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Do you have an excitable dog that hangs up the phone? Or a nervous dog? All the information out there seems to say that during the training process you should keep your dog under threshold. Threshold refers to the point at which your dog starts to boil over and make the decisions that you are working hard to change.

Keeping dogs under threshold may sound great, but unfortunately the real world will often throw a monkey wrench in that plan. Also, is it actually a great idea to keep your dog under their threshold?

Here is the thing.. you can't learn to make a different decision in a certain situation if you're never in that situation. And you can't learn to make a different decision without varying consequences. So what does that mean? And how should you do it?

In this episode I talk about that process of overcoming your dog's thresholds and how the process is really determined by the dog. I talk about how we do it here and give specific examples.

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I'm a firm believer that heeling your dog can heal your dog. Whatever ails them, heel can help. No, it won't "fix" all the behavioral issues, but we definitely use it as leverage to help with reactivity, anxiety, nervousness, and anything else you can think of.

It can be quite meditative and help dogs really relax in a way that they never can when they are helpless to control arousal and impulses.

It also is an amazing way to deepen your bond with your dog and improve your relationship. Make walks a thing you actually do together, now, instead of just being pulled down the road behind your dog who is on their own walk. You become more relevant and worth engaging with, respecting, trusting, and following.

Have a listen to find out what heel really means, how we use, who should use it, and what it can do for you and your dog!

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There's one in every family! That's not always true..but a fair percentage of people struggle with properly disciplining their dog, and this often results in dogs being unruly, needy, anxious, not listening, or demanding, even to the point of aggression. Being too soft can create a spoiled pooch!

We are going to talk about 5 things you can start doing to try to break out of that softy mindset and cultivate a little more respect. Do one thing at a time, and I bet you start to notice some differences.

It's no fun to have a dog that doesn't respect you. Even if they are mostly well behaved. It will benefit you both if you to develop your ability to be a little more assertive, which doesn't require being mean, but it does require you differentiating yourself from a door mat or pez dispenser by having standards and setting boundaries.

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Dogs jump. Why? Why, why, why? It's sooo frustrating, right? It might be the most common complaint we hear. Ironically it is also one of the easiest behaviors to stop. I know people are struggling with this. I know owners are trying "everything" and spending months or even years managing their dog (or worse yet paying trainers who don't know how to stop it or won't be honest about how to stop it) when we could stop this behavior in a few minutes.

So, if you're into seeing real change real fast, this episode is for you because I'm going to tell you exactly how to do it with or without an e-collar. You can also apply this information to other nuisance behaviors your dog might have.

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This is probably the number one issue we see with the dogs that come to us for training. Almost everybody is dealing with this to some degree or another. Some dogs get mildly excited by other dogs while some are extremely over stimulated and some look like Cujo at the end of the leash, and we strongly suspect they may kill another dog if they were able to get to it.

The thing is, all of these scenarios can result in less than enjoyable walks and impede your ability to take your dog places. It might be mildly problematic or it might ruin your life. So nobody likes this behavior, and pretty much everybody wants to avoid it.

So, how do you do that? When do you do that? Does doggy daycare help? Do positive interactions help? What if you aren't able to "socialize" your dog? You can relax! You don't actually need ANY of these things. Have a listen!

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We see different dogs everyday, and so we have witnessed a lot, but it seems like every day we still continue to encounter new and strange behaviors. I often get questions that start with "why does my dog.." And who knows! Dogs are just weird!

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So many dog owners struggle with dogs that don't do well at the vet's office or at the groomer's. These are some of the most challenging environments, and it isn't usually an easy fix. But these tips can get you on the way to building something new with your dog and helping them (and you) be calmer and more confident.

We talk about arousal (excitement) playing a role in all the stuff your dog does in these places. Whether it is just jumping up and not listening or it's reactivity or it's fearfulness. Controlling arousal is a game changer.

We are also talking about dogs that won't get into the car or that don't do well in the car. We share our protocols for restraint and safety in the car while your dog is learning how to be still, as well as how to keep arousal down and even help car sickness!

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What can you do to help avoid creating a needy, anxious dog? This episode covers the most impactful ways you can alter your routine, your environment, and your relationship to help your dog become the most stable and balanced version of themselves.

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