The Get a Calm Dog Podcast by Dog Liaison is dedicated to teaching dog guardians how to train their dog or puppy. Deep dive on dog training tips and dog behavior science.
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Dog Humping: What it Actually Means when a Dog Humps (science explained)
📥 Get your FREE eBook to The Reasons Your Dog Humps & How to Stop It (https://www.getacalmdog.com/stop-dog-humping-ebook)
If your dog humps your leg, other dogs, guests, or even furniture out of nowhere, you probably get pretty embarrassed and want to stop your dog from humping.
First, let’s debunk: dog humping is NOT about asserting "dominance" or being the "alpha." So then what is your dog communicating when they hump?
In this episode, I go over the 4 reasons your dog is actually humping according to science.
You’ll learn:
what your dog is communicating when they hump,
why neutering isn’t always a quick fix,
how to train your dog to stop dog humping you, other dogs, other people, and furniture.
and more
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:55 Get the Complimentary eBook
02:19 Humping = ‘Mounting’
02:33 Is Humping about Asserting Dominance as an Alpha?
04:19 Will Neuter/Spay Stop the Humping?
06:12 Will Neuter/Spay Calm a Dog Down?
08:06 What Humping Communicates (Dog Body Language)
09:15 First Reason Dog is Humping [Address this FIRST]
10:45 Most Overlooked Reason Dog is Humping
11:02 Why Dog Humps on a biological level
11:32 Most Overlooked Reason Dog is Humping (cont)
15:20 What it Means when Dog Humps During Play
19:28 Is Dog Humping just Attention-Seeking?
20:47 Common Mistakes Owners Make when Trying to Train the Hump Away
23:18 MOST Common Mistake Owners Make when Training the Hump Away [DON’T DO THIS!]
25:50 How to Stop Dog Humping
34:09 Recap & Your Next Steps
📃All Citations for this episode and eBook here (https://www.getacalmdog.com/s/Reasons-Dog-Humps-Citations.pdf)
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📝 List of 50 Enrichment Ideas (https://www.getacalmdog.com/50enrichmentideas) to do with your dog. Easy, realistic ways to meet your dog’s mental and emotional needs — without buying a bunch of gear, adding hours to your day, or wondering if you’re “doing enough.”
🌭FREE Guide to Help You Find Your Dog’s Treat Value Scale (https://www.getacalmdog.com/treatscale). Stop guessing what motivates your dog and strategically use your dog’s high, medium, and low value treats comparably to how hard your dog’s working.
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Disclaimers: Jenna Romano is not a veterinarian. Always consult a veterinarian. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. This episode is for entertainment purposes only. Jenna Romano will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this episode including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death to you or your dog. This episode is not instructional.
Want to work with J and Team GACD? Go to https://www.getacalmdog.com/ (https://www.getacalmdog.com/) to learn more.
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5 Aug 2026
Stop Training with Treats. Do THIS instead!
While training a puppy or new dog with treats is essential for dog / puppy training basics, you don't have to rely on food forever. In this episode, I break down the best way to reward your dog without treats by leveraging environmental rewards and intrinsic motivation.
Whether you are looking for essential puppy training tips, figuring out how to train a new dog without food during walks, or wanting to know how to reward your dog using the world around them, moving beyond treat training a dog is entirely possible.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The difference between extrinsic rewards in the environment (like a stick in the woods) and intrinsic motivation.
Why some dogs naturally transition off food rewards easier than others, and how to identify what motivates your dog.
The truth about sniffing on walks: when it acts as calming enrichment versus when it triggers over-arousal.
How to handle foraging and "leave it" without overworking your dog’s cognitive bandwidth.
The distinction between emotional reactivity and arousal control, and how self-regulation actually works.
Timestamps:
0:00 - 2:41 2 Ways to Use Environment as Reward
2:42 - 5:43 When Sniffing is More Valuable than Treats Outside
5:44 - 8:07 Arousal Control vs Dog Reactivity
MORE DOG TRAINING (for free!)
📝 List of 50 Enrichment Ideas (https://www.getacalmdog.com/50enrichmentideas) to do with your dog. Easy, realistic ways to meet your dog’s mental and emotional needs — without buying a bunch of gear, adding hours to your day, or wondering if you’re “doing enough.”
🌭FREE Guide to Help You Find Your Dog’s Treat Value Scale (https://www.getacalmdog.com/treatscale). Stop guessing what motivates your dog and strategically use your dog’s high, medium, and low value treats comparably to how hard your dog’s working.
🚀 Access ALL the GACD free content HERE (https://www.getacalmdog.com/free-dog-training)
📰 Subscribe to the Dog Nerd Newsletter (https://www.getacalmdog.com/joinournewsletter) (J’s weekly blog-style dog training email newsletter)
🐕🦺 Want to work with J and Team GACD to help you train your dog? Go HERE (https://www.getacalmdog.com/dogtraining)
Email: contact@getacalmdog.com (mailto:contact@getacalmdog.com)
IG: @itsjromano (https://www.instagram.com/itsjromano/)
FB: https://www.facebook.com/getacalmdog (https://www.facebook.com/getacalmdog)
Make sure to follow our podcast!
Disclaimers: Jenna Romano is not a veterinarian. Always consult a veterinarian. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. This video is for entertainment purposes only. Jenna Romano will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death to you or your dog. This video is not instructional.
Want to work with J and Team GACD? Go to https://www.getacalmdog.com/ (https://www.getacalmdog.com/) to learn more.
Check out video tutorials on GACD YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/dogliaison?sub_confirmation=1)
Subscribe to the Dog Nerd Newsletter (https://www.getacalmdog.com/joinournewsletter)(J’s weekly blog-style email newsletter)
Follow J on IG (https://www.instagram.com/itsjromano/)
Follow GACD on FB (https://www.facebook.com/getacalmdog)
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3 Mar 2024
Dog’s Transformative Journey to Overcoming Aggression
We delve into the complexities of treating dog aggression with our guest guardian, Kate, and her dog, Walter. Together, they've navigated through various trainers and training programs, witnessing progress but lacking a sustainable outcome.
"In the world of dog training, progress is not just about managing behaviors; it's about creating a sustainable, positive transformation that lasts. It's the difference between short-term fixes and the long game of understanding and connection."
Focused on the big picture, Kate seeks long-term solutions beyond mere management. As Kate shares her journey, from initial adoption to encountering setbacks after a vacation, the challenges of addressing Walter's newfound aggression become apparent.
Traumatized by previous training experiences, Kate is now at a point of managing Walter's behavior but aims for more. The heart of the matter lies in building Walter's confidence and positive interactions, especially with new people.
Join us as we explore Kate's energetic pulse, her expectations, and the direction she envisions for Walter's training in the next four months. It's a journey of understanding, guidance, and the pursuit of creating a harmonious bond between Kate, Walter, and the world around them.
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