Today is Episode 20 and Cheri Lucas joins us from California in what turned out to be a really fascinating discussion. Cheri goes into tremendous detail about her philosophy on using food in training, the role food plays, and her rituals for feeding time. Tyler and Cheri also discuss highly aroused dogs and when, how or why you may or may not want to use praise to help calm them. They get into a discussion about the massively challenging task of working with dogs from the same home that are f...
Sarah Dixon and Tyler Muto field questions from our Consider the Dog members covering some pretty interesting topics... For instance - they talk to a member who is working with a very volatile dog, herding mix, who is throwing tantrums any time any type of pressure is applied. They also share some pro-tips with a member who has a dog who keeps sneaking things off the counter, but only when they are not in the room. They discuss the ramifications, pros and cons of playing prey based game...
Oh boy... Forrest Micke is back! And he's dropping knowledge alongside Tyler Muto! Things covered in this episode include tips for teaching high drive working dogs to slow down and be more thoughtful in their training, the difference between resource guarding, and a dog protecting their owner - or is there a difference at all? And tips for preparing dogs for sport trials... and more.Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/Instagram: https://www.instag...
Brian Agnew joins us and gives a ton of actionable advice that you can use. Just a few of the topics we cover include: Why some trainers like to use the work ‘no’ when a dog makes a mistake in obedience and other trainers do not, How Brian transitions reactive dogs from working in a large open area on a long line to a more urban setting and a shorter leash, how to teach dogs to not steal each other’s toys in a multi dog household, how to help dogs learn to settle both in a vehicle and out in ...
Evan Doggett and Tyler Muto discuss the realities and complexities of rescuing street dogs from 3rd world countries. They also take a pretty deep-dive into the always popular topic of leash reactivity in dogs, specifically the timing of corrections and strategies for helping reactive dogs cope with the chaos of city living. This is a seriously insightful conversation, buckle in!Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
For episode 15, Sarah Dixon joins us answering questions from our members such as: how to introduce a new puppy into a house with an older dog that is over-attached to his owner, how to help a dog who is hyper-aware of the environment around him, and how to help a dog aggressive dog if you don’t have access to a lot of other dogs to train with. We have a great discussion and you are going to want to stick around!Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog...
If you're not already familiar with Forrest Micke, he's probably one of the most thoughtful trainers around today. In this episode, he shares with us some of the new concepts and techniques that he's been playing with and getting excited about. He also shares some tips and techniques for teaching your dog to do a down at a distance from you which is quite challenging if you've never tried it before, as well as his strategies for working with dogs who whine and vocalize during training u...
In episode 13, Brian Agnew is back! We start off with a deep dive into Brian’s understanding of pack, prey, and defense drives, followed by advice to one of our members who is training a human aggressive bulldog, and another member who has a German shepherd that goes into overdrive whenever she sees a critter out the window. This episode is full of insights!Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_...
Evan Doggett and Tyler Muto link up for a great podcast this week. They will be discussing tips for helping easily distracted dogs to stay engaged with their owners, training plans for helping dogs who live together and have separation anxiety from each other, strategies for how to deal with severely reactive dogs when they explode in the moment, how to get your dog to stay for a lot longer than they do right now, and a whole lot more! This episode is absolutely packed with useful information...
In today's episode, Tyler Muto and Sarah Dixon do a deep dive on how to stop dogs from eating rabbit poop (amongst other things), thoughts on structuring training programs and a deep dive into the differences between negative reinforcement and punishment. Many folks get these terms confused, but it's not just the terms, it's making sure we understand the different ways that our dogs can learn about their interactions with the world around them. Enjoy!Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.comFace...
In this episode, you will hear Tyler discuss a very serious outcome of a resource guarding case that highlights some of the more uncomfortable and challenging realities of working with aggressive dogs. He also answers questions from our members on a variety of topics including whether or not to use CBD supplements for reactive dogs, what to do with a dog who’s received ample training but is still getting way overstimulated on walks, whether to use flexi-leashes with fearful dogs, dealing with...
Evan Doggett joins us for this conversation as we discuss tips for getting a dog in a crate when they might want to bite you, whether there is a difference between reactivity based out of fear vs. aggression (and does it even matter)? And then a ton of resources for learning about dog nutrition along with a whole lot more! Check it out!Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/Youtube: https://www.yo...
For Episode 8, Blake Rodriquez is joining us for a one of a kind chat. Blake, for those who don’t know him, specializes in working with some really tough cases operating out of both Manhattan and Florida. Training dogs in Manhattan is really unique because such a high percentage of dog owners live in apartment buildings, and in this episode Blake gets into some of the unique strategies he has developed to work with reactive dogs who have to navigate hallways and elevators on a daily basis. We...
In this episode, we are sharing a conversation with Sarah Dixon who joined us from Canada! Tyler and Sarah cover: How to curb early warning signs of aggression in puppies, squirrel obsession, separation anxiety, working with a dog who is over-protective around a newborn and more. Tune in for a great conversation!Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthed...
In today’s episode, performance and sport dog trainer Sara Brueske joined Tyler Muto for a really interesting conversation. They cover: using sports to build confidence, the power of teaching jumps and its relationship to confidence building, tips on helping a high drive working dog to learn to slow down in her scent work, tips for transitioning from traditional scent work to human tracking, and a whole lot more. Let’s get right into it.Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.comFacebook: https://www.fa...
In today’s episode, Evan Doggett will be joining Tyler Muto as they cover a ton of ground. They discuss: excessive barking for attention, a Malinois mix who obsessively humps anything fluffy, helping dogs learn to settle in the house, mountain biking with dogs, do's and don'ts of letting your dog sleep in your bed, helping your dog learn to not freakout at your neighbors when in the back yard, and more! Let’s Go!Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog...
Tyler here, in today’s episode, I will be answering questions from our members covering a broad range of topics such as correcting excessive nipping, reducing fixation toward small animals, dogs that resource guard their owners, establishing personal boundaries, and more! Let’s dig right into it. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedogSubscribe...
In today’s episode, we have Brian Agnew, one of the nation's foremost dog behavior experts joining us from Salt Lake City. Brian will be sharing tips to help a dog who gets extremely reactive once he and his owners leave their cul-de-sac, strategies for dealing with a high drive Malinois who compulsively bites at the long line, his advice for separation anxiety and a whole lot more.Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/Instagram: https://www.i...
In todays episode Tyler Muto will be answering questions from our members such as understanding the differences between reactivity, fear, and aggression, the importance of finding the right tools for reactivity cases, how to use a default “leave-it” to protect your dog from eating dangerous things, and a whole lot more. Stay tuned as I break down actionable advice for dog owners and dog trainers alike.Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/Inst...
In today’s episode, we have Evan Doggett, renowned dog behavior expert from Nova Scotia, and in this inaugural chat, we cover questions ranging from potty issues, dog reactivity, strategies for OCD and shadow chasing, and also some strange cases such as a dog who will only eat during training, and a dog who resource guards his owner, but bites the owner instead of the new person. Stay tuned as Evan and I break down actionable advice on these topics and more.Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.comLea...