The Dog People Podcast

Jack Laurence

The Dog People Podcast is a dog training and behaviour podcast covering everything from reactivity, recall and obedience to puppy training, aggression, socialisation and the everyday problems dog owners face. Hosted by Jack Laurence, dog owner and training enthusiast, and Max O'Neil, accredited dog trainer and behaviour expert from Down Under Dog Trainer, the show takes a practical, no-nonsense approach to building a better relationship with your dog — so you never have to yell, “It’s OK, he’s friendly!” Dog training can be a minefield. Open social media and you'll find trainers telling you completely different things about the “right” and “wrong” way to train your dog. We take a balanced approach, looking at different training methods, challenging dog-training myths and giving owners practical tools they can actually use with their dogs. From reactive dogs and behavioural problems to training equipment, punishment, positive reinforcement, dog fights, choosing a puppy, adopting a rescue and everything in between, we get straight to the point on the topics that matter to dog owners. The only fluff here comes from the dogs. Got a question, training problem or something you'd like us to discuss? Join The Dog People Podcast Facebook group and ask us. www.facebook.com/groups/dogpeoplepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Jul 30

    Choosing the Right Equipment for Your Dog

    Walk into any pet shop and you will find walls of leashes, harnesses and gadgets all promising to fix your dog's walking woes. But do you actually know what any of it was designed to do? In this episode, Max breaks down the world of dog equipment and the original purpose behind the tools we clip onto our dogs every day. We take a close look at harnesses, what they should and should not be used for, and how clever marketing has convinced so many owners that a harness will stop their dog pulling, when in reality it was designed to do the complete opposite. Max also shares how he approaches equipment as a trainer: starting with the least aversive tool and working up until he finds the right fit for each individual dog. Because not every piece of equipment suits every dog, and choosing the wrong one can do real damage to the relationship you share. This is not a deep dive into any single tool. It is a big picture chat to help you understand what equipment is built for, how dogs tolerate different tools, and how to make better choices for your own dog, with a particular focus on the different types of leashes. In upcoming episodes we will dig into individual tools one by one. Need help with your four legged best friend? get intouch with Max at downunderdogtrainer.com This episode is brough to you by the team at knose Pet Insurance You can learn more at knose.com.au. ssued by Pacific International Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Choosing the Right Equipment for Your Dog

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The Dog People Podcast is a dog training and behaviour podcast covering everything from reactivity, recall and obedience to puppy training, aggression, socialisation and the everyday problems dog owners face. Hosted by Jack Laurence, dog owner and training enthusiast, and Max O'Neil, accredited dog trainer and behaviour expert from Down Under Dog Trainer, the show takes a practical, no-nonsense approach to building a better relationship with your dog — so you never have to yell, “It’s OK, he’s friendly!” Dog training can be a minefield. Open social media and you'll find trainers telling you completely different things about the “right” and “wrong” way to train your dog. We take a balanced approach, looking at different training methods, challenging dog-training myths and giving owners practical tools they can actually use with their dogs. From reactive dogs and behavioural problems to training equipment, punishment, positive reinforcement, dog fights, choosing a puppy, adopting a rescue and everything in between, we get straight to the point on the topics that matter to dog owners. The only fluff here comes from the dogs. Got a question, training problem or something you'd like us to discuss? Join The Dog People Podcast Facebook group and ask us. www.facebook.com/groups/dogpeoplepodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.