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Consider the Dog Podcast

Tyler Muto

Just like our relationships with other humans in our lives, our relationships with our dogs are dynamic and complex. We believe that for those relationships to flourish or to find resolution when those relationships become strained, we must attend to them thoughtfully and with care. Welcome to the Consider the Dog podcast, created from archived recordings of live sessions where our members get to ask their most burning questions to some of the greatest practitioners of Canine Behavior. Hosted by Tyler Muto.

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  • August 28 · 51 min

    Episode 46 – Live Q&A: Handling Mouthy Dogs, Understanding Prey Locking & Building Better Engagement with Brian Agnew

    We Welcome Utah-Based Trainer Brian Agnew to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Brian answers real-world training questions around excessive mouthiness, helping dogs settle and managing anxious or overexcited behavior. He also dives into prey locking, how prey drive can influence behavior, and effective training strategies for preventing and addressing dangerous prey-related behaviors. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #45
    August 21 · 53 min

    Episode 45 – Live Q&A: Fearful Reactions, Separation Anxiety & Canine Nutrition with Evan Doggett

    We Welcome Canada-Based Trainer Evan Doggett to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Evan answers real-world training questions around fearful reactions on walks, separation anxiety in the crate, and handling unpredictable off-leash dog encounters. He also dives into canine nutrition, including feeding alternatives to raw diets, puppy nutrition, and supporting dogs with different dietary needs. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #44
    August 7 · 54 min

    Episode 44 – Live Q&A: Fearful Walks, Counter Conditioning & E-Collar Recall with Tyler Muto

    We welcome our host Tyler Muto to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Tyler answers real-world training questions around fearful behavior on walks, increasing food motivation, nail trim sensitivity, snake avoidance, and helping dogs build confidence in challenging situations. He also dives into counter conditioning, conditioned emotional responses, improving e-collar recall, and thoughtful approaches to puppy socialization and reactivity training. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #43
    July 31 · 58 min

    Episode 43 – Live Q&A: The Importance of Walks, Exercise Routines & Becoming a Better Dog Owner with Cheri Wulff Lucas

    We welcome California-based trainer Cheri Wulff Lucas to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Cheri shares insights on the importance of daily walks, creating effective exercise routines, and meeting your dog's physical and mental needs. She also dives into the connection between our own health and wellness, how it influences our ability to train and support our dogs, and why caring for ourselves is an important part of helping our dogs thrive. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #42
    July 24 · 55 min

    Episode 42 – Live Q&A: Helping Fearful Dogs, Using a Halti & Low-Energy E-Collar Training with Brian Agnew

    We welcome Utah-based trainer Brian Agnew to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Brian answers real-world training questions around helping fearful, easily startled dogs build confidence, managing severe reactivity, and when to incorporate tools like the Halti into a training plan. He also dives into improving engagement with dogs that appear shut down during training, troubleshooting low-energy responses around the e-collar, and creating more confident, enthusiastic learners. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #41
    July 10 · 56 min

    Episode 41 – Live Q&A: Crate Anxiety, Gut Health & Leash Reactivity with Evan Doggett

    We welcome Canada-based trainer Evan Doggett to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Evan answers real-world training questions around crate anxiety, separation-related behaviors, and effective strategies for redirecting leash-reactive dogs in challenging situations. He also dives into canine nutrition, including gut health, combining raw feeding with kibble, supporting healthy weight gain, and thoughtful approaches to using e-collars with dogs that struggle in the crate. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #40
    July 3 · 1 hr 3 min

    Episode 40 – Live Q&A: E-Collar Progression, Resource Guarding & Understanding Fear in Dogs with Tyler Muto

    We welcome our host Tyler Muto to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Tyler answers real-world training questions around transitioning from long line work to e-collar training, handling hyper-vocal dogs, and building reliable responses in unexpected real-world situations. He also dives into managing multi-dog resource guarding, strengthening communication through thoughtful training progression, and understanding the role fear, genetics, and learning history play in canine behavior. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #39
    June 19 · 1 hr 2 min

    Episode 39 – Live Q&A: The Socialization Problem & Building Better Play With Your Dog with Forrest Micke

    We welcome California-based trainer Forrest Micke to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Forrest answers real-world training questions around the relationship between socialization, dog daycare, and the rise of overexcitement and leash reactivity in dogs. He also dives into building better engagement through tug play, helping puppies learn to bring toys back, and creating more interactive, rewarding play sessions with their owners. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #38
    June 12 · 50 min

    Episode 38 – Live Q&A: Training Blind & Deaf Dogs, Resource Guarding Solutions & Key Training Differences with Brian Agnew

    We welcome Utah-based trainer Brian Agnew to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Brian answers real-world training questions around working with dogs that are both blind and deaf, setting realistic expectations, and building communication through tactile cues, leash pressure, and other training strategies. He also dives into resource guarding, including key differences between guarding from humans versus other dogs, and practical approaches for creating safer, more reliable behavior around food, toys, and other valued items. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #37
    May 29 · 54 min

    Episode 37 – Live Q&A: The Link Between Nutrition and Behavior, Gut Health & Reactivity Training with Evan Doggett

    We welcome Canada-based trainer Evan Doggett to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Evan answers real-world training questions around dog nutrition, supplement recommendations, and the role gut health plays in behavior and overall wellness. He also dives into everyday foods that can improve a dog’s health, fermented foods and mushroom supplementation, plus strategies for handling leash reactivity, fixation, and timing around triggers during walks. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #36
    May 8 · 56 min

    Episode 36 – Live Q&A: Dogs Reacting to TV, Walking Position Issues & Stopping Barking in the Crate with Tyler Muto

    We welcome our host Tyler Muto to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Tyler answers real-world training questions around dogs reacting to TV stimuli and struggling with fixation even after structured reactivity work, plus troubleshooting engagement and positioning on walks using Walking Behind concepts. He also dives into handling submissive urination and unusual post-behavior patterns, working with blind or sensory-limited dogs in reactive situations, and addressing crate barking and downtime behavior in high-drive dogs. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • April 24 · 56 min

    Episode 35 – Live Q&A: Resource Guarding in Play, Breaking Fixation & Stranger Anxiety with Sarah Dixon

    We welcome Canada-based trainer Sarah Dixon to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Sarah answers real-world training questions around resource guarding during play, especially when toys trigger pushy or controlling behavior with other dogs. She also dives into breaking fixation on walks, helping dogs navigate stranger anxiety in public settings, and managing behaviors like whining in the car to create calmer, more reliable routines. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #34
    April 17 · 58 min

    Episode 33 – Live Q&A: When Recall Fails, Unexpected Growling & Crate Anxiety with Cheri Wulff Lucas

    We welcome California-based trainer Cheri Wulff Lucas to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Cheri answers real-world training questions around off-leash dogs that ignore recall and struggle with overexcitement around other dogs, even with e-collar conditioning. She also dives into handling growling in the home during everyday routines, and how to address crate anxiety and persistent barking to build calmer, more reliable behavior. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • April 3 · 56 min

    Episode 33 – Live Q&A: When Recall Fails, What Air Biting Really Means, & Dogs Chasing Kids with Brian Agnew

    We welcome Utah-based trainer Brian Agnew to the Consider The Dog stage! Today, Brian answers real-world training questions around building recall with dogs that lack food and toy motivation, and what to do when engagement completely falls apart in stimulating environments. He also dives into the truth behind air biting vs real biting, managing predatory behavior around children without increasing frustration, and how lifestyle factors like daycare can impact reactivity and arousal around other dogs. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #32
    March 27 · 53 min

    Episode 32 – Live Q&A: Industry Controversies, Reactive Dogs & Fence Jumping Problems with Evan Doggett

    We welcome Canada-based trainer Evan Doggett to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Evan answers real-world training questions around the divide in the dog training industry, using the e-collar with leash reactive dogs, and addressing dangerous behaviors like car chasing. He also dives into preventing fence jumping while maintaining healthy socialization, and how to create clear, consistent communication in challenging situations. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/ Use code CTDPODCAST to get 50% off your first three months of membership. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #31
    March 13 · 53 min

    Episode 31 – Live Q&A: Distracted Dogs, Snow Zoomies & Fixing Destructive Habits with Brian Agnew

    We welcome Utah-based Trainer Brian Agnew to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Brian answers real-world training questions around over-socialized puppies who struggle with engagement, managing zoomies and leash biting in open environments, and addressing destructive habits like sock eating. He also dives into handling over-arousal around other dogs, improving recall and responsiveness on the long line, and building better focus and impulse control during everyday training. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/ Use code CTDPODCAST to get 50% off your first three months of membership. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #30
    March 6 · 48 min

    Episode 30 – Live Q&A: E-Collar Recall Challenges, Vet Anxiety, & The Slip Lead Debate with Tyler Muto

    We welcome our host Tyler Muto to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Tyler answers real-world training questions around e-collar recall during high-arousal play, troubleshooting pressure and freeze responses, and how to call dogs off other dogs without creating conflict. He also dives into building trust with new client dogs, helping suspicious adolescents handle vet visits, managing arousal around triggers, and the pros and cons of using a slip lead as your go-to leash. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/ Use code CTDPODCAST to get 50% off your first three months of membership. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #29
    February 27 · 54 min

    Episode 29 – Live Q&A: Household Harmony, Building Toy Control, & Smarter Training Strategies with Sarah Brueske

    We welcome Minnesota-based trainer Sarah Brueske to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Sarah joins Tyler to answer real-world training questions from dog owners and professionals. Topics include Managing Multi-Dog Homes, Reliable Outs, Possession Battles, and more! Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/ Use code CTDPODCAST to get 50% off your first three months of membership. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #28
    February 13 · 56 min

    Episode 28 – Live Q&A: Managing Reactivity, Confrontation in Dogs, and De-Escalation with Brian Agnew

    We welcome Utah-based trainer Brian Agnew to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Brian joins Tyler to answer real-world training questions from dog owners and professionals. The discussion includes a case study on household conflict and reactivity, strategies for managing over-excitement during dog introductions, de-escalating confrontational behavior in young working breeds, and creative ways to use a long line beyond recall and loose leash walking. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/ Use code CTDPODCAST to get 50% off your first three months of membership. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

  • #27
    February 6 · 55 min

    Episode 27 – Live Q&A: Owner Influence, Reactivity, and Relationship-Based Training with Tyler Muto

    We welcome our host Tyler Muto to the Consider The Dog Stage! Today, Tyler answers real-world training questions around the dog–owner relationship, including how human personality impacts behavior and when assertiveness or justified pressure is appropriate in training. He also covers handling leash reactivity, choosing the right tools for highly reactive dogs, managing resource guarding tied to environmental triggers, and navigating walking-behind versus a formal heel. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/ Use code CTDPODCAST to get 50% off your first three months of membership. Learn more on ConsiderTheDog.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/considerthedog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consider_the_dog/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/considerthedog Subscribe: https://www.considerthedog.com/

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