Creative Dog Training Online Podcast

Today Margaret will takle a very touchy subject, Level of Aggression in Dogs.

This cast stray from our usual step by step by talking a little more about what you see rather than what to do, but this is an important step.

Sp we will talk about the levels of aggression and an owners responsibility level in dog bites.

And Margaret wanted to thank Dr. Ian Dunbar who she first learned the levels of aggression from.

Also, if you are having issues with aggresion please contact us or a qualified local trainer for immediate help.

Enjoy, and if you have questions or comments, please visit us and post a question on our message board at www.creativedogtraining.com

Today Margaret will be addressing a short but important topic, the absolute importance of puppy class.

Obviously we feel very strongly about the importance of training your dog. But we feel that getting your puppy started at the right time is vital!

So today we will talk about choosing the right puppy class, involving the entire family, the importance of doing your homework, and the key to a great puppy, socialization.

Enjoy, and if you have questions or comments, please visit us and post a question on our message board at www.creativedogtraining.com

A question we get often is how to help shy dogs. So today Margaret will share some of our tips we have learned through years of practice helping owners with their shy dogs.

And we know that by following a few easy steps your shy dog can learn to happily great new people. So today we will share tips on using rewards to help shyness, how not to unintentionally train the wrong behaviors, and your #1 command to help a shy dog: Go Visit!

Enjoy, and if you have questions or comments, please visit us and post a question on our message board at www.creativedogtraining.com

Today Margaret will talk about transitioning your indoor housetrained dog to go outside.

As a note, if would be very helpful if you are considering this to listen to our previous cast on Indoor Housetraining your Dog.

So today, Margaret will share her story of training a 6 month old Golden Retriever to go outdoors, teaching the command "Go Outside" and a multi-day program to teach your dog to tell you he need to go outside!

Enjoy, and if you have questions or comments, please visit us and post a question on our message board at www.creativedogtraining.com

Today Margaret is going to talk about Mealtimes, both yours and your dogs and using them to help train.

We are firm believers that every interaction you have with your dog is training.

And one of the most powerful times can be meals.

So today we will share our tips on using these powerful times to build respect, some tips on if you decide to give your dog people food, slowing down fast eaters, and ways to make your meals more pleasant with your dog.

Enjoy, and if you have questions or comments, please visit us and post a question on our message board at www.creativedogtraining.com