K9 Aptitude

About K9 Aptitude

A realistic, actionable dog training podcast. We are here to give everyday solutions to the every day dog owner using our 3-step action plan! And occasionally we drink good beer. Enjoy!

Publisher

K9 Aptitude

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Apr 2020

Latest episode

16 Nov 2020

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Nov 2020

   IQ Boost: Board and Trains

   Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode Resources: Before you Board and Train Your Dog: What to Expect (https://peachonaleash.com/realistic-expectations-board-train-program/) Extra resources: Body language (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4) Mental stimulation (https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/) Stress (http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/) Methods of Teaching (https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/) Find a trainer (https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/)

2. 

   21 Sept 2020

   12. How to say "no" to your dog

   Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode resources: Stop unwanted behavior (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLr3ame9Ptk)

3. 

   8 Sept 2020

   IQ Boost: Behavioral Euthanasia w/ Zach Boerboom

   Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode resources: AVSAB Punishment Position Statement (https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Punishment-Position-Statement_bleeds-10-2018-updated.pdf) Dr. Ian Dunbar's Bite Scale (https://apdt.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/ian-dunbar-dog-bite-scale.pdf) Humane Society of Charlotte (https://humanesocietyofcharlotte.org/) Study on Behavioral Euthanasia (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1558787817300436) Support group for Behavioral Euthanasia (https://www.facebook.com/groups/losinglulu)

4. 

   31 Aug 2020

   11. Puppies - Part 2: Boundaries and Training Foundations

   Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode resources: Puppy biting and mouthing resource (https://www.clickertraining.com/how-to-survive-puppy-teething-and-nipping ) Creating a YES space (https://stacythetrainer.blogspot.com/2018/10/success-stations-what-how.html ) Puppy pacifiers (https://austerlitzshepherds.com/2018/09/the-power-of-a-pacifer/ ) Letting your puppy "Cry it out" can cause permanent damage (http://www.simplybehaviour.com/letting-dog-cry-cause-permanent-damage/?fbclid=IwAR0PKRY05rB2yFA43JFZ6SyBau-k1uBWJa3ivD2THY0oYUL6Hy6h7m851-A) Crate training video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUzF0g0PwY4&t=4s)

5. 

   31 Aug 2020

   10. Puppies - Part 1: Planning and Proper Socialization

   Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode Resources: Appropriate Puppy exercise (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f06_ugGgeRY5PPJvupe9h8jrC31iqULdfM5e-HycnYs/edit) Puppy Developmental Stages (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwye8kAAiNTpRG5sQ0pYdjh6Qkk/view) Puppy Culture (https://shoppuppyculture.com/ ) Puppy Start Smart Socialization (https://www.amazon.com/Puppy-Start-Right-Foundation-Companion/dp/1890948446 ) Checklist and Rubric for Body Language ( https://drsophiayin.com/app/uploads/2015/12/Socialization_Checklist.pdf) Potty training ( https://stacythetrainer.blogspot.com/2017/02/potty-talk.html ) Potty training troubleshooting (https://www.facebook.com/groups/pottytrainingcanines ) Littermate syndrome (https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/puppies/pre_puppy_prep/problems-associated-with-adopting-two-puppies-at-the-same-time/ ) What if I already have littermates? (http://www.caninedevelopment.com/Sibling.htm )

6. 

   24 Aug 2020

   IQ Boost: What to know before training your dog

   Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode resources: Hierarchy of Dog Needs (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/animal-emotions/201705/hierarchy-dog-needs-abraham-maslow-meets-the-mutts)

7. 

   4 Aug 2020

   9. Great Dane with genetic, health, and behavior issues

   Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode Resources: Counter-conditioning Separation Anxiety Resource Extra Resources: Find a trainer Find a Veterinary Behaviorist Body language Mental stimulation Stress Methods of Teaching

8. 

   27 Jul 2020

   8. Dog is fence fighting with the neighbor dogs

   Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode resources: Engage/Disengage (https://www.clickertraining.com/reducing-leash-reactivity-the-engage-disengage-game) Extra resources: Body language (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4) Mental stimulation (https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/) Stress (http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/) Methods of Teaching (https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/) Find a trainer (https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/)

9. 

   13 Jul 2020

   IQ Boost: Offered Behavior

   Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com

10. 

    6 Jul 2020

    7. Boxer mix is pulling SO hard on leash

    Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode resources: Alternate exercise (https://www.facebook.com/speakingdogwithshana/posts/2780725818717633?__tn__=K-R) Double-ended leash (https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Control-Reflective-Converts-Harnesses/dp/B07CQ2R8DV/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=double+ended+leash+petsafe&qid=1593996355&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-2) Emily's favorite long line (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CJKEZNQ/ref=twister_B07J5QLZ5G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) Sniffspot (https://www.sniffspot.com/) Leash walking videos: * Video 1 (https://youtu.be/sFgtqgiAKoQ) * Video 2 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oCMtrggwGE&fbclid=IwAR3tKS_g_Ovq1aWawfqpW3NC8AxsElU2tKYxlqqo9gy-aESNFp_baGj4nMA&app=desktop) * Video 3 (https://www.facebook.com/watch/?comment_id=2098841703594222&v=1855277501283978&notif_id=1593994306159852&notif_t=comment_mention) Extra resources: Body language (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4) Mental stimulation (https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/) Stress (http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/) Methods of Teaching (https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/) Find a trainer (https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/)

11. 

    22 Jun 2020

    IQ Boost: Harnesses

    Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Links: Harness document (https://sites.google.com/a/freewillanimaltraining.com/training/course-materials/harnesses)

12. 

    15 Jun 2020

    6. Aussie mix keeps chasing the cats

    Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode resources: Cat Body Language (https://fearfreepets.com/fas-spectrum/) Engage-Disengage game (https://www.clickertraining.com/reducing-leash-reactivity-the-engage-disengage-game) @ClickerKittens (https://www.instagram.com/clickerkittens/) Extra resources: Body language (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4) Mental stimulation (https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/) Stress (http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/) Methods of Teaching (https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/) Find a trainer (https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/)

13. 

    8 Jun 2020

    5. Shiba Inu is growling when owner takes bone/food away

    Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have a dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode notes: Bully stick holder (https://www.rover.com/blog/best-bully-stick-holders/) Resource Guarding (https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/resource-guarding-treatment-and-prevention) Extra resources: Body language (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4) Mental stimulation (https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/) Stress (http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/) Methods of Teaching (https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/) Find a trainer (https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/)

14. 

    1 Jun 2020

    IQ BOOST: Who the heck are we?

    Shana: https://www.facebook.com/speakingdogwithshana/ IG: @speakingdogwithshana Emily: www.freewillanimaltraining.com IG: @freewillanimaltraining

15. 

    25 May 2020

    4. Hyper Labrador can't calm down

    Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have an dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode notes: Tiring vs. Taxing: https://positively.com/contributors/exercise-for-dogs-tiring-vs-taxing/ Proper Exercise: https://www.facebook.com/speakingdogwithshana/posts/2780725818717633?__tn__=K-R BAT 2.0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1lVAFHlhGA&t=0s Engage-Disengage game: https://www.clickertraining.com/reducing-leash-reactivity-the-engage-disengage-game Body language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4 Mental stimulation: https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/ Stress: http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/ Methods of Teaching: https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/ Find a trainer: https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/

16. 

    18 May 2020

    3. 6-year-old Hound mix won't stop countersurfing

    Find us on Instagram! @K9Aptitude Have an dog training issue? Email us! k9aptitude@gmail.com Episode notes: "It's Yer Choice" game: https://youtu.be/k9KULy1JSzs (https://youtu.be/k9KULy1JSzs) Body language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4) Mental stim: https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/ (https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/) Stress: http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/ (http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/) Methods of Teaching: https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/ (https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/) Find a trainer: https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/ (https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/)

17. 

    11 May 2020

    IQ BOOST: What's the Difference Between Reactivity and Aggression?

    Find a trainer: https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/ (https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/) Find a Veterinary Behaviorist: https://www.dacvb.org/search/custom.asp?id=4709

18. 

    4 May 2020

    2. Dog won't "Come!" at the dog park

    Follow us on Instagram: @k9aptitude RESOURCES: Flirt Pole: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg6wtKa6D4U Donna Hill 22 rear end awareness exercises: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O7mS4blCF8&t=0s Bacon Recall Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1T1a3_1ouqY Reinforcer List: https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2018/10/reward-list-of-reinforcers/ Sniffspot app: www.sniffspot.com Recall word list: Cheese, Bacon, With me, Find me, Over here, Yahoo, Yippee, Rush, Target, Come in different language, Squash, Return, Let's go, Hurry, Run, Puppy, Cookie, Chicken, Treats, Jackpot, Party, Bubbles, Pronto, Squirrel, Zoomie!, Pork Chop, ETC

19. 

    20 Apr 2020

    1. APT: 3-step Action Plan for Training Any Behavior

    Body language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptgqVgtFEI4) Mental stim: https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/ (https://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/mental-stimulation-ideas-for-dogs/) Stress: http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/ (http://www.doglistener.tv/2015/05/stress-in-dogs-what-we-cant-see/) Methods of Teaching: https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/ (https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/training/advanced-dog-training/how-to-get-a-dog-to-behave/) Find a trainer: https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/ (https://www.ccpdt.org/dog-owners/certified-dog-trainer-directory/)

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