Episode 39: Walk This Way: A Guide to Understanding Your Dog’s World with Sue Sternberg

Episode 39: Walk This Way: A Guide to Understanding Your Dog’s World with Sue Sternberg

In this episode of Muttz with Mannerz Canine Training Academy podcast you’ll discover    * Instincts matter: A dog’s instincts significantly influence their behavior and interactions with the world. * Breed type matters: Understanding a dog’s breed type reveals their needs, tendencies, and the roles they were originally developed to perform. * You cannot train your way out of a breed: Training can shape behavior but cannot override traits rooted in a dog’s genetics. * Unique breed challenges: Northern breeds, hounds, terriers, and sporting types each present distinct challenges based on their natural instincts—like prey drive, wandering tendencies, or high energy levels. Recognizing these traits helps ensure appropriate outlets and support.   Listen to the podcast for an enlightening conversation packed with practical advice and heartfelt stories that celebrate the bond between humans and their furry companions. Resources   Sue Sternberg www.suesternberg.com [http://www.suesternberg.com] Sue’s books and DVD’s available through www.Dogwise.com [http://www.dogwise.com/] and www.TawzerDog.com [http://www.tawzerdog.com/].   The Biology of Dogs Dr. Tim Lewis  https://www.amazon.ca/Biology-Dogs-Gonads-Through-Ganglia/dp/1617812765 [https://www.amazon.ca/Biology-Dogs-Gonads-Through-Ganglia/dp/1617812765]   https://www.audible.ca/pd/Biology-of-Dogs-Audiobook/B0DF99LMK5 [https://www.audible.ca/pd/Biology-of-Dogs-Audiobook/B0DF99LMK5]   Sniffspot https://www.sniffspot.com/   Biographies   Special guest- Sue Sternberg Sue has been working in shelters and as a dog trainer since 1981. Sue was the 2016 recipient of the APDT's Lifetime Achievement Award. She founded the shelter featured in the HBO documentary: Shelter Dogs. Her over 40 years of canine behavior experience includes as a dog control officer, behavior consultant at the ASPCA, shelter owner, successful competitor in a variety of dog sports (with Nose Work being her current wild favorite) and a teacher of dog trainers world-wide. She has published many books and DVDs  on all aspects of dog behavior, training and assessments, available through www.Dogwise.com [http://www.dogwise.com/] and www.TawzerDog.com [http://www.tawzerdog.com/]. Her latest book from Dogwise, is Assessing Aggression Thresholds in Dogs —Using the Assess-A-Pet Protocol to Better Understand Aggression. Sue has been developing and refining assessment techniques for decades to help shelter workers and trainers determine the likelihood that a dog will engage in aggressive behaviors. This book includes Sue’s newest protocols based on the theory that sociability is the key predictor of a dog’s potential for aggression.    Sue’s newest DVD project is a giant, lifetime video collection of discrete behaviors serving as a catalog of body language—over three hours of an intensive study guide to dogs, available through Dogwise. Your Host: Corey McCusker, Canine Coach Professional Dog Trainer, CPDT-KA, FDM Corey’s passion for helping humans and dogs excel led her to take a leap of faith and leave her corporate job in 2006 to start two coaching companies. She works with business leaders & high-performance teams, as well as canines. Corey’s 30 years of diverse experience includes over 15 years of dog training, 22 years of corporate experience, and the last 13 years as a successful Solopreneur delivering a niche service coaching high-performing leaders, athletes, and canines to achieve their goals. Corey’s roles have included Senior Manager, Dog Trainer, Vet Assistant, Group Tour Leader, and Mental Performance Coach. She believes in giving back to the community and over many years has volunteered at the Toronto Humane Society and the OSPCA. Currently, she is active with Markham Fair, and Stouffville Ladies Floor Hockey League, and was proud to be an evaluator for St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program. She also held the position of Director of Communications on the Canadian Association for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives. Corey has made Stouffville her home for the last 18 years and shares it with Mike, her partner, two step-daughters, Karla and Alison, Skye, her 2-year-old Manitoba Mutt, plus her two energetic kittens, Dino and Demi. She stays active with her two businesses and when not with the canines or family she loves playing floor hockey with the ladies or golfing with Mike. Contact Muttz with Mannerz – https://muttzwithmannerz.com [https://muttzwithmannerz.com/] Corey’s Email – corey@muttzwithmannerz.com

Episode 38: Winter Tips and Training for Dogs

Discover winter care tips for your pup in this Muttz with Mannerz podcast! Host Corey McCusker also introduces Muttz Morsels, bite-sized insights to keep tails wagging and enrich lives at both ends of the leash. In this episode, you'll learn: Winter Dog Training Tips: Fun indoor games like “Monkey in the Middle” and “Hide and Seek.” Creative indoor activities such as DIY obstacle courses and treadmill workouts. Ways to keep your dog mentally stimulated with trick training and puzzle games. Winter Care Essentials: How to protect your dog from cold weather, including tips for coats, boots, and paw care. Why hydration is important even in winter and the dangers of snow and antifreeze. Safety tips for icy surfaces and other cold-weather hazards. Outdoor Adventures in Winter: Ideas for snowy walks, hikes, and winter sports like snowshoeing. How to safely enjoy the outdoors with your dog despite the chill. Enrichment Opportunities: Information on classes like Fun with Tricks and Indoor Agility. Details about the Muttz with Mannerz Enrichment Daycare and how it can benefit your pup. The Bonding Experience: Why winter training and activities strengthen your connection with your dog.

Episode 37: Butt Sniffing 101: Decoding Dog Communication Secrets "Why Do Dogs Sniff Each Other's Butts?"

Butt Sniffing 101: Decoding Dog Communication Secrets "Why Do Dogs Sniff Each Other's Butts?" In this episode of the Muttz with Mannerz Canine Training Academy podcast, host Corey McCusker dives into the fascinating world of a dog’s sense of smell and its role in their behavior. In this episode, you’ll learn Why do dogs sniff each other’s butts and what this behaviour communicates. How a dog's incredible nose helps them navigate and understand their world. Corey shares tips on supporting your dog’s natural instincts through sniffing activities, managing interactions during greetings, and exploring the power of scent detection in everyday life. Whether you're a new dog owner or an experienced pup parent, this episode is packed with insights to help you bond with your dog and enrich their life.

Episode 36: Tapping into the “Inner Dog” with Guest Speaker, Karen Baxter

To learn more about what Corey and Muttz with Mannerz™ offers visit us at www.muttzwithmannerz.com [https://www.muttzwithmannerz.com/] Visit Karen’s K9 Behaviour center Unified K9 at https://www.unifiedk9.ca [https://www.unifiedk9.ca/] Training Plans to Help Build and Maintain Resilience: The Resilience Rainbow read here [https://journal.iaabcfoundation.org/the-resilience-rainbow/] The Biology of Dogs Dr. Tim Lewis https://www.amazon.ca/Biology-Dogs-Gonads-Through-Ganglia/dp/1617812765 [https://www.amazon.ca/Biology-Dogs-Gonads-Through-Ganglia/dp/1617812765] https://www.audible.ca/pd/Biology-of-Dogs-Audiobook/B0DF99LMK5 [https://www.audible.ca/pd/Biology-of-Dogs-Audiobook/B0DF99LMK5] Dr. Kathy Murphy, BVetMed, DPhil, CVA, CLAS, MRCVS https://www.facebook.com/neuroscienceisawesome/ [https://www.facebook.com/neuroscienceisawesome/] https://www.instagram.com/barking.brains/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/barking.brains/?hl=en] Episode 55: The Resilience Rainbow with Bobbie Bhambree-Wirkmaa Listen here [https://pawsandreward.com/episode55/] The Biology of Dogs: from Gonads through Guts to Ganglia. by Bobbie Bhambee Amazon Link [https://www.amazon.ca/Biology-Dogs-Gonads-Through-Ganglia/dp/1617812765] Canadian Kennel Club – https://www.ckc.ca/clubs/default.aspx [https://www.ckc.ca/clubs/default.aspx] Special Guest – Karen Baxter Karen is the owner and head Behaviour Consultant at Unified K9 Behaviour Centre which she founded in 2022. Her training philosophy is “one size does NOT fit all!” and true to the Unified K9 difference, tailors her training protocols and/or treatment plans to the needs of the dog and the lifestyle and goals of the dog’s owner. Her positive and fair techniques are designed to bring out enthusiasm in each dog so they learn to love training which results in building stronger relationships with their humans, based on trust. Karen has a diploma in Canine Science Technology and is a Licenced Canine Complexity Consultant as well as a Certified as Dog Behaviour Consultant by the International Association of Behaviour Consultants.  She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Karen has also studied and completed training on the practical application of Behaviour Adjustment Training for fearful, anxious and aggressive dogs and Aggressive Dog Conflict Resolution with Behaviourist and author Cheryl Smith and has completed the Master Aggression Course with world-renowned Behaviour Consultant and expert on dog aggression, Michael Shikashio. Her continuing education and experience have ensured Karen has developed expertise in dog psychological issues manifesting themselves as anxiety or aggression. Karen’s training specialties include Rally Obedience, Agility, Working Dogs Tracking, Scent work, and puppy foundations. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants, The Agility Association of Canada, the Canadian Association for Professional Dog Trainers and is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Karen lives in York Region with her dogs most of which compete in obedience, agility and Rally Obedience. Her dogs have reached master level in all sports. Your Host: Corey McCusker, Canine Coach Corey’s passion for helping humans and dogs excel led her to take a leap of faith and leave her corporate job in 2006 to start two coaching companies. She works with business leaders & high-performance teams, as well as canines. Corey’s 30 years of diverse experience includes over 15 years of dog training, 22 years of corporate experience, and the last 13 years as a successful Solopreneur delivering a niche service coaching high-performing leaders, athletes, and canines to achieve their goals. Corey’s roles have included Senior Manager, Dog Trainer, Vet Assistant, Group Tour Leader, and Mental Performance Coach. She believes in giving back to the community and over many years has volunteered at the Toronto Humane Society and the OSPCA. Currently, she is active with Markham Fair, and Stouffville Ladies Floor Hockey League, and was proud to be an evaluator for St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program. She also held the position of Director of Communications on the Canadian Association for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives. Corey has made Stouffville her home for the last 18 years and shares it with Mike, her partner, two step-daughters, Karla and Alison, Skye, her 2-year-old Manitoba Mutt, plus her two energetic kittens, Dino and Demi. She stays active with her two businesses and when not with the canines or family she loves playing floor hockey with the ladies or golfing with Mike. Contact: Muttz with Mannerz – https://muttzwithmannerz.com [https://muttzwithmannerz.com/] Corey’s Email – corey@muttzwithmannerz.com [corey@muttzwithmannerz.com] Join Corey each month for the Women and Dog Circle Free Meetups you can register here >> https://www.seewhatshecando.com/women-and-dogs-circle [https://www.seewhatshecando.com/women-and-dogs-circle]

Episode 35: The Importance of Mental & Physical Stimulation for Your Dog’s Well-being with Karen Baxter

Is your dog home alone for long hours with nothing to keep them occupied? Have you considered how crucial mental and physical stimulation is for your dog's well-being? In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz™ Canine Academy Podcast, host Corey McCusker is joined by Expert Trainer & Behaviour Consultant Karen Baxter to share the importance of keeping your dog both mentally and physically active, and how it can significantly enhance their overall health and happiness. In this episode, Corey and Karen discuss: * All the letters behind Karen’s name and what they mean for selecting a trainer or consultant to work with. * How at Muttz with Mannerz we teach, train, and provide social activities & solutions for their clients to build a solid foundation to have those well-behaved and balanced dogs. * The definition of enrichment for your dog and what an activity needs to incorporate to be classified as enrichment. * Why enrichment is so important in addition to your normal physical activity and how it can lessen your dog’s stress. * The five areas of enrichment - social, cognitive, physical, sensory, and occupational. * What each of these areas are and how they impact your dog. * How an owner would go about developing a plan to introduce enrichment activities into their dog’s routine. * The history of how enrichment became an important part ofa dog’s care. * Some great ideas for you to use right away to add enrichment activities into your dog's life. * The enrichment Corey does with her high-energy girl, Skye to keep her engaged – including going on a sniffari! * Making sure that the enrichment is natural and is something the dog likes to do and is going to want to do. Resources To learn more about what Corey and Muttz with Mannerz™ offers visit us at www.muttzwithmannerz.com [https://www.muttzwithmannerz.com] Visit Karen’s K9 Behaviour center Unified K9 at https://www.unifiedk9.ca [https://www.unifiedk9.ca/] 100 Days of Enrichment - https://aniedireland.com/100daysofenrichment/ [https://aniedireland.com/100daysofenrichment/] Pet Harmony Training - https://petharmonytraining.com/ [https://petharmonytraining.com/] Book:  Canine Enrichment for the Real World (amazon link [https://www.amazon.ca/Canine-Enrichment-Real-World-Making/dp/1617812684/]) Canadian Kennel Club - https://www.ckc.ca/clubs/default.aspx [https://www.ckc.ca/clubs/default.aspx] Agility Association of Canada - https://www.aac.ca/ [https://www.aac.ca/] Special Guest – Karen Baxter Karen is the owner and head Behaviour Consultant at Unified K9 Behaviour Centre which she founded in 2022. Her training philosophy is “one size does NOT fit all!” and true to the Unified K9 difference, tailors her training protocols and/or treatment plans to the needs of the dog and the lifestyle and goals of the dog’s owner. Her positive and fair techniques are designed to bring out enthusiasm in each dog so they learn to love training which results in building stronger relationships with their humans, based on trust.  Karen has a diploma in Canine Science Technology and is a Licenced Canine Complexity Consultant as well as a Certified as a Dog Behaviour Consultant by the International association of Behaviour Consultants.  And she is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Karen has also studied and completed training on the practical application of Behaviour Adjustment Training for fearful, anxious and aggressive dogs and Aggressive Dog Conflict Resolution with Behaviourist and author Cheryl Smith and has completed the Master Aggression Course with world renowned Behaviour Consultant and expert on dog aggression, Michael Shikashio . Her continuing education and experience have ensured Karen has developed expertise in dog psychological issues manifesting themselves as anxiety or aggression. Karen’s training specialties include Rally Obedience, Agility, Working Dogs Tracking, Scent work, and puppy foundations. She is a member of the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants, The Agility Association of Canada, the Canadian Association for Professional Dog Trainers and is certified in Pet First Aid and CPR. Karen lives in York Region with her dogs most of which compete in obedience, agility and Rally Obedience. Her dogs have reached master level in all sports.  Your Host Corey McCusker, CPDT-KA Canine Coach Corey’s passion for helping humans and dogs excel led her to take a leap of faith after 22 years working in the Financial Industry to leave her corporate job in 2006 and start two companies. Corey is a Coach at heart and works with business leaders and high-performance teams, but her true passion has always been canines. She now has created a career that supports both. Corey founded Muttz with Mannerz in 2006. Her foundation of knowledge which includes being a Senior Manager, Dog Trainer, Vet Assistant, World Tour Lead, and Mental Performance Coach helped her to launch the Canine Academy. The purpose of the academy is to assist pet parents build the foundation for their pups to be with them for life. Corey believes in giving back to the community. Over many years she has volunteered at the Toronto Humane Society and the OSPCA and is also proud to be an evaluator for St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program. She held the position of Director of Communications on the board for the Canadian Association for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives from 2017-2019. She has been active with Markham Fair and been a Team Captain and on the Executive for Stouffville Ladies Floor Hockey League for over 15 years. Corey has made Stouffville her home for the last 18 years and shares it with Mike, her partner, two stepdaughters, Karla and Alison, and their two energetic kittens, Dino and Demi. Over the years Corey has been fortunate to be blessed to share her life with 6 wonderful canines, Tilley ( Miniature Dachshund), Tiny, Kira (Great Danes), Fred(Maltese), Charlie(Morkie), and Cleo(Miniature Poodle). Corey and Mike welcomed their new puppy, Skye, a rescue Muttz from Manitoba reserves into their home in June. 2021. They have big hopes for her and look forward to Skye filling their lives with joy and being an active member of Team Muttz. Contact: Muttz with Mannerz – https://muttzwithmannerz.com [https://muttzwithmannerz.com] Corey Email – corey@muttzwithmannerz.com [corey@muttzwithmannerz.com]