“I started listening to Tom’s podcast because we adopted a rescue dog who had been returned or taken away from 3 previous families. We went into our adoption with eyes wide open, knowing there were reactivity issues.
Though we had other dogs in the past, it was clear we (or rather me) needed to become a better dog owner in order to give Minnie (an Australian Cattle dog mix) a chance at her best life. Here is some of what Tom taught me:
1. Your dog is yours and does not need to interact with every random person or other dog you encounter. Your dog does not need to fall in love with all the people or other dogs they meet.
2. Much of your dog’s behavior comes from the cues you give. If you can be confident and have clear boundaries, your dog will thank you.
3. Dogs at their core are wild animals, and most of them need a “job”. Figure out what job your dog needs.
4. You can train a dog but you can’t change what their DNA tells them to do. Breeds were bred to do X type of behavior. Do you know or understand what your dog was bred for?
5. The right equipment can make all the difference.
6. Behaviors have consequences - “no” is as important as “yes”!
7. Remember to have fun with your dog.
Thank you Tom for keeping it real when it comes to dogs.”
50Recipes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24