Episode 15 - Aggression or reactivity? Does it matter?

Are there cultural or inherent reasons why we are drawn to seeing what's wrong with our dogs' behaviour? Why do so many of our training approaches concentrate on quashing "bad" behaviour?Your feedback is always welcome. Email us [email protected] also checkout our online learning courseshttps://glasgowdogtraineronline.thinkific.com

In this episode, I discuss the labels of aggression and reactivity and whether these labels make any difference?Listeners of this podcast can get a 30% discount on our aggression and reactivity online course using the code "podcast30"https://glasgowdogtraineronline.thinkific.com/courses/dealing-with-aggression-and-reactivity-in-dogs-a-guide-for-owners-and-trainers

We do things and use training equipment to make it easier to live with our dogs. Who does it make it easier for, us or the dog? Are we asking the dog to fill the gap?Podcast listeners get 30% off our Aggression course using code "podcast30" at the checkouthttps://glasgowdogtraineronline.thinkific.com/courses/dealing-with-aggression-and-reactivity-in-dogs-a-guide-for-owners-and-trainers

Our own history of the words we use routinely and with our dogs can and does affect our dog's behaviour. By being more aware of the meaning of these words, we can communicate more effectively to our dogs.Use the code "podcast30" at the checkout for 30% off these courses. https://glasgowdogtraineronline.thinkific.com/courses/Total-recallhttps://glasgowdogtraineronline.thinkific.com/courses/teach-your-dog-to-walk-on-a-loose-leadhttps://glasgowdogtraineronline.thinkific.com/courses/dealing-with-aggression-and-reactivity-in-dogs-a-guide-for-owners-and-trainers

In this episode I discuss training tools and equipment from leads and collars to harnesses and long lines.If you are interested in learning with me, I'm offering Podcast Listeners a 20% discount on the membership coursehttps://glasgowdogtraineronline.thinkific.com/courses/dog-training-and-behaviour-modificationIf you use the code "Intro20" you'll receive your 20% discount on the first 36 months of membership.

Part 2 of my conversation with Innes, whose journey through positive reinforcement training with his dog, Kuro, changed his life.

Today's episode is the first part of my conversation with Innes, who was a client and is now a good friend and how his journey with his dog changed his life.Part 2 to come ASAP

In this episode I discuss the ins and outs of positive reinforcement training. I also talk about when people say "I tried positive reinforcement and it didn't work" ##and how inaccurate a statement that is. https://glasgowdogtraineronline.thinkific.com/

A mixed bag in this episode but looking at how philosophical practices can help us in our learning journeys with our dogs. As always, we are delighted to receive your feedback, so please get in touch email [email protected]

Thanks again for joining us. In this episode we discuss how the adjectives we use when describing our dogs and each other, such as dominant, stubborn, aggressive etc can limit us and what we can do about it.If you are interested in supporting this podcast and us further, our membership course is available. You receive 5 new lessons every two weeks, and if you use the discount code "intto20" you receive 20% off the monthly fee for the first 36 months. Click on the link below.https://glasgowdogtraineronline.thinkific.com/courses/dog-training-and-behaviour-modification