A well-trained dog is a dog that is pleasant to be around. It is a dog that responds to your commands and anticipates what you are going to do or say in its presence. It is also a dog that is far less likely than a poorly trained dog to attack a human or animal [...]
In episode 65, Sean answers an update questions about temporary and permanent boundaries as well as brings you an interview with Dave Van Kirk from DogWatch Hidden fence systems about their new Smart Fence Containment System. In this session: What’s the difference between a temporary and permanent boundary? Is [...]
In episode 64, Sean outlines and describes the top three mistakes he sees small breed dog owners making. Sean gives you a remedy for each mistake and a bit of a game plan and homework for you and your small breed dog, if you feel like you’re making these mistakes. Also, Sean reminds us that [...]
In episode 63, Sean answers a listener’s questions about using a “heeling stick” that she saw a trainer on YouTube using (Peter Caine). Sean describes how a heeling stick is used and describes how it’s not quite the aversive that some people think it is. Sean also (partially) answers the listener’s question about Peter Caine’s [...]
In episode 62, Sean goes over some misunderstandings and mistakes in using various commands in your obedience training. He gives you an understanding of what elements of verbal commands mean something to your dog and what elements are mainly for humans. Additionally, Sean gives you some tips on how you can "geek out" and take [...]
In episode 61, Sean McDaniel interviews Bennie Copeland and Devin Best, the guys from Discover Your Dog Podcast. Sean talks about his Bennie's book, Family Dog Fusion, podcasting, dog training and upcoming projects. In this session: Who is Bennie Copeland and what is his philosophy of dog training? [...]
In episode 60, Sean responds to a question from some listeners about how prevent over excitement when your dog approaches and meets other dogs on a walk. Sean gives you a two-step game plan in this week’s homework to teach your dog to have perpetual awareness of you and settle in their nervous system when [...]
In episode 59, Sean answers a listener’s email about the serious aggression issue they have with their dog. Sean talks about two myths in dog behavior that often results in poor advice to owners of dog’s dealing with aggression issues. Sean describes his opinion on euthanizing dogs and the very first discussion he might have [...]
In episode 58, Sean responds to a question from some listeners about how to teach your excited puppy the rules of playing fetch. These exercises are designed to structure a puppy’s fetch game. A quick note that this isn’t designed to teach fetching to a dog that has absolutely no inclination to fetch. Also, you [...]
In episode 57, Sean answers a listeners question about how to get her puppy to stop playing roughly with her baby. Sean gives you a game-plan for training your puppy to get along with baby better and he gives you 3 areas to focus your training on that will make puppy-baby interactions more agreeable. [...]