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Spirit Dog Training Podcast

Nov 29, 2023

Is your dog failing at group training classes? Are they always the odd one out who's barking, pulling on leash and being unfocused?

In this episode I discuss 3 ways to make group classes easier - as well as how to know if a group class is NOT the right place for your dog.


Nov 22, 2023

Did treat training not work for you? In this episode I explain why some dogs don't take treats outside, why they only listen when they see a treat, why they sometimes learn the wrong thing with treat training ... and how to turn all of this around by improving your training mechanics!


Nov 15, 2023

Is your training stagnating? Did your dog make progress initially, but then you hit a plateau? It's frustrating and disappointing when you don't see progress anymore!
The good news is that there are 5 common reasons why training is stagnating ... with 5 easy solutions! In this episode I discuss small changes you can...


Nov 9, 2023

Can old dogs learn new tricks? Every dog trainer will tell you 'yes', but the true answer is more complex than this. In today's episode I dive into the WHY and HOW of teaching adult dogs novel behaviors, and re-training known skills! We also discuss when you should NOT teach your old dog a new trick.


Nov 1, 2023

"Ignore bad behavior"
Does this really work? In which situations is ignoring the right approach ... and in which might it make your dog's behavior WORSE?
Dive in and discover why behavior can be stopped by ignoring ... and why it sometimes is absolutely the wrong choice!