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Episode 11 - Loose Leash Walking

Loose Leash Walking is a skill that every dog owner wants and needs! This episode talks about ways to improve your dog’s LLW skills and improve your training sessions! In this episode we discuss 4 tips that will improve the way your dog learns and help you address some of the pitfalls in your training!

How to Encourage Calm Behaviours in your Home - #10

Are you struggling with a dog that is unable to settle in your home, do you know someone who does? This episode has helpful tips on how to address this issue with a centre on educating dog owners to understand why your dog is behaving this way. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it so that other dog owners can benefit from it as well. Be sure to hit subscribe on the Throw me a Bone podcast to receive notifications when new episodes are released. Take Care & As Always Happy :) Training Amelia & Harper

Episode 09 - Leash Reactivity

This episode discusses a very common behavioural problem faced by many pet dog owners. Leash Reactivity! We will discuss what Leash Reactivity is and provide insight into what your dog is experiencing when they are engaging in reactive behaviours. Topics discussed: Leash Reactivity Triggers Trigger Stacking Threshold Management Strategies Ladder of Aggression Graphic: https://ontariospca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Canine-ladder-of-aggression.pdf BF Skinner Operant Conditioning: https://www.simplypsychology.org/operant-conditioning.html

How to be a Successful Team #8

This episode talks about challenges that owners encounter that impact their training.

Socialization #7

This episode discusses how socialization impacts behavioural development in puppies. It talks about the key factors in proper socialization and some common misconceptions. This is a great episode for anyone preparing to welcome a new dog into their family! Resources: On Talking Terms with Dogs: https://www.amazon.ca/Talking-Terms-Dogs-Calming-Signals-ebook/dp/B003URRK44?dplnkId=2a7a6e05-917e-4c45-b8cf-be816692f574&nodl=1%20 [https://www.amazon.ca/Talking-Terms-Dogs-Calming-Signals-ebook/dp/B003URRK44?dplnkId=2a7a6e05-917e-4c45-b8cf-be816692f574&nodl=1%20] Ladder of Aggression Graphic: