The Dog Classroom Podcast

The Dog Classroom
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Hosts Anne-Marie and Amelia are two Certified Professional Dog Trainers from Ontario, Canada. Tune in to our discussions about all things dog!

  1. FEB 5

    The Importance of Foundations - The Dog Classroom Podcast - S4E12

    Special guest Ms Kelsey joins us for another episode to talk all about the importance of foundation skills for both ends of the leash when training dogs. In this episode, Amelia and Kelsey discuss why this is an important topic that often gets overlooked and go over examples of common issues that can be caused by lack of foundation skills. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at info@thedogclassroom.com 0:00 Intro 0:15 Guest Intro 1:12 Episode Intro 4:05 Foundation classes 4:25 General training foundations 9:42 Leash walking foundations 10:30 Food motivation foundations 12:03 Marker cues 13:19 More leash walking foundations 15:45 Beginning with basics 24:18 Branching Out 25:30 Conclusion

    27 min

  2. JAN 20

    Pre-Baby Prep & Training - The Dog Classroom Podcast - S4E11

    Welcome special guest Kelsey Lafleur! Kelsey is a full-time dog trainer at The Dog Classroom with two dogs and a baby on the way. In this episode, Amelia and Kelsey discuss some of the preparation that Kelsey is doing with her dogs to prepare for their new human sister and all the changes that are to come! Starting this training well in advance will help the transition go more smoothly for everyone. For more on dogs & babies, check out our Babies & Toddlers & Dogs (Oh My!) Webinar at https://www.thedogclassroom.com/babies-dogs and our previous podcast episode on Kids & Dogs at https://youtu.be/LYWcNz4EaWc ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at info@thedogclassroom.com 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 2:16 Changing schedules 6:00 Training for walks 7:53 Involving helpers 10:08 Training priorities and thinking ahead 13:04 Sleeping arrangements 15:15 Training cues to practice 25:29 Conclusion

    27 min

  3. 11/12/2025

    Gus's Training Journey - The Dog Classroom Podcast - S4E10

    Get to know Gus! In this episode, Amelia and special guest Kady discuss her journey as a client of The Dog Classroom over the course of Gus's training. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at info@thedogclassroom.com 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 3:00 Kady's considerations for choosing a dog 6:30 Pandemic puppy socialization issues 12:50 Agility and training journey 25:15 Conclusion

    27 min

  4. 10/29/2025

    Wills, Estates, and Our Dogs - The Dog Classroom Podcast - S4E9

    We love our pets so much and most of us would do anything to give them the best life possible. So why don't we make provisions for what would happen to them if we weren't here anymore? In this episode, Amelia talks to special guest and local Lawyer Kady Stachiw about why it's important to include our pets in estate planning and in our Will, how we can provide for them after we are gone, and some ways that the law is changing in this area. Contact Kady at kady@rushllp.ca if you need help with your Will LINKS: Carvalho v. Verma (Rocco the bull terrier) https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2024/2024onsc1183/2024onsc1183.html Coates v. Dickson (Jazz and Jetta) https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2021/2021onsc992/2021onsc992.html ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at info@thedogclassroom.com 0:00 Intro 0:15 Guest & Episode Intro 2:40 Pets in famous wills 5:30 Pets and their legal status in Ontario 11:00 Considerations for your will 17:00 What can you leave your pets 20:00 Unusual pets 22:19 Changes in the law 25:30 Conclusion

    27 min

  5. 10/08/2025

    Dog Myths & Misconceptions - The Dog Classroom Podcast - S4E8

    Have you heard that a wagging tail is a friendly dog? Do you think friendly dogs should be allowed to greet whoever they want? How about the idea that "it's all how they're raised" or that "puppies are blank slates"? In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss some common misconceptions that people have about dogs. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at info@thedogclassroom.com 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 0:21 Body language misconceptions 7:55 Misconceptions about friendly dogs 16:04 Behaviour myths 22:57 Other common misconceptions 26:23 Conclusion

    27 min

  6. 09/24/2025

    Barking Part 2 - The Dog Classroom Podcast - S4E7

    Part 1: https://youtu.be/Zanf9Lt7KMk In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss barking in a few different scenarios including barking at the window, door, and different sounds. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at info@thedogclassroom.com 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 2:04 Barking at the window when humans present 10:12 Barking at the window when no one is home 12:18 Bark collars 16:38 Barking at the door 20:28 Barking at sounds 24:10 Conclusion

    26 min

  7. 09/10/2025

    Training for Real Life - The Dog Classroom Podcast - S4E6

    Many people go to a dog training class and teach the dog to sit, stay, and heel - but how does that translate to living a great life with your pet dog? In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia talk about how they optimize their training to apply different skills to have a well-rounded family dog. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at info@thedogclassroom.com 0:00 Intro 0:15 Zita Intro 1:15 Episode Intro 2:42 Beyond traditional obedience 8:07 Applying training skills in real life 16:50 Meeting needs as part of training 18:40 Consistency 19:59 Reinforcement 22:36 Real life practice 24:40 Conclusion

    27 min

  8. 07/03/2025

    How to Get Behaviours From Your Dog - The Dog Classroom Podcast - S4E5

    There are many ways to get your dog to do something you want! If what you're trying isn't working, why not explore some other positive-reinforcement based ways to get the behaviours you're looking for? In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss three ways to get behaviour through Luring, Shaping, and Capturing as well as the pros and cons of each and some examples of when they are most useful. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at info@thedogclassroom.com 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 2:19 All about Luring - pros, cons, fading, and hand signals 11:35 All about Shaping 19:35 All about Capturing 24:10 Conclusion

    27 min
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Hosts Anne-Marie and Amelia are two Certified Professional Dog Trainers from Ontario, Canada. Tune in to our discussions about all things dog!

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  • Creator
    The Dog Classroom
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
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    © The Dog Classroom
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