Welcoming New Clients!

Disorderly Dogs!

Disorderly Dogs!

Hosted by: Rachel Laurie Harris CPDT-KA

Living with dogs is a major joy and also a major pain in the you know what sometimes. I share easy to implement, real life training advice with an emphasis on kindness and compassion.

All Episodes

Episodes

329. Learning Headspaces

In this episode, I discuss the concept of headspace and its crucial role in your dog's learning process. I explain how providing your dog with the mental space they need can significantly enhance their ability to...
View Episode

328. Grief and Loss w/ Louise Griffey

In this episode, I’m joined by special guest Louise Griffey, a grief recovery specialist from Light After Loss. Louise shares her personal journey with grief, explaining how the lack of grief education during her own...
View Episode

327. Life Lessons My Difficult Dog Taught Me

In this episode, I share the valuable life lessons my difficult dog has taught me, from patience to adaptability, and how these experiences have shaped my approach as both a dog guardian and a trainer. I also open up...
View Episode

326. Dogs Don’t Fit Into Boxes

In this episode, I discuss how dogs don’t fit into boxes, challenging the notion that all dogs are the same or should behave in predictable ways. I explore the importance of recognizing each dog's individuality and...
View Episode

325. Holding Our Dogs Accountable (Replay)

In this episode, I talk about accountability and how it goes both ways but majority of the time we have to hold ourselves accountable. I share the perspective and lens on how I view accountability.  Support Disorderly...
View Episode

324. Off Leash Reliability

In this episode, I talk about off leash reliability and what it really takes to achieve it. There’s no overnight success when it comes to training your dog to be reliable off leash—it’s a process that can take years...
View Episode

323. Using Punishment w/ Steph Welch KPA-CTP

In this episode, I sit down with Steph to discuss the use of punishment in dog training. We explore the science behind how punishment works and its impact on behavior. I also emphasize that while punishment can be...
View Episode

322. Routine Changes

In this episode, I discuss the impact of routine changes on dogs, who are often sensitive to even small disruptions in their daily lives. These changes can lead to noticeable shifts in behavior. I offer practical...
View Episode

321. Pre Cursors

In this episode, I talk about pre cursors and their significance for you and your dog, focusing on how they impact your dog’s response to cues. For example, reaching into a treat bag is a pre cursor that signals your...
View Episode

320. Intense Bike Reactivity w/ Team Juno

In this episode, I share another Reactive Redefined case study featuring Juno, a high-energy, goofy, and athletic three-year-old pitbull mix. We discuss how we overcame Juno's intense bike reactivity through Reactive...
View Episode

319. Social Maturity

In this episode, I share Spicy’s journey as she approaches her second birthday and reaches social maturity. This is a pivotal time when the true personality and behavior of a dog begin to emerge. I talk all about the...
View Episode

318. Reactive Dog Realities

In this episode, I share my personal experiences living with and training reactive dogs. Reactive behavior is generally characterized by over-the-top responses, such as barking and lunging at people, other dogs, or...
View Episode