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K9 Aptitude

A realistic, actionable dog training podcast. We are here to give everyday solutions to the every day dog owner using our 3-step action plan! And occasionally we drink good beer. Enjoy!

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Before you Board and Train Your Dog: What to Expect

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Body language

Mental stimulation

Stress

Methods of Teaching

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Stop unwanted behavior 

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AVSAB Punishment Position Statement

Dr. Ian Dunbar's Bite Scale

Humane Society of Charlotte

Study on Behavioral Euthanasia

Support group for Behavioral Euthanasia 

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Appropriate Puppy exercise

Puppy Developmental Stages

Puppy Culture

Puppy Start Smart Socialization

Checklist and Rubric for Body Language

Potty training

Potty training troubleshooting

Littermate syndrome

What if I already have littermates?

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Puppy biting and mouthing resource

Creating a YES space

Puppy pacifiers

Letting your puppy "Cry it out" can cause permanent damage

Crate training video

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Hierarchy of Dog Needs

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Episode Resources: Counter-conditioning Separation Anxiety Resource

Extra Resources: Find a trainer Find a Veterinary Behaviorist Body language Mental stimulation Stress Methods of Teaching

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Engage/Disengage

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Body language

Mental stimulation

Stress

Methods of Teaching

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Alternate exercise

Double-ended leash

Emily's favorite long line

Sniffspot

Leash walking videos:

  • Video 1

  • Video 2

  • Video 3

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Body language

Mental stimulation

Stress

Methods of Teaching

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Harness document

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Cat Body Language

Engage-Disengage game

@ClickerKittens

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Body language

Mental stimulation

Stress

Methods of Teaching

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Bully stick holder

Resource Guarding

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Body language

Mental stimulation

Stress

Methods of Teaching

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Shana:  https://www.facebook.com/speakingdogwithshana/ IG: @speakingdogwithshana

Emily: www.freewillanimaltraining.com IG: @freewillanimaltraining

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Episode notes:  

Tiring vs. Taxing: https://positively.com/contributors/exercise-for-dogs-tiring-vs-taxing/  

Proper Exercise: https://www.facebook.com/speakingdogwithshana/posts/2780725818717633?__tn__=K-R 

BAT 2.0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1lVAFHlhGA&t=0s 

Engage-Disengage game: https://www.clickertraining.com/reducing-leash-reactivity-the-engage-disengage-game 

Body language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4  

Mental stimulation: https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/  

Stress: http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/  

Methods of Teaching: https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/  

Find a trainer: https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/

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"It's Yer Choice" game: https://youtu.be/k9KULy1JSzs

Body language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4

Mental stim: https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/

Stress: http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/

Methods of Teaching: https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/

Find a trainer: https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/

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https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/

Find a Veterinary Behaviorist:

https://www.dacvb.org/search/custom.asp?id=4709

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RESOURCES:

Flirt Pole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg6wtKa6D4U 

Donna Hill 22 rear end awareness exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O7mS4blCF8&t=0s 

Bacon Recall Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T1a3_1ouqY 

Reinforcer List: https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/10/reward-list-of-reinforcers/ 

Sniffspot app: www.sniffspot.com

Recall word list: Cheese, Bacon, With me, Find me, Over here, Yahoo, Yippee, Rush, Target, Come in different language, Squash, Return, Let's go, Hurry, Run, Puppy, Cookie, Chicken, Treats, Jackpot, Party, Bubbles, Pronto, Squirrel, Zoomie!, Pork Chop, ETC

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Body language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4

Mental stim: https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/

Stress: http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/

Methods of Teaching: https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/

Find a trainer: https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/