In episode 70, Sean interviews Cara Putnam of Crossroads Dog Training about her new free e-book “Before You Bring a Puppy Home”. Her book walks you through the decision phase, preparation phase and your puppy’s first introduction to their new home. The downloadable e-book is a great resource to guide you through your preparation [...]
In episode 69, Sean interviews Ryan Brown about his thriving new dog training business in Ontario, Canada. Ryan shares his incites over his last two years of intense training with hundreds of clients. Ryan has tips for newer dog trainers and people thinking of dog training as a career, as well as some ideas [...]
In episode 68, Sean interviews Dog Trainer, Cara Putnam about her training philosophy, her focus on dogs’ instincts and needs, as well as some specific ideas about how dogs’ marking behavior can affect the pack and play environment. In this session: In this episode What’s the difference [...]
In episode 67, Sean answers some questions from a couple of listeners about interpreting dogs’ body language in behavioral modification, and what he thinks of a specific form of training called BAT training for dogs. Sean gives a more detailed list of the dog body language signals that he usually looks for, and why [...]
In episode 66, Sean interviews author Eric Letendre author of The Deadly Dog Training Myth. Sean and Eric talk about dog training philosophy, dog training politics, and some of the reasons you may be a little frustrated in trying to solve your dog’s behavior issues. Eric has been training dogs since the 1980’s and [...]
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? [...]