These are unprecedented times. This can be particularly hard on a reactive dog as well as on you!  CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM! Subscribe and Review in iTunes! Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you're not, I encourage you to do so! This ensures that you don't miss an episode, and it's automatically downloaded to your phone.  If you really want to give me some positive reinforcement, I would be so grateful if you left me a review on iTunes as well. Those reviews help other people fid this...

Do you get anxious or nervous when you travel to or hike in locations or parks? It can be unnerving when you don't know what to expect. We get comfortable in our "regular" parks, so branching out can be scary with a reactive dog. The good news? It doesn't have to be so scary! I provide some tips that help me get over my anxiety and prepare myself for unwanted situations that are more common in new environments. These tips should help you too! CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM! REACTIVE DOG COMMUNITY ON...

In this episode, I share the top reasons why I use a clicker in training and why you should too.  LINKS: Buy clickers! (Please note - this is an affiliate disclosure. At no additional cost to you, I'll get a few cents to help me keep this podcast up and running!) Basically, the holy grail for all things related to clicker training is right here from Karen Pyror.  Check out the website! Reactive Dog Owner Community on Facebook! Follow me on Instagram!   Subscribe and Review in...

In this episode, I want to discuss how important it is to communicate with others, specifically trainers who may have differing opinions, in a respectful and civil manner.  Subscribe and Review in iTunes! Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you're not, I encourage you to do so! This ensures that you don't miss an episode, and it's automatically downloaded to your phone.  If you really want to give me some positive reinforcement, I would be so grateful if you left me a review on iTunes...

In this episode, Alix discusses some of the anxiety that we all struggle with from time to time, especially in owning a reactive dog.  The article I referenced briefly - make sure you have tissues! THE WEBSITE The Reactive Dog Support Group on Facebook CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM Subscribe and Review in iTunes! Are you subscribed to this podcast? If you're not, I encourage you to do so! This ensures that you don't miss an episode, and it's automatically downloaded to your phone.  If you...

In this episode, I explain what canine enrichment is, and why it's important for your dog. I also give you a variety of ideas on how to get started on providing enrichment for your dog quickly and easily without spending any money!

In today's episode, I discuss 5 life lessons that owning a reactive dog has taught me. I wholeheartedly believe that these are not lessons I would have learned - at least to this extent - if I would have had an "easy" friendly dog. Looking at the positive side of owning a reactive dog can be a challenge, but when we choose to shift our thinking, it opens us up and can truly make you a more positive person, which in turn, will improve your relationship with your dog.

We participated in First Day Hikes this year on January 1, 2020. through the Virginia State Park system. As we were hiking, we had an experience that was unlike anything I've ever encountered before. This serves as a good reminder that everyone deserves to be outside in nature hiking - no matter what. 

Do you have a reactive dog and struggle with what to do with them during the holidays when there are lots of gatherings and events and guests? This espidoe gives you some tips on how to the handle the holidays and having guests over all while having a reactive dog!

In this episode, Alix describes Buster's story and life. This episode describes in details how Buster went from a non-reactive dog to a reactive dog and what that journey entailed. 

In this episode, Alix shares 5 tips to help you walk your reactive dog. These tips will help you walk your dog and be more active with your reactive dog! As mentioned in the episode, here are a couple of good videos on how to teach your dog a focused heel.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45lk4_tud9Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eP3l9ouRnl8 Are you loving the podcast? Please leave a review! Positive reinforcement works well on humans too ;) Have a question or just want to chat? Need...

In this episode, Alix discusses 7 reasons to keep your dog on leash while out and about.  Connect with Alix and find your reactive dog tribe! The blog - www.fetchformehuman.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fetchformehuman/    

In this episode, Alix lays the groundwork and expectations for what can be expected of the Ready, Set, Fetch! Podcast moving forward. Do you own a reactive dog? Or do you work with reactive dogs? You're in the right spot!