Throw Me a Bone – Details, episodes & analysis

This episode discusses how socialization impacts behavioural development in puppies.

It talks about the key factors in proper socialization and some common misconceptions.

This is a great episode for anyone preparing to welcome a new dog into their family!

Resources:

On Talking Terms with Dogs:

https://www.amazon.ca/Talking-Terms-Dogs-Calming-Signals-ebook/dp/B003URRK44?dplnkId=2a7a6e05-917e-4c45-b8cf-be816692f574&nodl=1%20

Ladder of Aggression Graphic:

In today’s episode we are talking about Impulse Control. What it is, different behavioural issues that result from Poor Impulse Control and some different methods for improving this skill in Pet Dogs!

In this episode we are talking about being off the lead! We discuss when/where it’s appropriate, the skills you need and how this impacts reactive dogs as well! There is lots of great information for everyone!

This weeks episode deviates from the main focus of training and delves into the world of Shelters and Rescues! As a trainer many of the dogs that participate in training were once housed in a shelter! In this episode I have the opportunity to speak with Bonnie Learning of the HVGB SPCA! While my interview skills are not that great, the information she has to share with us certainly is!

This weeks episode will cover a training technique used in Positive Reinforcement Training. We will talk about What it is? How to use it? Issues associated with it and how to overcome them!

In this episode we will look at the different training styles that you can choose from!

My first episode is an introduction to who I am and how I got started and describes what I want this podcast to be and what I hope my listeners will acquire by listening!

This episode talks about challenges that owners encounter that impact their training.

This episode discusses a very common behavioural problem faced by many pet dog owners. Leash Reactivity!

We will discuss what Leash Reactivity is and provide insight into what your dog is experiencing when they are engaging in reactive behaviours.

Topics discussed:

Leash Reactivity

Triggers

Trigger Stacking

Threshold

Management Strategies

Ladder of Aggression Graphic:

https://ontariospca.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Canine-ladder-of-aggression.pdf

BF Skinner Operant Conditioning:

https://www.simplypsychology.org/operant-conditioning.html