What you’ll learn in this episode: Dangers posed by wild javelina Keeping yourself and your dog safe How Javelina communicate with their group The story of a particularly dangerous encounter out in the field between a group of javelina and a dog and his owner How having a well-trained dog that comes immediately when...
READ MOREEP 25: The Rhythm of Ryman Setters in Lewiston, Montana
What you’ll learn in this episode: Traits and characteristics of Ryman setters Dogs need connection and intimacy with their humans to achieve their full potential Different setter strains and breeding for specific traits original to the Ryman breed Joys and struggles of dog breeding Setters are very sociable dogs that want to please- easy...
READ MOREEP 24: Adventures with Fly Fishing Setters in Kalispell, Montana
What you’ll learn in this episode: Knowing when you’ve done enough dog training and letting your dog’s natural abilities and genetics do the rest How living with and connecting with your dog/s is important for them and you Your emotions when training is felt by your dog/s and can connect them to a training...
READ MOREEP 22: For Dog’s Sake! Dog Training and French Bulldogs in Lake Havasu City, AZ
What you’ll learn in this episode: What it means to be a Community Dog Trainer One woman’s path to becoming a dog trainer “Nacho” the dog with a 3,000 signature FB Petition The most important factor when training a dog Ways to get dogs engaged in activities they enjoy Welcome to another episode of...
READ MOREEP 21: Dangerous Sonoran Desert Toads and Dogs in Tucson, Arizona
What you’ll learn in this episode: What are Sonoran Desert Toads? Where are they found and when do you see them? How they can be dangerous to dogs and how quickly a dog can die without intervention What to look for in your dog if you suspect it encountered a Sonoran Desert Toad What...
READ MOREEP 20: How to protect your Dog from Porcupines and other Dangers in Alaska and Arizona
What you’ll learn in this episode: Dogs can be trained to avoid porcupines Differentiating between deadly wildlife encounters for your dog, versus others that are costly and/or annoying but not life-threatening Anticipating possible threats, including traps, and preparing for them makes time with your dog on the trail more enjoyable Deadly dog threats include...
READ MOREEP 18: What to Expect during My Essential Rattlesnake Aversion Training in Tucson, AZ
What you’ll learn in this episode: The total number of dogs to expect in group training. How long the training will take. Why cooler temperatures are essential to dogs learning the scent of a rattlesnake during training. What you will need to bring to the training. Why you won’t need to schedule an annual...
READ MORECanine Tax Entitlements and Making them Work for You in Tucson, AZ
“Nice leather sofa you got there…would be a shame if something happened to it.” Their eyes carry the intensity of a protection racket courier picking up the weekly envelope of cash. We have rituals at our house. The day starts with the making of the oatmeal, which includes adding blueberries to the mix. Frozen...
READ MOREQuality Rattlesnake Aversion Training is NOT on the Fast Food Menu in Phoenix, AZ
There are practical things to consider when scheduling a rattlesnake aversion training session. A common question I hear is, “Why does the training take so long?” In our highly scheduled and demanding world in which people have jobs and appointments to get to, scratching this essential dog training session off the list is more...
READ MOREEP 14: Everything about German Shorthair Pointers (GSP’s) in Las Vegas, Nevada
What you’ll learn in this episode: The history of the German Shorthair Pointer The variety of traits that have been bred into GSPs Why GSPs make great family dogs in addition to hunting dogs How some lines of GSPs have different traits than others What to look for in a GSP depending on your...
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