Reward Your Dog Podcast

Halloween is upon us, and we're coming at you with our Spooktacular Halloween episode, discussing how you and your dog can the many frights and scares of Halloween night and the time around it. Here are the pictures we promised you. The Shoutout goes to Engineering Optimism Dog Training for those of you who have small dogs that struggle to navigate the world! We would appreciate your support by li...

All of us know that dogs can sustain injuries to their body - but did you know that dogs can also suffer behavioral injuries? Lauren Fraser of Fraser Animal Behaviour joins us to explore this important topic and discuss with us what a behavioral injury looks like, how it can happen, and what you as a guardian can do to prevent it. You can find Lauren Fraser's equine behavior consulting business he...

What does reactivity training actually look like? The heart of this kind of work is exposure training - as in, exposing our dog to their trigger. But that needs to be done thoughtfully and carefully. In this episode, Jesse and Verena take a deep dive into the "meat and potatoes" of exposure training and discuss both what it is - and what it isn't. Join the RYDP Patreon. Subscribe to the RYDT newsl...

How can we help our dog to avoid stressful situations, and why should we? In part 5 of our series on reactivity we discuss the importance of reducing your dog's overall trigger through the process of trigger mitigation. We'll explain what it is and how it fits into helping you and your pup feel more confident and ready to learn. Join the RYDP Patreon. Subscribe to the RYDT newsletter .  Amy C...

When we add a dog to our family, we often have specific hopes and dreams for the companionship we develop with them. But what if our dog can't do the things we would like for them to do with us? Madison Edmunds shares with us her story of her two Border Collies Truth and Dare, whom she purchased as sports prospects, but who were unable to compete in the sports she had hoped to do with them. Listen...

Jesse and Verena dish out the goods in the third part of the Reactivity Series. Is reactivity resolvable? And if so, what would that look like? Join them and find out how you can help your dog, both right now and through future training. Join the RYDP Patreon. Subscribe to the RYDT newsletter . Our shoutout goes to Dr. Amy Cook of Play Way Dogs . You can find Reward Your Dog Training here:  W...

In our second part of the reactivity series, we are joined by Simone Mueller of Predation Substitute Training to discuss hunting behaviors in dogs, which can become quite problematic for guardians with dogs that enjoy hunting wildlife. Simone explains why food often doesn't work in training these behaviors and what to do instead - in addition to a bunch of other great information. You can find mor...

Reactivity is a huge umbrella term. In this episode, Jesse and Verena tackle this suite of behaviors and shed light on what reactivity is and what types of reactivity exist. In this first episode of a multi-part series, they also get into reactivity-adjacent ideas like threshold, trigger stacking, and body language. Here is the video on trigger stacking I mentioned in the episode. Subscribe to the...

Most of us don't add a dog to our family because we want to do a ton of training. Instead, the goal for many is to have a companion in life and a great friendship with another being. But how can we strike up an inter-species friendship? We invited Suzanne Clothier of Relationship Centered Training to explore this vast topic with us. Enjoy the many stories and rabbit holes we go down into to find o...

In the seventh episode of the RYDP, Jesse and Verena tackle the buzzword of "enrichment". Is it true that we can give our dog a lick mat and we have "enriched" them? The answer is a bit more complicated than that, so take a listen to find out what enrichment is all about. Links: Liz Radar's Quadrants of Enrichment White Oaks Pastures Rawhide Our shoutout goes to the Pet Harmony podcast "Enrichment...

When we adopt or purchase a second dog, we always hope that they'll be best friends with our resident dog from day 1, but sadly that doesn't alway work out. Jess Lara of J9K9 Training is joining Jesse and Verena for this episode to talk about her thoughtful approach to integrating her and her husband's young and excitable herding dogs. Stay tuned for a slew of helpful tips and recommendations for...

Loose leash walking may seem like an elusive skill if you have a dog that likes pulling, but it doesn't have to be. Jesse and Verena break down the different aspects and skills you need to know to successfully walk with your dog on a loose leash. Our shoutout goes to Kiki Yablon and her fabulous blog. You can find Reward Your Dog Training here:  Website  /  Instagram  /  T...

Reading your dog's body language well is the key for making good decisions about your dog's welfare and emotional experience! Here are the resources mentioned in the episode: Family Paws Shelter Playgroup Alliance Our shoutout goes to Turid Rugaas for her book "On Talking Terms with Dogs". You can find Reward Your Dog Training here:  Website  /  Instagram  /  TikTok  ...

Do you have a dog who sometimes sees red? This episode discusses what your dog's nervous system has to do with it.   Here's an article on the parts of the nervous system, and here's one on the different between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. You can find Reward Your Dog Training here:  Website  /  Instagram  /  TikTok  /  Facebook  ...

In this episode, Jesse and Verena tackle the question of why dogs develop behavioral issues. Here's the article mentioned in the episode. You can find Reward Your Dog Training here: Website / Instagram / TikTok / Facebook YouTube Please send any questions or comment to verena@rewardyourdogtraining.com - we'd love to hear from you! Our Shoutout for this Episode is: Best Life Dog Services

In this episode, Jesse and Verena chat about setting you and your dog up for success so that they do things you like and then finding ways to reward your dog's good behavior. You can find Reward Your Dog Training here: Website / Instagram / TikTok / Facebook YouTube Please send any questions or comment to verena@rewardyourdogtraining.com - we'd love to hear from you! Our Shoutout for this Episode...