We discuss our own trauma as well as trauma in dogs, and how giving choice is a great way to build confidence.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Erin and Christina discuss the why and the what of training a dog to be calm around exciting things.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help. Episode 10 covers a huge and very important topic. What does normal social behaviour look like in puppies? What are some things to watch for and when should you get help? If you want to know more about socializing yo…

Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help. Episode 9 discusses playing with toys. Should you tug with your puppy? This is a fun one you won't want to miss!Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help. Episode 8 discusses resource guarding including what it is, is it normal and when to ask for help. If you want to know more about dog to human resource guarding, Christina and Erin have a full episode just on this > …

Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help. Episode 7 covers the VERY important topic of sleep. You will not want to miss this one!Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help. Episode 6 covers another common puppy behaviour, jumping on people. Your puppy may love people but did you know that jumping up does not always indicate your puppy is comfortable? What should you do and when should y…

Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help. Episode 5 discusses alone time for your puppy. What does that look like? When should you start and when should you get help?Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help. Episode 4 discussing fooling around on walks. This may look like jumping on you, biting at the leash or doing the zoomies. Is this normal? When should you get help?Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help. Episode 3 covers what to do when your puppy put the breaks on when out for walks. Is this normal? When should you get help?Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help. Episode 2 discusses barking, including the different kinds and when to get help.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help. Episode 1 covers the common behaviour of biting and chewing on people and things in the environment.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Dog trainers mess up too! This is a tale of a misadventure =)Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Christina and Erin talk dog to human resource guarding including what it is, common errors made when trying to prevent it as well as ways we can set our dogs up to feel safe around items they possess.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Some dogs will bite when their harness is being buckled up or even when taken off. What strategy can you use when a dog needs to wear a harness and you don't have weeks to train?Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Christina and Erin discuss a common praise heard in the dog world, "Just let them work it out."Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Are you thinking about bringing home a puppy but already have a reactive dog in your home? This episode is for you!Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Christina and Erin talk about a popular meme on social media and how extremes in our discussions about training methodologies aren't helpful.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

What do we look for when we choose a dog trainer? What are good signs? What are red flags?Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Every heard that positive reinforcement won't work because my dog needs boundaries? Christina and Erin talk about this in their newest podcast minisode!Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Christina and Erin talk about the balance between setting boundaries and allowing freedom of choice. They both are important for building a healthy relationship and well behaved dog!Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Christina and Erin talk about the importance of understanding the why behind a training plan.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

We are back talking about arousal with a deeper dive into some of the topics that came up in our last podcast where arousal was the main discussion point.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Christina and Erin discuss arousal, particularly in dogs that stress up and how we can help them learn to regulate these emotions. This episode starts with some bonus tips on using pattern games to help with leash walking in the neighbourhood.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Christina and Erin talk about the use of food in training particularly for fearful dogs and considering arousal.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Christina and Erin talk about the pressure put on dog owners to have their dogs do 'all the things'. For many dogs, classes, pack hikes, and lots of training isn't helpful, in fact it can be detrimental.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Christina and Erin talk about anxiety, the impact it can have on your dog and when they may recommend talking to your vet about medication as part of a behaviour modification plan.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Erin and Christina discuss no-choice moments, multiple markers and arousal control for reactivity, and answer two student questions about settling in a crate and eye contact. Hope you enjoy!Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Be your dog's advocate. You have probably heard it, but what does it mean and what does it look like?Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Yep, you read it right. Christina talks about taking a puppy into a dog park.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

In this episode Christina and Erin discuss different types of walks (yes, there is more than one!) and what the purpose of each type is.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

We all have heard of flight or fight, but do you know what the other stress responses are? Christina and Erin take a short deep dive into how dogs can respond to stressful situations.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Christina and Erin talk about socializing their puppies and the choices they make.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Get frustrated when things aren't going to plan? What can we do to help us and our dogs through these moments?Christina Young and Erin Lucier

What skills should all dogs have? What about nice to haves? We discuss it all in this episode.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Today we discuss tips to help your recall when you are training around other dogs, squirrels, and other fun distractions.Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Dog biomechanics - what is it, why does it matter in our training and what can we do?Christina Young and Erin Lucier

Do you have to do your dog's nails?Christina Young and Erin Lucier

What do you do? What don't you do? What's the point anyways?Christina Young and Erin Lucier