FitPet Boston Talks: Recent Episodes
Leah Lodato
FPB Talks interviews Boston MA area dog handling professionals. We sit down and talk about our lives, our dogs and our careers. This podcast is a platform for people who are amazing dog trainers, walkers, groomers, vet techs, rescue workers etc, to tell their stories! If you're a dog person there is no doubt you will enjoy listening and learning from these local pros.
We are remodeling this show, don't be alarmed, we will still be podcasting using this feed but the name will change! What will the show be called? We do not know. What's the schedule? No clue yet. What will the show be about? It will primarily be the Lori and Leah show offering tips to dog owners and making you laugh. I (Leah) won't be doing remote interviews anymore, so if you'd like to participate in the project you'll have to come on down and we can chat. Why the change? Lori and I are working together at A Better Companion Dog Training LLC. Super exciting, listen in for the details.
An abundance of thanks to all who have participated in the FPB Talks project. All the episodes will remain on this feed and I will (painstakingly) go through and rename the episodes with the moniker FPB Talks.
Additionally, fitpetboston.com will be no more! To contact me please email leah.ferjulian@gmail.com for all training/nutrition/dog sport inquiries.
Our new website for A Better Companion Dog Training will be live soon! www.abcdogtrainingwoburn.com
Thanks again for listening.
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Boston area dog trainers Lori and Leah sit down with friend Julia Spence to discuss formal obedience training. Julia introduces her experience hanging out with Taylor Swift (what!), her dogs and her training journey. Recently, Leah and Julia attended an AKC obedience camp and debriefed in this episode about the experience.
For any AKC obedience curious folks, please check out the Canine Connections Podcast for in depth concepts from the best competitors around!
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Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss:
Michael Jackson, Coyote Encounters, Potty Training Cases, Behavior Cases, Navigating People Greetings, Fetch Collective Events, IACP dumpster fire, advocating for ourselves as Balanced Trainers and more!
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Interested in disc dog sports? Check out The Fetch Collective
Need training? Fill out a contact form here.
Email your representatives in MA in opposition of HB2342 here.
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There's a residental neighborhood in Winchester MA called "the flats" and recently, it's becoming popular to walk dogs off leash in this neighborhood grid. We weigh in on whether or not this is a good, bad or neutral trend. We also discussed shortcomings of electric fence containment systems. If you have a dog trained on the electric fence, please listen to this one and share it with your friends.
Follow us on IG and DM for questions you'd like answered on the podcast. Lori and I do this show for fun and as a way to connect with clients and friends.
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Dog trainer Jackson Cullinan owns The Educated Canine and trains and walks dogs in Massachusetts USA. Recently, Jackson took on a behavior case and filmed some of his training. After posting his training, the training video was widely criticised. We talked about how he handled the situation and what the end results were for the dog he was training.
We also discuss Jacksons 3 dogs and how he works with them daily. Our discussion touches on different dog sports and the abilities our dogs have to learn when in drive. Thank you Jackson for sitting with me and speaking so candidly.
@the.educated.canine
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Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss rehab for dogs post surgery and answer questions from our listeners. Topics include: balanced training, working in the weather, introducing dogs, enrichment and more! This is a good one, be sure to listen until the end and give us some love on whatever platform you're listening on.
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Jen Banks is a dog trainer in Massachusetts USA. Jen owns The Right Paw training school and competes in AKC rally and obedience with her dogs, Ru and Moon Pie. Jen is a TWC certified trainer, CGC evaluator and IACP member. Below are reference links from our chat. Thank you Jen for sitting with me for this great conversation and for the training session that followed. Great way to spend a Friday!
The Right Paw Website & Patreon Channel
https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheRightPaw
Train M.E.
https://www.trainmedogs.com/
Canine Connection Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/canine-connection-podcast/id1835477433
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Does dog training actually work? Don't take our word for it, listen to the owners! Megan has been working with A Better Companion Dog Training for the past year and is here to share her story. Luca is a Great Dane and Megan is as dedicated an owner as they come. These episodes are very important to us! This episode is for regular folks looking to help their dogs. If you need training, reach out! abcdogtraining1@gmail.com Thank you. Love, Lori and Leah
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Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss:
- Are leafblowers annoying or necessary?
- How to walk puppies
- Re training the remote collar stimulation to a dog that is confused from prior training
- The weirdest place someone has asked us dog training advice
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Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss:
- Bathroom training dogs
- Loading dogs in and out of the car
- Keeping a clean car
- Being selective about pet care professionals
- Training heeling with an energetic dog
- and more!
Thank you for listening and follow us on the socials, message using the contact form on the website if you'd like to reach out!
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Current legislation proposition HB2342 is before the House Ways and Means Committee in Massachusetts. The bill would limit training tools and training techniques for dangerous dogs. This bill is a bad idea. Please email our state representatives if you are a balanced trainer or if you have benefited from real dog training. Follow the link below to the IACP website and consider becoming a member of the IACP.
https://iacpdogs.org/2025/08/19/legislative-alert-update-massachusetts-hb-2342/?no-cache
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Carole is back talking about her dog Maple. Carole is 100% commited to Maple's health and Carole shares some recent injuries Maple has sustained as well as changes in Maple's diet. These owner episodes are very relateable. We thank Carole for coming on and speaking so eloquently about her experiences.
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Dog trainers Leah and Lori meet with Shauna to talk about dog training, dealing with injuries, dogs/kids and more! Shauna and Lori connected through Granite State Working Dog Club and Shauna owns and trains three working dogs. Shauna gave us some wonderful insights on the biggest lessons she's learned while training dogs. Thank you Shauna for spending your Sunday with us!
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Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss:
- Staging the Poker shoot. Check it out on our instagram if you haven't already.
- Seminar Debrief. Lori took off to go to the Joel Silverman, Larry Krohn and Jay Jack seminar.
- Happenings at the Fetch Collective
- Upcoming guests
- And....and ending that doesn't end, as ususal!
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Dog owner Molly sits down with dog trainers Leah and Lori to discuss dietary changes for Molly's rescue dog Sam. Sam dealt with chronic diarrhea and Molly addressed this issue by working with Leah. Together, we changed up Sam's diet by adding whole food recipes and found a commercial kibble that worked for him.
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Boston area dog trainers discuss canine nutrition consultations with Leah and activities at our dog sport club The Fetch Collective.
Nutrition Consults
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The Fetch Collective
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Boston area dog trainers discuss the topic of dog breeds for first time owners. We give 2 breed reccomendations for owners and 2 breeds we would not reccomend for first time dog owners. This discussion obviuosly doesn't cover our beloved rescue dog community but they deserve an honorable mention.
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Boston area dog trainers opine on a local court case that has gained nationwide attention. If you follow the Karen Read trial, have you wondered about the injuries that John O'Keefe sustained before he tragically passed away on January 29, 2023?
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This episode is mostly ETC but nestled in the middle are a few tips for those attending the Beginner Clinic for Disc Dog Sports in June! Thank you for listening us jabber about dog training and our own dogs and we hope you enjoy the show.
Need dog training gear? Check out our reccomendations and reach out using the contact form!
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Boston area dog trainer Leah discusses a new dog sport club in the metro west. Check out our webstie The Fetch Collective
If you're interested in disc dog sports, shoot us a message!
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Lori recently attended a week long seminar hosted by Joel Silverman on training dogs for TV and Film. She had a great time with Buddha! Stay tuned for their adventures.
Thanks for listening and if you enjoy what you hear, follow us on social media! Don't forget to rate and review the show.
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Boston area dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss:
- The importance of checking over your dog whether you are an owner, trainer, walker, groomer or daycare provider
- Avoiding problems on neighborhood walks
- Feeding questions
- Warm up/cool down/stretching
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Boston MA dog trainers Leah & Lori answer questions from clients and listeners.
- Curious if you carry anything with you like a stick or something in case things go south on your walks?
- What's a breed you would never own?
- Favorite breed of each of the 7 groups?
- What are some full stops when training with a client?
- How do you manage your expectations when training behaviors is taking forever?
- What's your favorite activity to do with your dogs?
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Alison Ouellette is a Rottweiler dog breeder and dog trainer in New Hampshire USA. Lori and Alison met in 2009 because they each owned dogs from Rott-Iron Rottweilers and were both mentored by Karen Hayes. Alison has competed in a variety of different dog sports with her Rottweilers. She currently trains dogs at Peace Of Mind Canine Training in Louden NH.
One thing mentioned in this episode is the amount of work that it takes to properly train and care for these powerful and amazing dogs. I enjoy speaking with people like Lori and Alison, they provide a deep knowledge due to their many years of experience. Thank you for listening!
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Robby Rocco is a dog sport photographer from Rhode Island USA. He captures UpDog, agility, fast cat and dock diving events in the local Boston area - and all around the country! He has an extremley talented eye and understands dog sports on a deep level. His photos are nothing short of amazing. I hope you enjoy this interview!
Visit Robby's website and instagram to see his beautiful work. Reach out to him if you are hosting an event and need someone to photograph the dogs and handlers.
https://www.rnroccophoto.com/
@rnroccophoto
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Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss:
- Seminar: Play & Reactivity
- Why the podcast doesn't have video on the broadcast
- Handling tips for health checks
- What went well in training sessions this week
- Dumbbell difficulties
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Jamie and I had a great conversation focused on our recent activities with our dogs as dog trainers and dog walkers. We chatted about her new XL Bully puppy Elroy, GRC dogsports and challenges we face as dog walkers. Jamie operates as The Mindful Dog Walker in the Metrowest area of Massachusetts.
Elroy comes from Mountain Ruckus Kennels. Check out the website if you are a XL Bully fanatic.
If you want to learn more about GRC, check out Jamie's club group here!
@valourgrc
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Veronica and Vanessa Fernandes are therapy dog handlers at She's A Keeper Dog Training (SAK) in Stow MA. Veronica currently serves as the Operations Manager at SAK and Vanessa is currently the Daycare Operations Manager at SAK. Vanessa and Veronica own two dogs - Zeus and Blitz.
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Autumn Keene is a dog trainer and dog walker serving south eastern MA, USA. This is Autumn's second appearance on the podcast. We chatted about her two dogs and continued the book review of "The Forever Dog" and "The Forever Dog Life."
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Dog trainers Leah, Lori, Melissa and Catherine debrief after dog nativity scene gone viral on Instagram. We fielded questions from friends and listeners and gave an overview of the seminars we are planning to attend in Winter/Spring 2025. Lori describes her experinence with WBZ/CBS News Boston and Leah reflects on mentorship program with pro dog trainer Paul Deschamps.
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Book Review: The Forever Dog Part 1 (Summary)
Lori talks about things she discovered while grooming dogs this week
Leah & Lori discuss setting up the dog nativity scene 2024
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Ever wonder what it's like training dogs with Lori and Leah? Listen to dog owner Katie talk about her experience training her Lagotto Romagnolo, Winnie.
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Alex owns Tailwind Dog Training on the South Shore in MA. In this episode - Leah, Lori and Alex discuss dog training and specifically, Alex's journey in training his new puppy Druid, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. It was great to sit with a fellow dog trainer and talk over recent handling experiences! If you enjoyed the episode, share it with your friends!
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Dog training takes time and asking too much of a young dog can lead to disaster. Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss:
- Taking time to train a young dog
- Taking time to train formal obedience
- Nail Trims
Need dog training/handing equipment? Check out or reccomended items on Amazon:
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Boston MA area dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss considerations for leaving a female dog intact. The question "are you going to breed her?" comes up when folks find out that our female is going through a heat cycle. Please like and share the podcast if you find value! Questions?
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The cost of freeze dried and air dried dog foods is a limiting factor for dog owners and trainers. Leah presents a few alternatives which are also available on our Amazon Store.
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Dog Trainers Leah & Lori Discuss:
- Problems with leashes
- Healthy fear in public places
- Buddha retires from TDI
- Gratuity for the communties we serve.
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Leah discusses topics and themes in the book "How Dogs Work" by Raymond Coppinger and Merk Feinstein. This episode is a brief introduction of this subject matter. If you are interested in these topics, check out the book! Amazon link below.
Disclaimer: I am not a scientist or ethologist. I simply read this book and took out some of the salient points to (hopefully) encourage listeners of this show to continue to learn!
"How Dogs Work" Amazon Link
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Boston area dog trainer Leah shares a story of an unfortunate thing that happened with dogs off leash in the woods. Live and learn, read the dog, have fun but be safe. This one is for professionals and owners who want to learn more about dog behavior and making decisions to support your dogs' personality.
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Boston area dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss:
- Watching the olympics
- Dog Photoshoots
- When to cancel walks in the heat
- Retriever training
- Revamping training goals
- Surrounding yourself with supportive peers
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Yes, it even happens to us! Boston area dog trainers Leah & Lori share recent stories about personal dogs getting into unmentionables. Do you know what to do in a situation involving poison ingestion?
Resources
ASPCA Poison Control Center
(888) 426-4435
Emergency Identification For Mushrooms And Plants
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Leah describes the following dog training/handling topics:
- New Off Leash Heeling Course offered for those who train with ABC Dog Training
- The importance of finding a handler who is CPR and First Aid Certified
- Do I follow a system for formal obedience training?
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Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss techniques for socializing a new puppy. Lori also talks about hot spots esspecially in summertime. Contact us by using the contact form here:
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Need a leash, collar, line, crate or toy? Wondering what dog trainer's reccomend for useful gear? Look no further!
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Discover the perfect podcast for canine enthusiasts! Explore the world of professional dog trainers and handlers in the Boston MA area. And, pick up useful tips on how to train your dog at home. Use the contact form to reach out to the hosts and be sure to leave a rating and review if you like what you hear.
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A professional dog groomer takes common questions from dog owners. Join Boston area dog trainers Leah & Lori for annother entertaining chat with Renee.
Topics Covered:
What to look for in a groomer
Ear stripping
Ear plucking
Shampoo Choices
Skunk remedies
And More!
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Real life dog ownership with Carol and her Pit-Bull Maple. Hear from an owner about how the dog training actually worked out for the long run at home. We hope you enjoy and, if so, share the podcast with your friends. If you aren interested in working with us for dog training, fill out this contact form fitpetboston.com/contact
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Dog trainers Leah&Lori discuss getting your house and schedule ready for your new dog. We also briefly discuss considerations before deciding on a breeder or rescue. Word of mouth referals go a long way in this department.
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First of a 4 part series on raising puppies. Housebreaking, crate training, picking a spot for bathroom training, managing etc. Listen and learn from Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori.
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Boston MA area dog trainers Leah & Lori sat down with pro dog groomer Renee Reyer (Transfurmations Spa) and asked some pretty pointed questions about dog grooming. This is Renee's second appearance on the show and we could have talked for hours. This is not one you want to miss! She gave a few tips and tricks toward the end of the episode.
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We have clients who are just flat out amazing with their dogs. Every once in a while, an owner rises above and beyond what a pet owner will do in terms of training and commitment, Lily is one of those owners. Lily and her 3 year old dog Bella compete in a few different dog sports, scent work & TDI therapy work. Not bad for a first time dog owner/handler! Listen to her story here.
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It's dog trainers Lori & Leah with another story hour. Here we come with some commentary on a tragic news story out of Reno NV. If you never read past this descritipon, try your best to stay away from dog parks.
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Dog trainer's Leah & Lori discuss:
- Taking a step back from training
- Taking our time with training
- Traveling to a Pheasant Ranch for the first time
- How adding resources in public can be hard on everyone
- Toss & Fetch 2024
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It's Leah the dog walker again, thanks for tuning in to this dog training podcast. In today's episode, I talked about the difference between observing someone else on the line or in a training class vs doing it yourself. Practice makes perfect. Like and share with your friends
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Hi! It's Leah the dog walker, host of FitPet Boston Talks. Today, I discussed a recent situation with a loose dog off leash in the woods. I helped a fellow dog walker catch her dog back after being on the run for about an hour.
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Leah discusses a few nuts and bolts about electric collar training. Hopefully you can pick up a few tips and tricks to make your routine more clear. This one's a little doggie so I'm sorry for those who came for the laughs, Lori was MIA today!
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Dog trainers Leah, Lori & Melissa discuss fielding dog training client questions via follow ups in real time. If you have hired a dog trainer, you should have access to their expertise. If you have a question, ask it! Googling and sleuthing online will only get you so far if you lack the foundational skills necessary to train a dog. If you've paid for a trainer's help, they should be available to HELP you.
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Dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss Leah's recent trial experience with Leah's labrador Raven. We trialed and passed 3 legs of our AKC Novice/CD title and we also described the trial experinece. This is an alter call! Trainers and handlers, don't be afraid to get yourselves out there with your dog to trials.
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Dog trainer Melissa Molander sits with Lori & Leah to discuss service dog training and traveling with a trained service dog. Be sure to rate and review the show and share it with ya friends if you have found our conversation interesting!
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Dog trainers Leah and Lori respond to a recent story on a Boston area radio station. The host brought his dog to a dog park and he continues to get peed on by another owners dog. What would you do?
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Boston area dog trainer Leah discusses a recent blog from the Dog Food Advisor regarding Purina dog food. Stay skeptical people!
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Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss the recent surge of new dog handling "businesses" in the local area. Lori shares some stories from her time kennel tech'ing and Leah has a word to the wise for cold weather gear. As always, genuine conversation and this episode esspecially has a lot of giggles. It's been a long week, if you like it, share it!
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Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori answer a question from a good friend/fellow trainer. We are ever changing and learning but this episode dives into where we came from and how we have tweaked things along the way. Mostly story telling, always authentic. Share/subscribe/rate and thanks for listening!
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Here's a quick expose of how I (Leah) immerse myself in dog training with the goal of being the best dog trainer that I can be. It's an ever changing, difficult, beautiful journey. If you are listening and you aren't a dog trainer, I hope the message will resonate and make you think about the type of immersion you need to be the best at whatever it is you are passionate about.
Book: The Daily Laws - Robert Greene
The Daily Laws (Amazon)
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Dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss a recent post in a popular community Facebook page. Did you get or give a holiday puppy? Listen for some tips for auxilary gift items to go along with your new bundle of joy. Also, pick up some tips if you're planning to gift a dog to a loved one in the future.
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Leah discusses the importance of secure access to a residence. If you're traveling for the holidays, set your dog walker, groomer or bording service up for success by making your trusted pet care provider a key holder.
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Dog trainers Leah & Lori talk dog food, management protocols for the holidays and holiday gift ideas for clients/friends with dogs. There's no shortage of options these days for thoughtful dog apparel. Links below.
Portrait Watercolors
Portrait Stickers
Vista Print - Holiday Cards and Calendars
Bully Sticks
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Dog trainers Leah & Lori address a recent local news story, stay safe out there everyone! Trigger warning 3 minutes into the episode, Lori reads the report. We also discussed a few training milestones for Raven as to end on a positive note.
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Dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss recent wins and AKC titles for Lori/Buddha and Leah/Raven. 2023 did not disappoint, we got our butts out there and worked towards these goals to achieved them. Subscribe, share, rate & review the show so more people can make their day WAY BETTER by listening to us go on about high level dog stuff.
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Boston area dog trainer Leah discusses the phenomina of beginner's luck as it is described in "The Alchemist." She shares about experiencing beginner's luck with Reuben when first starting to play frisbee. She also discusses not having beginner's luck but continuing to stick with an endeavor.
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Leah reviews the ever popular "The Art of Raising A Puppy" by the Monks of New Skete. This coffee table staple deserves its spot in our lives. Hear Leah's summary and takeaways after reading the text. Please review and rate the podcast if you like what you hear!
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A short discussion on carbohydrate metabolism and dogs. See the reference below for the article "Role Of Carbohydrates And The Health Of Dogs," mentioned in the episode. There's an extensive list of references at the end of the article. I would suggest digging in if you are truly interested in this issue. It's always my goal to steer listeners to think critically.
Never use my words or this podcast as a scientific reference - my words and opinions are my anecdotal perspective. Let us all segue from the click-baity attention-sucking greed fest that is social media and start to formulate our opinions on these topics based on facts and our own critical analysis.
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Leah chats about the breakfast effect and how we feed when training. Let's think critically when it comes time to make decisions for you and your dog! Check out our Instagram accounts @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining and feel free to rate and review the show on Spotify and Apple Music. Thank you!
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What should you feed your dog? Listen and learn a few tips on how to think critically in order to make good decisions. This is a conversation that can certainly continue. Follow us on instagram and please rate and review the show if you're inspired:
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Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori trade stories of recent (weird and wild) happenings.
- Creeps in the woods - Leah reports on a guy with a lure
- Missunderstandings - resource sucking report in Winchester of a dude who mistook an accident for an active shooter.
- Puppy puke
- Clearing the neighborhood for walking your puppy
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Boston MA area dog trainer Leah discusses "Coyote America" by Dan Flores. Thesis, Summary & Takeaways. There are no quotations in this episode directly from the text. If you're interested in learning more about how America has treated Coyotes historically and how we can approach them in the future, read the book!
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Boston MA dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss:
- recent rally trial NQ
- gear that is useful
- gear that is not useful
- watching out for water
- vet quality topicals and shampoos
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Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss some problems that can arise from bone chewing. This episode also touches upon upcoming trials and what's going on with our own personal dogs. Like/Subscribe/Share if you're into it!
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Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss teaching a dumbbell retrieve, public etiquette, electric fences - and more!
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Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss Toss and Fetch league, how to keep dogs cool in the car during the summer months at trails and for training, how to keep dogs from gaining weight - and more!
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Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori Lodato discuss what's been happening this spring/early summer with their own dogs and chat about their group class dynamics. Group class is a blast...IF your team is ready!
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Boston area dog trainer's Leah and Lori Lodato discuss Leah's new endeavor to train her 8 mo old Labrador Retriever in formal Retriever Training.
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We all know that our dogs drink more water in the heat but do you know what processes are occuring to require more water intake in hot weather? If dogs dont sweat, why do they need more H2O? Listen for Leah's explaination and don't forget to subscribe and share the podcast if ya like what ya hear.
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Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss when to spay and neuter, why dogs eat poop, tips for keeping black dogs cool in the heat & tips on how to handle stubborn or difficult clients. If you like what you're listening too rate and review the podcast. Follow our social media accounts on Instagram and reach out if you would like to connect with us!
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Boston MA area dog trainer's Leah and Lori discuss dog jackets, booties, kenneling old dogs, teaching classes with children, therapy dog work & more!
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Join Boston MA area dog trainers Leah, Lori and Melissa for a discussion which reflects upon the year and sets some goals for 2023.
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Dog trainer's Leah and Lori are back with another episode, answering questions re disc sports. Also, an encouraging message for setting goals in 2023. Thanks for listening and don't forget to like, subscribe and share the podcast!
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Join me (Leah) for a discussion on techniques for practicing disc with your dog. This is the last installment of the disc mini series, these episodes would be specifically helpful for those who have worked with me in lessons but if you have questions, shoot them in a DM @fpb_talks on IG or message leah@fitpetboston.com.
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Join Leah for a continuing discussion about how to start playing disc with your dog. This episode covers some basic concepts regarding how to throw a back handed throw. Brief discussions on technique, mechanics, flight pattern and interpreting wind.
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Leah starts a series on playing disc with your dog. This episode covers the importance of the catch and the catch ratio if you want to compete. Support the podcast by subscribing and sharing! Follow on instagram @fpb_talks.
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Leah starts a series on playing disc with your dog. This episode covers the importance of the catch and the catch ratio if you want to compete. Support the podcast by subscribing and sharing! Follow on instagram @fpb_talks.
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Jen Banks is the owner of The Right Paw Obedience Training in Princeton MA. We had an excellent conversation spanning a wide variety of topics. We were joined by Moon Pie, Jen's Staffordshire Terrier, who was also celebrating a birthday on the day of our interview! Jen is an astute and accomplished dog trainer. She is also a Training Without Conflict Certified Dog trainer. Jen runs Bay State GRC club, if you own a bully breed and are wondering how to get involved in sports, you can check out GRC.
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Boston MA area dog trainer Leah Lodato discusses different options for flea and tick prevention for dogs. Ingestibles, topicals, collars and all natural options discussed. Pros and cons for each presented. Make your decision knowing the info!
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Boston MA area dog trainer Leah Lodato discusses different options for flea and tick prevention for dogs. Ingestibles, topicals, collars and all natural options discussed. Pros and cons for each presented. Make your decision knowing the info!
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Boston area dog trainers answer questions from our audience! Dog trainers Jamie, Leah & Lori discuss GRC dog sports, IGP seminars & frisbee competition before answering questions from our listeners.
How do I reduce puppy biting during training? 30.00
How often should I crate my pup? 40:30
What is your take on hand feeding puppies? 46:40
How do I get a more consistent recall? 55:15
What would possess anyone to breed dogs? 1:04:20
If you feed raw, how do you train? 1:19:15
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Boston area dog trainers answer questions from our audience! Dog trainers Jamie, Leah & Lori discuss GRC dog sports, IGP seminars & frisbee competition before answering questions from our listeners.
How do I reduce puppy biting during training? 30.00
How often should I crate my pup? 40:30
What is your take on hand feeding puppies? 46:40
How do I get a more consistent recall? 55:15
What would possess anyone to breed dogs? 1:04:20
If you feed raw, how do you train? 1:19:15
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Boston MA area dog trainers discuss difficult topics! How do genetics affect your dogs' behavior? What are reasonable expectations to have when you DON'T KNOW who the parents of your dog are? Sam talked about some pretty vulnerable happenings with her personal dog Zeus. Katrina chimed in with some of her own personal experience and host Leah tried not to say "like" "umm" and "I think" too much - but probably failed. If you like what you're hearing, leave a review!
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Boston MA area dog trainers discuss difficult topics! How do genetics affect your dogs' behavior? What are reasonable expectations to have when you DON'T KNOW who the parents of your dog are? Sam talked about some pretty vulnerable happenings with her personal dog Zeus. Katrina chimed in with some of her own personal experience and host Leah tried not to say "like" "umm" and "I think" too much - but probably failed. If you like what you're hearing, leave a review!
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Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss Leah's inner Elmer Fudd and also touch on their hesitency to produce and distribute video content.
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Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss Leah's inner Elmer Fudd and also touch on their hesitency to produce and distribute video content.
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Dog trainers Leah and Lori Lodato discuss ways in which you can make bathroom training your puppy easier.
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Dog trainers Leah and Lori Lodato discuss ways in which you can make bathroom training your puppy easier.
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Leah and Lori had a rough summer on the puppy front. Our lab puppy born on January 15 had a congenital liver shunt and we had to say goodbye on August 6. In this episode, we explain what happened and what led us to make that difficult decision.
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Leah and Lori had a rough summer on the puppy front. Our lab puppy born on January 15 had a congenital liver shunt and we had to say goodbye on August 6. In this episode, we explain what happened and what led us to make that difficult decision.
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Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss reactive dogs and popular messaging. Time stamp is 18:00 minutes when we begin discussing the question: Are reactive dogs good dogs too? This topic is meant to spark discussion, it is an extremely difficult topic to discuss. Therefore, we will be collaborating with other trainers on the topic to continue the discussion.
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Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss recent happenings! Granite State Schutzhund Club had a trial this weekend which Lori attended and Leah has been busy with disc stuff. Both of us discuss why we find the clicker to be such a valuable tool. @bettervet save $75 on your first visit FPB75
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Leah is back with an interview! This episode interviews Alex Thompson, owner of Tailwind Dog Training in Weymouth MA.
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Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss puppy raising, using different tools for training and Leah rants on dog walkers using public lands. Thanks to our buddy Mark for the smooth botle of Anejo which kept the conversation flowing.
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Boston area dog trainers Leah, Lori and Melissa chat about cancellation policies, taking group photos & gym drama. Support the podcast by rating and reviewing. Follow us on instagram! @fpb_talks
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This is an interview with dog trainer Sam O'Brien, owner of South Shore Dog Squad. She is a dog trainer and dog walker. We had a great conversation and Sam gave some awesome advice about how to manage children and dogs. @bettervet.com use code FPB75 and save $75 on your first visit.
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Happy Holidays from dog trainers Leah, Lori and Melissa. In this episode we reflect our accomplishments and struggles in 2021. Listen till the end for some good laughs and stories. We also chatted about whether or not we let our dogs on the bed and on furniture.
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Katrina is the owner of The Canine Enrichment Co. based out of Avon MA. She has worked with dogs for many years and is a dog mom to 3 Australian Cattle Dogs. It was a pleasure talking to her about her dog walking and training business.
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Dog trainers Lori & Leah scratch the surface of how to play with your dog by explaining how they play with their own personal dogs. Play is a HUGE topic in dog training. This episode is meant to give you some anecdotal examples and ideas for your own play sessions.
Lori and Leah play with their dogs differently - Buddha is a Rottweiler who competes in AKC obedience and IGP/Shutzhund. Reuben is a mixed breed dog who competes in disc sports.
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Dog trainers Lori and Leah discuss the 5 pieces of equipment that are a must for private dog training lessons and group dog training classes. If you are a client, do not miss this episode.
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I was joined by Brittney, owner of Dandy Dog Walking and Jamie, owner of The Mindful Dog walker to discuss takeaways from a recent seminar that all three of us attended. The seminar was hosted/taught by Larry Krohn, Jay Jack & Joel Silverman.
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Mike is the owner of The Perfect Walk and works in the Boston MA area. He has been in the dog training industry for many years and recently branched out on his own. Our conversation focused on the structure of Mike's business and his focus when training dogs.
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Lori & Leah open up the episode talking about current happenings in their dog training and walking businesses. Then, Leah examines a 2017 study which compares the social interactions of dogs vs the interactions of wolves. Those of you interested in adding another dog to your pack, listen up and take notes.
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Welcome Back! Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss recent AKC Obedience and Up Dog Challenge competitions. It’s been a busy spring for ALL good dog handlers in the Boston Area so thank you for sticking with the podcast and being patient while we continue this project.
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Autumn Keene, owner of "The Autumn K9" sat down with Leah to chat about her personal journey into working with dogs and lessons she has learned along the way. The Autumn K9 is a dog walking and dog training business on the South Shore of MA. Follow Autumn on instagram @the.autumn.k9.
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Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori run through a list of thoughts Lori has had over the past month and wanted to share. We touched on females dogs mounting other dogs, adopting littermates, acquiring a second dog, being a tactile dog trainer and a bunch of other topics.
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Val is a professional dog trainer based in the suburbs of Boston MA and currently works at Community K9 Boston teaching privately and doing pack walks. Val is extremely intelligent and experienced and is dedicated to continuing her education. Val and Leah talked about Val's 3 dogs and how her dogs have helped her on her journey. Follow Val on instagram @puppieswantjazz
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Dog trainers Steve Romard, Lori & Leah broadly discuss dog ownership and what it takes to build a healthy relationship with your dog.
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Steve is an IGP decoy/dog trainer and all around swell guy. Steve shares some of his experiences as a decoy coming up in the 90's in the Boston area. Steve has worked thousands of dogs in the US and Europe. FPB Talks is about learning the person who trains dogs and this episode achieves that aim completely. Steve is genuine, thoughtful, experienced and truly cares about dogs and dog training.
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April Pelletier is a certified canine fitness trainer (CCFT) and vet tech. She owns New England K9 Athlete located in Hanover MA. April explains the importance of fitness training for dogs with the main goal of preventing injury. We chatted about April's 5 dogs and the evolution of her business.
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Dog trainers Lori & Leah discuss how you as the student can be more prepared when you come to a class. Whether it be a board and train, group class, pack walk or private lesson - dog training is followed through by YOU - the dog owner. We are here to help! Be prepared by bringing necessary equipment, clothing, questions and resources to your lesson. This episode is also a fair amount of shooting the sht. Yah Welcome. Use code FITPET15* for merchandise at Crate Escape Too in Cambridge MA.
Dog trainers Leah & Lori Lodato discuss the unique way in which clients interact with dog trainers. There is no sense in criticising previous training when a trainer meets a new client. Let's support each other by starting anew and pulling positive positions out of the client's training history.
Leah also illustrated the mission of FitPet Boston Talks which is to learn about local talented dog trainers and the lives they lead. This podcast is not an endorsement of any trainer or style but rather a platform for storytelling - learning about the people behind the craft.
Competing at AKC obedience trials is a great goal for dog owners and dog handlers. This episode discusses a recent AKC trail in Springfield MA. Leah, Lori & Catherine dissect the weekend of trailing in obedience and rally obedience.
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Dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss how to detect and prevent separation anxiety and isolation distress in dogs. We are mostly homebound which is an unnatural situation for both humans and dogs. Though it is a meek term to describe a powerful issue, separation anxiety can be a debilitating mental condition. This episode also catches up with Leah and Lori and how they've been training their own dogs.
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Dog trainers Leah & Tyler sit down and chat about Tyler's Boston based dog training business, Falco K9. Tyler explained how he came to be a dog trainer and his experience as a military K9 handler in the Navy. He spoke candidly about the dogs and people who impact him. Tyler discussed his mentality as a business owner and also mentions those who have helped him along the way (lookin at you, Joan). Leah & Tyler also discussed the use of electric collars and the PETCO debacle and Tyler had a very pointed message for dog trainers at the end of this podcast.
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Dog trainers Leah & Lori Lodato discuss practical ways to socialize puppies and adult dogs. Leah & Lori debunk some popular theories about socialization and explain how socialization is so much more than letting your puppy play with other puppies.
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Dog trainer Leah Lodato sits down with Nikki Condon for a chat about happenings in Nikki's world. Nikki is the president of Last Hope K9 Rescue in Boston MA and she has also recently acquired a quarantine/boarding facility here in MA.
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Dog trainers Leah & Lori chat about how to advocate for your dog when visiting the veterinarian.
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Dog trainers Leah & Lori chat about how you can keep your dog safe off leash. First, let's make sure you have put the work into training your dog to have a reliable recall. Then, employ equipment choices and techniques to make it easy to pass distractions off leash.
Dog trainers Leah and Lori Lodato dive into the topic of advocating for your dog while your dog is on leash in the neighborhood. Should you let your dog meet other dogs on leash? Listen and find out.
This series with dog trainers Lori & Leah gives tips about how to advocate for your dog in different situations. Part 1 focuses on how to how to cultivate successful interactions between your friends and family and your new dog.
Patrick is a Boston based realtor and we talked about basic money management strategies for micro/small business owners so listen up all you dog walkers and trainers! He also dove into the current real estate market in the Boston area. @boston.real.estate
Leah & Jamie sat down and chatted about Jamie's dog walking company, The Mindful Dog Walker, and how she came to be an amazing dog handler and dog mom. She gave some excellent tips on initiating loose leash walking practices and talked extensively about how mindset influences dog handling.
Dog trainers Leah and Lori talk about various dog breeds and whether or not Lori thinks they'd be a good fit for someone who has never owned a dog before.
Sara&Leah talk about structured dog daycare, owning power breeds and the dog handling industry.
Dog training classes can be fun and spontaneous! We explore random topics in dog training such as footwear, readiness & coachability.
We break down crate training for puppies and give some tips on how to structure success for your puppy. We also laugh a lot and talk randomly so enjoy.
Leah and Lori take questions from IG followers, friends and clients. Anything dog related but we also take personal questions and will continue doing so whilst in quarantine. Enjoy!
We answered questions from our instagram followers and clients during the quarantine. Dog related, training questions, business stuff, personal questions, we will answer anything!
Our instagram followers and clients asked us some great personal and dog related questions this week and answered them! This will continue throughout the quarantine so keep listening and asking.
We took questions from our instagram followers and had a great discussion about dogs and business.
This special episode features three Boston area dog handlers and we talked about the recent COVID-19 outbreak and how it is currently affecting their businesses.
Hannalore Tice and Corey Shields own a dog training and dog walking company in Jamaica Plain MA called Boston For The Dogs.
Renee is a mobile pet groomer and owns a company called Transfurmations Spa. We chatted about her journey from learning how to groom from the best down in Florida to her current business venture here in Massachusetts. Renee is an inspiring female business owner and true dog lover.
This podcast episode interviews Meredith Storrs, owner of Off Leash Excursions which is a dog training and day program newly located in Cohasset MA. We chatted about her two dogs and her experience with working dog breeds.
Melissa is a Boston area dog trainer and currently is employed as a retail and daycare manager at a company in Cambridge MA. We talked about her two dogs, Colton and Margarita. We specifically chatted about her relationship with her dogs and how she became a dog trainer. She gave some advice to those looking to enter the industry. Melissa competes with Colton in agility trials and we talked about their participation in that sport.
This episode dives into Lori's experience preparing dogs for competition. Lori is a thorough type of person and has high expectations when training dogs. We talked about different types of evaluations and her experience training puppies. Lori also gives some worthwhile advice for dog owners who want an all around family dog and explains how the CGC test is a good litmus evaluation for someone who wants a stable canine companion.
Lauren is a veterinary technician, dog advocate, rescue worker and philanthropist. She volunteers at a long list of organizations. Notably, she is on the board of directors at Project Samana Rescue and spearheads Jr's Paws For a Cause dog friendly 5k. Our conversation touched on her journey to becoming a vet tech and also talked about tips when attempting to rescue an animal in need of a home.
Meghan is a professional dog walker. Her company is Beantown Hounds, a multi-service outfit specializing in off-leash pack walks. We talked about off-leash etiquette and also chatted about how our own dogs have shaped our business experience. Meghan works on the trails of Callahan State Park which is an 800 acre park covering parts of Framingham, Marlboro and Southboro MA.
Micaela Purnell is a wholistic, balanced dog trainer and owns Community K9 Boston. We sat down and spoke about her training techniques and swapped stories. She also described the personalities of her two dogs - Cersie and Dean.
Robyn Toscano of Tailwaggerz Newton talks about the evolution of her dog boarding and daycare business and her two Cane Corso's, Olive and Bronson.