In this episode, Liane discusses the complex issue of reactivity in dogs. First, by defining reactivity as barking, lunging, growling, etc... at people or dogs either on leash or off. Then dialing down to the three most likely reasons why a dog might engage in such behavior.This is followed by an explanation of how various dog trainers address this behavior, and the ethics of certain techniques.See us on Facebook Your Dog's Best Life
Liane discusses the ins and outs of AKC's new Fetch Title. As a new Fetch Judge, Liane discusses what AKC's Fetch program entails, how to get a title, and if you are currently an AKC CGC Evaluator or judge, how to become certified as a Fetch judgeFacebook: Your Dog's Best Life
In this episode, Liane recaps her fall: Her first USBCHA trial, Matilda getting ready for her BH in IGP, starting a PSA/ American Schutzhund club in Tucson, and almost tragically losing Tagg to Leptospirosis, a poorly understood waterborne pathogen.Check out Your Dog's Best Life on FB
Maggie and Liane discuss necessary and handy foundation training for both pet dogs and sport dogs in this episode.Foundation training is both incredibly vital to success and often neglected training for many dogs. We discuss what foundations we think are important for rescue dogs, herding dogs, performance dogs, and pet dogs.Join us on Facebook Your Dog's Best LifeFollow Liane on Facebook: Empire Ridge Ranch
In this episode Liane discusses why dogs sometimes struggle to generalize rules about what to put in their mouths, or even when and how the cue, sit works.
In this episode, Maggie and Liane discuss the joys and struggles of owning high-drive dogs. They discuss calming protocols, how to address arousal issues, and much, much more.Check out our videos and content on Facebook - Your Dog's Best Life
Liane discusses signs that your dog trainer isn't being up front about the methods they're using. Using wishy washy language like, "energy", "joining" or promising miracles 'without using food' are all red flags that a trainer is trying to hide their compulsive training behind language.Prong colors are designed to cause pain; e-collars are almost always used in a manner that creates pain; there is no magical energy that makes dogs behave. All of these are signs that a dog trainer is shining on their listeners (lying) to get your business. A basic understanding of the science of dog training helps pet owners choose the right dog trainer.
In this podcast, Liane discusses new frontiers in dog training with Concept training. Concepts are generalization of things like colors or toys, as well as mimicry, social learning, or Do as I Do training. Maggie just ran a Master Class in Generalization for dog trainers in Reno, NV, and brings these cool ideas to us.Catch up with us on FB
There's a fallacy that there are no hard breeds to train. Liane explores this from the perspective of genetics. She also discusses the lack of correlation between easy to train and easy to live with.
More and more people are thinking about getting Livestock Guardian Dogs to protect their small homesteads. With more buyers, there are more breeders, and unfortunately, some of these dogs are ending up in situations that could have been prevented. Livestock guardian dogs - Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherd, Akbash, Maremma Sheepdog, Caucasian Shepherd, etc.. Are genetically predisposed to certain behaviors that can be problematic if people are not aware. They are also not the best answer for many small homesteaders wanting to protect stock from predators. Whether you are looking for an LGD, or already have one, this is great information
In this episode, Liane explores our understanding of emotions in dogs. By understanding how our dogs feel their world, we are better equipped as trainers to help them succeed. Emotion is still poorly understood in human science, but there are some assumptions we can safely make based on studies conducted by Jaak Panksepp.
In this episode, Liane speaks with special guest Nita Gandera about how she is raising her current Australian Shepherd puppy, Nessie. Liane has a puppy from the same litter, so the discussion includes where their training differs as well as where it is similar. Discussed: Critical socialization period, Puppy Culture, Early puppy training, obedience, mistakes people make when socializing puppies, a few scientific segues, and exercise and puppies.Join us on FB : Your Dog's Best Life
Liane introduces us to her new puppy, Brisco, an Australian Shepherd from working lines. She justifies getting another dog pretty adequately, and for those who haven't met them yet, introduces the rest of the pack
Do you cue your dog, or do you give commands? While these words are synonymous, the mindset behind them can be vastly dissimilar. In this episode, Liane discusses some recent trialling issues she has faced with her herding dog, Cody, and how she analyzes those problems through the lens of cue vs command.
In this episode, Liane discuses (makes excuses?) for why she hasn't recorded in a moth. She discusses a herding trial in Arizona, and that leads into how she is using punishment to prevent her youngest dog, Tagg, from gripping sheep out of frustration. Liane brings everything home by discussing excited door greetings, jumping, biting, and barking, that can occur when people enter the house, and why what you're doing to correct these behaviors may not have the desired effect.Join our fB Page, Your Dog's Best Life Podcast
In this episode Liane discusses three dog bite situations and explains how they differ. She shows that a behavior divorced from motivation tells us nothing. She also discusses why attributing emotionally charged words to behavior sets us and our dogs up for failure.We now have a Facebook page for our podcast! Check out Your Dog's Best Life on Facebook!
Liane tells a crazy tale about sheep on the lamb, road trips, herding trials, swimming sheep and more. She somehow manages to briefly talk about dogs as well. Facebook: Empire Ridge Ranch. Website is the sameFor photos and more please visit our new Facebook Page, Your Dog's Best Life
In this episode, Liane, and guest, Emily Magnuson, discuss common social media memes about dogs. Too many dog-themed memes either dumb down or entirely misrepresent the facts as we know them about caring for your dog. Liane, a Certified Veterinary Technician with 17 years in the field, and Emily, a veterinary Assistant with 20 years of experience, bring their experience, and any associated studies to bear on dog themed memes.Memes discussed include: Car temperatures, asphalt temperatures, and shoe safety for our dogs, rawhide safety, what the research says about exercise in young puppies, and what we do and do not know about dog food.
In dog training we discuss management vs training a lot. Which is better is sometimes a matter f opinion, training styles and methodology, and more. What we know for a fact is that we are all managed to some extent. Choices and decisions that could have unwanted consequences are managed quite often for both humans and dogs.Management can, like most things, be a double edged sword, so decisions about how, when, and under what circumstances our dog's behavior should be managed can become complicated.In this episode, Liane dials down into the management side of training our dogs, and discusses what circumstances benefit from management, and how management in conjunction or absence of other training is a good choice.
Maggie Evans and Liane start off talking about the mechanics of dog training, then things get out of hand! From there they leap into a debate of the pros and cons of shaping during luring (Yes, fasten your seatbelts, geekiness ahead!), and the difference in Maggie's heel work vs Liane's. From there they move into how mechanics affects training your dog to lie Down; how Liane teaches Stay vs how Maggie trains it. Maggie discloses her secret shame, and Liane discusses a video of the best way to proof a 'whoa' for bird dogs.So much dog training stuff!