Off Leash And Unfiltered: The Truth In Dog Training

The Use Of Obedience, Behavior Mod, And State Of Mind Work With Your Dog

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/fan_mail/new] I love this episode, guys. I'm talking about all the amazing things you can do for you and your dog through training. This might be as simple as teaching sit or it might be using sit as a way to help your dog overcome fear or it might be as in depth as using e-collar skills to help your dog avert their gaze from a trigger that makes them uncomfortable. This is the whole reason that we keep some dogs longer. Some dogs need more state of mind work, and this is much different than basic obedience. You guys, I'm such a behavior nerd! And I'm so excited to tell you about the three main categories (at least in my mind) in dog training, and how they are different, but also how they overlap, and how you can use them to really truly help your dog feel differently!  Whether your dog is just a little excitable or highly reactive or has fear or aggression issues. These things are how we cultivate change across the board. We also touch on use of the "f" word (force) to help your dog. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com [https://www.diamondcanine.com] Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining [https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining/] ... [http://www.youtube.com/@katipeppediamondk9dogtrain500]

Only One End Of The Leash Can Have Control

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/fan_mail/new] We are talking about the physical feedback necessary to actually maintain the control end of the leash. We see folks relinquish control to the dog all the time for a variety of reasons. Sometimes we tend to treat certain moments like they are unimportant because they are brief in nature (like walking to the car) but the fact is ALL moments are important, and all moments are learning moments.  But at the core, I think it's really unnatural for people to communicate physically because as humans we primarily communicate verbally. Your dog will absolutely take control if you aren't in control and you can only accomplish that if you physically communicate and enforce standards. If you have an intensely excitable dog you may need to work harder and communicate more. If you have a softer or calmer dog, it may be less. But all dogs need that feedback coming in. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com [https://www.diamondcanine.com] Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining [https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining/] ... [http://www.youtube.com/@katipeppediamondk9dogtrain500]

The Biggest Factor In Success With Your Dog

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com [https://www.diamondcanine.com] Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining [https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining/] ... [http://www.youtube.com/@katipeppediamondk9dogtrain500]

Our Favorite E-collar Question: What Level?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/fan_mail/new] Okay. This is the most common question, at least after "when can we take the e-collar off?"  Neither question has a straight answer, either. But I think the most succinct response is you can take it off when you can take it off (might be never) and the right level is the one that works (in most cases). Most people don't realize that we can use our e-collars (aka big, scary shock collars) in a variety of ways. We have 100 levels, and I cannot feel it until it's on a level 12. I can tap it quickly, or I can apply constant stimulation. This means I can be very gentle with an e-collar, but I can also make it very uncomfortable.  But then you also have to consider that what is uncomfortable to one dog might not be to another. Every dog is unique, and genetics play a major role in what dogs perceive and how they respond. As if that isn't enough to consider, you need to break it down even more because even the same dog will have varying degrees of sensitivity depending on the state of mind at the time (usually  impacted by environmental factors). Using the most appropriate level is a skill to be built by the human. If you try to set it and forget it you fail. The number on your e-collar usually gets far more attention than it deserves, and you might be getting in your own way by putting too much emphasis on it. I'm going to break down the various functions of an e-collar and how we select a level at any given time. We also cover what it means (or doesn't mean) when your dog does the dreaded vocalization and makes you cry yourself to sleep after.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com [https://www.diamondcanine.com] Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining [https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining/] ... [http://www.youtube.com/@katipeppediamondk9dogtrain500]

The "Not To Do" List- 5 Common Strategies You Can Do Without

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/fan_mail/new] Here is a list of 5 rather random things that I hear people say they are doing VERY frequently. And they are things I wouldn't recommend. These things are usually not helpful and often even make things much worse.  5- Tethering your puppy or dog to you all day This is supposed to strengthen your bond and "reduce freedom" but really it helps create a needy dog with potential separation issues. It also allows you to actually mentally check out. 4-Letting dogs sort things out themselves You won't like the way dogs sort things out. There is no doggy jail and they don't have the ability to think about the gravity of their actions. Dogs that "love" each other may very well enjoy the company of another dog one minute and be willing to fight to the death the next. Advocate for the dogs before you have a problem.  3-Using redirection to stop mouthing or reactivity Redirection is essentially a reward and you're creating a vicious cycle. Don't avoid having the real conversation with a correction or at the very least setting firm boundaries. This doesn't happen with redirection.  2-Using pee pads during housebreaking This is a real common strategy for folks during the house breaking period, especially with small dogs or folks that live on the third or fourth floor. But you might be setting yourself up for more work later as you are normalizing peeing in your house! 1-Putting your hand in the dog's food This is annoying to most dogs. And whether it is or not, it really doesn't do anything to prevent resource guarding. Instead you can employ other strategies like feeding in the kennel and leaving the dog the hell alone. Also get your relationship in order. Have rules. Have expectations. That is what really prevents resource guarding. It might not hurt to create some positive associations, but I don't do that by annoying the dog while they are eating.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] Love the show? Sign up to access our new exciting Xtra content! This content is unique and is ONLY available to our paid subscribers.  Subscriptions are only $3/month! You can also just sign up to make a small donation monthly if you want to support the podcast. Or, if you can't do that right now, just hit subscribe in your favorite app and tell a friend about the show!  Any support in any form from our listeners is sooo appreciated! We count on listeners like you to help us keep putting out content. Visit the link below to subscribe or donate. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2124912/support] I want to hear from you! Email me directly to ask your questions and suggest topics for the podcast. Kati@diamondcanine.com Visit our website where you can purchase our online course for only $99 and get started with e-collar training today! Work at your own pace. This is a very beginner friendly course. You can also sign up for training with Kati and Joyce, visit our shop for our branded merchandise and purchase E-collar Technologies collars. https://www.diamondcanine.com [https://www.diamondcanine.com] Visit our social media for free training videos and to connect with us! https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining [https://www.facebook.com/diamondk9dogtraining/] ... [http://www.youtube.com/@katipeppediamondk9dogtrain500]