If you are struggling with your a reactive dog, you're in the right place.
The Reactive Dog Pod was created for dog guardians who are in over their head with their reactive dog, who have been working with their reactive dog for some time, and anyone else interested in learning more about how to help reactive dogs learn and thrive!
The Reactive Dog Pod was created and is hosted by Tess Morgan, a multicertified dog behaviour consultant at Treat Yourself Dog Training & Behaviour, who specializes in working with reactive dogs and their family.
Work with Tess: http://treatyourselfdogs.ca
Follow Tess on Instagram @treatyourselfdogs
Improving Reactivity through Resilience, Decompression and Enrichment with Holly Chen
Tess talks to Holly Chen of Honourable Hound Dog Training about the roles that improved resilience, increased decompression and the right enrichment plan have in your reactivity training journey.
You can find Holly at https://honourablehound.ca/ or on Instagram/Facebook @honourable_hound.
16 Sept 2024
Group Training for Reactive Dogs
Tess talks to Sandy Wei, CDBC, DipCBST, CPDT-KA, FDM of Wei with Tails about group training for reactive dogs. We discuss parallel walks, reactive dog classes and how to reintroduce your dog to other dogs safely and effectively.
You can find Sandy at weiwithtails.com or on Facebook/Instagram @weiwithtails
Work with Tess: http://treatyourselfdogs.ca
Follow on Instagram @treatyourselfdogs
2 Sept 2024
Reactivity in Herding Dogs with Emily Priestley, CTC, CDBC
Tess talks to Emily Priestley, CTC, CDBC of Wild at Heart Dogs about one of her favourite topics - reactivity in herding dogs! We discuss why herding breeds can be more prone to reactivity, how we can help them, and other considerations about these wonderful dogs.
You can find Emily at https://wildatheartdogs.com or on Facebook/Instagram @wildatheartdogs
Want more information about Tess?
Work with Tess: http://treatyourselfdogs.ca
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Warning: one bark can be heard midway through the episode.
19 Aug 2024
Reactive Dogs in the City
Tess talks to Nicole Barnett, CTC, CSAT and Amanda Factor, CTC about city life with a reactive dog. We dig into common issues for city dogs struggling with reactivity, tips and tricks for navigating walks, pros and cons of city living and more.
You can find Nicole at weworkfortreats.com and on Instagram and Facebook @weworkfortreats
You can find Amanda at benevolentbeasts.ca and on Instagram and Facebook @benevolentbeasts
Want more information?
Work with Tess: http://treatyourselfdogs.ca
Follow Tess on Instagram @treatyourselfdogs
6 Aug 2024
Reactive Dog? Talk to Your Vet with Dr. Christina Lucas
Tess talks to Dr. Christina Lucas, CPDT-KA of Be Well Dog Behaviour and Training about the connection between dog reactivity and medical issues, the role your veterinarian may play in treating your dog's reactivity, and ways in which to reduce stress when visiting the vet with your reactive dog.
You can find Dr. Christina Lucas on Facebook and Instagram @bewelldogs
You can find a muzzle training plan here.
Want more information?
Work with Tess: http://treatyourselfdogs.ca
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30 Jul 2024
Look at That vs. Engage/Disengage
Tess compares two popular reactivity training games, "Look at That" and "Engage/Disengage", including how to execute both games, similarities and differences, and tips to use them as effectively as possible.
Want more information?
Work with Tess: http://treatyourselfdogs.ca
Follow Tess on Instagram @treatyourselfdogs
Learn more about "Look at That" via this webinar.
View a demo of Engage/Disengage here.
16 Jul 2024
Mental Health for Both Ends of the Leash
Tess talks to Juliana Bruyn, a trauma informed counselor and social worker, about how you can best care for your mental health with a reactive dog.
In this episode, we discuss
Juliana's experience as a reactive dog guardian and mental health professional
Some of the most common emotions that come up for reactive dog guardians and how best to address them
Taking care of yourself in order to care for your reactive dog
Steps to take when you're struggling
Resources for low cost therapy
You can find Juliana and her business, Juliana Bruyn Counseling Services here.
The Canadian employee mental health support program Jules mentioned is the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Need help with your reactive dog? Tess offers one-on-one, group and membership support. Learn more at treatyourselfdogs.ca
Follow Tess on Instagram @treatyourselfdogs
2 Jul 2024
Daycare & Pet Care for Reactive Dogs
Tess talks to trainer and behaviour consultant, Amy Terceira and low stress daycare owner and trainer, Stefania Butkovic, about daycare for reactive dogs and other pet care solutions.
In this episode, we talk about...
If daycare is ever a good solutions for reactive dogs
Red and green flags to look for when choosing a daycare
Other solutions for pet care if daycare is not suitable
and more!
You can find Amy at doggonegoodbermuda.com or on Instagram at @doggonegoodbermuda
You can find Stefania at mindfulmutts.ca or on Instagram @mindfulmutts
For more information about how to work with Tess, visit treatyourselfdogs.ca or follow on Instagram @treatyourselfdogs
19 Jun 2024
What is reactivity, anyway?
In this inaugural episode, Tess talks about how she defines reactivity, some of the reasons why dogs might be reactive and an intro to how we can help reactive dogs.
Want more information?
Work with Tess: http://treatyourselfdogs.ca
Follow Tess on Instagram @treatyourselfdogs
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5.0 / 5
4 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
12 ratings
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