Hey there friend! Today we are answering a great question, about how to get your calm peaceful house back when you have 2 (or more) dogs that love each other and are using your house has a playground. I have always had a large pack of dogs living with me and I can say that my house is mostly calm and peaceful. So today I am giving 3 easy tips on how you can get that calm back in your life while still allowing your dogs to have fun! Next steps: Let's be Pen Pals! Here's how: ...

Hey there fellow dog lover! This week I am sharing the story of Levi, one of the most fearful dogs I have had the pleasure of learning from. And this week I had to take him to the vet and I was so shocked by his behaviour I wanted to share it today! Upon reflection, I figured this out: The number one thing I did over the years of living with Levi that made the most difference is what I am talking about today on the podcast! Please share your wins with your dog. I would love to hear...

Hey there my fellow dog lover! If there is one thing I can say about my life with dogs is that I have learned so much from living with and working with large groups of dogs. I have had the opportunity to see: Familial Packs Temporary Packs Working Packs And of course, living with my House Pack And I can say that they are wildly different. So that is why when I hear tragic stories of dogs getting hurt (or worse) from intentional dog lovers when they are fostering dogs or...

Hey there dog lover! I am so glad you are here and this is a "controversial" dog training topic. But I know this one thing can change your dog training journey for the better so it must be said. Today on the podcast I am talking about the power of no and how if you have been told you MUST use positive only or purely positive training, you my friend have been "marketed "to. (And there really is on such thing😉) So it's not about not using the word no, but rather HOW you use the word no...

Hey there fellow dog lover! So I was in Pet Valu the other week when an already nervous/anxious dog working on "socialization" reacted (negatively) to a little puppy who came into the store. The chaos and barking caught my attention and before I could get around the isle to see what was going on, both owners (and the staff at Pet Valu) were all saying "It's okay, you're okay!" The puppy owner was petting her pup and saying it. The anxious dog owner was saying it. The employee at the...

Hey there my fellow dog lover! Whenever I get a phone call about dog training, I usually have to admit I don't teach obedience or hold obedience classes. But most often, if people are calling about training they usually don't need obedience training at all... And that is where I come in! This week I am talking about why you shouldn't be obedience training your newly adopted rescue and what you *should* be doing instead. So grab your notebook because today I am sharing 3 things you...

Hello, fellow dog lover! Today on the show 8 Reasons You Should Crate Train Your Dog. Crate training goes beyond just housebreaking your puppy and is in my opinion one of the most important life skills for dogs living in Humansville. In upcoming episodes, we are going to talk more about the importance of this incredible tool for our fearful and shy dogs. So be sure to follow the show for more on this topic! So if you have ever wondered if you should crate train your dog or if you...

Hey there my fellow dog lover! Today we are talking about a powerful exercise called BE Quiet, and the 3 reasons this will help you create a beautiful bond with your dog. It will help you, your dog and your relationship. The power of this simple exercise can't be overstated. Please take a moment today to BE Quiet (even if it's just for a few hours) and be sure to share your how interesting moments in our Facebook Community And of course, make sure you are on the Canine...

Hi friend, This was a hard one for me. But I know you of all people will understand. I will be back next week with the scheduled episode on BE Quiet. For now, Hug your dog for me. Don't forget to join the Facebook Group: Living Beyond Obedience And the Canine Chronicles to keep up to date with episodes and questions. Here's how: Go to beyondobedience.ca Stay on the page until the pop-up menu asks if you want to join the Canine Chronicles. Drop your name and email and...

Hey there dog lover! Do you want to learn something about your relationship with your dog?? (of course, you do! 😉) Today, you are getting a sneak peek at one of the first lessons in my Relationship Remedy Online Program! This is one of my favourite exercises that all of my students do.  It's called BE with.  I first learned about this when my dad bought me a baby horse. I was thrown into the deep end of trying to figure out horse psychology ( prey) instead of dog psychology...

Hey there fellow dog lover! Dog reactivity and off-leash dogs. 🐕 It's a hot topic for sure. 🔥 It can be said that dog reactivity is born from bad experiences when your dog is on a leash. But today I am talking about how I turned a potentially bad situation into a dog-bonding experience. I am sharing exactly what I did, why I did it and sharing 3 tips on how to help your dogs when off-leash dogs approach you while you are walking your dog. Now disclaimer time: There are many...

Hey there fellow dog lover! We are continuing our discussion on how to set up your life with your new dog! 🎉 So you have done the homework.✅ You have done the initial meet and greet with your current dog. ✅ You signed the paperwork and now you are bringing home your new dog✅ In this episode, we are talking about setting realistic expectations, creating boundaries and understanding the mind of your new dog as they settle into this new space and family. These next few days, weeks and...

Hey there dog lover! This week we are continuing our discussion: How to introduce a new dog to your pack and family. Last week we talked about the "why". Why do you want to add another dog to your family? And what kind of dog? How old? etc And now this week, we are talking about introducing your dog to your potential new dog. I am giving you the exact "how-to" today :-) It's time for... (drum roll please) Dog Introduction 101 -so that you can take the time to observe how...

Hey there my fellow dog lover! This week I am talking about one of my favourite topics: Dog introductions! Specifically, how to introduce your newly adopted dog/puppy to your original dog with less stress and more success! So, if you are considering adding another furry friend to your pack, this week's episode is for you! Special shout out to Karen who replied to my Canine Chronicle Weekly Digest with her question about her newly adopted puppy Howie and how her dog Tucker is feeling...

Hey there dog lover! We are still talking about barking! It's a hot topic for sure. This week's question comes from my friend Susanne, who travels with her 8-month-old dog and goes wild whenever anyone approaches the car. Let's find out why, and what to do about it.

Hey dog lover! Well, barking is a hot topic! Am I right? So let's continue the fun with this week's episode on Attention Barking! Attention barking is when your dog is barking at you. They are demanding you to play, feed or pay attention to them in some way. Attention barking can be frustrating and may have you shouting! BE QUIET! NO BARKING! more than you would like to admit. And if that is you my dog-loving friend... This is the episode for you! So let's review the 3 truths about...

Hey there dog lover! Do you have a dog that barks at everything going on outside? Barking at the door, the windows, the fence line? Today on the podcast I am talking about barking. But not just any barking. Alert barking. And I am sharing this one surprising tip I learned after watching my daycare dogs. Dogs really are the best teachers when it comes to understanding our dog's behaviours. So if you are ready to try something a little more "dog-like" Let's get to it!

Are you a dedicated dog mom, struggling with a dog behaviour, that just isn't getting any better? In this episode, I will give you an unusual exercise to help reframe the problem, so you can find a solution. If we are stuck in a cycle of fixing the problem we can unintentionally cause a crack in the foundation of our bond with our dog. This trick works wonders! Try it out, and let me know how it goes! If you are interested in learning more about how to Be someone worth following to a...

This week we are talking about treats! Treats can often be a crutch in your relationship with your dog. Do you feel like giant Pez dispensers when it comes to using treats to help train or fix their dog's behaviour issues? So, are treats bad for your bond with your dog? Today I am going to answer that question and give some helpful tips on how to use treats to not only help your dog training but also enhance the bond you have with your dog. Can your dog have the "cake and eat it too?" Let's...

Does your dog not come back when called? Do you know your dog KNOWS what come means? If you and your dog have been struggling with recall this episode is for you my friend! In this episode I am talking about that all too common struggle of RECALL. Let's break it down and talk about why your dog isn't coming back when called. Be sure to follow me on FaceBook and don't forget to Join the Canine Chronicles! Our weekly digest on everything Beyond Obedience! Be the first to know what's...

This week we are talking about socialization and the importance of this concept but the reality is you are probably doing it wrong. (I know, me too!!) So today I am busting some common myths about socializing and what you should ACTUALLY be doing when you take your dog out to meet people and other dogs.

If you ever had a moment where you didn't feel good about the advice or training you were given for your dog, this is the episode for you! Putting our faith in professionals that doesn't feel good is challenging for us dog lovers. But here is a story of when I had to stand up for my dog and how it left me feeling shunned from the dog training world. What I did and what you can do ton :-) Be sure to check out the freebie: Decoding your dog's behaviour with my FOR Framework (Foundation...

Today we get to meet one of our beloved BE pack members who wormed his way into my heart and my pack, and soon became our very BEST pack walker. And would you be surprised to know he was a Basset Hound? Yes, it surprised me as well. But this dog taught me so many things one of which is the third and final block in my 3 phase framework to build an incredible bond with your dog: The Foundation of Relationship: Fulfilment Factor So today let's dig into Fulfillment Factor and how many of us...

This is Part 2 of our 3 part series, The Foundation of Relationship Framework. This framework is how I live, love and work with large packs of dogs without having to rely on strict obedience or bootcamp rules. When you embrace this framework in your daily interactions with your dog, everything else just gets easier. Last week we talked about the first foundation block: Leadership. Today I talking about the second foundation block: Relevance. Do you have a relevance gap? How are you...

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on my Foundation of Relationship Framework. This framework is how I live and love a multidog household without having to rely on strict obedience. In this episode, we are talking about the first foundation block in the framework: Leadership. Also, how my JRT managed to con me out of a second breakfast! Smart pup! or gullible human... you decide ;-)