The McCann Dogs Podcast

On this episode of the McCann Dog Podcast, Instructors Shannon and Swanny are joined by friend and fellow dog trainer, Erin, to discuss how she manages 3 dogs with a busy working schedule, marriage and kids. Visit us at McCannDogs.com

When you got your puppy you dreamed of long walks on the beach, off leash hiking and a Disney model meet-cute in the park. BUT when you took your four-legged family member for a walk, they pulled, sniffed everything, peed on every tree, and paid more attention to every other person than you. Now you are frustrated thinking this will be your experience every time you have to exercise your dog. In t...

Whether or not to allow your four-legged family member on the furniture is an individual decision. However, managing this privilege is important to maintain a solid relationship with your dog. In this episode, Instructors Shannon and Swanny address when to provide this privilege, how to assess when to remove the privilege, boundaries around furniture, and ensuring the leadership role stays intact....

No matter what breed of dog you have, it's likely you've heard some "common knowledge" meant to discourage you from expecting too much of your four-legged family member. Whether you have an "aggressive" Pitbull, a "nervous" Chihuahua, a "stubborn" scottie, or a "hyperactive" border collie, Instructors Shannon and Swanny show that these limi...

So, you have a puppy. You've done the responsible thing and signed up for obedience classes. You've purchased 50 different types of treats, 357 toys, a gentle leader, leather leash, bait pouch and crate guilt is a thing of the past! AND YET, you still find yourself frustrated that your seemingly sweet, four-legged family member STILL doesn't get it! In this episode, Instructors Shannon...

Socializing your puppy is a MUST but there are good ways to socialize them and harmful ways. In this episode, Instructors Shannon and Swanny welcome back our dear friend, Instructor Carol to talk about how to get your puppy out and about safely, dog to dog play, socializing puppies to sounds, zones of awareness/reaction, fear periods and more. Links from episode: Socialization Obstacle Course - ht...

Have you fallen into peer pressure or guilt when it comes to training your dog? Instructors Shannon and Swanny provide the inside scoop on what professional dog trainers say is a NO GO regardless of societal pressure! Here's a link to our dog training channel for more tips: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogs We Have A FULLY SUPPORTED Puppy Essentials Training Program Online! Train With Us To M...

On this episode of the McCann Dogs Podcast, Instructors Shannon and Christine discuss tactics for ensuring your puppy gets off to a good start with potty training! Here's a link to our dog training channel for more tips: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogs We Have A FULLY SUPPORTED Puppy Essentials Training Program Online! Train With Us To Make Your Puppy Training More Enjoyable And To Give You...

Have you ever heard that Huskies as a breed are impossible to train? Instructors Shannon and Christine are joined in studio by Albert, a McCann online and in-person student to debunk this train of thought with his story about his girl, Willow. Here's a link to our dog training channel for more tips. We Have FULLY SUPPORTED Dog Training Programs Online ! Train With Us To Make Your Puppy Trainin...

In this episode, Instructors Shannon and Swanny discuss the questions you should be asking yourself before picking the dog breed that is right for you and why this kind of mindfulness is important for you and your four-legged family member. Get your training started BEFORE your puppy comes home with the Puppy Prep Guide: https://www.mccanndogs.com/collections/puppy-prep-guide Here's a link to...

In this episode, Instructors Shannon and Swanny are joined by the ever popular, Instructor Carol, for some tough love talk about the responsibility of rescuing or adopting a rehomed dog, how to ensure you are doing what is right for the dog and your family, and how to know if you are dealing with a reputable organization. We also get to hear more about Fred, Carol's sweet pig! FRED THE PIG epi...

In this episode, Instructors Shannon and Swanny discuss ways to introduce your dog to water, how to keep them safe while swimming and some useful tools to give you and your pup confidence! Here's a link to our dog training channel for more tips: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogs We Have A FULLY SUPPORTED Puppy Essentials Training Program Online! Train With Us To Make Your Puppy Training More...

Puppies are cute and cuddly, but they can also be mischievous and challenging. In this episode, we will discuss some of the most common puppy stigmas that could ruin the relationship with your four-legged family member including aggression, zoomies, separation anxiety and dominance. HELPFUL LINKS: Crate Training doesn't need to be Stressful Stop Puppy Biting Playlist Here's a link to our d...

Teaching our dogs tricks has more importance than just entertaining our friends! In this episode, instructor Shannon and Instructor Swanny discuss the importance of tricks to your overall dog training journey, different methodology, building relationship through tricks and enrichment through tricks. LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: Teaching Your Dog to Walk on Your Feet Trick Bundle Online Workshops The E...

In this episode of the McCann Dogs Podcast, Instructors Shannon and Swanny discuss all of the details of vacationing with and without your dog. If you are planning on taking a road trip with your dog this summer, please watch this video about travel safety for you and your four-legged family member . MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU On demand training lessons are available on the McCann Dogs YouTube Channel...

Here's a link to our YouTube channel for more training tips: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogs We Have A FULLY SUPPORTED Puppy Essentials Training Program Online! Train With Us To Make Your Puppy Training More Enjoyable And To Give Your Puppy The Best Start Possible: https://www. McCannDogs. Link/PuppyEssentials Are you looking for a personalized training plan for YOUR dog? We now have a Home...

Here's a link to our YouTube channel for more training tips: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogs We Have A FULLY SUPPORTED Puppy Essentials Training Program Online! Train With Us To Make Your Puppy Training More Enjoyable And To Give Your Puppy The Best Start Possible: https://www. McCannDogs. Link/PuppyEssentials Are you looking for a personalized training plan for YOUR dog? We now have a Home...

Here's a link to our YouTube channel for more training tips: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogs We Have A FULLY SUPPORTED Puppy Essentials Training Program Online! Train With Us To Make Your Puppy Training More Enjoyable And To Give Your Puppy The Best Start Possible: https://www. McCannDogs. Link/PuppyEssentials Are you looking for a personalized training plan for YOUR dog? We now have a Home...

Here's a link to our YouTube channel for more training tips: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogs We Have A FULLY SUPPORTED Puppy Essentials Training Program Online! Train With Us To Make Your Puppy Training More Enjoyable And To Give Your Puppy The Best Start Possible: https://www. McCannDogs. Link/PuppyEssentials Are you looking for a personalized training plan for YOUR dog? We now have a Home...

Here's a link to our YouTube channel for more training tips: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogs We Have A FULLY SUPPORTED Puppy Essentials Training Program Online! Train With Us To Make Your Puppy Training More Enjoyable And To Give Your Puppy The Best Start Possible: https://www. McCannDogs. Link/PuppyEssentials Are you looking for a personalized training plan for YOUR dog? We now have a Home...

Here's a link to our YouTube channel for more training tips: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogs We Have A FULLY SUPPORTED Puppy Essentials Training Program Online! Train With Us To Make Your Puppy Training More Enjoyable And To Give Your Puppy The Best Start Possible: https://www. McCannDogs. Link/PuppyEssentials Are you looking for a personalized training plan for YOUR dog? We now have a HomeScho...

Here's a link to our YouTube channel for more training tips: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogs We Have A FULLY SUPPORTED Puppy Essentials Training Program Online! Train With Us To Make Your Puppy Training More Enjoyable And To Give Your Puppy The Best Start Possible: https://www. McCannDogs. Link/PuppyEssentials Are you looking for a personalized training plan for YOUR dog? We now have a HomeScho...

Here's a link to our YouTube channel for more training tips: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogs We Have A FULLY SUPPORTED Puppy Essentials Training Program Online! Train With Us To Make Your Puppy Training More Enjoyable And To Give Your Puppy The Best Start Possible: https://www. McCannDogs. Link/PuppyEssentials Are you looking for a personalized training plan for YOUR dog? We now have a HomeScho...

Here's a link to our YouTube channel for more training tips: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogs We Have A FULLY SUPPORTED Puppy Essentials Training Program Online! Train With Us To Make Your Puppy Training More Enjoyable And To Give Your Puppy The Best Start Possible: https://www. McCannDogs. Link/PuppyEssentials Are you looking for a personalized training plan for YOUR dog? We now have a HomeScho...

Here's a link to our YouTube channel for more training tips: https://www.youtube.com/mccanndogs We Have A FULLY SUPPORTED Puppy Essentials Training Program Online! Train With Us To Make Your Puppy Training More Enjoyable And To Give Your Puppy The Best Start Possible: https://www. McCannDogs. Link/PuppyEssentials Are you looking for a personalized training plan for YOUR dog? We now have a HomeScho...