A concept that many dog owners and trainers struggle with is the concept of establishing authority with your dogs. What does that mean? Do I have to be harsh on my dog? How do I establish authority with my dogs? Brent and Mariano get into what authentic authority looks like in dog training. They discuss ideas on how to establish authority with your dog. They also discuss common issues or misconceptions that can hinder people from developing a healthy sense of authority.
Thanks for listening!!


Mariano Alvarez
IG @UNTAMEDDOGCO
www.untameddogco.com
Phoenix, AZ

Brent LaBrada
IG @ @CANISBEHAVIOR
www.canisdogtraining.com
Los Angeles, CA

Method K9 is a wildly popular and successful dog training and rehabilitation program in Post Falls Idaho. We've had a chance to interview Stephanie Vichinsky, co-owner and head trainer in a previous interview (S2. Ep. 25) during which, she couldn't say enough good things about her husband and co-owner of Method K9 Julius Vichinsky. Julius is credited and the talent behind the scenes which perfectly complements Stephanie as the talent on screen. With such high praise, naturally, we had to interview him and get his thoughts on what dog trainers should focus on when starting and scaling their dog training business. thanks for listening!

JuliusVichinsky
IG @METHODK9
www.methodk9.com
Post Falls, ID

Mariano Alvarez
IG @UNTAMEDDOGCO
www.untameddogco.com
Phoenix, AZ

Brent LaBrada
IG @ @CANISBEHAVIOR
www.canisdogtraining.com
Los Angeles, CA

Dog trainers all across the globe typically adhere to a particular training system. This could be due to the way they were taught to train. This could be due to the type of dogs or clientele they regularly encounter, etc. Now, here's the pro/con scenario: Pro - Different systems allow for trainers to learn new techniques from each other and evolve their own methods. Con - In the age of social media, many trainers can begin to argue why their system is superior to another. DTP has decided to wade into this topic in the form of discussing what training systems are. We take an analytical view of what a complete training system consists of and where to begin learning a new one. The hope is that with a better understanding of what a system is, we can all take a good look at the systems we employ regularly and improve our training! Thanks for listening!

Mariano Alvarez
IG @UNTAMEDDOGCO
www.untameddogco.com
Phoenix, AZ

Brent LaBrada
IG @ @CANISBEHAVIOR
www.canisdogtraining.com
Los Angeles, CA

You've heard the saying, "practice what you preach". But it's also important not to preach until you've practiced! In this episode Mariano and Brent discuss the importance of mastering your own material before you train other people's dogs. They go over the ethical expectations of a professional to be knowledgeable. They discuss How to go about mastering a part of the craft before seeking something new. And much more!! Thanks for listening!!

Mariano Alvarez
IG @UNTAMEDDOGCO
www.untameddogco.com
Phoenix, AZ

Brent LaBrada
IG @ @CANISBEHAVIOR
www.canisdogtraining.com
Los Angeles, CA

Client / Owner episode:
Brent and Mariano give the cliff notes on board and train programs. We know that there are many dog owners out there who aren't sure what these programs are, what they should be able to reasonably expect, and what red flags to learn to look for. Let us dissect this for you guys so that you can understand these programs from the perspective of two dog trainers! Thanks for listening!!

Mariano Alvarez
IG @UNTAMEDDOGCO
www.untameddogco.com
Phoenix, AZ

Brent LaBrada
IG @ @CANISBEHAVIOR
www.canisdogtraining.com
Los Angeles, CA

Season 3 is kicking off with our first Client/Owner-centric episode ever!!
It's funny to think there are so many ways to go about something as simple as walking down the street with your dog. We often get questions like, "Should I ask them to heel, or let them walk freely?", "should they be allowed to sniff or expected to focus?", etc. In this episode, Mariano and Brent discuss the methods of leash walking with your dog and they go over the pros and cons of each of the major methods. Thanks for listening!!

Mariano Alvarez
IG @UNTAMEDDOGCO
www.untameddogco.com
Phoenix, AZ

Brent LaBrada
IG @ @CANISBEHAVIOR
www.canisdogtraining.com
Los Angeles, CA

In this, our final episode of season 2, Brent and Mariano reflect on what a journey this season has been. They go over the ups and downs of season 2. What they would like to continue to build on and improve for season 3, and what our listeners can expect moving forward! Thanks for listening!

Mariano Alvarez
IG @UNTAMEDDOGCO
www.untameddogco.com
Phoenix, AZ

Brent LaBrada
IG @ @CANISBEHAVIOR
www.canisdogtraining.com
Los Angeles, CA

Stephanie Vichinsky is the owner and head trainer of Method K9 in Post Falls Idaho. She has built a highly successful training program, online courses, and a huge presence on social media. Mariano, Brent, and Stephanie dive into what it takes to balance all of this. They discuss the value of connecting with clients. As well as what it takes to run a family business. Thank you for listening!

Stephanie Vichinsky
IG @DAVIDTHEDOGTRAINER
www.methodk9.com
Post Falls, ID

Mariano Alvarez
IG @UNTAMEDDOGCO
www.untameddogco.com
Phoenix, AZ

Brent LaBrada
IG @ @CANISBEHAVIOR
www.canisdogtraining.com
Los Angeles, CA