Dogs are the Best Friends

Wednesday Wisdom
Training Help:
Barking can be incredibly annoying if it isn't for a reason that we approve of. Find out how to control your best friend's barking so that this behavior doesn't hurt your friendship.
Care - What can I add to Flynn's food?
I share some great (and fun) advice from the DATBF (Dogs are the Best Friends) Facebook group. You won't believe what some people do for their dogs!
Mini Story time:
BBC article: "Going for a Lake District walk with Max the Miracle Dog" - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cumbria-53757023?intlink_from_url=https://www.bbc.com/news/topics/cl866rrqjz4t/dogs&link_location=live-reporting-story
Link to Max and Kerry's Facebook page to see their daily walks: https://www.facebook.com/maxinthelakes/
"What say you?" - Question of the Week - Have you thought about how you would defend your dog? Share your thoughts and point of view via one of these ways:

• Leave me a message: 1-904-479-6020
• email me: [email protected]
• DM me on instagram: @dogsarethebestfriendscom

Is your dog bored? Have listen to last Wednesday's episode (#19) to get ideas on how to keep your dog happier.
Training tools mentioned in today's episode: (not affiliate links)
Clicker: https://www.amazon.com/Pet-Training-Clicker-Wrist-Strap/dp/B07F6FTTM7/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2HL1EY3803BEC&dchild=1&keywords=clicker+training+for+dogs&qid=1599664052&sprefix=clicker%2Caps%2C361&sr=8-5
Bark collar: https://www.amazon.com/Upgrade-Version-Rechargeable-Vibration-Detection/dp/B07L631H8Q/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=bark+collar&qid=1599664145&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRERPTTZJTEU5TEVRJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODA0NzU0M005VzFIS0FJS0xDNCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwOTg0MjQ3MTVPUDVHNkNaVUlESyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Today is Wisdom Wednesday!
First up, is a mini-training session with Tiffany Nguyen of Return to Calm (returntocalm.org) to change Filly's habit of charging the door and her human Dad when he gets home.
In the middle, Coach Alex Ray shares how he changed his mind about whether or not to keep Gideon, who was an out of control rescue dog. Now, they are best friends but the beginning was very rocky. If you missed their story, have a listen to episode 24.
Last, I share what members of the Facebook DATBF group shared about their heart dogs but I also give you the story of Maisie, who was, without a doubt in my mind, my soul dog. If you've lost a heart/soul dog, you are not alone and I share about my pain from losing Maisie.
See you on Monday for another great dog story!

About this episode:
Coach Alex Ray shares just how close his dog, Gideon, came to being returned to the rescue. Too close! From an impossible to live with dog to a joyous friend and teacher, Gideon’s story will inspire you.
This Wednesday’s episode:

• A training tip will be on how to make sure your dog doesn’t dash out the door or get too possessive of that area of your home.
• We’ll discuss heart dogs vs soul dogs and who believes in them. You might be surprised by some of the answers!
• Also, Alex Ray shares an amazing mindset tip on how he was able to change his thinking so that he was empowered to work with his dog.

Join our free Facebook Group Community - Dogs are the Best Friends! We are starting some little mini workshops and other informational sessions to help us all with being the best dog owners we can be. https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogsarethebestfriends/
About:
This podcast is for dog lovers to share and hear about dog stories, training tips, and other helpful bits of information.
Please review and subscribe to the Dogs are the Best Friends podcast as that helps others find us!
If you want to share a story or two about your dog(s), be sure to fill out the Contact Us form on the website: https://dogsarethebestfriends.com/
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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachalexray
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachalexray/
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Title: Ep 23 - Be the leader, defending your dog & a sweet adoption story
About this episode:
I discuss why it’s so very important to be the leader of your dog. Bob Wells of Cheap RV Living was our guest on Episode 22 and today I share a clip from Bob, who explains that Cody was very aggressive when he first got him. His method might make you mad or you might understand it.
Last week, I posed the question: have you ever thought of how you would defend your dog if s/he got attacked and today, I offer some possible solutions. No one wants to ever have to think about this but I believe it’s a crucial subject for dog owners.
To end on a happy note, I read a sweet disabled puppy adoption story I found on people.com: https://people.com/pets/boy-2-adopts-shelter-dog-same-birth-defect-cleft-lip/
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Join our free Facebook Group Community - Dogs are the Best Friends! We are starting some little mini workshops and other informational sessions to help us all with being the best dog owners we can be.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/dogsarethebestfriends/
About:
This podcast is for dog lovers to share and hear about dog stories, training tips, and other helpful bits of information.
Please review and subscribe to the Dogs are the Best Friends podcast as that helps others find us! If you want to share a story or two about your dog(s), be sure to fill out the Contact Us form on the website: https://dogsarethebestfriends.com/