Throw Me a Bone

Loose Leash Walking is a skill that every dog owner wants and needs! This episode talks about ways to improve your dog’s LLW skills and improve your training sessions! In this episode we discuss 4 tips that will improve the way your dog learns and help you address some of the pitfalls in your training!

Are you struggling with a dog that is unable to settle in your home, do you know someone who does? This episode has helpful tips on how to address this issue with a centre on educating dog owners to understand why your dog is behaving this way. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it so that other dog owners can benefit from it as well. Be sure to hit subscribe on the Throw me a Bone podcast...

This episode discusses a very common behavioural problem faced by many pet dog owners. Leash Reactivity! We will discuss what Leash Reactivity is and provide insight into what your dog is experiencing when they are engaging in reactive behaviours. Topics discussed: Leash Reactivity Triggers Trigger Stacking Threshold Management Strategies Ladder of Aggression Graphic: https://ontariospca.ca/wp-con...

This episode talks about challenges that owners encounter that impact their training.

This episode discusses how socialization impacts behavioural development in puppies. It talks about the key factors in proper socialization and some common misconceptions. This is a great episode for anyone preparing to welcome a new dog into their family! Resources: On Talking Terms with Dogs: https://www.amazon.ca/Talking-Terms-Dogs-Calming-Signals-ebook/dp/B003URRK44?dplnkId=2a7a6e05-917e-4c45-...

In today’s episode we are talking about Impulse Control. What it is, different behavioural issues that result from Poor Impulse Control and some different methods for improving this skill in Pet Dogs!

In this episode we are talking about being off the lead! We discuss when/where it’s appropriate, the skills you need and how this impacts reactive dogs as well! There is lots of great information for everyone!

This weeks episode deviates from the main focus of training and delves into the world of Shelters and Rescues! As a trainer many of the dogs that participate in training were once housed in a shelter! In this episode I have the opportunity to speak with Bonnie Learning of the HVGB SPCA! While my interview skills are not that great, the information she has to share with us certainly is!

This weeks episode will cover a training technique used in Positive Reinforcement Training. We will talk about What it is? How to use it? Issues associated with it and how to overcome them!

In this episode we will look at the different training styles that you can choose from!

My first episode is an introduction to who I am and how I got started and describes what I want this podcast to be and what I hope my listeners will acquire by listening!