The Davidthedogtrainer Podcast: Recent Episodes
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David Tirpak, owner of Miracle K9 Training LLC, creates a podcast about dog training, human training, business, and leadership
today we discuss things that I believe contribute to the increased cases of neglect and cruelty in dog training and boarding kennels across the country.
Today we discuss how to integrate your dog into family functions, why people struggle to understand how to use rewards and punishments, and why absolute statements in the dog world are destroying our industry.
Today we discuss new board and trains we have in and the emotional side of the struggles that dog owners have and why people struggle to relate to them sometimes.
Today I break down EXACTLY what I've done with my 11 week old Malinois puppy for the first 3 weeks to set ourselves up for success.
Today we are joined by Bradley Mier of Canine Communication Milwaukee to discuss all the ins and outs of suppression and why it is such a "taboo word".
Today we deep dive in detail through davids journey owning dogs and becoming a dog trainer. We get into major shifts in my career and why they happened.
Today we finish our "drama in the dog world" segment from last episode and close things out with a bang.
today we discuss Dylan Jones, Denise Fenzi, & the IACP and all the recent drama surrounding them.
Merge K9 joins us for another very nerdy episode discussing many topics including tool bans in other countries, making training less complex, and if we REALLY can systematize our training programs
Today we do a YouTube live Q&A where we get into tons of nuances of using punishment effectively.
Today we talk about the age old boring stages of dog training where there just isn't much exciting going on, how we still try to make content to share with the world when this is happening, and how to make sure you aren't intentionally making things "dramatic"
Today we discuss housebreaking, overweight dogs, the correlation between the two, and why owners just can't accept that their dog is fat.
Today we discuss remembrance of 3 of my personal pets that I lost in the last 6 months.
Today we discuss a new law that just took effect in Ohio that raises the liability an owner takes on when they own a potentially dangerous dog.
Today we talk about dogs for a short period at the beginning of the episode then dive headfirst into a big conversation on marketing and tactics surrounding that.
Today we discuss a recent situation with a client who's dog got kicked out of daycare as well as a few other scenarios we've needed to troubleshoot!
Today is a mosh posh episode where we discuss all sorts of things being thrown around in the dog training world that are completely unhelpful or double standards that we put on dog trainers.
Today we have a very fun and interesting conversation with Dog Walk Rehab in Texas about Cesar Millan, his training methods, working with clients in a "more natural" way and much much more. Enjoy!
Jess From Everywhere Dog Training Pittsburg is in town doing our shadow program for a week and came on the podcast to discuss many different topics!
Today we are joined by Kevin of Act Like A Human Think Like A Dog (@the_anti_dog_trainers) for a very interesting conversation / debate on learning theory, dominance, and many other nuanced topics surrounding how dogs learn and behave with owners. Enjoy!
Today we discuss some recent aggression cases as well as the Day to Day Dog Training X Thinking Canine drama.
today we detail all of the drama that has unfolded since our aggressive German shepherd videos went viral.
Today we discuss a bunch of recent aggression cases we have either finished with or are currently starting with.
Today we are joined by Dave from The Art Of Dog in Buffalo NY for the 3rd time! We discuss all of our current pet peeves in the industry.
Today we discuss some recent things in the dog world that have been really grinding my gears.
Today we discuss my recent trip to Turks and Caicos Island to work with the infamous POTCAKE BREED!
Today we discuss Ivans newest video on different types of dog reactivity and use it as a platform to discuss some recent reactivity cases were working with.
Today we discuss why some trainers are experiencing their board and train getting WORSE as their days progress with them.
Today we discuss some tips on how to manage your pack when you lose a dog, dealing with fighting dogs, and more.
Today David rants on some things that trainers are consistently doing that are failing dogs that they are working with.
This is a live q&a where many of the topics were centered around socializing aggressive dogs!
Today David and josh discuss some examples of scenarios where we were faced with a dilemma of prioritizing human and dog needs.
Today we have an episode of "you know what really grinds my gears" where we discuss some hot takes we have on common dog training ideas.
Today David & Josh discuss an exercise we recently did to create our core values for our companies.
We had a rough week as a company. Hear about some of those struggles and how we were able to gain some positivity from them moving forward.
Today we discuss all the ins and outs of dogs and babies and how to make sure things don't end in disaster!
Today we are joined by Tyler Muto and Mariano of the Dog Trainers Podcast to discuss all things coaching. Tyler will be teaching a seminar in august hosted by the Dog trainers podcast working with dog trainers on improving their training process for their clients. This episode is a taste of what is to be expected there!
Today we recap our last episode with merge k9 and our final thoughts on it. Additionally Michael Ellis was recently on a podcast discussing some questioning of modern learning theory he has been doing as of late. We react to some of this!
This is a part two episode to our show we did with merge k9 breaking down all sorts of nerdy science topics in the dog world. in this episode we push the boundaries even more and debate some differing ideas of learning theory. a must watch!
Today we discuss the many uses of the flexi lead in your dog training and rehabilitation program and why we think it has been one of the best tools we have implemented in a long time.
Today we discuss how we overcame dog on dog aggression issues with one of the most challenging dogs we have had in a very long time.
This is a special episode where we broke down the best episodes of all time on the show. Use this episode as an index when you are looking for particular topics!
Today David and Josh discuss the use of "prediction errors" in dog training, one of the scientific ways of getting breakthroughs with your fear issues.
This is an instagram and YouTube live stream where we answer all of your dog training questions!
Today David and Josh do a follow up episode to 197 where we use real life examples of working through various handler aggression issues.
Today David and Josh discuss exactly how we work with handler aggressive dogs (dogs that are biting their owners). This can be one of the most challenging behavioral issues to work through so these are some techniques we've implemented with owners to help overcome it!
Today we are joined by Joel Diaz of Sally's Way Dog Services to discuss all sorts of questions surrounding pet ownership and common mistakes dog owners make. Enjoy!
Today we are joined by Merge K9 who is based out of Barcelona Spain to have a very very nerdy conversation about traditional learning theory, operant conditioning, classical conditioning, and the limitations their definitions have created. Enjoy!
Today we discuss a trainer, Chris Altherr, who has been becoming more and more popular as of late for his unconventional descriptions of how he uses the Ecollar. We review some of his videos discussing his Ecollar work to try to make sense of it.
Josh Moran has been in the dog training industry for almost 20 years now and has had the privilege of working alongside some of the most well respected trainers in the industry like Tyler Muto, Forrest Micke, Michael Ellis, and Many many more. He Had multiple courses through Leerburg online university and has taught seminars around the world. This is a really fun conversation we had on things he has learned through his years in the industry and general "dog talk". Enjoy!
Today we review a video PBS just put out on the dogs talking with buttons trend. Additionally we dive deeper into some further thoughts we had on the NEPOPO® conversation that we had last week.
Kirubell Yhohannes is the owner of KibaK9s and is a Gold Multiplicator for the NEPOPO™ school for dog trainers. Today we have him on for a discussion about what exactly IS NEPOPO™ and some of the specifics behind this method.
This is our first ever live streamed podcast episode! Listen as we answer questions from our followers about all sorts of topics!
Today we have a fun filled episode getting into everything from our favorite dog training books, selling out in dog training, and things we have learned and grown from over the years!
Today we talk about the subject of at what point do you pull the plug on trying to rehab your dogs that may be fighting with each other in the house.
David and Josh discuss how we helped a few recent clients with things like dog reactivity, anxiety issues, and much more!
David and josh teach you how to stop any dog from having accidents in the crate or in your home.
Today David and josh discuss routines we have our clients implement for the walk, having people come over, and feeding time that will MASSIVELY make things easier for you and your dog.
Today David and Josh review an email we received from a listener who recently put down their dog due to behavioral issues and shared the story with us. This leads to a conversation about when the time is right to do so as well as other discussions.
Today David and josh get into the weeds of the vet and dog trainer conflict in the dog world.
Today David and Josh go through a list of different topics brought up from lessons over the week we have done.
Today David and Josh dive into one more study on "the 5 domains", a model used to asses overall animal welfare.
Today we finish reading Ivans new study and give our closing notes on it. Additionally we discuss a dog we're working with that directly applies to WHY this study is important in proving the effectiveness and importance of the tool itself.
Today David and Josh read Ivan Balabanov's newest study testing the efficiency and ethics of using ecollars vs using force free methods to stop predatory chasing.
David and Josh discuss the continued sugarcoating of dog training and dog training methods and the massive issues that come with it.
David breaks down his trip to Connecticut and how he took some unconventional approaches to solve his clients issues FAST!
Today David and josh break down all of our opinions and techniques when it comes to muzzle training
Today David and Josh talk about steps you can take to assist with some of the major life changes that may impact your dogs behavior for the worst.
Today David and josh go over how to play with balls and tugs with your dog the right way. The way to avoid problems and make sure you're leveraging it to progress your training as opposed to hinder it!
David and Josh deep dive into two important topics.
- When dogs ONLY listen when they have their Ecollars on or treats out and 2. Can your older trained dog TRAIN your younger dog things?
David and Josh go over some recent social media posts pertaining to the role of dogs and humans, handling our emotional attachments to aggressive dogs, and all of the controversy that inevitably comes with it.
Today David and Josh break down all of the rules to follow if you want to ensure successful socialization and avoid problems.
Today David and josh watch and give our opinions on the recent story going around of Wu, a dog that has seen multiple other dog trainers who have supposedly failed him prior to finding the trainer that made the video. One of those trainers being "Dog Daddy". Enjoy!
David and Josh break down life lessons they have learned growing up and transitioning into the world of business and life.
Today David and Josh recap all about the seminar we taught in Canada as well as the lessons that we conducted while up there.
today we are joined by Caeleen, a go trainer and shadow student to discuss the struggles of everyday dog owners and more.
Today David and Josh have a follow up conversation on our crating episode from last week, we discuss how we used the double down to help a client after speaking against it for a long time, & discuss recent success stories.
In today's podcast we discuss, in our opinion, the absolute most dangerous thing you can do with your dog. Leaving them out loose in your house when you aren't home. We use some recent situations we have heard from clients to show you this.
Today Garrett Wing of American Standard K9 Training joins us for a follow up episode. Garrett runs a globally recognized dog training company with over 4 million total followers online and is one of the biggest names in dog training currently. We have a fantastic conversation breaking down a lot of lessons learned over the years and advice for new trainers!
Today David and josh break down many of the confusing elements of Ecollar conditioning and why we feel they are incorrect.
Today David and Josh break down the trip to Chicago to work with the 4 fighting Rottweilers.
Dale McClusky Dog training joins us today for a friendly but fast paced debate. Both Dale and ourselves have very different views on dog training and the issues that currently exist in the dog training world. We hash out our difference and leave it for you guys to decide what you think!
Today David and josh answer all the YouTube questions we've been receiving on the newest fixing dog reactivity video we posted.
Today David and Josh discuss our concept of "defensive walking", meaning how we navigate going for walks with reactive dogs to set them up for success. We then read a blog post by a force free trainer on the same topic and discuss the similarities.
Today David and Josh discuss a few different case studies that were working with on handler aggression issues and how were going about solving them.
Today we are Joined by Dr. Melanie from Canine decoded. Dr. Melanie is a neuroscientist that has worked to help owners and trainers understand their dogs and what is making them tick. We get into the weeds of training, emotions in dogs, medication to help behavioral issues, and much much more. You don't want to miss this episode!
Today David and Josh discuss our recent viral video on Facebook that is approaching 3 million views. We read through some of the mean and critical comments and break down why they are incorrect. Enjoy!
Today Dylan Rowse of Chinook K9 from Calgary, Canada joins us for a second time! We discuss all sorts of topics including his recent graduation of Ivan Balabanov's Training Without Conflict dog trainers school!
Today we dive into some comments on our YouTube channel. We discuss if dogs mourn the loss of the dead and protect their owners, Why we would socialize a dog aggressive dog who's owners never plan to socialize them outside of training, and success with nail trims via our YouTube videos. Enjoy!
Today David and Josh further delve into the issue of dogs and their understanding of complex emotions by watching a ted talk by Dr Gregory Berns on if dogs ACTUALLY love you!
Today David and Josh dig into the complex topic of do dogs understand and feel complex emotions.
Today David and Josh discuss what EXACTLY fulfills your dog and how you can provide exactly that for them.
Today David and Josh break down some quotes from a popular human motivational coach and apply them directly to how you can improve your relationship with your dog and their training!
Today David and josh share Christmas stories and discuss the real way to achieve success with your dog. Who do you need to BECOME!
today David and josh discuss Miracle K9 Training's brand new YouTube series where we film start to finish the entire process of us working with two brand new MASSIVELY fearful dogs from Turks and Caico. Additionally, we get into the details of the Layered Stress Model that we briefly talked about in our last episode.
Today we are joined by Richard of Off Grid Dog Training. Richard shares some insight into the more "holistic" side of dog training and breaks down some of the important human element to providing the best life for your dog and curbing unwanted behaviors.
Today David and Josh talk about some plans for the future as well as react to some of our favorite posts we've put up in the last few months.
Today David and Josh sit down to answer more listener questions. Why are stray dogs getting along so well and in harmony with each other, what to do to protect your dog from off leash dogs, and we watch a video that was recently made about us critiquing our methods and give our response.
In todays Q&A episode, David and josh dive into some questions we have received last week on our YouTube channel. These are some very well thought out questions that allow us to explore some new perspectives for our listeners. Enjoy!
Bradley Mier owner of Canine Communication Milwaukee is in town for our 5 day shadow program. He joins the show to discuss his journey from being a 6th grade teacher to a dog trainer and the similarities between the two. He also discusses his experience at Miracle K9 Training so far and his biggest takeaways from the shadow program.
Today The Daily Caller's White House corespondent interviews us LIVE to ask us about what's going on with Joe Biden's dog commander biting so many people at the White House. We then talk on why this is happening and what can be done to help.
Today David and Josh tackle two INCREDIBLE questions we received. One from a listener saying that they feel balanced dog training made their dog MORE aggressive and another asking how she can tell if her dog is "shut down". You won't want to miss these breakdowns.
Today the Dog Daddy Joins us for a follow up episode. We discuss the recent war against him, talk about his methods and why they are facing criticism, and ask some tough questions as far as how he can grow in light of all of this and frame himself in a better light to be more well received by the training community.
David and Josh have a phenomenal podcast with Brent and Mariano of the dog trainers podcast. Dog Trainer's Podcast is a podcast dedicated to bring on world class dog trainers and behavior experts to get into the weeds of different training styles and finding good mentors.
In this episode we discuss their personal experience as dog trainers, starting a podcast to share more knowledge with the public, when learning stops as a dog trainer, being ideologically at odds with certain methods, and biggest take aways from some of their biggest guests so far.
I've been asked many times over the last week to cover Zak Georges newest war against The Dog Daddy where he has weaponized his following to do serious harm to Dog Daddy, his followers, and ANY of his supporters. This is a very serious video that all balanced dog trainers need to understand impacts them wether they think so or not.
Danny Wells of Unleashed K9 Services in the UK joins us today in light of the recent proposed to ban Ecollars through the entire UK. We chat all about the ban, how he is leading the fight against it and helped to put a pause on the proposed legislation, and what we can do here in the United States to prepare ourselves for when it inevitably makes its way here.
David and Josh get into all the nuances of self improvement to help your relationship with your dog, teaching your dog to have their nails done or be handled, crazy aggressive street dogs, & a conversation with an unhinged hater.
Today David and Josh sit down and discuss dealing with mental road blocks, growing your business, and being nominated and winning the Forbes 30 under 30 local. Additionally we discuss how often you should be crating your new puppy as well as talk about old school dog training.
Today David and Josh wrap on a ton of random points including... Kickstarting your business success, how to handle "life getting in the way", practicing off leash to make your on leash skills better, Introducing two dogs that don't like each other, and letting your dog be a dog.
We have seen such an increase in questions about working with dogs getting into serious fights in the household with each other. It's time to break down all the reasons why. David also shares his story about the times his dogs got into life threatening fights with each other as well.
David and Josh break down everything you need to know when you bring your new puppy home, a new Miracle K9 Training blog post we just made. We also give an update on the dog we discussed in the "Get It Under Control" podcast episode we recently did.
Today we are joined by Anesh from K9 Academy joins us for a fantastic conversation covering a variety of topics from socialization, issues in the dog world, working with reactivity and much much more.
Today David and josh talk about the nuanced topics of helping your dog overcome socialization issues with dogs, people, and the environment. We use recent examples and case studies of dogs we have worked with recently.
Today David and josh talk about the true unfiltered reason why owners aren't finding success with their difficult behavioral modification cases. Warning: this may ruffle feathers.
Today David and Josh deep dive into learning about all of the different types of "Differential Reinforcement", a popular method that force free trainers and people in the "child teaching" space utilize. We talk bout the methods, where it can be applicable, where it fails, and our thoughts on all of this.
David and Josh answer fan questions on Ecollar conditioning and our thoughts on it, breaking down a seriously overstimulated dog and how to help it, teaching owners about ecollars, and watching and reviewing a dog fight at the dog park video.
David and Josh talk about the three biggest complaints that we hear dog trainers say about their clients and our approach to digging deeper and helping them get past them. All it takes is a little self reflecting and digging deeper for solutions!
Kenzie of Brilliant Behavior K9 Academy is in town for 5 days from Texas doing our shadow program. She joined us on the podcast while here to talk about her company, her experience with our shadow program, and much more!
Today we answer a question we received from a listener all on affection, the issues it creates, and how to control it. We also watch a recent clip from a podcast Jeff Gellman did on his "Wake the Fuck up with Jeff" show all on the UK Ecollar ban and our opinions on it.
Bridget, Seamus and Michelle sit down to discuss if your dog is being stubborn or if you're just not communicating well enough.
Michelle, Bridget and Seamus sit down to talk about the concern from clients about their dogs listening to one person but not listening to others, or their dogs listening to trainers but not owners!
Our trainers sit down to talk about crate training and how society has this unrealistic vision on what every dog should be like!
Dylan of Chinook K9 joins us for this conversation diving into pitbull bans in Canada and if they are warranted, Reforming the rescue system and some of the issues they are facing, and learning and evolving as a dog trainer as you move through your training journey.
At what point do you determine that the dog you own may be too unsafe to keep? At what point as a trainer do you help guide your owners towards this decision? David and Josh use recent case studies to discuss these points.
Today David and Josh DEEP DIVE into a very nuanced conversation of controlling energy level, what we REALLY want out of our dog, and how to hit the holy grail of dog training which is not needing to manage them with commands any more!
Eva of @Evatrainsdogs from Toronto Canada joins us today. Eva came and spent 5 days with our facility shadowing last year and has since implemented some seriously awesome training services into her in home pet boarding business. This is a fantastic conversation full of tons of tips on starting your first dog training business the right way.
Michelle, Seamus and Bridget sit down to talk about the harsh realities of dog attacks involving little dogs, being cautious with little dog socialization and what sheltering might do to your little dogs.
Bridget and Michelle sit down to talk about picking the right dog for YOU! Whether it's from a breeder or shelter, they break down red flags and getting yourself prepared for certain breeds you may be interested in.
David and josh review 3 different DIY videos on how to teach your dog to not pull on the walk to see if the information will ACTUALLY help you!
David and Josh talk about being interviewed for an article on the New York Times & helping to shift an owners mindset when they want their dog to be something that they're not.
Today David and josh break down why we like ecollars in the face of potential outlawing of them & Discuss some recent board and trains and their struggles we've worked through!
Our miracle k9 staff trainers discuss public etiquette and what you should do if an off leash dog approaches you.
Today David and Josh break down the last pieces of the series we've been doing following Zak George's war against balanced dog training. We watch and react to all of the vlog war videos that zak, Ivan, and Robert made back and forth with each other.
Today David and Josh delve into pt2 of Zak Georges war against balanced dog training. Today we review the OTHER side of the argument in the form of a video that Ivan Balabanov released about 2 weeks ago in an effort to push back on the force free communities' arguments of "science says balanced training is wrong". This is a must watch if you're interested in this topic.
Today we're joined by Megan of Co-Op K9 based out of Greensboro, North Carolina (@co_opk9). We get into running a dog training business out of your home, Working through MASSIVE kennel anxiety with our personal dogs, getting bit, and how to deal with massive issues you may experience in being in the dog industry.
Today we react to Zak Georges recent push on his YouTube channel to discredit balanced dog training. Don't miss it!
Today David and Josh break down the expose that Gary Wilkes made on Karen pryer and gave our take on it.
David and Josh talk TikTok growth and how we make content. Additionally we talk about how we've been working with a dog that is having tons of accidents in the crate and a client struggling with a dog eating socks constantly.
David and Josh discuss in detail working with our newest human aggressive board and train.
David and Josh discuss more past board and train follow up sessions and discuss some new fighting dogs that have come in for board and train a few days ago.
David and Josh break down our last round of board and trains that just went home and discuss the issues and successes they experienced and how we handled it!
We talk about the crazy whirlwind of our slew of amazing guests, talk about getting along with different views, and the future endeavors!
Blake from Dream Come True K9 joins us to discuss moving from New York to Florida, having children and dogs and teaching them to respect each other to keep everyone safe and happy, One of his newly pushed methods "windows" in dog training, and reinforcing emotional states in dog training.
Today we are joined by Augusto also known as The Dog Daddy. This is a crazy over 2 hour conversation where we get into EVERYTHING. Moving here from Brazil, Having one of the very first massively viral dog training videos on the internet, Massive amounts of controversy and people trying to take him down, how the name "the dog daddy" came about and why he wears only designer clothing, and the love for helping owners and dogs.
Garret from American standard K9 joins us for over 2 hours to discuss his rise to fame on social media, being a police K9 handler for 20 years, dealing with high profile clients and charging $20,000 for a board and train program, and his VERY controversial viral video on dealing with food aggression. You don't want to miss this one!
Dave is a dog trainer in Buffalo New York. I have known him for a very long time so this episode is full of catching up and bullshiting. Dave discusses growing his new training center, empathizing with clients, social media trainers, and much much more.
Michelle and Bridget two of Miracle k9s trainers take over and do their first episode together without David or Josh. Enjoy!
David rants about fake or "fluffed" training on social media and answers YouTube questions that we've been receiving!
David and Josh have some fun and react to Beckman's Dog Training Socialization videos as well as Aaron Carter talking about his "service dog" that is legally allowed to attack people.
David and josh break down using a muzzle for socialization and how we need to get past the mental blocks that stop us from being ok with it.
Today we break down a few situations of clients we worked with in the last week who have had complete life changing experiences in just 4 days and break down our thoughts on the situation involving the two pitbulls that killed the children in Tennessee.
Joey Weibel of Hoosier Canine (Over 250k followers on TikTok) joins us to discuss all things dog training. Differences in methods, using play in dog training, claiming space, and much much more. This was a FANTASTIC conversation!
Today we are joined by Tyler Muto. Tyler is a globally recognized dog trainer and behavioral specialist, former president of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), Founder of Consider the Dog subscription platform for dog owners, and Dog Trainer business coach. Tyler has almost 2 decades of experience in the dog world and tons of knowledge to share with dog trainers of all levels of experience and was one of David's mentors when he first started training dogs. Enjoy!
David and Josh break down fear periods and maturity in dogs and how to make sure you don't let bad experiences define your dogs behavior.
Taylor from Proper Paws Salt Lake City joins us for a second time to discuss her explosive growth over the last few months with her online following as well as discusses the dangers of off leash dogs and not understanding fear periods in dogs.
My story, sparked by a recent post about behavioral euthanasia that has been going around on social media.
Whitney of Saiges Way Dog Training and @Outbounddogs has collectively grown to almost 600k followers on her social media pages through her insightful and fresh look on dog training and helping ourselves through helping our dogs. On this episode we discuss Genetics, Resource Guarding, and No Bad Dogs.
David and Josh discuss the new Halo Ecollar that David just purchased. We also break down all of the things you need to know if you want to get started in the dog training industry.
A nail trim video of a Malinois went viral on TikTok this last week and people exploded on us. We break down all the info on this situation.
David and Josh talk about the new Thor movie and going to concerts. Also discussed are some situations where we broke out from our mold of training with recent dogs.
David and Josh discuss how to prep your dog for next years fireworks and how you can actually understand how to get past them.
Laya of Ringside K9 Canton Ohio Joins us to discuss all things puppy training, new dog trainers, and human remains detection dogs.
David and Josh sit down and discuss taking a listeners training to the next level, avoiding Ecollar irritation issues, off leash training, and overall biologically fulfilling our dogs.
David and Josh ready YouTube comments on videos we've put out on crate aggression, resource guarding, and when your dog resource guards you. We dissect the video and how we worked through the issues and responded to comments on them.
David and Josh read a blog by Brandon McMillan on 14 questions on puppy training and add their opinions into it!
David and Josh sit down to discuss some realities of dogs and dog training in the form of 3 somewhat recent incidents that clients have felt with it. We also discuss why we don't agree with rehoming dogs with serious problem behavior issues and discuss why training is about YOU changing your relationship with your dog not your trainer doing it for you. There are no "quick fixes"
Kris owns Revolutionary Canine in Georgia! Today we sit down and discuss all things growing your new dog training business.
Taylor from Proper Paws Salt Lake City joins us. Taylor is a choice based force free trainer specializing in dog reactivity issues and is one of the most impressive Instagram channels that I've come across in a while. Here we discuss what she does and debunk some common misconceptions of the force free world. We also discuss things we can collectively do to learn from each other.
David and Josh discuss a situation with a client that was a learning experience for all and a reality check as far as why we preach some of the things we do with aggression issues.
David got into an online dispute with Larry Krohn a few days ago about a comment made on one of his posts as well as a podcast we had a segment about him in that was filmed last year. For clarity, I think Larry is a very good trainer and there is no emotionally charged ill will behind any of this. This is my response to him as he declined coming onto the podcast to discuss it.
Today David and Josh are joined by special guest Jeff Gellman of Solid K9 Training to discuss lessons learned over the last 20+ years training dogs and people, handling criticism and conflict, and stopping unwanted behaviors to live a better life with your dog.
David and Josh sit down and go over some questions from a listener about dealing with dogs doing poorly in public as well as asking some questions about k9-1 style dog training.
David and Josh have a fantastic conversation with Kiba K9s based out of Brooklyn New York. Kiba runs a dog training center in Brooklyn working with all sorts of different issues. Kiba reached out to Miracle K9 a few weeks ago to discuss some issues he had with a recent post that we made which sparked a beautiful conversation about differing methods and why we do things the way that we do. You can learn more about him at @kibak9s on Instagram and Kirubell Yohannes on Facebook.
David and Josh watch a new video by Zak George where he discusses balanced dog training.
David and Josh break down Brandon Fouches videos on how to socialize dogs and some unconventional ways of doing so.
David and Josh review some videos of dog trainers that heavily inspired David at the beginning of his dog training career.
David and Josh discuss some things that have sparked mental conversation in David's mind as he was on vacation.
David and Josh break down different videos on a dog training channel all about Belgian malinois and the downsides to owning protection dogs.
The four of us sit down and break down exactly how we deal with inter household dogs getting into fights with each other and use case studies that we've worked with to explain.
David and Josh sit down and answer YouTube questions we've received. We also get into a fantastic conversation about being dog trainers, assessing what tools are appropriate for what issues were having.
David and Josh sit down to do a last minute podcast sparked from some recent internet trolls and use of the "bonker". This is a must watch.
David and Josh watch react to Tom Davis Channel Pt2/3. We watch a vlog of him working with his board and train dogs and dissect the specifics of his actual training and communication.
David and Josh react to Tom Davis of Upstate Canine Academy's most viewed video working with an aggressive German shepherd.
David and Josh discuss some of Miracle K9 Training's most recent socialization success stories and why they have brought so much HATE from people!
David and Josh watch and react to multiple Zak George Training videos on YouTube and breakdown what's so bad about so many people following his content.
David and Josh sit down and review a bunch of posts from the South End Dog Training instagram page and discuss things we like and don't like!
David and Josh discuss getting ready for the end of the year accounting, josh discusses building his photography business in 2022, David Answers questions from listeners, and we respond to the recent video involving abuse at a dog training center that has been going viral.
David and Josh sit down and discuss goal setting for your your personal and professional life in the new year and break down a article talking about issues were seeing in the dog industry related to owners.
David and Josh sit down after 3 weeks off to review the new Spiderman movie, discuss new books they are reading, and detail exact plans on how to crush your 2022 training goals with your dog!
David and Josh breakdown the newest trend in dog training, the Double Down, and why David dislikes it so much. Also, we get more into Training Pointing Dogs, the newest book we have been reading on working with hunting dogs.
David and Josh break down tips on achieving goals by breaking them down into daily tasks, The process of getting your dog compliant in new distracting environments, and begin reading the book "Training Pointing Dogs" by Paul Long written in 1974.
David and Josh sit down to go over all of Redit's most asked dog training questions and topics.
David and Josh sit down to discuss new services being offered at Miracle K9 Training, Break down a question about introducing the leash with a dog that "isn't having it", and confidence building exercise and what we are REALLY trying to accomplish with it!
David and Josh sit down to discuss all of the do's and don'ts of the holiday season with your dog. We break down an article written by Jason Cohen of CanineCohen out of New York City!
David and Josh sit down to answer tons of questions we have received in the last few weeks about dogs. This whole episode is Q&A with tons of cool topics!
Today David and Josh sit down to discuss David's new puppy Waffles! We break down the entire first week home with the puppy and all of the things we did to make sure that we set the dog up for success and create a well mannered dog.
Andrew Wells Joins us for todays episode. Andy is a soloprenuer who does photography, screen printing, music promotion, and is the GM at Musica Akron, a live music venue and bar. We discuss how all things in life continue to lead to opportunity if you follow them, overcoming hurdles along the road, and defining success for the individual to be grateful for those opportunities.
David and Josh sit down and discuss some of the growth that they have both experienced in their businesses and get into the details on how they have been able to achieve that and lessons they have learned along the way. At the end David breaks down his new trainers training handbook he just made for 2021-2022 at Miracle K9.
Amanda and Kate join us from Process Canine, a Daycare, boarding, and training company in Shaker heights. We discuss all that goes into running and managing a successful daycare as well as how they got involved in the dog industry. We also breakdown some very very important ideas on dog training and how it correlates to a lot of the socialization work that we do.
David and Josh sit down and take one more go at David's best blog posts hes made back from 2017.
David and Josh review content from David's blog from 4 years ago to review some of his best pieces of content and to make sure there is no contradiction. Also discussed is a success story involving a heavily medicated dog fading out medication and using training to solve their behavioral issues.
David and Josh sit down and have a long chat about some of the issues with nationally recognized dog trainer Larry Krohn and his push for less aversive dog training. We also break down the FINAL chapter of the book by Monks of New Skete "Raising the perfect puppy".
David and Josh discuss techniques used by Gary Wilkes in his blog posts at clickandtreat.com discussing using punishment to stop unwanted behaviors. Discuss further the use of corrections and why they are so important.
David and Josh review a chapter in the Monks of New Skete book discussing methods to discipline your puppy for behavioral issues. We contemplate the methods used and discuss their benefit as well as more modern ways of solving these problems.
Today Alex Mazzurco joins us for our first official "business podcast". Alex is graphic design, marketing, and social media business owner. She also is a nutrition and fitness coach for Level TEN coaching. We discuss different ideas on how to get started doing what you love doing and making a living off of it, brand tactics and why it's important, and the mental side of owning your own company.
David and Josh sit down with special guest David's wife Kate. We play a game of "ask the dog trainers wife" where Kate answers common dog training questions. And we discussed combining dog households and dealing with competitions between them and a big dog fight we had.
David and Josh sit down to burn through some dog training Q&A that we have been receiving on our Miracle K9 Training TikTok page. We discuss lots of topics and lots of chat about dog reactivity.
David and Josh sit down to discuss some topics brought to the table by Josh. We review multiple articles, answer dog training questions, and discuss business tactics and philosophies that we have followed through our careers.
David and Josh Burn through the last segment of "Raising The Perfect Puppy" while facing technical difficulties.
After accidentally deleting almost an hours worth of an episode, David and Josh Rehash out some points on Daycare updates at Miracle K9 Training, Fan questions, and puppy raising information.
Josh and David spend a decent chunk of the beginning of the show discussing their time playing in touring bands as well as how that correlated to success in leadership and pursuing through adversity. They then read one of the best chapters in the Raising the Perfect Puppy book.
David and Josh discuss youtube trolls, Helping your dog overcome firework anxiety during forth of July, and pt 2 of the reading of Raising the perfect dog.
David and Josh sit down and begin reviewing a fantastic book by The Monks Of New Skete "The Art Of Raising A Puppy". We get into the chapter about bringing the dog into the home. Also answer fan questions!
David and Josh sit down and discuss the final chapters of Shawn Osheas Book "Love them by leading them". discussing similarities and using examples of past lessons to explain and elaborate on some of the concepts.
David and Josh sit down to discuss David's new handbook he created called "The Aggressive Dog Handbook" that is designed to help staff and new handlers continue to better understand dogs and their issues that they have.
David and josh sit down and answer questions. Fence fighting. Potty training and bell training. Resource guarding people out on the walk.
David and Josh sit down to discuss all sorts of topics. There are questions on dogs whining and how to handle it and excessive nose "booping". We discuss the concept of becoming a good student to make your learning and training of your dog more efficient. We break down the different types of socialization, what they are, and some key philosophies behind how we do it (Pt1).
Matt Slaughter from Greenwood Pet Services joins us again to discuss all sorts of things dog. We discuss restaurants and positive experiences and the correlation between that and sales in dog training and many other dog related topics!
David and Josh are Joined by Christa and Bridget of Miracle K9 Training. As Bridget continues her journey into dog training she is constantly educating herself and learning all sorts of different methods. This episode is dedicated to discussing many topics she has discovered throughout this journey.
David and Josh sit and discuss questions we have been recieving on social media and answers. David talks about his experience taking his dog to a dog friendly brewery and why you should not pet dogs that arent yours out in public. We read The Good Dog's "Love Them By Leading Them" Book for the second time and discuss the passages.
David and Josh sit down for another random podcast. David clarifies stances on pet medication industry, answers a few questions received, and break down a post by Dr Sophia Yin about common questions asked to dog trainers. Looking for similarities between how her as a positive only trainer looks at things vs David as a balanced trainer.
Tom and Kay from Lake Erie Dogs join us to discuss pet nutrition, Holistic dog training, Understanding your clients, and mental health in dog training.
Past clients Emma and Margot sit down today to discuss the training process with their dogs, how they have become more involved in the dog training world as they have found success with their dogs, and ask tons of fantastic questions about the industry!
David and Josh discuss what inspires them about owning a business and finding your north star. Dog training questions answered. How do you use the ecollar "scientifically", Understanding learning theory, and working with multiple dogs at once.
Matt Slaughter Joins us from Greenwood Pet Services to talk about his new journey into dog training, How to effectively shorten your learning curve, and making sure we’re providing the best service possible. David talks about learning from specific mistakes he’s made in the past.
Todays “random” podcast gets into some fan questions. Dogs resource guarding children. Dogs resource guarding TOWARDS children. Why vets are so against our methods and how to deal with a disgruntled vet you work for who doesn’t approve of methods that are working better than theirs. And how to build food drive in your training
Michelle Culp from Sit means Sit Akron Joins us to talk all things dogs. We discuss owning working breed dogs as both of us own high drive Malinois and Dutch Shepherds. We discuss helping clients and our similar but differing methods to evaluating clients. And issues that us as trainers see with our personal dogs.
Tim Stakolich Joins us again from Columbus. Lots of general dog talk and hang outs. We discuss Joe Biden’s dog having biting issues in the white house. Storys from past employers. Setting realistic expectations with your promises. and much more!
David, Josh, Emily, and Bridget discuss working with small dogs, Bridgets passion for the rescue world, structuring send home lessons for success, understanding how to work with different personalities of Clientele , and the new Netflix special "Canine Intervention".
Tim Stakolich Joins us on todays episode. Tim is a former employee who branched off and started his own Columbus OH based dog training company "Stop the Behavior". We discuss building a personal brand, working with more "famous" clients, and building long lasting relationships in the dog training industry.
David, Josh, & Emily discuss ways to stay relevant with your dog training and business, Genetic roles in dog behavioral issues, Sharing affection with your dog and how to make sure YOU’RE in charge of it, and other questions asked for the show!
David and Josh discuss businesses putting out content giving away "Their Secrets" correlating it to photography, restaraunts and bars, and dog trainers. Answer lots of great questions from social media. Begin dissecting the book "love them by leading them" by Sean Oshea.
David and Josh breakdown a question from a listener regarding a new Tik Tok Trend of dogs talking through sound boards. Discuss things that are ACTUALLY important to dog owners. And Discuss "Cesar's Rules" book.
As we approach a culture of involving our dogs more and more into our daily lives we see possibilities of problems arise. Dog friendly breweries turn to free for all dog parks. Dog PARK bars are on the horizon for opening soon. How all of this unregulated dog socialization can result in serious injuries or death.
David, Josh, and the Miracle K9 Girls, Emily and Christa continue on with part two of "Cesar's Way" book review. Starting off the podcast with a wrap up of the days Boss reviews and how we're digesting and processing the information in them for personal growth. Finding quite a few places where we disagree with Cesar's teachings but explaining how and why.
David, Josh, and the Miracle K9 Training trainers Emily and Christa discuss Cesar Millan's first book "Cesar's Way". Discuss and read passages on the problem with dog training, meeting dogs, Exercise discipline affection, etc.
Introduction to the podcast. Discussing common dog training questions asked and how we analyze them. Breaking down how dogs learn.