DogSpeak: Redefining Dog Training

I am binge listening to this show!! Finally people I can trust for all things dog!

I have been desperately looking for insightful information since adopting a very challenging rescue 6 weeks ago. This podcast fits the bill! I love the in-depth treatment of topics as well as the HUGE respect for dogs the hosts and guests obviously have. My girl and I are working with trainer; we’re making progress and the information and perspective I am getting from the podcast is helping me better understand and modify the training to what’s best for us. So glad I found it!

We are so happy our mom and dad found this podcast! They did everything wrong before they learned so many helpful tips, techniques, and informative info about training, health and nutrition, and building a better relationship with us! Now, instead of getting yelled at for doing stuff we didn’t know was wrong, we get lots of ‘good boys’ and ‘good girls’, we get to do fun stuff with toys and puzzles, lots more yummy treats, and best of all, we’re not nearly so grumpy and reactive! Everybody is so much happier at our house and we don’t have nearly as many fights with each other as we used to! They’re only human, so they’re still a work in progress, but they’re trying really hard to make us happy, healthy dogs! Keep giving out the good info! - Odie, Marshal, and Dolly 🐾🐾🐾

I love this podcast because it emphasizes how to build a good relationship with your dog instead of mindless obedience, tricks and skills. Communication on a deeper level with your dog is what creates good behavior and boundaries. I don’t do everything they recommend for example, I do use a slip lead. Because the breeder told me it was important in case my dog got spooked. And he actually prefers this instead of a flat collar and a regular leash. I respect my dog. And he listens to me because I listen to him. I appreciate this episode about prong collars etc… it’s my experience, the most dogs in prong collars have some aggression towards other dogs. However, I have seen Large powerful dogs break away from their owners while wearing harnesses. So the conversation continues…. Keep listening!