Balanced Dog Training With Suburban K9

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of dog body language. Dogs are constantly communicating with us through their movements, posture, facial expressions, and even their tail wags! Whether you're a seasoned dog owner or new to the canine world, learning how to read these signals can enhance your bond and help you better understand your pup. We'll explore common signs of happiness, stress, fear, and excitement, as well as some of the more subtle cues that dogs use to express themselves. By the end of the episode, you’ll have a clearer insight into what your dog is really thinking. Keep in mind that dog body language can be very confusing. All the things dogs do when fighting are also done while they are playing. You generally can not rely on just one part of your dog's body language to determine if they are being friendly or aggressive. You need to evaluate their mouth, their eyes, their back, their tail and also look at their overall body language. Is it "tight" or "loose"? Tight body language is often an issue and loose body language is never an issue. Drop a comment and let us know what you think of the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

In this episode we talk about how to adopt an adult dog. We spend some time discussing how to pick the right dog and then spend most of the episode on how to introduce that dog to your home. Is the "decompression period" real? Should you start training your new dog right away or allow them free rein for a while they acclimate? Matt and Nelson give their opinions on these topics and more. We discussed the following video during this episode: Picking the right puppy:https://youtu.be/XzGCu6t6-_w?si=bGpfK5La1WuPiixz --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

The guys dive into intra household dog aggression and discuss how to help dogs that live together and fight with each other. Fixing this can be tough, but it is definitely possible. Here are a few of the videos we mentioned in the episode. Place command Video ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk4YI6AOPAw&t=37s⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

We covered a lot of wacky topics in this episode. Tune in and let us know what you think! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

Here is everything you need to know to potty training your puppy quickly. We also included a link to a funny video we discussed in the episode. It is definitely worth watching! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI6Jmgb04lU --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

We get a lot of questions on the difference between a service dog, a therapy dog and an emotional support dog. These are three very different categories and the differences matter. Different rules and laws both protect and restrict dogs and their handlers and it is crucial to know the difference if you will be taking your dog in public as a therapy dog, ESA or service dog. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

This is an often overlooked topic that we help clients with all the time. Many people get their dog trained well enough to listen to them, but are still worried about how that dog will react to a dog sitter or a dog walker. We cover how to handle this situation with dogs that are simply wild, dogs that are aggressive and dogs that are fearful. Let us know if you have any questions after giving it a listen! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

Here is another installment to our Q&A episode series. We read some of the most recent comments from our various social media platforms and then give detailed answers. If you have any questions you would like answered feel free to ask away! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

The guys explain how they pick a veterinarian for their personal dogs and give you some real life actionable tips so that you can do the same. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

Matt and Nelson give a lot of great advice on how to become a dog trainer. You need to decide what kind of trainer you want to be before you can figure out the right path to get there. Reach out with any questions you have after listening to the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

We saw a few videos over the last few weeks where dog trainers act like there is a quick fix for serious behavioral issues. Are they selling false hope or do people understand it is a video edited for marketing purposes rather than educational purposes? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

Here are some of the videos we discussed in today's podcast! First Day with new Puppy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlrGLGD7jhA&list=PLjsEeeS4XAfa75HpDaKyweSQkD_h2XJ7y&index=13 Crate Training: (Barking) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuykDVpBX70&list=PLjsEeeS4XAfa75HpDaKyweSQkD_h2XJ7y&index=8 Crate Training https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRt_yZ1Ksaw&list=PLjsEeeS4XAfa75HpDaKyweSQkD_h2XJ7y&index=9 1st Walk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbiRUdUC8UU&list=PLjsEeeS4XAfa75HpDaKyweSQkD_h2XJ7y&index=10 Potty Training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jjlXIdGAIs&list=PLjsEeeS4XAfa75HpDaKyweSQkD_h2XJ7y Socialization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXdgvxS3azk&list=PLjsEeeS4XAfa75HpDaKyweSQkD_h2XJ7y&index=3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXdgvxS3azk&t=1s Acclimating to Stairs:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7U0FVpJXm4 Handling Videos:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMD5cJPx_ks Classical Conditioning:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4lu0ue_UK8 Puppy Checklist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkJv8fN_yJ8&list=PLjsEeeS4XAfa75HpDaKyweSQkD_h2XJ7y&index=17 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

This is a serious question and it is something worth thinking about. People are using current versions of AI to answer many types of questions. Are they asking it for dog training advice? If so, is it biased towards a particular type of training? Also, what does the future hold? We already have AI powered robots running factories, how long until AI powered robots are able to train dogs? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

In this episode the guys explain the pros and cons of every major dog training tool. One big focus of the conversation is that you should be considering different tools based upon your dogs personality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

We often hear people talking about positive reinforcement training vs balanced training. The thing is, balanced training includes a lot of positive reinforcement. There are quite a few trainers out there who practice balanced training and tell people they are positive reinforcement trainers. That is true, but it can also be misleading. What is positive reinforcement training? What is balanced training? What the heck is the difference? Tune in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

The guys spend some time discussing when dog bites, barks and growls are reasonable and when they are unwarranted aggression. They talk through some real life examples and pull up some videos to discuss as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

This is our second question and answer episode where we take real questions from our followers and answer them on the show. If you would like your question featured, please ask away!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

The guys spend a lot of time diving into leash reactivity/leash aggression and give insight on how to manage and fix these issues. This episode is a must for anyone dealing with a reactive dog! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

In this episode we answer YOUR questions! The guys answer real dog training questions that we have received from YouTube, Spotify and Facebook. Here are some of the videos we discussed in the episode! Teach Dog To Comehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-xi6hYhtug Intro to E Collar Stimhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNt0h6hiDQo Littermate (GSD)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4ok69cdUA0 Teaching Placehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk4YI6AOPAw Dog Attack Shorthttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/yiokUWq3qn0  Intro with Reactive Dogshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKAobBf9Qyk Submit your own question and we may cover it on a future episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support

The title kinda says it all. In this episode we talk about things you should do with your dog before you worry about teaching typical obedience commands. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balanceddogtraining/support