Training Tips


Dogs who are Afraid to Ride in Cars

Karen & Renee discuss various methods to help dogs get over their fear of riding in the car. Did you know that dogs can feel a lot calmer if they are facing to the back of the car rather than sitting facing forward? They also discussed the reasons why dogs can develop carsickness. Later in […]

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Help Your Dog to Feel Calm and Relaxed

Renee and Karen talk about dogs that are overly excitable, are hyper and lack self-control. They discuss why so many of our dogs behave like they’re crazy and out of control. They give listeners some ideas on how to help their dogs feel more relaxed. Click here to play or download podcast

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Should Dogs Sleep in the Bed?

Renee and Karen debate whether we should allow dogs in our beds or on our furniture.  They discuss implementing a rule structure. They also talk about how to choose a quality trainer. Click here to play or download podcast

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Dog Aggression

Karen hosts the show today. She discusses what can cause dog on dog aggression and how it can be prevented Click here to play or download podcast

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Introducing a New Dog Into the Home

Renee talks about the proper way to introduce a new dog into the home when you already have a resident dog.  Karen relates her own story of when she first brought a female Foxhound into her home to live with her resident German Shepherd. YIKES! Click here to play or download podcast

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Barrier Frustration

Karen Fazio discusses the behavioral issue called “Barrier Frustration.”  Dogs can experience this when they’re behind a window, a fence, on a leash or anytime a barrier causes them to feel frustrated because they cannot go and investigate something that is interesting to them.  Listen to how to prevent this and what can be done […]

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Therapy dog training

Renee interviewed author Nancy Stanley, who wrote a book called “Pillow with a Heartbeat.” The book is narrated by “Truffles,” Nancy’s therapy dog.  It’s a heartwarming story about a mini-chocolate poodle puppy who has an unfortunate start, but who then takes on a very important role of being a therapy dog for the elderly and […]

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Party Celebrations; Housetraining puppies

Karen talks about how to prevent puppies and dogs from getting scared during new year celebrations.  Renee talks about how to housetrain puppies during the second part of the show. Click here to play or download podcast

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Christmas Puppies

Renee and Karen discuss the challenges faced by new puppy owners during the holidays; and there are many! Listen to this program before deciding whether winter is the best time to bring a puppy home amidst  the chaos of the Christmas season. Click here to play or download podcast

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Renee & Karen answer emails from listeners today

Karen answered an email from a listener whose mini-poodle is suddenly growling at people when they approach her. This little dog has cataracts and can no longer see very well.  Listen to the advice Karen and Renee offer this listener.  Renee then answered another email from someone whose Black Lab can’t control his excitement when […]

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