All Dogs are Good Dogs Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Apologies for the audio, this was recording live on Instagram outside!

In this episode, we dive deep into extinguishing reactivity in dogs—specifically addressing the steps I take with owners and why I’ve shifted my approach over the years. Reactivity is much like addiction, where the behavior becomes highly reinforcing for the dog, making it harder to break the habit. I discuss why creating a "detox phase" is essential for reactive dogs, and how physical management, like crate training, can help stop the rehearsal of impulsive behaviors.

We'll cover:

• Why reactivity is like addiction for dogs
• The importance of physical management in the early stages of training
• My shift from a hands-off to a more structured approach with crates
• The mistakes I’ve seen when clients avoid crate training and how it prolongs the behavior
• How to avoid allowing your dog to practice undesirable behaviors when you're not home

If you’re struggling with a reactive dog, this episode will give you actionable steps to create long-term change, with minimal management needed down the road. Let’s get into it!

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Brianna is an expert dog behavior consultant located in Alexandria, VA. She has has been working with dogs with severe behavioral issues for the past 11 years. She is the behavior expert that veterinarians and other trainers recommend when their client's dogs have been recommended to be put down, or on life long medication.  She work's with aggression issues, puppies, severe anxiety, fear, separation anxiety, over excitement, and any behavioral issue in between. For more info, click ⁠⁠https://www.packleaderhelp.com/⁠

Welcome to the All Dogs Are Good Dogs podcast! In today's episode, "Behavioral Bridges: Connecting the Dots in Dog Training," we're diving deep into the interconnected world of dog behavior. I'll break down how even the smallest actions, like waiting calmly at the door or practicing impulse control, can have a ripple effect on more complex issues like reactivity, separation anxiety, and aggression. By focusing on these "behavioral bridges," you'll gain a clearer understanding of how everything your dog does is connected—and how you can create positive change by addressing the small things first. Tune in to discover practical tips and insights that will help you and your dog navigate the path to better behavior, one step at a time. Need help with your dog? Find out more information at ⁠Packleaderhelp.com⁠ and follow us on Instagram and at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/packleaderhelp Brianna is an expert dog behavior consultant located in Alexandria, VA. She has has been working with dogs with severe behavioral issues for the past 11 years. She is the behavior expert that veterinarians and other trainers recommend when their client's dogs have been recommended to be put down, or on life long medication.  She work's with aggression issues, puppies, severe anxiety, fear, separation anxiety, over excitement, and any behavioral issue in between. For more info, click ⁠https://www.packleaderhelp.com/.

Obviously there is exceptions to this podcast but I’m sharing my thoughts on multi dog households. Everyone needs to be on the same page, which means owner is the leader, parent, guardian etc.

Your dogs also learn from each other and if one dog is out of control they’re learning that the human isn’t in control and can’t help. Let me know what you think I’m with working with multiple dog households. 

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So many people feel like their dogs don't listen without food. I talk about why that is and how to address it!

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I apologize in advance for the audio issues in this episode but bear with me, the episode is worth it! Denise and I spent an hour discussing the dog training industry balanced versus force free, the spectrum of training and where behavior stems from. If you're interested in learning more about your dog, you're not going to want to miss this one. 

You can find Denise Fenzi on social media at https://www.instagram.com/denise_fenzi/ or her website https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/

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Trigger warning for SA. Whew... I got through it that's what matters! This episode is going to ruffle a few feathers and I'm okay with that. It's important that young trainers and people who aren't familiar with the dog training industry know what actually goes on behind closed doors.  I discuss what new trainers can expect, how to maintain your mental health while creating a small business and the best advice I wish I was given when I first started.  For more information on PLH please head to Packleaderhelp.com or follow us @Packleaderhelp

Take your time getting to know your rescue dog. This should be a slow and exciting process but many times, owners and rescues, set the dog up to fail.  or Packleaderhelp.com 1. Make them wait calmly before exiting your car 2. Take them for a long long long structured walk (where they are not pulling you everywhere, sniffing, zig zagging, fixating, going wherever they want, etc) 3. On leash, guide them through your home allowing them to smell and then put them in their crate or on their dog bed and allow them to relax 4. Create a routine based on invitation versus expectation where YOU are in control of all your dogs decisions, including where to go inside and outside, what state of mind they are in and how the greet people, objects and other animals 5. Reward only a calm state of mind by only allowing them to exit the crate when calm, fed when calm, allowed outside when calm, leashed when calm, petted when calm, and so on 6. Allow them to smell new people, animals environments while not exciting them by saying things such as "Oh what is that buddy?!", "Do you want to go see that?", "What do you think boy??" 7. Walk them everyday for at least 1 hour 8. Crate them!!!!

If you have dog reacting poorly to new people and dogs it's time to take a look at your day to day interactions and overall relationship. Dogs need clear communication of what they should be doing (24/7). 

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Step 1. House hold management
Step 2. Structured Exercise
Step 3. Confidence building and counter conditioning
Step 4. Work on the triggers 

Today's episode interviews a therapist in New Jersey, Ashley Zayas(they/xe) to discuss how our upbringing influences the way we interact with our dog and how it changes our approach to dog rehabilitation & training. Their practice can be found at https://www.bipocrestorativetherapylcsw.com/ or @bipocrestorativetherapylcsw on IG

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If your dog is listening to you sometimes, it's probably because you enforce the rules sometimes. 

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