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Play to Train Podcast

Dog training doesn’t need to be stuffy or boring! We can use PLAY and GAMES to teach our dogs the skills they need and to simply have fun with them. Join us as we discuss the various ways we can celebrate just how fun it can be to share our lives with our dogs.

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15:24

Is Petting or Touching My Dog Bad?

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2024/07/08

Have you ever wondered, "Is it okay for me to pet or touch my dog? Can it be BAD for me to pet or touch my dog?!" Well, this is a question we received from a client!In this podcast episode, we discuss why this question may come up and how our dogs may actually seek out and enjoy touching and petting, as long as we take the time to do so properly. Would you like to learn more about the power of petting? The art behind it? How you can leverage this when training, working or living with your dog? We

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25:40

Are Rules Mean?

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2024/02/26

Have you ever thought to yourself, setting rules for our dogs seems rather mean? You want to a good dog owner, you don't want to be mean! Perhaps you wanted to use positive reinforcement because you thought that meant you would be nice to your dog. Your dog gives you unconditional love, you want to show them how much you love them back!In this episode, we discuss what terms such as "positive reinforcement" really mean within the context of dog training, how rules and routines can actually help to

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23:11

Leap Into Agility

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2024/01/02

The activity of agility is not only fun, it can be amazingly beneficial for dog and handler alike! "How?!" In this episode, we discuss the benefits of playing agility, why you should consider it and how trialing and competing are indeed fun, but why we should also strive to incorporate elements of the activity of agility into all our dog training programs. Speaker: Dianna L. Santos RESOURCES What to learn more? Perhaps you are getting started in agility or are already training and competing but

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25:23

To Walk or Not to Walk

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2023/07/24

For most of us, the idea of taking a dog for a walk is something that goes hand-in-hand with owning a dog. But not all walks are created equal. The locations you choose and what you and your dog will encounter and experience during your walk makes all the difference in the world. Some walks may be really enjoyable whereas others are an utter nightmare! ----more---- In this episode, we delve into how to evaluate our potential walking routes, common pitfalls to avoid and that there are indeed better

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17:02

Superbowl Sunday...What About the Dog?!

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2021/02/07

It is officially Superbowl Sunday and even during COVID, people are likely to get loud and rambunctious while watching the game, snaking and having a grand ole time. But what about the dog? Will they be concerned as you are screaming at the T.V. or begging for your snacks or jumping all over you with every play? In this episode, we cover some of the ways you can better set your dog up for success so you can better enjoy the game and not butting heads with your canine friend. Speaker: Dianna L

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31:26

Trainer. Instructor. What’s the Difference?

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2021/02/05

This episode was originally aired as part of the All About Dog Sports Podcast, which has been merged into the It's Time to Train Your Dog Podcast. When it comes to dog training, there are lots of terms that go along with it. Lingo and jargon that professionals throw around, which can cause a layperson's head to start to spin! In this episode, we will break down what exactly is meant when someone is called an "instructor" as opposed to a "trainer", whether these terms are truly interchangeable...and

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22:02

What Comes First, Confidence or Dog Sport?

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2020/09/24

This episode was originally aired as part of the All About Dog Sports Podcast, which has been merged into the It's Time to Train Your Dog Podcast. Once clients are introduced to the concept of dog sports, a common question is: do I need my dog to be confident before tackling dog sports or will dog sports make my dog more confident? This is actually a rather meaty question and we delve into different ways you can tackle it in this podcast episode! Speaker: Dianna L

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11:18

Now’s the Time for Positive Reinforcement

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2020/04/18

In these trying times of dealing with COVID-19, stress levels are incredibly high. Now more than ever, we need to apply the concepts of positive reinforcement, not to our dogs, but to ourselves as well. Granting ourselves the permission to try and then noticing and rewarding those attempts, not matter how small and incremental they may be. This includes not only how we get through our daily life but also how and when we are interacting with, or training, our dogs. Simply because there may be a

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16:07

Play Parkour, Improve in Scent Work!

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2020/04/05

This episode was originally aired as part of the All About Dog Sports Podcast, which has been merged into the It's Time to Train Your Dog Podcast. For those of us involved in dog sports, we know that oftentimes the skills obtained in one sport will carry over to other sports. This can include such things as increased confidence, better body awareness and more. In this episode, Lori Timberlake walks us through how training and playing in Canine Parkour can translate to a more a confident and

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22:20

No Dabbling in Service Dogs!

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2020/03/23

When it comes to service dogs (not therapy dogs, not emotional support dogs, SERVICE DOGS), there needs to be an extra layer of attention paid to the professional on the other end of the leash. Service dogs allow for their handlers to have an improved and more independent life. Therefore, the professional dog trainers who are training and placing these dogs MUST be of the highest caliber. In this podcast episode, we speak with Laura Demaio Roy, a Placement Specialist with Fidelco Guide Dog

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30:02

Why You Need Treibball

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2020/03/05

This episode was originally aired as part of the All About Dog Sports Podcast, which has been merged into the It's Time to Train Your Dog Podcast. With so many different dog sports to choose from, it can be overwhelming to try to decide which ones play with your dog. But, if you are looking for something that will really take your training chops, and the relationship with your dog, to the next level, Treibball is for you! In this episode, we speak with Michael McManus, founder of the Treibball

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24:00

Get In On Canine Parkour!

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2020/03/05

This episode was originally aired as part of the All About Dog Sports Podcast, which has been merged into the It's Time to Train Your Dog Podcast. There is a fun new game in town and it is Canine Parkour. It helps build confidence. It cultivates and nurtures the relationship and bond between dog and handler. It is FUN! Learn more about Canine Parkour in this podcast episode. We speak with Lori Timberlake who points out how wonderful this activity is, who should be playing this game (hint: everyone)

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20:07

Importance of Puppy Naps

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2019/10/07

When talking about puppies, we are typically focusing on socialization, training and exposing them to the world in a safe way. But an equally important, if not more so, part of the equation is napping. Our puppies need lots of opportunities to nap so that they can properly process all that we are teaching them, all they are learning and to help them grow! We discuss the importance of puppy naps in this episode. Speaker: Dianna L. Santos ----more---- TRANSCRIPT Read the full transcript

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20:47

Being Mindful

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2019/07/30

This episode was originally aired as part of the All About Dog Sports Podcast, which has been merged into the It's Time to Train Your Dog Podcast. You've got plans for your puppy or dog. A long list of dog sport activities that you will train and tackle, jammed into an otherwise full schedule. Always looking ahead, you find yourself flying through life. That is until life throws you a heart-wrenching curve ball that stops you dead in your tracks. In this podcast episode, we discuss how difficult it

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19:18

Prepare Your Dog: Medical Procedures

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2019/07/17

When it comes to our dogs, it is our job to help them be prepared for what they may experience throughout their lives. This is especially important when it comes to sudden medical procedures! We don't want our dogs stressing needlessly when they need to be concentrating on healing. In this podcast, we discuss the need to prepare our dogs, through training, to accepting and even enjoying such things as the "cone of shame", crates and more. We discuss the importance of incorporating this type of

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18:18

Injured at Trial

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2019/07/09

This episode was originally aired as part of the All About Dog Sports Podcast, which has been merged into the It's Time to Train Your Dog Podcast. No dog sport is without risk for physical injury. However, it is our job, being the caretaker for our dogs, to be mindful of this possibility and to make the best decisions possible for them. In this episode, Dianna shares an experience where her personal dog was injured at a CAT (coursing ability test) lure coursing test and outlines ways all dog owners

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37:15

Give The Dog a Vote

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2019/06/03

This episode was originally aired as part of the All About Dog Sports Podcast, which has been merged into the It's Time to Train Your Dog Podcast. When we are choosing which dog sport, or dog sports, to do with our dog, it is important to give our dog a vote. However, it can be incredibly painful when what our dog wants to do, and enjoys doing, is drastically different from what our preferred dog sport may be. We delve into this touchy, tricky and emotional topic in this podcast

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13:46

How to Train Your Dog to be Naughty

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2019/05/26

You read that right, we are going to walk you through how to train your dog to be naughty...and hopefully avoid these pitfalls in the first place! We'll discuss how even trainers fall into this trap, what you can do to avoid this trap and how to fix the sticky situation you may find yourself in. Speaker: Dianna L. Santos ----more---- PODCAST TRANSCRIPT Will be posted soon! #itstimetotrainyourdogpodcast #naughtydog #naughtypuppy #petdogupodcast #petdogu

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22:25

Management...What’s That?

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2019/02/14

Maybe your dog chews your shoes, or gets into the garbage or goes potty in the house. You reach out to a professional trainer or instructor and implore for them to give you a training solution and stat! However, many of these problems can be solved, or greatly improved, by simply using good management techniques! In this podcast episode, we discuss what management really is, what it isn't (think something yucky, nasty or mean) and how it should work in concert with your overall dog training program

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33:43

Tricks Have Value

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2019/02/12

This episode was originally aired as part of the All About Dog Sports Podcast, which has been merged into the It's Time to Train Your Dog Podcast. Trick Dog Titles are one of the newest options in the dog sport world and have been met with both enthusiasm and a fair amount of grumbling. In this episode, we discuss if tricks as a whole have a value and whether they should be welcomed within the dog sport realm (hint: they should). Speaker: Dianna L. Santos ----more---- TRANSCRIPT Read the full

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