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Show Notes on Episode 8 A dog training conversation with my shadow student Sara White, branching out wide and far ... the seeking system, workshops, learning principles, Sara's dogs Exodus and Harley, socialization, obedience, what we focus on. Shadow Student (Program) The Seeking System (Video) Building Confidence (Program) See all podcasts at Dog Talk Podcasts Submit questions or comments at: podcast@happydogtraining.info Support us on Patreon: Help us produce more podcasts! The post Podcast: Shadow Student Sara White (Episode 8) appeared first on Happy Dog Training.

Show Notes on Episode 7 In this episode we discuss housebreaking puppies and custom raw feeding. Housebreaking Blog Post Keto Pet Sanctuary Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet: Healthier Dog Food the ABC Way Ralf's German Shepherd Rescue Sylvester's Haven: SylvestersHaven.org Kyla's Pitbull Rescue Beauty and the Bully: BeautyAndTheBully.org See all podcasts at Dog Talk Podcasts Submit questions or comments at: podcast@happydogtraining.info The post Podcast: Housebreaking and Custom Raw Diet (Episode 7) appeared first on Happy Dog Training.

Show Notes on Episode 6 In this episode we discuss The Layered Stress Model by Chad Mackin. We dive into the various stress factors a dog exhibits in his life which can make triggers more difficult to manage. The Layered Stress Model Blog Post Ralf's German Shepherd Rescue Sylvester's Haven: SylvestersHaven.org Kyla's Pitbull Rescue Beauty and the Bully: BeautyAndTheBully.org See all podcasts at Dog Talk Podcasts Submit questions or comments at: podcast@happydogtraining.info

Show Notes on Episode 5 In this episode we discuss dog food and our thoughts on kibble vs. cooked vs. raw (it's an ongoing conversation). We discuss pros and cons and share our views on a whole range of food related issues. Dog Food References IN ORDER OF MENTIONING Chewy.com (subscribe to discounted food deliveries, brands we like: Blue Buffalo, Taste of the Wild, Candiae, Raw Instict, Origeen, Acana, Merrick) Kahoot's Lawsuit Claims Purina’s Beneful Is Poisoning, Killing Dogs BARFworld.com (raw food delivered frozen - Ralf feeds this to Neko) The Dog Digest: The 10 Worst Consumer Rated Dry Dog Food Brands Are Dogs Carnivores? Here's What New Research Says (VetStreet.com) Are Dogs Carnivores — or Omnivores? (DogFoodAdvisor.com) Human DNA Health & Ancestry Service Breville Volhard Dog Nutrition Feeding a Raw Diet by Cindy Rhodes Ralf's German Shepherd Rescue Sylvester's Haven: SylvestersHaven.org Kyla's Pitbull Rescue Beauty and the Bully: BeautyAndTheBully.org See all podcasts at Dog Talk Podcasts Submit questions or comments at: podcast@happydogtraining.info

Show Notes on Episode 4 In this episode we discuss a recent UC Davis study on the impact of early spaying/neutering of dogs and their joint health. Kyla is also sharing some personal observations of her dog's behavior related to her pregnancy. We also learn a fun breed fact about the Standard Poodle. Spaying and Neutering (Ralf) Early Neutering Poses Health Risks for German Shepherd Dogs, Study Finds (UC Davis) Golden retriever study suggests neutering affects dog health (UC Davis) Neutering health effects more severe for golden retrievers than Labradors (UC Davis) Commercial Food Brands we like: Blue Mountain, Taste of the Wild, Merrick, Orijen, Raw Instinct, Canidae, Acana. We recommend food shopping at Chewy.com or Kahoots.com Dogs and Human Pregnancy (Kyla) Ralf's German Shepherd Rescue Sylvester's Haven: SylvestersHaven.org Kyla's Pitbull Rescue Beauty and the Bully: BeautyAndTheBully.org See all podcasts at Dog Talk Podcasts Submit questions or comments at: podcast@happydogtraining.info

Show Notes on Episode 3 SPCA San Francisco Anti-Prong Collar Campaign (Ralf) The SPCA San Francisco wants to ban prong collars. We have a few things to say about their campaign! SPCA Misinformation Campaign: https://www.sfspca.org/prong Real Facts from Experts: Online Course on Understanding Prong Collars Understand how dog collars work on your dog. Dog Collars - An Overview Social Media Q&A (Kyla) We are discussing the following questions: Should dogs sleep in the bed with you? Should I give my dog table food? Are there aggressive dog breeds? Fun Breed Facts on Pugs (Kyla) Pugs have only one purpose ... suggeling up with you. Source: Types of Small Dogs: Which Breed is Right for You? Ralf's German Shepherd Rescue Sylvester's Haven: SylvestersHaven.org Kyla's Pitbull Rescue Beauty and the Bully: BeautyAndTheBully.org Submit questions or comments at: podcast@happydogtraining.info

Show Notes on Episode 2 Fundamentals of Dog Training Understanding Dog Training: http://www.happydogtraining.info/general-information/understanding-dog-training Nutrition (Kyla) Part two of Kyla's supplement review. All discussed supplements can be found here: http://www.happydogtraining.info/health/ Fun Breed Facts on German Shepherds (Kyla) Out of 100 popular dog breeds, studies have shown that German Shepherds are the 3rd most intelligent. They are hugely popular. In fact, the 2nd most popular in the USA behind only the labrador! A German Shepherd’s bite has 238 pounds of force — a human’s bite has just 86! They are incredibly smart and learn simple tasks after only five repetitions. They obey the first given command 95% of the time. When formal guide dog training began in Switzerland in the 1920s, all of the dogs trained were German Shepherds. The breed was standardised in Germany in the mid-1800s, where they were working as sheep-herders and protecting them from predators. The average life expectancy of a German Shepherd is 10.95 years. Some amazing German Shepherds have very unusual colouring. They are known as “Panda Shepherds! They are also commonly known as ‘Alsations’. This is because the ‘German’ element was dropped in Europe after World War 1 due to the poor perception of the country at the time. ‘Strongheart’ is one of only two German Shepherd dogs to grace the Hollywood Walk of Fame with a star. Strongheart was something of a celebrity, appearing in a variety of black-and-white films in the 1920’s. A German Shepherd named Capitan ran away from home after the death of his parent, Argentinian Miguel Guzman, in 2006. A week later, Mr Guzman’s family went to pay their respects and found the heartbroken pet sitting by his father’s grave, wailing. He has stayed there for 6 years. They have a double coat. The outer coat sheds all year around. This German Shepherd video reveals some more crazy facts about these amazing creatures! https://youtu.be/4uWVDE5CkLw Source: 13 Astonishing Facts About German Shepherds Ralf's German Shepherd Rescue Sylvester's Haven: SylvestersHaven.org Kyla's Pitbull Rescue Beauty and the Bully: BeautyAndTheBully.org Submit questions or comments at: podcast@happydogtraining.info

Show Notes on Episode 1 Drives (Ralf) Your dog was born with a set of instinctive behaviours that it inherited from his parents. These behaviours can be grouped into three broad categories – prey, pack and defence – called drives. How many behaviours a dog has in each drive, will determine his temperament, his personality and how he perceives the world. Prey Drive: Prey drive is the desire to chase a moving object, and to grab it and shake it once it's caught. Defensive Drive: A dog's defensive drive is the drive to protect itself from a perceived threat. (Fight Flight, Avoidance) Pack Drive: Pack drive consists of behaviours associated with being part of a pack, including reproductive behaviours. Dogs are pack animals, which means adhering to a social hierarchy governed by rules of behaviour to assure order. In the case of a dog, the ability to be part of a group translates itself into a willingness to work with us as part of a team. Fight Drive: Interaction of prey and defence where the dog carries the forwardness of prey with the intensity of defence. Resources: Volhard Drives and Personality Profile: http://www.volhard.com/pages/canine-personality-profile.php Understanding the Drives of Protection Training: http://leerburg.com/drives.htm Understanding Drives by Ed Frawley: http://leerburg.com/drives2.htm Engagement Skills with Forrest Micke: https://leerburg.com/flix/player.php/1182/Engagement_Skills_with_Forrest_Micke Building Drive & Focus with Barnhard Flink: https://leerburg.com/flix/player.php/561/Building_Drive_amp;_Focus Drive Development for Competition Obedience with Tami McLeod: https://leerburg.com/flix/player.php/1335/Drive_Development_for_Competition_Obedience_with_Tami_McLeod Advanced Concepts in Motivation with Michael Ellis: http://leerburg.com/228.htm Leash Skills with Michael Ellis: https://leerburg.com/flix/player.php/1127/Leash_Skills_with_Michael_Ellis Nutrition (Kyla) All discussed supplements can be found here: http://www.happydogtraining.info/health/ Natural Parvo Cure (Ralf) Information on curing Parvo naturally using activated charcoal, electrolyte solution and colloidal silver: https://www.earthclinic.com/pets/parvo.html Fun Breed Fact (Kyla) Pitbulls are not a breed, read more at http://www.beautyandthebully.org Ralf's German Shepherd Rescue Sylvester's Haven: SylvestersHaven.org Kyla's Pitbull Rescue Beauty and the Bully: BeautyAndTheBully.org Submit questions or comments at: podcast@happydogtraining.info

This Happy Dog Training podcast discusses tips, tricks and a general approach to resolving fear and anxiety in dogs. We do recommend hiring a professional dog behaviorist to work on such issues with your dogs as there are many subtleties only a professional can truly assess but this podcast provides a general understanding of what it takes.