Podcast

My guest is Dog Behavior Expert Christina Shusterich, a successful New York City dog trainer who specializes in aggression. Christina talked to me about her work with Stranger Aggressioncases and why owners unknowingly in their denial can put trainers seriously at risk. Christina shares details of many aspects of how she works her cases and some surprises that have happened to … [Read more...] about Stranger Agression

Laura Garber, CPDT-KA, Behavior & Enrichment Manager at the Pennsylvania SPCA in Philadelphia, talked to us about the program she’s put in place at the shelter, the temperament testing and training for dogs, staff and adopters, and the wonderful results they’re having. (Yes they “temperament test” the adopters!) … [Read more...] about A Great Shelter Behavior Program

Bonnie Blumenfeld, RVT, talks about the ins and outs of giving your dog raw bones - both for recreational chewing and nutrition. She discusses how to monitor your dog when you give them a bone, what types of bones are good for your dog, and the overall process of doing it safely. … [Read more...] about Give Your Dog A Raw Bone!

Besides the fact that most recalls on dog food are of kibble and not canned dog food, canine nutritionist Bonnie Blumenfeld, RVT, sheds light on the many reasons that canned dog food is actually healthier for your dog than kibble - besides the fact that it smells better to your dog! … [Read more...] about Why Canned Dog Food is Healthier than Kibble

  What a treat that I got to interview a dog trainer named Dennis Fehling from Friends for Life Dog Training in Redmond, Oregon. Not only is he one of a handful of men who are Guild Certified Tellington TTouch trainers, but he was the first man to be certified in BAT (Behavior Adjustment Training) by its founder, Grisha Stewart. Dennis describes how he uses TTouch with his … [Read more...] about How Tellington Touch Helps Aggressive Dogs

  Canine nutritionist Bonnie Blumenfeld talks about some shocking things that are added to many commercial kibble brands, the truth about rendering vats where kibble is made, why “grain-free” kibble isn’t carbohydrate free, and why you should walk away if you see the words “by-product” on a label. Please visit www.dogtrainersconnection.com for more information about the … [Read more...] about Why Kibble Is Not a Good Diet for Your Dog!

  Jeff Coltenback talks about how a person, no matter how physically weak they may be, can learn to safely play tug with an exuberant and strong Pit Bull. Jeff’s been rescuing and training Pit Bulls for many years. He’s definitely the man when it comes to all things Pit Bull! For more information about dog training, please visit www.dogtrainersconnection.com. … [Read more...] about How to Play Tug Safely with a Pit Bull-Type Dog

Dog nutrition expert, and holistic veterinary technician, Bonnie Blumenfeld, discusses why you should avoid generic and supermarket brand dog foods, what to add to your dog’s kibble to make it more nutritious and what chemicals to absolutely avoid!   Bonnie is available for nutritional consults by phone. Her website is www.headtotailhealth.com. … [Read more...] about Making Your Dog’s Kibble Healthier

  Bonnie talks with Brian Manning, CPDT-KA, a Rhode Island dog trainer, who uses his pack of 12 dogs to help other dogs with behavior problems such as separation anxiety and aggression. Brian talks about how he discovered the ability of dogs to cure other dogs of severe behavior problems, and how the program that he developed works. Brian’s website is … [Read more...] about Separation Anxiety Cured by a Pack of Dogs!

Are your dog training clients resisting your teaching? Is it you? Is it them? What can you do to get through to them? My guest is dog trainer and expert "people trainer" Sue Grey of Bone-afide Dog Training LLC in CT. Learn what Sue considers her most powerful tool when working with people, hear Sue share what she says to people who resist the very thing that they paying her to … [Read more...] about I’m a Dog Trainer – Not a Social Worker!