Pups That Play

We all have an idea of what we would like to look like when we get a dog. Whether that be an adventure partner to go hiking/camping with, a sport dog, or just a family pet who loves to snuggle up on the couch and watch Netflix. But what happens when that ideal vison just doesn't happen? Maybe our adventure dog is reactive or has zero recall. Or maybe our chill pup has endless amounts of energy...

Do you feel like your stuck with your pup's behaviour? Like what you are doing just doesn't seem to be working? Maybe you're following the advice of a friend or trainer, or doing exactly what worked so well with your last dog, but it's just not getting you the results you hoped. Well what if I told you that there is more than one style of training, and that the one you might be usi...

Always dreamed of going for off leash adventures with your pup? Wanting to have them follow you around your property with no fear of them taking off? Have amazing on leash skills but the second that leash comes off it's like their brain shuts off and they no longer listen? Going from ON leash to OFF leash can seem like a really intimidating jump, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode...

You'll often hear that dogs thrive off of routine. And a lot of people want to know the perfect routine for their dogs. But there is something that can also go hand in hand with routine and our dogs .... STRESS! In this episode you'll hear: How having a consistent routine can lead your dog to stress Why ditching the routine is beneficial for your pup Tips on how to help your pup break out...

Distractions are EVERYWHERE in our dogs lives. They're the other dog that they bark and lunge at on leash. The kid riding by on the bike. The squirrel they want to chase, the dog they want to play with. Often those distractions turn our dog into an over excited or over reactive mess that no longer listens. So what are we supposed to do? How do we show them that all those distractions are reall...

A crate is an amazing tool for your pup. It provides them with a safe place to rest, and you can leave them alone without worrying about what they might get into while you’re not around. Even if you don’t plan on crating them every time you leave, having a good foundation of crate training helps your pup if they need to stay in a cage at the vet or groomer. In this episode you'll hear: Why cra...

Does your dog ever just start barking at you for attention, usually right when you settle down to read or watch netflix? Or maybe they constantly keep dropping their ball in your lap for a game of fetch right when you need to get some work done. They want our attention, NOW. How can we fix this? In this episode you'll hear: What is Action Prompting and why our dogs do it Why the typical advice...

Have you ever felt like tradition training methods just aren't working for your dog? Or you've tried positive reinforcement training but struggle finding the "good things" to reward while ignoring the bad. Luckily there is anther way to go about it! One with more fun and a whole lot less stress and feelings of failure. In this episode you'll hear: 3 different types of dog tra...

We all know that walking our dogs is an important part of their care. But what if your walks are insanely stressful? Maybe your dog is reactive? Or maybe no matter how long or how often you walk your dog you just can't burn through their energy. What if I told you that there is another way? In this episode you'll hear: How to identify the two different instances where walking your dog migh...

Puppies are cute and we all love them but when they bite down with those little shark teeth it HURTS! One of the most common questions I get is how to stop puppy biting. So today I wanted to share exactly that. In this episode you'll hear: Why your puppy biting you is actually a good thing All about bite inhabitation and why it's so important An easy step-by-step process to get your puppy...

Today I share the story of a rescue pup who changed my life. When I adopted this dog I had no idea how much he would teach me, not only about dog training, but how to be adaptable and always think outside the box. When your training isn't going to plan, don't change your goal, change your approach. In this episode you'll hear: The story of my sheltie How I discovered positive reinforce...

Do you wish your pup would come running every time you call them, the first time? Having a solid recall not only is an amazing skill to have, but can be lifesaving in certain situations. And luckily it is totally possible to teach, no matter what your pups current recall looks like. In this episode you'll hear: The KEY to having an amazing recall 2 things you may be doing that's ruining yo...

Are you bringing home a new puppy but aren't sure exactly how to set up your home to prepare for them? Want to set you and your pup up for success before they even come through your door? Then this episode it for you! And this advice also applies for bringing home a new adult rescue dog as well! In this episode you'll hear: Why it's important to set consistent ground rules from the sta...

Do you ever feel like your life is just TOO busy to actually train your dog? How can you actually train your dog to have good manners without having the time to commit to regular classes, or training daily? It’s not impossible, there is hope! In this episode you'll hear: What happened when life got busy and I ran out of time to train my dog What the concept of NET Training is How to work little bi...

When it comes to reward based training, having the right reward for our pup can make or break a training session. The thing is, every single dog values different rewards in different ways, and it can even vary depending on environment or task. In this training I go over the 3 MAIN TYPES of rewards we can use when it comes to training our pups, as well as how to figure out exactly which rewards wil...

When it comes to dog training, it can be hard to figure out how exactly we should be training our dogs to get the behaviours we want. There are so many different "methods" out there. What if I told you it all comes down to three different ways dogs learn... In this episode you'll hear: The most important "DO" and Don't about dog training A breakdown of the three different ways our dogs learn How t...

Welcome to our very first episode! In it I share who I am, what you can expect from this podcast, and we talk about what dog training through games actually is.  In this episode you'll hear: Who I am and how I got here What the podcast will be about What is dog training through games I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for some great upcoming episodes! Visit us at prairiepups.com