Spirit Dog Training Podcast

What should you do in the very moment that your dog is misbehaving? What is the "magical solution" ... and does this even exist? Join me to learn how your dog's behavioral history decides how they act in a certain moment, as well as what this has to do with why I cannot run a marathon tomorrow.

Many dogs suffer from separation anxiety. The solution is not intuitive at all: You actually need to leave your dog alone MORE OFTEN. But it needs to be done the right way ... in this episode, we discuss how to have dogs shake off the fear of being home alone! For more tips and trainings visit us at: https://academy.spiritdogtraining.com/

How often do you need to practice a skill in dog training? Why isn't your dog 100% better after 3 sessions? And what does this have to do with how many times you picked up your phone today?

Want to try dog agility with your dog? Think you are too slow for your dog? Think again! This sport is awesome for many dog and handler teams. We tell you how to get started!

Our vet Dr Cori is back to answer the most common questions about household accidents. What are some dangers you might not be aware of? How can you keep your dog out of trouble at home? And do we have to watch out for household dangers even after the puppy stage (hint: yes!)? Let's dive right in!

Join me as I answer the most common questions about reactivity! From leash reactivity about reactivity to visitors to flipping out on car rides, I got answers and solutions.

We all may have a stereotypical picture in mind when thinking of a small dog: loud, yappy, unruly, reactive ... but why is that so? How can you prevent and even reverse small dog syndrome?

Is your dog one of the crazy ones - nervous, reactive or always in motion and ready for the next adventure? What if you are the one who is making him a little bit crazy? In this episode, I share 5 habits you might just have that are making your dog more wound up.

Is your dog a poop eater? Does he like to chew on stones? Does he carry and ingest sticks while on walks? We have Dr Cori back on the podcast and she lets us know everything about things that should NOT go into your dog's mouth!

Does your dog need increasing amount of exercise in order to be calm and well-behaved? He might have doggy exercise addiction! Learn how to spot this and how you can counter it in your dog.

In this episode I am joined by veterinarian Dr Corinne Wigfall. She will be on the show regularly and answer common medical questions about dogs. Today we speak about aging dogs. How do you care for senior dogs? How do you keep them fit and healthy for as long as possible? What can be done to slow cognitive decline and manage potty accidents? Let's dive in!

Is your dog guarding bones from you? Has he growled or even snapped at you when trying to protect his treasures? In this episode I teach you how to approach a dog and his resource. To see a video of the process: https://spiritdogtraining.com/tips-for-preventing-resource-guarding-in-dogs/

Many owners want to train their dogs without treats so that the dog does not "rely" on the treats to show desired behavior. But how does this concept translate to real training situations? Should you strive to reduce treats right from the start? 

We all have limited time to train our dogs - so why not make these training sessions as effective as we can? I share 7 actionable tips you can start implementing today to get faster and better results, without putting in any more training time.

Many dogs are resource guarders. This behavior is often misunderstood, misinterpreted and not correctly addressed. In this episode I share stories from my resource guarding clients as well as secrets to understanding and managing it this issue.

Do you struggle to keep up with your dog's shedding? Not sure how often/how long/with which brush to comb your dog? Does he have the "dreaded" behind-the-ear mats? In this episode I sit down with my friend and professional groomer Judy Schmille. She has groomed my dogs for many years and she has a lot of grooming tips and tricks to share!

It is so much easier to raise your puppy the right way from the start than to try and fix ingrained issues later. In this episode I will share 8 puppy raising mistakes you need to avoid by all means!

If your dog is one to take off after every deer, rabbit or squirrel he sees, this episode is for you. We explore WHY dogs love to chase so much, and how you can use positive methods to channel his desire to hunt into playing with YOU.

Doggy fitness training? What's that, how do you do it, and why do you need it in the first place?  In this episode we talk to international agility competitor and canine conditioning expert Kim Fuqua who shares how she become a doggy fitness instructor, how you can get started with your own dog and what a profound impact conditioning will have on your dog's longevity, health and wellbeing.

What's it like to own a dog who is so reactive that a dog trainer picks you out to film a whole online class on reactive dog training?  In this episode I talk to the wonderful Beverly, owner of Brodie who is the star of my reactivity class. She has gone on quite the journey with her dog, with many ups and downs - eventually resulting in an amazing improvement and the fact that Brodie can now LIVE...

Is your dog one of the "non-food-motivated" ones? Let's talk about why dogs seem not food-motivated and how we can work with them!

Is your dog becoming agitated before dinner time? Do you still keep dinner at the same time every day so that you can show him that his agitation won't change when he can eat? This might not actually get the message across the way you are hoping it will ...

There are 7 similarities all owners of well-trained dogs have. In this episode you will learn about habits you should get into - because they are shared by all awesome dog and handler teams!

Have you ever heard of the Scottish Collie? That's right - not a Rough or Smooth Collie, but the Scottish Collie. I had not, until I met a client a year ago who owned one. In this interview we are speaking with the president of the Scottish Collie Preservation Society, Denise Maher, about the history, characteristics and comeback of the Scottish Collie. The Scottish Collie

European dog agility is very different from the sport here in the USA or Australia. In the second part of our interview with Emily Abrahams she tells us how she navigated dog agility competitions in Europe, how she gets regular training time living in a van and how we could perhaps unite the differences of dog agility all over the world. Dog Agility Training and Van Life