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harness suggestions to help with pulling for a strong hound

2023-03-2902:04

Send us a text Whats.that.rattle asks if I have any harness suggestions to help with pulling for a strong hound. I share three of my favourite harnesses we use with the hounds, and share why they're great for deep chested hounds. Support the show Ali Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com

What would be my process of introducing a fear reactive dog to a new person in their home?

2023-03-2804:11

Send us a text When you have a dog with fear reactivity, it can be hard to know how to introduce them to people in your home. In this episode, I answer Caicos' question from Instagram about how to introduce a fear reactive dog to a new guest in their home. I discuss the benefits of keeping their guest informed, and then muzzle training their dog. Breaking down the process is really important, and steps like - Adding smells (a good trick is to take your guest's shoes off ...

is clicker training really necessary or is a yes aka a marker word just as good?

2023-03-2706:17

Send us a text I'm so excited to share with you today's video: Is clicker training really necessary? Or is a marker word just as good? This was a question that Stewie_McD asked me on Instagram and it got me thinking. In this video, I'll discuss some of the science behind clicker training vs marker training and what conclusion I draw from it. Let's go! If you want more reading, Clicker vs marker! Support the show Ali Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagra...

My dog startles out of sleep when we move on the sofa, what do we do?

2023-03-2603:15

Send us a text Today, I'm talking about my dog who is startling out of sleep and showing aggression. Leisha asks for my opinion on whether she should adjust the dog's medication and train. I share my insight on what I suspect this may be, and that it's most likely centered in deafness or pain, but that I would strongly suggest you see a good vet. I hope you enjoy! Support the show Ali Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or su...

Tips for handling an off-leash dog approaching

2023-03-2504:49

Send us a text In this episode, we're talking about what you can do when an off-leash dog approaches your dog. If you've ever been out walking and had an off-leash dog come up to your pup, you know how stressful it can be. You have a few options: You can either try to get away from the situation as quickly as possible, or you can address it head-on with some helpful techniques. I share some of my favourite tricks to deter an off leash "it's okay he's friendly" doggo! Support the show Ali Sm...

What Do I Do When My Dog Reacts When I'm Out?

2023-03-2403:25

Send us a text Today I'm answering whats.that.rattle's question about what to do when your reactive dog reacts and the situation was entirely unavoidable. First off, I want to say that we forgive ourselves, because we are human and it is not our job to read other people's energy or body language. We are allowed to be human beings who sometimes make mistakes. Afterwards, we walk away from the situation as quickly as possible, even if it means walking away from our pets for a bit so they won'...

Should I adopt a second dog when my first dog doesn't like dogs?

2023-03-2303:06

Send us a text In today's video, I'm answering lacoltural's question about whether she should adopt a second dog when her current dog doesn't necessarily like other dogs. As always, I'm so glad you're here and can't wait to see you next week! Support the show Ali Smith is the founder of rebarkable.com This episode comes from an instagram live, head to @re.barkable or submit your question to woof@rebarkable.com

What Do I do About Dog Attacks In a Multi-dog home?

2023-03-2208:14

Send us a text Welcome to Ask Ali, where I answer all your questions about dog training. Today's question is from Jenn, who asks "what do I do about dog attacks in a multi-dog home?" This is a really common issue that many of you may be dealing with right now. Sometimes this is really difficult, especially in this situation where the instigation was very unexpected, and at least one dog was in pain -- but it's still doable. In today's episode I discuss how to bring down cortisol, and let bo...

How do you re-grow confidence after your dog has been attacked?

2023-03-2103:47

Send us a text How do you re-grow confidence after your dog has been attacked? Well, you start by taking a step back. Increase your distance to things (muzzle train if necessary) and try to show your dog that the world isn't so scary. You can also enroll in dog spots or try some competitions online - and sometimes walking in a slightly nicer area can help you grow your confidence too. Luckily for us? Dogs bounce back really quick when we let them. Support the show A...

"Rescued puppy is bit reactive towards other dogs."

2022-12-2315:55