The Everyday Trainer Podcast Meghan Dougherty

Ever wondered how a dog trainer became a TikTok sensation? Meet Shane Murray, the TikTok dog trainer who turned his journey with his reactive dog, Zeus, into a platform of learning for all. Shane's approach to training is all about understanding and customizing methods to suit individual dog's needs and abilities. He provides a unique perspective on training dogs, focusing on communication that is easy to comprehend, and sustainable for the client.

Shane's expertise doesn't stop there. He also delves into the controversial realm of  e-collars, shedding light on their effective use in training. Shane believes in associating the collar with positive experiences, steering clear from the traditional notion of using it as a punishment tool. He gives practical advice on how to condition a dog to use an e-collar without any overstimulation and misuse.

But, there's more to Shane than dog training. He discusses the importance of mental health, particularly in men, comparing it to dog training. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining progress, be it in therapy or after a dog boarding train. Tune in to this episode as Shane Murray shares his incredible journey from training Zeus to becoming the TikTok dog trainer, his effective use of e-collars and his thoughts on men's mental health.

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In this week's episode I meet up with Emilee Mahar of Smart K9 Training in her home in San Diego. Emilee got started as a dog trainer early on and successfully ran a facility in her hometown in North Dakota. There, she learned what she loves about training and what she doesn't and eventually made the shift into the online world of training.

We talk all about her experience in the industry and the stress that can come from running an in person training business and what finally led her to make the leap to leave. We chat about the day to day, what (and who) to look out for in the dog training industry, and what it means to find your path as a dog trainer and owner.

You know the drill, grab yourself a tasty drink and enjoy.

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In this week's, I'm recording from the road and I'm talking all about the trip to California, traveling alone with 4 dogs, and what lead me to take the time off to travel and live the van-life dream as the owner of a dog training business.

I chat about the wonderful people I've gotten to meet and amazing experiences I've had but not without mentioning the realities of life- everything comes with some good and bad, and social media doesn't always show that.

We get a little mushy, but it's about time for a mushy episode. You know the drill, grab yourself a tasty drink and enjoy.

I made it to California and in this Episode, I sit down with Mike, Kris, and Neil of Primal Canine and we breakdown the success of Mike's event The Fight, what it's like following around the Primal Canine Pack, and what it takes to be one of the best in the game. Bonus- I took my first bite.

The Fight was one of the first seminars of it's kind, a combination of self-defense, jujitsu, and personal protection to empower dogs and their owners in navigating real-world, self-defense scenarios.

This is a special episode because we recorded it in front of a live audience made up of participants from the weekend's events. I have to give them a special thanks for making this episode and weekend an amazing experience.

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This week's episode marks the start of my road trip and of course, my first stop had to be in Austin to visit my good friends Clayton and Wensley of Austin Dog Culture- a dog training company based out of you guessed it, Austin Texas.

We chat all about how dog culture is reinforcing reactivity, ways that we as dog trainers work through it, and of course some fun stories along the way.

You know the drill, grab yourself a tasty drink and enjoy this week's episode- it's a fun one.

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In this week's episode I'm joined by Jen and Zach, a young couple who started their own pre-made raw food brand, Viva Raw, and we chat all about how they got started, the roadblocks they faced along the way, and how feeding your pet raw can improve their health and overall quality of life.

When it comes to our pet's health, many of us would go above and beyond to provide the best food possible which is why Zach and Jen started Viva Raw- to give dog owners a way to feed their dogs biologically appropriate diets without the hassle of sourcing ingredients and the hours of prep that typically comes with at-home foods.

You know the drill, grab yourself a tasty drink and enjoy this week's episode.

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