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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.

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265. Telling Your Dog No

On social media, I see a lot of posts about how saying no doesn't help your dog to learn things. While I understand this point of view, I think it fails to acknowledge those of us who live day-to-day with dogs who...
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264. Training for Joy

In this episode, I talk about the reasons why I prioritize joy over obedience. It is important to prioritize their well-being and be focused on joy because we're nurturing and building a relationship with them.  ADA...
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263. Let them sniff but…

Letting your dogs sniff can be privilege, depending on a lot of different factors. In this episode, I share frameworks for when you should or should not let your dogs sniff a lot. Recommended Reading Support...
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262. Fence Fighting (Replay)

In this replay episode, I discuss strategies you can implement today to minimize fence fighting between your dog and the neighbor's dog.  Join the Recall Training Challenge Join the Consent in Care Virtual Class Learn...
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261. Competing Motivators

Competing motivators come up for your dog everyday and there are some you can't control. In this episode, I share tips on how you can get creative to use it to your advantage. Join the Recall Training Challenge Join...
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260. 9 Months Old

In this episode, I talk about the teenage phase of your dog where they're not quite an adult yet but they're also not a puppy anymore. This stage can be a tumultuous for your dog and you as the dog guardian but I...
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259. Trash Eating

In this episode, I talk about trash eating. It can be difficult to manage a dog that loves to eat from trash but it is also important to remember that this is a part of a dog's genetic make up. I share ideas on how...
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258. Why I Gave Up Dog Sports

In this episode, I share my experience in competing in dog sports. I love dog sports and it is truly an amazing and fun way to connect with your dog and with the community. I also share what kind of sports you can do...
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257. Working Through Fear Reactivity, Team Emilio

In this episode, I share another Reactive Redefine case study. Cristal is used to being around dogs that are not reactive until she rescued Emilio, a street dog from Mexico. Emilio is reactive towards men and bigger...
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256. Connecting the Dots in Reactive Dog Training, Team Bandit

In this episode, I share another Reactive Redefined case study, Bandit. All things were going so well until COVID, winter, and social maturity happened. Something switched for him and suddenly all people and dogs were...
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255. Barking, Normal or Reactive? (Replay)

In this episode, I talk about barking and I share some tips on whether you need to redirect, modify, or accept the barking. I discuss how to make the distinctions to help you with your dog's barking.  Join the...
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254. Consistency

Being consistent when training your dog is important. The more consistent you are, the more your dog can be consistent. In this episode, I talk about ways in which I set myself up for success. Consent in Care...
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