58 episodes

Hosts Liane, Emily, and Maggie will explore topics affecting our dogs. From training and veterinary science, to husbandry and more, we will take the time to explain what we see as the biggest issues affecting our dogs today. With extensive experience in the field of dog and animal training, the veterinary field, and shelter work, we explore issues where we disagree, and where we see eye to eye. Our goal is to bring you up to date explorations of dog behavior and training in a fun, easily understood (and possibly geeky) manner

Your Dog's Best Life Liane Ehrich

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 7 Ratings

Hosts Liane, Emily, and Maggie will explore topics affecting our dogs. From training and veterinary science, to husbandry and more, we will take the time to explain what we see as the biggest issues affecting our dogs today. With extensive experience in the field of dog and animal training, the veterinary field, and shelter work, we explore issues where we disagree, and where we see eye to eye. Our goal is to bring you up to date explorations of dog behavior and training in a fun, easily understood (and possibly geeky) manner

    Why does my dog lunge and bark on leash?

    Why does my dog lunge and bark on leash?

    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.
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    • 25 min
    AKC's New fetch Title

    AKC's New fetch Title

    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 judge
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    • 17 min
    Welcome to 2024

    Welcome to 2024

    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.
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    • 29 min
    Foundation Dog Training with Maggie

    Foundation Dog Training with Maggie

    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.
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    • 59 min
    Why Did My Dog Eat My Upholstery?

    Why Did My Dog Eat My Upholstery?

    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.

    • 32 min
    Understanding Drive, Arousal, and, Energy in Dogs

    Understanding Drive, Arousal, and, Energy in Dogs

    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.
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    • 1 hr 43 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
7 Ratings

7 Ratings

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Your Dog’s Best Life

A fun conversational podcast with great content and relevant information for the regular dog owner. Sometimes they get geeky, but they bring it back to real life

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