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Here is my list of the top 5 commands for dogs based on my experience with the dogs I have worked with     #5.            Sit – This is the easiest to teach and 99% of my clients have already taught it   #4.            Heel – Always good to teach your dog how to walk on leash   #3.            Come – Everyone wants recall with their dogs   #2.            Leave it – Prevents dogs from picking things up   #1.            Drop it/Out – Used not only for letting go of foreign objects but also for play   Question:  When I take my dog for a walk, her nose is constantly on the ground and when she sees another dog she will start yipping. What can I do? Courtesy 93.9 WLVB

This is always a popular question for dog trainer but I think my answer might surprise you.  Takeaways: When is it okay When is it not okay Creating structure around it Dog Fact of the week:     10 million pets are missing worldwide and less than 20% of them will be reunited with their owners. Courtesy 93.9 WLVB

Many dog owners have this issue with their dogs, but what can we do about it? Takeaways: Why dogs do this What does the leash represent to the dog How to fix it Question: When my dog is sitting in my lap and my husband approaches me my dog growls at him, what should I do? Courtesy 93.9 WLVB  

It's important that we keep those good vibes going while training our dogs. Ending a good note or notes will help your next session. Takeaways: Where this comes from What it means to the dog Understanding your dog’s stamina, both mental and physical Question: Do dogs tear things apart when the owner leaves the home because they are mad at their owner? Courtesy 93.9 WLVB

When we try a new technique and fail often times we just give up. But there is a different way of looking at that failure. Takeaways: How to approach your dog doing something wrong What steps to understand it How to move forward with it Question:  Will neutering my male dog take away his aggression? Courtesy 93.9 WLVB

There are times when we can address unwanted behaviors in the moment.  Takeaways: Understanding what the dog sees The pattern that gets created How to create a new pattern Listener Question: Will recall with my dog ever be 100%? Courtesy 93.9 WLVB

I really enjoyed chatting with Michael about how our mindfulness can help our dog's behave better. Once we understand how we are feeling is when we can turn our attention to our dogs.  Takeaways: Clearing the "cloud" that our dog's see around us Patterns keep us comfortable but don't allow us to grow Live in the moment Michael's Website Intro/Outro Music “Bad Dog” written by John Fusco and featured on his acclaimed double album “John the Revelator”

On today's episode of the podcast I sit down with Jill Viggiani from MotoDog Training. We discussed the importance of cooperative play with your dog, making your dog somebody, and what it truly means when your dog is distracted.  https://motodogtraining.com/ Romng Poop Bags Coupon Code VERMONTDOG Canine Fusion Workshop The Cornerstone Collection - Ivan Balabanov

Dogs that bolt through doors have learned that they need speed to get through the door, but they learned that speed from someone, guess who? Takeaways: How dogs keep moving faster than us Car door/front door How to slow it down       Question: Will recall with my dog ever be 100% perfect? Courtesy 93.9 WLVB Romng Poop Bags Coupon Code VERMONTDOG Canine Fusion Workshop

Most dog owners that I come across don't walk with purpose. Listening to this episode will give you insight into how you can make that change.  Takeaways: What does this mean? We hesitate a lot when walking our dogs We don’t focus on what we want Question: My dog suddenly won’t sleep through the night in her crate. She will wake up around 2 and doesn’t have to go to the bathroom. What can I do? Courtesy 93.9 WLVB Romng Poop Bags Coupon Code VERMONTDOG Canine Fusion Workshop