Why's my dog so aggressive? How can I start to train them more effectively? And what's the secret to getting any dog to truly obey your commands? There may be a million ways to skin a cat, but dog training doesn't have to be that complicated. Just ask Mike Ritland. When he's not hosting his podcast, he's hard at work over at Teamdog, training elite protection dogs and providing nutrition, supplies, and insight solutions for dog owners everywhere. That's why he's sitting down for a special end-of-the-year Q&A episode of Mike Drop - to answer some of your most asked questions about man's best friend.  ---------- Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 02:53 - Is My Dog Afraid of Men? 08:52 - My Dog Loves People but Hates Other Dogs! 15:30 - How Long Does it Take to Train a Dog? 17:30 - Is Mouthing as Bad as the Experts Say? 19:28 - When Should I Start Using a Training Collar?  25:49 - Does Mike Ritland like Cats? 30:26 - Animal Canine Chiropractors?  32:16 - Aggression versus Reactivity 34:09 - Canine Puzzles for Brain Activity 37:08 - Classical vs Operant Conditioning 42:54 - How to Housetrain a Dog 46:26 - Canine Healing & Injury Care 48:42 - When's The Best Time to Socialize My Dog? 50:25 - My Dog Bites People - Now What? 55:51 - My Dog's Only Aggressive to Certain Random People?  59:12 - Barking All Night 01:03:35 - PETA and Canine Assisted Living 01:07:10 - My Dog is Scared of Other Dogs 01:08:28 - My Dog Eats Grass - What Should He Eat Instead? 01:09:48 - Signs of a Fearful & Anxious Dog 01:11:45 - Training Owners for Teamdog Protection Dogs 01:13:13 - Noise & New People Anxiety 01:15:16 - My Dog Acts Tough - Now What?  01:18:40 - Designer Breeds & Canine Marketing 01:20:55 - Help! My Dog's a Beta! 01:21:56 - Training on Bitework 01:26:12 - DNA and Canine Ancestry 01:27:17 - Family Mixes 01:27:58 - Working Dogs & Aging 01:29:54 - High Prey Drives 01:31:15 - End of Life Training 01:34:15 - Breeding for Herding 01:34:57 - High-Drive Canines around Kids 01:37:24 - Dog Allergies & Gut Health 01:39:37 - Teamdog.pet ---------- Fueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.pet ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND: SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs - MikeRitlandCo.com - https://www.MikeRitlandCo.com Team Dog Online dog training - TeamDog.pet - https://www.TeamDog.pet ---------- Sponsors:  BUBS Naturals  The BUBS namesake derives from Glen ‘BUB’ Doherty, who was heroically killed in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. In addition to remembering Glen for the patriot he is, the BUBS ethos centers around the passionate and adventure seeking life that Glen lived.  BUBS Naturals products are rooted in sustainably sourced ingredients and controlled consistency to provide our customers with the highest quality Collagen Protein & MCT Oil Powder that help you feel amazing and live a fuller life. Our mission is simple. FEEL GREAT. DO GOOD. 10% always goes back to charity, helping military men and women transition back into civilian life.  Go to https://www.bubsnaturals.com and use code MIKEDROP for 20% off your order.  ---------- MUD/WTR Go to https://www.mudwtr.com/mike to support the show and use code MIKEMUD for 15% off! ---------- Jase Medical Go to https://www.jasemedical.com and enter code DROP at checkout for a discount on your order. That’s promo code DROP at J-A-S-E Medical.com. ---------- Black Buffalo Go to blackbuffalo.com/discount/MIKEDROP and use promo code Mike Drop at checkout for 20% off your first order! Black Buffalo products are intended for adults aged 21 and older who are consumers of nicotine or tobacco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices