dogs. While routine is important, too much routine ca...

In episode I dive into how to start to training with your dog.

This episode dives into the question of whether or not you should get two puppies. Things to consider if you are thinking about this.

In this epsisode I talk about ecollars and answer the question of whether or not it is a tool your dog needs.

Our dogs needs the full picture. Not giving them the full picture is a disservice to them and will likely result in a dog that doesn't know fully what to do.

The idea of taking your dog everywhere sounds nice but the reality is that is highly risky. Other people and their dogs can be unpredictable. They are always friendly untill they aren't and unfortunatley it always seems to be you and your dog that find that out the hard way.

In this episode I talk about the idea of weening your dog off food. Is that the right way to think about food?

In this episode I talk about who I think really benefits from dog training.

Engagement. This is the missing piece for most people. Their dogs usually choose to engage with the environment over their handler.

In this episode I dive into what drives reactivity and what you can do to alleviate it.

Remember you are training is about what the title suggests. When you are out with your dog you are training. It doesn't matter who you are with or what you are doing your number #1 priority is your dog.

Diving in a little more into my recent post about reactivity. If you’re experiencing dog troubles, such as puppy issues, on and off leash obedience and manners, or more serious behavior issues, our approach to dog training has been giving owners the help they need for over 8 years.

In this episode I talk about how training comes first when out with your dog. You’re not enjoying the activity you’re training your dog.

In this episode I talk about how making our dogs more predictable can help us when trying to work on behaviors we don't agree with. 

In this episode we talk about technique over strength.

Some thoughts I had today about affection and sugar.

Going in to why the crate is for much more than just preventing destructive behavior.

In this episode I talk about how management played an integral part of the rehab proceeds with one of my personal dogs.