Teacher's Pet Podcast - Training Pets & Pet Obedience - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRa

Teacher's Pet Podcast - Training Pets & Pet Obedience  - Pets & Animals on Pet Life Radio (PetLifeRa


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PetLifeRadio.com - Teacher's Pet - Episode 51 TRAINING SESSION #16 -- Getting Reliable Behaviors -- Part 2
September 18, 2009

When the dog is experiencing competing motivations, the behavior displayed will depend upon which motivation is stronger at that time. Learning and motivation go hand in hand. Without motivation, learning the correct response may not occur. They key to

PetLifeRadio.com - Teacher's Pet - Episode 50 - To Test or Not To Test? The Importance of Temperament Testing in Shelter & Rescue Dogs
September 03, 2009

When potential adopters go to a shelter, they are looking for a family dog that will live with them for many, many years, giving them great joy and happiness. Rescuing a dog from a shelter is so important since shelters are designed to house dogs for sho

PetLifeRadio.com - Teacher's Pet - Episode 49 TRAINING SESSION #15 -- Getting Reliable Behaviors -- Part 1
August 19, 2009

When the dog is experiencing competing motivations, the behavior displayed will depend upon which motivation is stronger at that time. Learning and motivation go hand in hand. Without motivation, learning the correct response may not occur. They key to

PetLifeRadio.com - Teacher's Pet - Episode48 Reaching The Animal Mind -- What The Clicker Training Method Teaches Us About All Animals
August 06, 2009

When we work with dogs, it is critical to understand what is motivating the dog to perform and what might be motivating the dog to do something else. Karen Pryor, a behavioral biologist with an international reputation in two fields, marine mammal biolog

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 47 TRAINING SESSION #14 -- "HEEL" -- Teaching Your Dog to Walk By Your Side
July 08, 2009

In Session #10, you taught your dog to walk nicely on leash. However, there may be times when you want your dog to walk next to your side and not six feet in front or behind you. Times when I use heel might be in a highly trafficked area, when walking in

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 46 All About Day Care and Off Leash Dog Play
June 24, 2009

The pet service industry is growing in leaps and bounds each day, especially with the economic changes and people out of work. Americans shell out over $40 billion each year to care for their pets. While the benefits of dog care and off leash dog play

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 45 TRAINING SESSION #13 -- "Stand Still!" -- Teaching Your Dog to Stand Stay
June 13, 2009

Teaching your dog to stand still is an advanced behavior for most dogs since it takes a lot of self-control, especially when there are distractions present. However, it can be an extremely handy behavior when you need to wipe your dog’s muddy paws, giv

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 44 The Holistic Health Guide: Natural Care for the Whole Dog with Dr. Doug Knueven
May 28, 2009

More and more pet owners are seeking holistic care for many reasons. The world of holistic care for dogs can be quite mysterious and confusing at the same time. The term holistic has become quite a buzzword and can easily be confused as to exactly what

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 43 TRAINING SESSION #12 -- "Go To Place" -- There’s nothing better than teaching your dog to go chill out!
April 02, 2009

Being able to send your dog to a mat, dog bed or crate from a distance will come in handy more than you know. It can be used to get your dog away from the front door, relax during mealtime, avoid being stepped on and much more. There are several methods

PetLifeRadio.com - Episode 42 Clicker Basics for Dogs and Puppies
March 28, 2009

What is clicker training and why is it so popular? A clicker is simply a tool, just like your dog’s leash and collar that helps you train your dog. It’s a small plastic box with a mechanism that, when pressed, makes a clicking sound. Clicker trainin