Mar 13, 2021 · 1 hr
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Honest To Dog Podcast
Honest To Dog Podcast
Honest to Dog is a weekly podcast aimed at strengthening your relationship and understanding with the dogs in your life.
- 159 episodes
- Updated January 26
Episodes159
- HTMar 8, 2021 · 35 min
The One About Choosing a Trainer
The need for dog trainers is on the rise - but choosing a trainer isn’t a decision to rush. Liz and Jeff break down different dog training styles and offer a step by step guide to picking the trainer for you and your dog. Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
- HTMar 1, 2021 · 34 min
The One About Dog Breeds
Dogs come in many shapes, sizes, colours, and characteristics. On this episode Jeff & Liz dive into how you can asses your dog’s needs based on it’s breed. *New Online Course* Training Essentials 1 Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
- HTFeb 22, 2021 · 33 min
The One About Discipline
Discipline is a key ingredient to a balanced dog - but it’s probably not what you think it is. Liz and Jeff explore what discipline is, what it isn’t and why it’s important to leading your dog. *New Online Course* Understanding Dogs: Intro To Dog Psychology Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
- HTFeb 15, 2021 · 36 min
The One About Separation Anxiety
A common, misunderstood, and often overlooked behaviour, separation anxiety is often the root cause of many disruptive behaviours. In this episode Liz and Jeff unpack separation anxiety and give dog owners steps to overcome it. *New Online Course* Understanding Dogs: Intro To Dog Psychology Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
- HTFeb 8, 2021 · 28 min
The One About Neutering
Few topics are more contentious as if and when to neuter your dog. In this episode Liz and Jeff examine the arguments made by rescues, vets and breeders to help dog owners made well informed decisions. Quote from the episode: “It's rare to open people's minds by preaching and prosecuting ("I'm right, you're wrong!"). Instead of trying to score points in a debate, treat it like an interview. Your role is to ask questions that help people consider their own reasons for change.” - Adam Grant *New Online Course* Understanding Dogs: Intro To Dog Psychology Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
- HTFeb 8, 2021 · 28 min
The One About Aggression
Liz & Jeff dive into the differences between reactivity and true “red-line” aggression in dogs. How to spot the difference, and signs to look out for and avoid. *New Online Course* Understanding Dogs: Intro To Dog Psychology Looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
- HTJan 25, 2021 · 36 min
The One About Building a Village
Dogs and Humans are very social animals, we rely heavily on our packs (or villages) to feel safe, supported, and loved. As a dog owner, not everyone in our tribe will understand or support how you choose to train your dog. Jeff & Liz talk about how to frame these sometimes difficult conversations and boundaries with other members of your tribe. It’s not always easy to be an advocate for your dog, but we promise you it is worth it. Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
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Jan 18, 2021 · 25 minThe One About The Small Things
With everyday feeling like the last, it’s easy to let your regular routine slip. The small things we do with our dogs are the foundation of our relationship. Liz and Jeff talk about their experience being in in lock-down, and how they have let some of their regular routines slip when it comes to daily interactions with their dogs Ty & Baker. Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
- HTJan 11, 2021 · 33 min
The One About Socialization: People & Places (Part 2 of 2)
Liz and Jeff talk about People & Places. The last two of the three p’s (puppies, people, & places) of socialization. Whether you have a puppy, or an older dog, there are some great tips on how to introduce your dog to people, and how to get them comfortable with the spaces in your community. Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
- HTJan 4, 2021 · 32 min
The One About Socialization (Part 1 of 2)
Proper socialization for your dog is broken into the “Three P’s”: Puppies, Places, & People. In this episode, Liz and Jeff dive into the importance of socializing your dog in the first 8 weeks of life, how to properly meet other dogs, and the types of friends your dog needs to be a balanced member of your pack. Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
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Dec 28, 2020 · 29 minThe One About Winter
Winter is a big part of living in North America (Canada to be specific). Jeff and Liz talk about how they prepare their pooches for the cold, the ice, and the snow. They also cover a few activities you can do inside with your dog, when the temperature is too cold to take a walk. Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Preparing for Puppyhood Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.pawshpads.ca
- HTDec 21, 2020 · 29 min
The One About Ty (Our Three-Legged Rescue Dog)
Ty (a three-legged-rescue mutt from Thailand) has been with Liz and Jeff for several years. In this episode they dive into his training journey, his relationships with other dogs, and how the loss of his sister brought him closer to them. 2020 has been the year of Ty. Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Preparing for Puppyhood Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
- HTDec 14, 2020 · 29 min
The One About Food Aggression
Having a great relationship with your dog is built on several things. One of which is trust. Liz and Jeff discuss the many ways in which dog owners (while having good intentions), make mistakes around feeding their dog which can lead to food aggression. Fear not honest-to-doggies, Liz and Jeff are here to help with some helpful tips to rebuild the trust in your relationship. Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Preparing for Puppyhood Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
- HTDec 7, 2020 · 42 min
The One About Kids
Earlier this year Liz hosted a dog-day-camp for a select few kids at the Dog Haus. Two of these youngsters (who are well on their way to being pack leaders) joined Jeff & Liz for a (socially distanced/responsible) interview as our first official guests on the podcast. Big thank you goes out to Baiden and Addison for coming on the podcast, sharing their experiences as mini-pack leaders. Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Preparing for Puppyhood Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
- HTNov 30, 2020 · 25 min
The One About Affection (re-run)
With the pandemic rounding out the calendar year, we thought it would be a great idea to re-run a 2020 episode that is super appropriate. We hope you get something from this second time around. Liz & Jeff took a break this week to cue up some amazing episodes leading up to Christmas and into the new year. Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Preparing for Puppyhood Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
- HTNov 23, 2020 · 31 min
Listener Q & A #1
We are take to the phones (instagram DMs) to answer your questions about everything from feeding schedules, compatibility problems, to structured walks. If you have a question you would like answered on the next Listener Q & A episode, slip and slide into our DMs on Instagram Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Preparing for Puppyhood Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
- HTNov 16, 2020 · 36 min
The One About Senses
Sight, touch, smell, and sound. As humans we rank them differently than our dogs in order of importance. In this episode, Jeff and Liz outline how we may be putting too much value on senses that our dog is just not that into, and how the added weight may be creating unbalanced behaviours. So LISTEN up, TOUCH that subscribe button, LOOK for the signs in your relationship with your dog, and… SMELL the truth? Are you looking to strengthen your relationship further? Check out these online-courses that Liz has created: Preparing for Puppyhood Mastering Treadmill With Your Dog Puppy Essentials: For The Real World Puppy Essentials: In The Home
- HTNov 9, 2020 · 27 min
The One About Struggle
When it comes to building a stronger relationship with your dog, nothing will bond you closer and more fully than going through a challenge together. The wins and successes in our lives and in training can be measured by how we frame these experiences. Struggle is here to stay, and it is an important part of growing stronger together. Links in this episode: Treadmill Training course Mediation/post by: Three Feathers Living “This world doesn't need more red painted lips or white washed walls. It needs you to show up, just as you are. Not the you that you will be after your diet, a harder body and a more organized schedule. It needs you now. In your constant transition. In your struggle. In whatever healing you're moving through. Not as a solution. Not as a polish. The raw, soft, soul that you are. Holding both light and dark, birth and death, love and pain. We need to see the strength within you that exists when you allow yourself to be imperfectly human. When you show up as the biggest sigh of relief that comes when you realize you are so much more than a home improvement project. You are so magnificent in all your chaos.”
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Nov 2, 2020 · 29 minThe One About Being A Good Training Client
There are 5 pillars you should adopt in order to be a good training client. When it comes to being a good leader for your dog, it’s important to understand that you may need to unlearn most of what you think you know about training dogs. It’s a lifestyle not a diet.