372. MCT Diagnosis Reflections

In today's episode I share my recent journey learning that my dog Waylon had a MCT (mast cell tumor). I talk about our experience with our vet, the treatment we chose, how Waylon is doing and how it has affected my perspective. Treatment we chose: https://stelfonta.com IG account cancer vet: https://www.instagram.com/drsuecancervet/   Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco  Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com  Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one!  Song credit: Podington Bear

In today's episode I explore the consequences of constantly criticizing our dogs. We know how the negative effects of physical force and intimidation can have grave consequences for our dogs. I think we often overlook how constantly being criticized can negatively impact our dog's emotional well being. I share examples of why I choose not to be super critical of my dogs behavior even when they are engaged in something I don't want them to do and how I shift their behavior in those moments.  Study I reference in today's episode: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10426098/   Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco  Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com  Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one!  Song credit: Podington Bear

Halloween is generally a very stressful and overwhelming experience for dogs. Humans in strange outfits, scary decorations and more access to candy. It unfortunately is also a day when many dogs bite. In today's episode I walk you through the steps you can take to ensure that your dog stays safe this Halloween.  Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco  Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com  Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one!  Song credit: Podington Bear

In today's episode Jenna Slutzky of The Canine Enrichment Co. joins me to talk about the truth and reality of living with adolescent dogs. We talk about the challenge of having a full size dog that doesn't have a fully developed brain. The balance of keeping our young dogs well enriched without doing too much. The interesting research done specifically on adolescent dogs and the parallels to human teenage behavior. We also share real life strategies for surviving our least favorite age range in dogs. If you currently live with a dog that is 5-18 months old, this episode is for you! Research referenced: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7280042/ Follow Jenna on IG @thecanineenrichmentco https://www.canineenrichmentco.com Episode 155. How to be a great leader w/Jenna Slutzky Episode 46. Dog Day Care w/Jenna Slutzky   Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco  Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com  Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one!  Song credit: Podington Bear

In today's episode I share my current thoughts and feeling surrounding breeding. I share the respect and admiration I have for the ethical dog breeders of the world but also my distain for the breeders of the world who are not doing it in an ethical manner. I also talk about the publics role in pushing the standard for breeding forward. I discuss my conflict in deciding if I wanted to get into breeding. I also highlight the large population of dogs that already exist and need a good home.  128. Responsible Puppy Purchasing   Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco  Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com  Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one!  Song credit: Podington Bear

In today's episode Ayoka Burba joins me. Ayoka is a professional dog trainer (BA, CPDT-KA, CCUI), Rottweiler guardian and dog sport competitor. Ayoka shares her experience and knowledge living with and training Rottweilers. She shares the fascinating history of the breed and how they do in fact have herding roots. Ayoka gives us insights into what competing in herding entails and how she approaches coaching her students to be successful. We also talk about how we have evolved in our training styles and approaches over the years of our career.  Follow Ayoka on IG @theogrottendog Learn more: https://ayokabubar.com   Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco  Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com  Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one!  Song credit: Podington Bear

 In today's episode Karishma Warr of Transform Behavior joins me to discuss what life is really like beyond what they call "capital Dog Training". Karishma shares their journey from living and training in New York City, then living and training in London to now living in the country side of England. We discuss why the "adopt don't shop" movement tends to miss the real problems. Why the work we do really moves beyond what is traditionally thought of as dog training and how when we can open ourselves up to learning and growing our lives with our dogs is so much richer.  Follow Karishma on IG https://www.transformbehavior.com Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco  Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com  Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one!  Song credit: Podington Bear

In today's episode Rosie who runs one of my favorite IG accounts joins me to share her journey in training and living with many different dogs.  Rosie got started in training with her staffy mix Finn, through Finn she started to learn the complexity of each dog and how to help them. She then moved on to civilian security work with working dogs. She now lives with her retired working Malinois Banjer. She also shares her home with a rescue Malinois mix Chaos. Rosie shares about her "force free fairy dog mother" who helped her down this path. We talk training methods, social media and everything in between.  Follow Rosie on IG @roamingwithbrindles   Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco  Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com  Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one!  Song credit: Podington Bear  

In today's episode I share a recent experience where my dogs were charged by off leash dogs that resulted in not one but two dog fights. I share the details, how I handled the situation and how I've been supporting my dogs and myself since. If your dog has recently experienced a scary or overwhelming event, this episode is packed full of strategies to help your dog bounce back.    Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco  Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com  Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one!  Song credit: Podington Bear

In today's episode Nikki West joins me to share her training journey. Nikki started training under a Caesar Milan mentor and was excited to get started but slowly started to realize the holes and fallout of that style of training. Nikki then learned from a more traditional obedience trainer. She dove into that style of training including using pinch collars and e collars. After using those tools for a few years she started to see the negative effects and abusive that was happening and made a change. Nikki took it upon herself to learn and research to find a more kind, compassionate, and ethical approach to training. Nikki now chooses to train without punishment or pinch collars and e collars. Nikki shares how transformative her new approach has been and how her personal dogs and clients are thriving.  Follow Nikki on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nikkiandherdogs/ https://www.nikkiandherdogs.com   Support Disorderly Dogs Follow us on Instagram: @agoodfeeling_inco  Work with us: www.agoodfeelingdogtraining.com  Leaving a 5-star ️️️️️review really helps this podcast reach other dog guardians in search of help for their dogs and I literally read every single one!  Song credit: Podington Bear