The Naughty Dog Podcast

Moving can be stressful on your dog or puppy because he doesn't know that you're moving. Learn some great tips to held build your dog's confidence and help him settle in and adjust in his new neighborhood. We'll cover 8 easy tips with some that don't reaquire training.  Listen, take notes and let me know on Instagram which tips were the most helpful.    Want more help with your dog? Watch our free...

What do you do if your dog is afraid of people and you have guests at the door? Do you teach Sit? Do you let him sniff their hand? How do you keep her from charging the door?  We're going to talk about this and more in this episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast. Learn some simple tips and training strategies to help your fearful dog when guests arrive.    Want more help with your dog? Watch our free...

Do you want to be able to predict when your dog might bite? The goal of dog training is to be able to explain, predict and change behavior. So what are the signs or signals you need to know to predict when your dog is a little worried or going to bite. Learn the signs to look for and more in this episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast.  Reactive Dog Masterclass - 4 Reasons Why You're Still Struggling...

"My puppy's feet can't touch the ground until he's fully vaccinated."  Is this the best advice for a puppy? The Primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. During this time puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli and environments as can be achieved safely and without causing overstimulation manifested as excessive fear, withd...

Is your dog barking and lunging at dogs are your walk? Do you get frustrated? Do you apologize to your neighbors every day because your dog is out of control?   Having a reactive dog is hard, but you can change your dog. Listen to this episode to learn 9 Tips for Success with your Reactive Dog.  Want more help? FREE Dog Training Checklist: 10 Tips to a Calm Dog without Training https://www.allabou...

The 4th of July is one of the most dangerous holidays for dogs. Are you ready? Do you have a safety plan? Is this the first 4th of July for your puppy? A few weeks ago I saw a post from a dog trainer and she said her dog had gotten out of the backyard, presumably hopped the fence, ran into the street, and got hit by a car. He survived but was paralyzed and she decided to put him down. This dog tra...

"The next time your puppy bites, take his lip and push it down on his sharp teeth until he yelps." Is that what you're supposed to do when your puppy bites? Getting a puppy is a fun and exciting time in your life, but puppies come with razor sharp puppy teeth. What are you supposed to do when your puppy is biting you? Do you listen to the advice that a vet tech gave one of my client above? Do you...

Having a fearful dog can be emotionally challenging. Seeing your pet in distress, feeling helpless in alleviating their fears and witnessing the impact on your pet can be stressful and emotionally draining. But you are the best person to help your fearful dog. Today you're doing to learn 8 Tips to help your fearful dog. Need help or want more dog training info? FREE Dog Training Checklist: 10 Tips...

"Fear is the most damaging emotion a social species can experience. It causes permanent damage to the brain." Dr Karan Overall I work with a lot of fearful dogs, and one thing they all have in common is they usually have many fears. They might start out afraid of dogs and then become afraid of humans. Become afraid of children, become afraid of bikes, become afraid of skateboards. Today in this ep...

Where do you start when you bring a new puppy home? The first few days with your new puppy can help set him up for success and create an easy experience for you. Puppies are hard and they take some time and work, but starting out right from day one is the best way to sail through those puppy years. Today we're gonna talk about 10 tips to help your new puppy adjust to life in your home with ease. ...

Are puppies born fearful? Is fear genetic? From the moment a puppy enters the world, their senses are flooded with new experiences. But do these early encounters shape their personalities and predispose them to fear? Today we're going to explore the fascinating world of puppy development and uncover the truth behind the age-old question. Are puppies born fearful or is fear genetic? Is it nature ve...

Are you struggling with a reactive dog and considering sending him to boot camp training program? Well, hold that thought because today you're doing to learn 3 reasons why it's better for you to train your reactive dog. Listen to this episode to learn about my experience training dogs at a boarding facility and why it's better for you to be involved and do the training yourself.    Get a Well-Beha...

One of the biggest mistakes dog owners make is encouraging or rewarding behaviors they don't want. One of the most common behaviors that gets rewarded is jumping. Yep, as annoying as it can be, you could be encouraging your dog to jump. Learn 5 Tips to Stop Jumping in this episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast.    Get a Well-Behaved Dog: Free Dog Training Checklist:  10 Tips to a Calm Dog without Tra...

It can be alarming when your dog snarls, growls or snaps at you. You don't have to punish or discipline a dog that is growling when he's being possessive. And you don't have to claim the item either. Resource guarding can be tricky but there are five skills you should teach your dog if he's being possessive. I've used these behaviors to help resource guarder and they could help your dog too.     G...

Do you have a dog that guards their toys or food? Does he seem to become possessive over certain things? Does your dog have a split personality, snapping for no reason? Resource guarding can be challenging and even dangerous, but with the right tools and training, it can be managed and prevented. In this episode, you'll understand what resource guarding is, what it looks like, what is important fo...

Can an online dog training program really help? And if so, can it help a dog that has extreme issues? What about a rescue who was a street dog in Puerto Rico that is extremely fearful of everything, even her mom? Today we're going to talk about a case study of an online client from 2019. For more help and tips follow us on Instagram at @allabouttrainingdogs or https://www.instagram.com/allabouttra...

Dog barking is one of the biggest complaints dog owners have with their dogs. And barking is a normal dog behavior that will never go away completely. That being said, there are many things you can do to decrease barking by 90%. Today you're going to learn 5 tips that help with barking in the house.   Get a Well-Behaved Dog:   Free Dog Training Checklist:  10 Tips to a Calm Dog without Training   ...

Should you tether your dog? Tethering is when you fasten your dog to an object they can't move, like a tree, piece of furniture or the wall. Listen to this episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast to learn 5 problems that can happen when you tether your dog. *************************************************************  Tired of watching videos and still struggling with your dog? Go from frustrated to f...

Can a fearful dog overcome his fears? Yes. The good news is that with your help, your dog can overcome his fears. You need to be proactive and you're going to need to understand your dog better than most. You're also going to need to do things differently. The good news is all of that is easy and doable. Learn 6 tips to help your fearful dog today.   ********* If you're struggling to get your dog...

When you think about it from your dog's perspective, a stranger is coming into your home, bending over your dog to put the harness and leash, and then taking them away. Your dog doesn't know that you've hired a nice person to take them on a walk, all they see is a stranger coming into the house. And most people want their dog to bark and alert them if it's a prowler, but how does your dog know the...

Hiring a dog walker means trusting another person with your precious fur baby. If you're anything like me, you don't trust just anyone with your dog. You want to have peace of mind while you are away, knowing that your pup is in the most capable and caring hands possible. So how do you find the right dog walker? Today you're going to learn 15 questions you need to ask before hiring a dog walker.  ...

Is a collar or harness better for walking your dog? Does a collar give you better control than a harness? Does a harness make your dog pull? Can collars cause physical damage, thyroid issues, neck and spine issues, or a collapsed trachea? Does the harness cause damage? Learn which is better for your dog, a collar or a harness.   Want a shortcut to getting a calm, well-behaved dog that listens? Tir...

A dog will tell you that he's going to bite long before he bites. He might tell you weeks and months in advance. The best way to prevent that from happening is to know and understand dog body language. I posted a reel on Instagram of a sweet little girl hugging and petting a dog. The dog was uncomfortable and I played the video in slow motion while I explained the five signs that the dog was uncom...

The other day I got a message, and here's what it said, "our dog bit a visitor. He was acting nervous, so we had the guest feed him. He seemed nervous, but he was able to settle down. Then all of a sudden, a few minutes later, he bit our guest. I feel awful, and I'm wondering if we should leave him in his kennel for all visitors. But doing that doesn't fix his issue of being afraid of people. What...

Learn how to transition your dog from a crate or ex-pen to free roaming in the house when you're not home. The crate and ex-pen are great tools for your pups and rescue dogs, but you can and should give your dog more space. It doesn't matter which breed of dog you have, all dogs can be home alone safely without being in a crate or pen.  Learn the steps to take to transition your dog out of the cra...