The Quirky Dog

Self-Awareness in Dog Training

This week, Jess and Scott discuss the importance of self-awareness as it relates to working with your dog. Over the past decade, this has become a more glaring topic, especially as it relates to an owner’s success with his or her dog. 

Why is self-awareness so important?

How does your emotional self-awareness affect your dog while training?

What role does self-awareness play in your dog’s progress with obedience training?

 

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Diving Into Stardom

This week, Jess and Scott are joined by Kristen Ingersoll who is an avid dock diver with her older dog Patches as well as her up and coming Borderwhippet star, Venom. They detail out how best to introduce a dog to the dock as well as some top-secret competitive advice. 

 

What are the main dock diving organizations in the US?

How many times a week should you practice to be competitive in dock diving?

Why is dock diving considered THE MOST FUN dog sport for numerous dogs? 

 

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Preparing For The Worst

This week, Jess and Scott discuss various ways in which you should consider preparing for emergencies as a dog owner. They lay out some of the most effective safety practices they have learned over the years to hopefully help facilitate best case scenarios in stressful situations. 

What are some considerations when it comes to car safety?

If there was a fire in your living space, what is your escape plan?

Is there a plan in place if potentially you need someone else to care for your dogs?

 

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Service Dogs Unpacked

This week, Jess and Scott are joined by Frankie Joiris from New Jersey who is a dog trainer, theatrical animal trainer, nationally acclaimed seminar presenter, and dog sport coach. 

What is some of the foundational training that goes into raising a service dog?

How do you overcome resistance to legitimately trained service dogs?

Can a dog be a service dog as well as a competitive athlete? 

 

To learn more about Frankie, visit: http://dogpotentialunleashed.com

ADA Service Animal Regulations: https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm

Airline Carrier Access Act: https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/service-animals

HUD and Service Animals: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/assistance_animals

 

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Animal Control

This week, Jess and Scott are joined by Katie Kozikowski who is an animal control officer in Massachusetts and [perhaps more importantly], Jess and Scott’s former dog sitter. 

What are some crazy situations that an animal control officer faces?

How should patrons handle seeing a dog locked in a warm car?

When should people be concerned about nuisance barking? 

 

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Iditarod

This week, Jess and Scott are joined by Dr. Heidi Mier, D.V.M. from Dixboro, Michigan. Dr. Mier was a former eastern veterinarian for Jess’s dogs while she attended the University of Michigan and is one of the select few veterinarians who works on the Iditarod dogs during competition.

What is it like to be an eastern veterinarian?

How did COVID affect the race this past March?

What types of issues are commonly addressed in athletes during the race? 

 

To find out more about Dr. Mier, visit: http://www.drheidimier.com

 

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Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.

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Barking Solutions

This week, Jess and Scott discuss various methods they have used over the years to curb barking with dogs of all breeds and sizes and share their expertise on which products work best. 

 What are the best methods to addressing barking issues?

 Why is it important to work a dog through barking in a crate?

 Which product comes most highly recommended by Scott and Jess for barking issues?

 

For more information about Scott and Jess and their strategies, please check out: https://caninehealing.com

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Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.

 

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Dog Agility in Puerto Rico

This week, Jess and Scott are joined by Rafael Quiñones who is a dog lover, USDAA agility judge, and founder of the Puerto Rico Agility Team (PRAT).

What do agility trials look like during COVID?
What’s agility like in Puerto Rico?
How did Jess and Rafo meet and what the heck is the DOGS show?

To find out more about PRAT, find them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/indybobb

For more information about Scott and Jess and their strategies, please check out: https://caninehealing.com

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Let's Normalize Listening Again

This week, Jess and Scott discuss how dog behavior has seemed to deteriorate greatly over the last decade and some of the reasons that they feel this to be the case.

What are some reasonable expectations of a dog under a year old?

How can you help your rescue overcome his/her past baggage in your care?

Why do we feel that the owner is such an integral part of this picture?

 

For more information about Scott and Jess and their strategies, please check out: https://caninehealing.com

To learn more about our podcast and to keep us with our Quirky Tips, join us at: https://thequirkydogpodcast.com/support

Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.

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Doggy Daycare Dos and Don’ts

This week, Jess and Scott are joined by their friend and colleague Noelle Nasca. Noelle is an avid Pitbull lover, an excellent dog trainer, and the owner of The Barking Lot in Hamburg, NY, which offers both daycare and dog training.  

When looking for a daycare, what are the most important aspects to consider?
What are some unexpected lessons Noelle has learned as a daycare owner?
How can daycare enrich your dog’s life? 
 
To find out more about The Barking Lot of Western New York, visit: https://www.thebarkinglotwny.com

Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.

For more information about Scott and Jess and their strategies, please check out: https://caninehealing.com
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