The Dogpoint Podcast Episode #12: "Where Has Common Sense Gone?"

In this episode, I, Marc Windgassen, cover:

• Importance of responsible dog ownership and training
  • Providing structure, boundaries, and appropriate stimulation for pets
  • Necessity of crate training and addressing misconceptions about its cruelty
• Choosing the right breed
  • Fit the breed to one's lifestyle and skill set
  • Acquiring necessary skills to handle the chosen breed
• Consistent training to avoid behavioral problems like separation anxiety
  • Implementing changes in owner behavior to improve pet behavior
  • Emphasizing the importance of the place command
• Managing unwanted behaviors
  • Techniques for impulse control and recall training
  • Addressing entitlement and unrealistic expectations at dog parks
• Balanced training methods
  • Combining positive reinforcement and necessary corrections
  • Debunking the myth that all stress is harmful
• Bonding with your dog
  • Playing and having fun to ensure a happy, well-adjusted pet