The Naughty Dog Podcast

Have you tried to use treats with your reactive dog but he won't eat when he's barking? Have you tried to watch what you see in videos but it doesn't seem to work for your reactive dog? Does your dog just ignore the food and bark anyway?  Today you're going to learn what you need to get your reactive dog to be food motivated.   P.S. Tired of watching these videos and still struggling? Go from frus...

Jumping is one of the biggest complaints dog owners have. In this episode, you're going to learn 7 ways to get your dog to stop jumping. Some of these tips don't require training so that means you can put them into action today. Listen to this episode to learn more.  P.S. Tired of watching these videos and still struggling? Go from frustrated to finally getting a dog that listens in The Dog Academ...

Bad dog training advice can cause your dog to become aggressive. Most people make the mistake of thinking that aggression is genetic and that a dog is born aggressive, but most aggression is learned.  What if you thought you were teaching your dog not to jump and he became aggressive instead?  It's happened before. Listen to this episode to learn the 3 things to avoid doing when your dog jumps on...

What are the first steps you should take if your older dog gets into a scuffle with your puppy?  I received a message that said: Our older GSD has been guarding the kitchen from our new puppy. The other day the puppy got into the kitchen and our older dog growled, snappy at him and pushed him to the ground. My older dog bite and attacked my puppy, HELP what do I do?  5 Steps to take when a fight o...

I heard a dog "behaviorist" say that it is perfectly normal to let an older dog correct a puppy. A correction would look like a growl, an air snap, a lip curl, etc to tell the puppy that he's crossed a boundary. She said that those behaviors are normal, but should you let your older dog correct your puppy? Could that cause aggression or reactivity? In this episode, you're going to learn what will...

Does it seem like your dog pees in your house because he's mad at you?  I've heard a lot of clients say their dog peed in the house out of spite because the dog was mad or angry at them. But is that really the reason why a dog would pee in the house?  In this episode, we're going to talk about 5 reasons why your dog is peeing in the house and what you can do.   P.S. Want to learn how to get a calm...

Have you ever wondered why you're not seeing enough progress with your reactive or leash aggressive dog? I get emails from people who tell me they're doing all the things but they're not seeing progress. Well, I've been doing this for over 12 years and there are only a few reasons that you're not seeing the results you want. Today you're going to learn 3 reasons why you're not getting the results...

One of the easiest ways to create fear is to be unprepared during the 4th of July. Fear and anxiety aren't something a dog is born with, it's something they develop if they are not properly introduced to it or prepared for it . If your dog isn't used to the sound of fireworks, the 4th of July can be a very stressful time. Dogs have much sharper hearing than humans, so the loud bangs and pops can b...

"You're the 3rd dog trainer we've hired." Most people think all dog trainers are the same, but that couldn't be the furthest thing from the truth. The Dog Training Industry is unregulated. That means education is not required. Your neighbor Billy can call himself a dog trainer tomorrow and claim that he knows how to train your dog. Even worse, most dog trainers learn from watching TV shows, not by...

It's a common question, but one that doesn't have a short answer. Learn 9 tips to help you understand how long it will take to train your dog and what can make your training time longer.    P.S. Want to learn how to get a calm dog that listens? I am teaching some of my best strategies (for Free) inside my new masterclass: 3 Secrets To Get A Calm Dog That Listens Without Jerk the Leash, Yelling or...

Have you ever wondered why your reactive dog can be calm some days, but over the top crazy on other days? Or maybe you notice that he's become reactive to everything, even things that didn't bother him before. That could be because you're exposing him to too many triggers. Today we're going to talk about trigger stacking and how it can sabotage your hard work.   P.S. Want to learn how to get a cal...

I don't use treats to train dogs and I only use positive reinforcement. That's right. One of the biggest mistakes that dog owners make is focusing on the wrong thing and what this person saw when they made this comment was they thought they saw a bunch of treats, but I wasn't using any treats. I'm going to explain why I don't recommend using treats and what you should use instead.  ***************...

Your dog does not need hours of exercise to be calm, in fact, too much exercise can give him more energy. Today you're going to learn some tips to calm your overly excited dog and what will happen if you do nothing.

Walking your dog can be relaxing, improve your health and decrease your stress level, but what if your dog pulls on the leash and it makes the whole experience miserable. Today I'm going to give you 9 tips to stop your dog from pulling.

Positive reinforcement is more humane than other methods, such as punishment or dominance-based training. When done correctly, positive reinforcement is the most effective way to train your dog. If you're not seeing the results you want then you could be making one of these 5 common mistakes.

Have you ever felt like you've tried all the things and nothing has worked?  I go over a few myths that keep dog parents stuck after receiving an email from a dog owner struggling with separation anxiety issues. 

Prevent your dog from being a food thief, learn why dogs steal food off the counter and get 3 simple tips to stop your dog from counter surfing in this episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast. 

One of my clients told me that she read an article that she needed to socialize her reactive dog. I liked that she was trying to understand her dog better but did she get the correct information? Will socialization help your reactive dog or make it worse?

Let's say your dog grabs a ham sandwich off the table. Should you start teaching him to stay off the table the first time it happens, the 3rd time, or the 20th time? How do you know when it's time to start training your dog and when is it time to focus on a specific problem.  

Will teaching your dog to jump on a post or fire hydrant build his confidence or are you making it worse? Learn what confidence is and get 6 easy tips to build your dog's confidence in this episode. This is great for puppies and nervous or fearful dogs. 

Dog problems don't develop overnight, they start small and grow like cancer until they're out of control. Avoid making these mistakes that make your problems worse and get the well-behaved dog you want.

Success tips to help your dog feel safe and secure and in your home as quickly as possible because you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Reactivity or leash aggression is one of the most common and frustrating problems dog owners face. And many dog owners do things that make reactivity worse. Learn 6 ways to help your reactive dog in this episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast.  

Most people don't realize that dogs bark for different reasons. And the first step to stop the barking is to understand why is happening to begin with. Today we're going to be talking about demand barking, how it's different, and give you 5 tips to stop the barking.

Can Halloween make your dog more fearful? Why do dogs bark at the Halloween decorations? How do you keep your dog calm when the doorbell rings? Learn these great tips to help your puppy or dog on this spooky holiday.