(#14) Dogs and Routine

We all have an idea of what we would like to look like when we get a dog. Whether that be an adventure partner to go hiking/camping with, a sport dog, or just a family pet who loves to snuggle up on the couch and watch Netflix. But what happens when that ideal vison just doesn't happen? Maybe our adventure dog is reactive or has zero recall. Or maybe our chill pup has endless amounts of energy and no off switch. What do we do? In this episode you'll hear: How to understand what your vision for dog ownership is/was, even if you didn't know you had one Identifying why your vision might not be matching up with your dog owning reality What you can do to help move towards that dream I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for some great upcoming episodes! Visit us at ⁠prairiepups.com⁠ Or come connect with me on Instagram ⁠@prairie_pups⁠ or on Facebook ⁠@prairiepups⁠

Do you feel like your stuck with your pup's behaviour? Like what you are doing just doesn't seem to be working? Maybe you're following the advice of a friend or trainer, or doing exactly what worked so well with your last dog, but it's just not getting you the results you hoped. Well what if I told you that there is more than one style of training, and that the one you might be using might not be the right fit for your dog, or the behaviour you are trying to tackle? In this episode you'll hear: The 3 different types of training that you will often encounter How to recognize which one you have been using, and if it might not be the right fit for your dog Which of the 3 training styles I love and WHY! PLUS I drop some exciting details on an upcoming project! Be the first to learn more as info is available by getting on the waitlist here -> https://prairiepups.ck.page/waitlist I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for some great upcoming episodes! Visit us at ⁠prairiepups.com⁠ Or come connect with me on Instagram ⁠@prairie_pups⁠ or on Facebook ⁠@prairiepups⁠

Always dreamed of going for off leash adventures with your pup? Wanting to have them follow you around your property with no fear of them taking off? Have amazing on leash skills but the second that leash comes off it's like their brain shuts off and they no longer listen? Going from ON leash to OFF leash can seem like a really intimidating jump, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode you'll hear: Why going from on leash to off leash can be so difficult for our pups The exact 10 step process to get you and your pup to off leash freedom! I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for some great upcoming episodes! Visit us at ⁠prairiepups.com⁠ Or come connect with me on Instagram ⁠@prairie_pups⁠ or on Facebook ⁠@prairiepups⁠

You'll often hear that dogs thrive off of routine. And a lot of people want to know the perfect routine for their dogs. But there is something that can also go hand in hand with routine and our dogs .... STRESS! In this episode you'll hear: How having a consistent routine can lead your dog to stress Why ditching the routine is beneficial for your pup Tips on how to help your pup break out of routine I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for some great upcoming episodes! Visit us at ⁠prairiepups.com⁠ Or come connect with me on Instagram ⁠@prairie_pups⁠ or on Facebook ⁠@prairiepups⁠

Distractions are EVERYWHERE in our dogs lives. They're the other dog that they bark and lunge at on leash. The kid riding by on the bike. The squirrel they want to chase, the dog they want to play with. Often those distractions turn our dog into an over excited or over reactive mess that no longer listens. So what are we supposed to do? How do we show them that all those distractions are really none of their business? In this episode you'll hear: The #1 way to teach your dog to start ignoring those distractions The exact 3 step process to marking distractions The 5 levels of working through distractions with your dog I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for some great upcoming episodes! Visit us at ⁠prairiepups.com⁠ Or come connect with me on Instagram ⁠@prairie_pups⁠ or on Facebook ⁠@prairiepups⁠

A crate is an amazing tool for your pup. It provides them with a safe place to rest, and you can leave them alone without worrying about what they might get into while you’re not around. Even if you don’t plan on crating them every time you leave, having a good foundation of crate training helps your pup if they need to stay in a cage at the vet or groomer. In this episode you'll hear: Why crate training is such an important skill to teach your dog How to set your pup up for success Steps to crate train any dog (no matter age or past experiences) I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for some great upcoming episodes! Visit us at ⁠prairiepups.com⁠ Or come connect with me on Instagram ⁠@prairie_pups⁠ or on Facebook ⁠@prairiepups⁠

Does your dog ever just start barking at you for attention, usually right when you settle down to read or watch netflix? Or maybe they constantly keep dropping their ball in your lap for a game of fetch right when you need to get some work done. They want our attention, NOW. How can we fix this? In this episode you'll hear: What is Action Prompting and why our dogs do it Why the typical advice of "just ignore it" just doesn't work most of the time Exactly what to do when your dog action prompts, and how we can stop it for good I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for some great upcoming episodes! Visit us at ⁠prairiepups.com⁠ Or come connect with me on Instagram ⁠@prairie_pups⁠ or on Facebook ⁠@prairiepups⁠

Have you ever felt like tradition training methods just aren't working for your dog? Or you've tried positive reinforcement training but struggle finding the "good things" to reward while ignoring the bad. Luckily there is anther way to go about it! One with more fun and a whole lot less stress and feelings of failure. In this episode you'll hear: 3 different types of dog training methods Why constantly putting your dog into the situations they struggle with isn't working How you can build the skills they need at home without the stress I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for some great upcoming episodes! Visit us at ⁠prairiepups.com⁠ Or come connect with me on Instagram ⁠@prairie_pups⁠ or on Facebook ⁠@prairiepups⁠

We all know that walking our dogs is an important part of their care. But what if your walks are insanely stressful? Maybe your dog is reactive? Or maybe no matter how long or how often you walk your dog you just can't burn through their energy. What if I told you that there is another way? In this episode you'll hear: How to identify the two different instances where walking your dog might be doing more harm than good Why walking your dog in these instances is not a good thing How to burn their energy in a more productive way I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for some great upcoming episodes! Visit us at prairiepups.com Or come connect with me on Instagram @prairie_pups or on Facebook @prairiepups

Puppies are cute and we all love them but when they bite down with those little shark teeth it HURTS! One of the most common questions I get is how to stop puppy biting. So today I wanted to share exactly that. In this episode you'll hear: Why your puppy biting you is actually a good thing All about bite inhabitation and why it's so important An easy step-by-step process to get your puppy to stop biting I hope you enjoy and stay tuned for some great upcoming episodes! Visit us at prairiepups.com Or come connect with me on Instagram @prairie_pups or on Facebook @prairiepups