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Special guest Ms Kelsey joins us for another episode to talk all about the importance of foundation skills for both ends of the leash when training dogs. In this episode, Amelia and Kelsey discuss why this is an important topic that often gets overlooked and go over examples of common issues that can be caused by lack of foundation skills. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:15 Guest Intro 1:12 Episode Intro 4:05 Foundation classes 4:25 General training foundations 9:42 Leash walking foundations 10:30 Food motivation foundations 12:03 Marker cues 13:19 More leash walking foundations 15:45 Beginning with basics 24:18 Branching Out 25:30 Conclusion

Welcome special guest Kelsey Lafleur! Kelsey is a full-time dog trainer at The Dog Classroom with two dogs and a baby on the way. In this episode, Amelia and Kelsey discuss some of the preparation that Kelsey is doing with her dogs to prepare for their new human sister and all the changes that are to come! Starting this training well in advance will help the transition go more smoothly for everyone. For more on dogs & babies, check out our Babies & Toddlers & Dogs (Oh My!) Webinar at https://www.thedogclassroom.com/babies-dogs and our previous podcast episode on Kids & Dogs at https://youtu.be/LYWcNz4EaWc ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 2:16 Changing schedules 6:00 Training for walks 7:53 Involving helpers 10:08 Training priorities and thinking ahead 13:04 Sleeping arrangements 15:15 Training cues to practice 25:29 Conclusion

Get to know Gus! In this episode, Amelia and special guest Kady discuss her journey as a client of The Dog Classroom over the course of Gus's training. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 3:00 Kady's considerations for choosing a dog 6:30 Pandemic puppy socialization issues 12:50 Agility and training journey 25:15 Conclusion

We love our pets so much and most of us would do anything to give them the best life possible. So why don't we make provisions for what would happen to them if we weren't here anymore? In this episode, Amelia talks to special guest and local Lawyer Kady Stachiw about why it's important to include our pets in estate planning and in our Will, how we can provide for them after we are gone, and some ways that the law is changing in this area. Contact Kady at [email protected] if you need help with your Will LINKS: Carvalho v. Verma (Rocco the bull terrier) https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2024/2024onsc1183/2024onsc1183.html Coates v. Dickson (Jazz and Jetta) https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/2021/2021onsc992/2021onsc992.html ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:15 Guest & Episode Intro 2:40 Pets in famous wills 5:30 Pets and their legal status in Ontario 11:00 Considerations for your will 17:00 What can you leave your pets 20:00 Unusual pets 22:19 Changes in the law 25:30 Conclusion

Have you heard that a wagging tail is a friendly dog? Do you think friendly dogs should be allowed to greet whoever they want? How about the idea that "it's all how they're raised" or that "puppies are blank slates"? In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss some common misconceptions that people have about dogs. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 0:21 Body language misconceptions 7:55 Misconceptions about friendly dogs 16:04 Behaviour myths 22:57 Other common misconceptions 26:23 Conclusion

Part 1: https://youtu.be/Zanf9Lt7KMk In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss barking in a few different scenarios including barking at the window, door, and different sounds. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 2:04 Barking at the window when humans present 10:12 Barking at the window when no one is home 12:18 Bark collars 16:38 Barking at the door 20:28 Barking at sounds 24:10 Conclusion

Many people go to a dog training class and teach the dog to sit, stay, and heel - but how does that translate to living a great life with your pet dog? In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia talk about how they optimize their training to apply different skills to have a well-rounded family dog. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:15 Zita Intro 1:15 Episode Intro 2:42 Beyond traditional obedience 8:07 Applying training skills in real life 16:50 Meeting needs as part of training 18:40 Consistency 19:59 Reinforcement 22:36 Real life practice 24:40 Conclusion

There are many ways to get your dog to do something you want! If what you're trying isn't working, why not explore some other positive-reinforcement based ways to get the behaviours you're looking for? In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss three ways to get behaviour through Luring, Shaping, and Capturing as well as the pros and cons of each and some examples of when they are most useful. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 2:19 All about Luring - pros, cons, fading, and hand signals 11:35 All about Shaping 19:35 All about Capturing 24:10 Conclusion

Do you wish your dog would go lie down while you eat dinner, or cuddle up in a safe spot while you sit around the campfire? Want your dog to settle under the table when you bring them to the patio for a drink? In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss teaching a "Go to Mat" cue and working through the "3Ds" - Distance, Duration, and Distraction - to get a reliable settle in a variety of different situations ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 2:29 Training in different scenarios 4:30 Choosing a bed 7:24 Teaching Go to Mat 23:20 Conclusion

With the seasons changing, our dogs may be spending more time outdoors. Are you prepared for the melted snowbank garbage, ticks, stomach bugs, backyard hazards, and other issues that could come up? In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss springtime safety tips for your dog to make the most of the warmer weather! ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 1:20 Spring melt 6:24 Preparing for walks 9:25 Weather changes 12:17 Ticks and other bugs 18:30 Allergies 20:58 Poisonous plants 23:35 Conclusion

Some of the most common questions we get relate to housetraining and crate training. Since these are skills you teach mainly at home we thought this episode would be a good start to help address common concerns outside of the training class time. In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss best practices for housetraining (whether a puppy or adult dog), as well as common mistakes. An introduction to crate training is also demonstrated. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 0:38 Housetraining 13:22 Crate training 23:16 Conclusion

We're back with a new season of The Dog Classroom Podcast! To kick off the season with our first new episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss bringing home a new dog (puppy or rescue) and how to help everyone adapt to the changes. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro

Where we live in Northern Ontario, the winters can get extremely cold. In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss different ways we can keep our small dogs warm, active, and thriving during the colder months. Check out our Small Dog classes at https://www.thedogclassroom.com/smalldog ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 0:55 Keeping warm 10:45 Indoor activities 17:08 Health & Hygiene 25:55 Conclusion

Have you seen agility videos on social media, or watched an awesome Canine Freestyle routine and thought "I want to do that!" Maybe your dog has a natural ability you want to harness and explore such as parkour skills, scent training or retrieve work? In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss the foundation skills needed to get started in a variety of dog sports whether you want to try agility, scent work, obedience, gun dog sports, freestyle, or another fun activity. Check out our dog sport classes: https://www.thedogclassroom.com/agility https://www.thedogclassroom.com/scent-games https://www.thedogclassroom.com/retrieve https://www.thedogclassroom.com/specialty-classes ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected]

Experiencing all the different life stages with your dogs is a wonderful privilege! In this episode, Anne-Marie and Amelia discuss the changes that dogs go through as they get older and how to adapt to their changing needs. 🟢Learn about our Senior Dog class at https://www.thedogclassroom.com/specialty-classes ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :) Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom. Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at [email protected] 0:00 Intro 0:15 Episode Intro 2:24 Training and Enrichment 3:57 Adjustments in the house 8:40 Using Ramps 14:07 Keeping senior dogs active 20:34 Health concerns with older dogs 24:09 Keeping our senior dogs comfortable 27:18 Conclusion