Last Resort or Lifesaver? E-Collar Stories from Real Owners

Bonus Listener Q&A:

Today is a BONUS Q&A episode thanks to the legends and KNOSE Pet insurance, It's time to open the inbox, because this week Jack and Max are answering your questions. First up, a dog whose world has been turned upside down by a house move. Since arriving in the new home seven months ago, this pup can't cope with being left alone, and the separation anxiety is getting worse. Max explains why a change of environment can rattle even a previously settled dog, and lays out the potentiaal ways in which to combat the issue of seperation anxiety. Then, a tougher one. A working dog has started showing signs of aggression and resource guarding, and the owner is understandably worried about where this is heading. Max breaks down what's really driving this behaviour and what needs to happen right now before it escalates any further. If you've got a question for a future Q&A episode, get in touch, your dog dilemma could be next. Join the facebook group now :) Need help with your four legged best friend? get intouch with Max at downunderdogtrainer.com [downunderdogtrainer.com ] This episode is brough to you by the team at knose Pet Insurance [https://www.knose.com.au/] You can learn more at knose.com.au [https://www.knose.com.au/]. ssued by Pacific International Insurance. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why a Dog Trainer Wants You to Buy From a Breeder

"Adopt don't shop" is one of the most repeated phrases in the dog world. But what if it's part of the problem? In this episode, Max makes an argument that will surprise, and possibly frustrate, some of our listeners. As a dog trainer and behavioural expert, he believes that if everyone bought their dog from a reputable, ethical breeder, we would actually see fewer dogs ending up in shelters and fewer dogs being put down. It's a viewpoint plenty of people won't like, and Max knows it, but in this episode he lays out exactly why he thinks this way. Jack, who has always adopted his dogs from rescues puts to Max the questions that many listeners who disagree with this position will be shouting at their speakers, from puppy farms and backyard breeders to the dogs already sitting in shelters right now waiting for a home. Whichever side of the debate you're on, this one might make you think. Need help with your four legged best friend? get intouch with Max at downunderdogtrainer.com [downunderdogtrainer.com ] This episode is brough to you by the team at knose Pet Insurance [https://www.knose.com.au/] You can learn more at knose.com.au [https://www.knose.com.au/]. ssued by Pacific International Insurance. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

15 things to reduce 99% of problem behaviours P2

If every person did these, 99% of dog trainers would be out of work! Recently Max listed 15 simple things you can do for your dog that can solve 99% of Behavioural issues. In this episode we tackle the rest of Max's list, talking off leash freedom, having rules in the home, using thier nose and more! Need help with your four legged best friend? get intouch with Max at downunderdogtrainer.com [downunderdogtrainer.com ] This episode is brough to you by the team at knose Pet Insurance [https://www.knose.com.au/] You can learn more at knose.com.au [https://www.knose.com.au/]. ssued by Pacific International Insurance. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

15 things to reduce 99% of problem behaviours.

If every person did these, 99% of dog trainers would be out of work! Recently Max listed 15 simple things you can do for your dog that can solve 99% of Behavioural issues. In this episode we tackle the first seven of them. Number 1 may suprise you. Need help with your four legged best friend? get intouch with Max at downunderdogtrainer.com [downunderdogtrainer.com ] This episode is brough to you by the team at knose Pet Insurance [https://www.knose.com.au/] You can learn more at knose.com.au [https://www.knose.com.au/]. ssued by Pacific International Insurance. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Reactive, Not Aggressive: Understanding Why Your Dog Reacts

If your dog lunges at other dogs on lead, barks at the postie, or loses the plot at the sight of a skateboard, you're not alone, and your dog isn't bad. They're reactive, and that's a very different thing. In this episode, Jack and Max unpack one of the most misunderstood behaviours in dog ownership. Max walks through the different types of reactivity, from fear-based and frustration-based to leash reactivity, barrier reactivity, and over-arousal, explaining what each one actually looks like and why dogs end up there in the first place. You'll learn how to spot the early warning signs before your dog tips over threshold, the common triggers most owners overlook, and why punishment usually makes things worse. Whether you're living with a reactive dog or just want to understand what's happening when you see one on the street, this episode will give you the tools to look at reactive behaviour with fresh eyes, and a lot more empathy. Need help? reach out to Max and his team today. Need help with your four legged best friend? get intouch with Max at downunderdogtrainer.com [downunderdogtrainer.com ] This episode is brough to you by the team at knose Pet Insurance [https://www.knose.com.au/] You can learn more at knose.com.au [https://www.knose.com.au/]. ssued by Pacific International Insurance. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.