The McCann Dogs Podcast

Shannon and Swanny sit down with the lovely Nell in today's episode. Nell talks about her European adventures with her dogs: Shenzi and Edna and how relationship can transform your dog training.

Have a hyper puppy who won't calm down? It'll take more than just exercise to tire them out!

When you're training your dog, you'll need some tools to help you out. In this episode, Shannon and Swan dive into the topic of training equipment and how useful they are.

Sit down with Shannon and Swanny as they go over the most commonly asked questions in dog training.

Potty training in an apartment? Dealing with a tiny puppy and mobility issues? What is it about peanut butter that has the dog world divided? All of this and more!

If you want to get a good night sleep with your puppy, you need to have a great pre-sleep routine. Instructors Shannon and Swanny cover the best tips to sleep through the night on this episode.

With so many options out there, how do you optimize your toy purchases for your puppy? You want to make sure they are safe AND you want to make sure it benefits your dog training! Find out in this episode.

Do you thinking walking with your dog off-leash is a pipe dream? It isn't! You can work with your dog so you have confidence wherever you go!

Do you find it a struggle to get your pup to calm down when they are excited? Instructors Shannon and Swanny get into the various skills you can teach your dog in order to get calm on command.

Finding your dog's prey drive challenging to deal with? Got a small dog that doesn't seem to fit the training tools? Frustrated by your dog ignoring you? This episode is for YOU!

We hear so many common things from our students that they don't know is actually hindering their progress in dog training. Find out how to shift your mindset on this episode of the McCann Dogs Podcast so you and your pup can find success.

Living with a new puppy doesn't have to be frustrating. Instructors Shannon and Swanny discuss just that in this episode of the McCann Dogs Podcast. Listen now!

The weather is warming up! Are you and your dog ready? Instructors Shannon and Swanny discuss possible hiccups in dog training with the change of season and how to tackle it!

Considering getting a new puppy? Worried about that first week home? Instructors Shannon and Swanny discuss what it's like and how to make the best of it.

Knowing which commands to use at what time in dog training can be confusing for you and your dog. In this episode, Instructors Shannon and Swanny break down some of the most commonly confused commands and how to get better results with clarity.

Has your dog training suddenly stalled in progress? Is your dog listening less and needing correction more? You may be in the adolescent stage! On this episode we talk with Instructor Rob about Pontiac Bandit and how he is managing the adolescent stage of dog training.

Not sure why you should train your dog? Join Instructors Shannon and Swanny as they discuss this very thing with two of our amazing McCann Students.

...or is it? Meet Instructor Meg as she discusses specific differences and techniques for training a small breed dog.

We've taken your questions and answered them here! If you have questions about dog training, please leave them in the comments. We will do our best to answer them.

Does it feel like everyone else's dog has great listening skills but your dog consistently forgets to put their listening ears on? In this episode, Instructors Shannon and Swanny get to the bottom of common issues with listening.

There are some places that professional dog trainers will NEVER take their dogs and other places they will delay until their dogs are set up for success. Find out where and why today on the McCann Dogs Podcast. Training Video

You don't need to take your dog for a walk to tire them out. In fact, if you take the time to exercise your dog indoors, you will not only tire them out more completely, but you'll also have amazing success when you go out!

Is your morning routine causing issues for you and your dog? In this episode, Instructors Shannon and Swanny go over the dos and don’ts when getting ready to leave in the morning. Related Training Video HERE!

Instructors Shannon and Swanny are answering your questions again. Everything from picking up your new puppy to training in apartments and high distractions zones.

Dogs do not come with the same worldview as us and have a very different understanding of what decisions are appropriate in any given situation. On this episode, Instructors Shannon and Swanny discuss how to help your dog to make the decisions you want them to make. Related Training Video HERE !