R+K9, Modern Dog Training (R+K9, Modern Dog Training)

Anna dives into the touchy subject of walking your dog off leash. Should you do it? How does walking your dog off leash affect other dogs. Should you even care? We think so and Anna will discuss the pros and cons of going off leash! Even dog trainers from different backgrounds and methods agree on this one. 

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@vigothetoller

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Cb7Y0R7RdhI

@HaileeAnd.HerDogs

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VoRcOf-5MtA

Tom Davis Dog Training

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJulTzp4Lw4

@willathertoncaninetraining

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dRqYqsZzK0I

@zakgeorge

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Xx2lZcPFhsg

Koko Garcia | Rescue Dog Training

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqDNyFQcE90

Dogs That

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiygnLThS6Y

What is reactivity in dogs, why does it happen and how can we fix it? Connie dives into the troublesome behavior of barking and lunging. She also briefly  covers the most common technique to fix it. Connie reveals the most commonly overlooked piece to fixing reactivity and without it, no amount of training will work! 

What exactly is cooperative care, how do you use it, and why? Listen in as Anna talks about the ins and outs of this relatively new training that gives dogs a voice in their care and grooming. 

Anna also drops a few resources where you can learn more both online, in books and in person. 

What are you using for dog training, rewards or reinforcers? What is the difference? It's more than you might think. Connie talks not only about the differences but how to figure out which one you're using, why it's important and the benefits of using the right one. Raise your dog training to the next level for sports, pet training and even behavior modification.

If you have a puppy, this podcast is for you! Typically you pick-up your puppy from a rescue or breeder around 8 - 9 weeks old. But did you know the clock is already ticking on socializing that puppy? What does that even mean? 

Connie goes through puppy socialization, the dos and don'ts and the sometimes still controversial puppy class versus vaccinations.  

SHOW NOTES:

UC Davis, Veterinary Medicine https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk491/files/inline-files/Puppy_Socialization.pdf

American Veterinary Society of Animal Medicine

Position Statements, Puppy Socialization

https://avsab.org/resources/position-statements/

San Diego Humane Society, Puppy Socialization Checklist

https://resources.sdhumane.org/Resource_Center/Behavior_and_Training/Dogs_and_Puppies/Adopting%3A_Puppies/Puppy_Socialization_Checklist

Welcoming Your Puppy From Planet Dog, by Kathy Callahan

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=welcoming+your+puppy+from+planet+dog+book&crid=654QD1Z3FUYO&sprefix=book+welcoming+your+p%2Caps%2C98&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_21

Connie sits down and delves into reinforcers in dog training. She answers the questions What are they? How do you use them correctly? When can you stop using them? She breaks them down into three groups and one of them you probably know but never thought of as a reinforcer!

Let's talk about retractable leashes. This is such a challenging topic for so many people. Connie dives into the pros and cons. Is there a place for retractable leashes in a dog owners life? 

She breaks down if and when along with a list of rules, to help guide you, the dog owner, on appropriate use of this controversial piece of dog equipment.

In this episode, Connie talks about our expectations about our pet dogs as well as how and why some of us have certain expectations. She also discusses ideas you can implement for the top three most requested behaviors people want for their dogs.

Yes! Maybe a bit unconventional? But we don't think people should pet your dog and what you should do instead and why. We all love to see dogs when we are out and about. There's something so inviting and dogs often hit that soft spot in us. But there's a good reason why we should ignore dogs in public. 

We have a simple tip you can do so you don't break a little kid's heart because you have to tell them no, don't pet the dog. 

Yes, we covered reactivity before! But this episode gets into tips and strategies to help you right now with your reactive dog. Even if you are not actively training your dog. Connie adds her personal feelings about reactivity training and the different methods to "fix" reactive behavior in dogs. 

In this episode, Connie talks about leash walking training and the use of food. She’ll go through why you should carry food, the best foods to carry while training your dog to walk on a leash, how to carry the food, and how to deliver the food effectively to your dog during the walk.