The Naughty Dog Podcast

  My dog is lunging and barking at dogs on our walk. I want to get obedience training for him . But obedience training isn't going to keep the dog from lunging and barking. Learn why on today's episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast.  

My dog will grow out of his puppy-biting stage, right? How long does it take for my dog to mature and listen better?  How old will my puppy be when he grows out of barking when he's home? Do dogs mature or grow out of problem behaviors? Find out on this episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast. 

Your dog will tell you when he's worried, anxious, or stressed. The question is do you know how to understand what your dog is telling you. Preventing bad behavior is the goal of dog training, but you need to know what your dog is saying to you. Learn the 5 common stress signals in this episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast.

Does using a harness make your dog pull? Does a collar work better than a harness? Should you use a prong or pinch collar when you walk your dog? The first step to solve any problem is to find out why it's happening in the first place. If you don't know what is causing the problem you'll find the wrong solution. Listen to this episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast to learn why your dog is dragging yo...

Will my reactive dog get over his fear of dogs if he meets them? Should I let him greet other dogs so he learns they're not bad? Leash aggression and reactivity can be confusing and it can get worse if you do the wrong thing. Learn what will make it worse (and better) in this episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast.

"Having a puppy is hard work. I feel like I'm training him all day long, it's overwhelming." That's what my friend said to me about her 4-month-old puppy. In this episode, you'll learn some great tips to help you survive puppyhood without losing your mind so that you can enjoy your puppy.

Is leash aggression the same as aggression?  What causes reactivity? Can it be cured? Can my puppy become reactive? Reactivity is one of the most common problems that struggling dog owners face. The first step to changing your barking and lunging dog is to educate yourself on the right information.  Learn  more in this episode of TNDP.

Science shows that in order to effectively change behavior, there has to be some motivation for change. There are two main ways to motivate change, pain or pleasure. We dig into the real science behind dog training, what research says is more effective, and the side effects that can happen.

Did you know that stress can prevent your dog from learning? If your dog is too stressed, you're not going to see progress. Stress hormones will keep your dog from listening to you. We're going to talk about how stress can sabotage your progress.

Why is a 5-month-old puppy terrified of other dogs? Will playing with another shy dog help? Is socialization the way to change this fear?  Three things that  will make this problem worse? This episode will do a deep dive into what socialization is and what it isn't. Can two shy dogs help each other to become confident and what can make your fearful puppy worse. Unfortunately, it's common for puppi...

Are all dogs food motivated? Can positive reinforcement dog training (using food) be used with dogs that aren't food motivated? Find out why it seems like your dog isn't food motivated and learn what you can do about it in this episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast. 

Most dog owners make the mistake of focusing on the symptoms of the problem. They try to solve the problem by addressing the symptoms. They might use corrections, discipline in an effort to change the problem. But this never works because you're not focusing on the cause of the problem. There are 3 things you need to do when you have a problem with your dog. Learn these 3 things in this episode of...

Do I let my dog cry it out? How old should he be before I leave him home alone? Can I leave him in the crate all day? Find out on this episode of The Naughty Dog Podcast.

Five t hings you need to know before sending your dog to boot camp. You might be surprised by what you learn in this episode. 

Puppy biting is normal, but most struggling puppy owners make it worse by making one or all of these common mistakes. Learn what to avoid doing in this episode.

Most dog owners that struggle with fear issues approach fear the wrong way. And it's really not your fault. You're not born knowing how fear works. The first step to help your dog is to change how you think about how dogs experience fear. Listen now to learn more.

"I've noticed that dogs that aren't allowed on the couch are better behaved," said a social media follower. She was watching other social media accounts wanted to know if it was true. Is there a correlation between behavior and couch privileges? 

All dogs bark, but the goal is to decrease the barking and to teach your dogs to stop barking. Learn some easy tips that do and don't require any training so that you can have a calm dog. 

Barking is one of the biggest complaints that dog owners have with their dogs. If you want to change or decrease your dog's barking, then you need to know what kind of barking your dog is doing. Listen now to find out what kind of barking problem you have. 

Teaching your dog to run to you when you call him is one of the most important behaviors he can learn. Listen to this episode to make sure you're not unintentionally teaching your dog NOT to come to you.  

If a leopard can't change his stripes, can a dog go from lunging, barking, growling and biting to being calm?  What if he's an 80 lb Pit Bull? Listen to this episode and see if it's possible and what I learned for Blue. 

This mistake seems totally logical and I actually did it too, but once you hear why this is a mistake, then it will make sense. You also get a new solution at the end of this episode. Don't worry if you feel a little resistance when you hear this mistake, it's ok. Just come back and listen again if you need to. 

The word SOCIALIZATION gets used incorrectly a lot. If you want to raise an emotionally resilient dog, then you need to understand what socialization is and what is not first.  Understanding socialization is the key to raising a dog that doesn't bark, lunge, bite, snap, growl or hide. One of the biggest mistakes that puppy owners make is waiting or thinking that they have to socialize their puppy...

Did you know that 95% of "aggression" cases are based on fear. If you don't know how fears start, then how will you prevent them in your dog? Learn how to control your dogs emotion, good or bad, barking or lunging, wiggling and jumping. It all starts here.

Many dog owner think breed controls behavior. They might think that Golden Retriever will be better behaved than a rescue dog. If you don't understand what controls your dogs behavior then you may be setting yourself up for failure. Listen now to learn the 3 main things that control what your dog does.