If you love your dog but are frustrated with quirky behavior, this podcast will help you understand and change that behavior.
Episodes
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
Wednesday Jul 08, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess chat with Susan Garrett, Shaped by Dog Podcast, about how Susan has built her business and her training tactics.
Susan Garrett is a dog trainer, world-class agility competitor, author, public speaker, influencer, entrepreneur, and podcaster. (Shaped By Dog Podcast)
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Join Susan live on Facebook for her Dogs Are Awesome Masterclass: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=266916927872585
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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Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess give you the best tips to help your dog overcome its dear of loud noises. Jess and Scott discuss which tactics they use on their dogs, why you need to help them overcome instead of coddling them, and what to do if you bring your dog to see fireworks.
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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.
Visit https://www.happyhowies.com/ Use promo code QUIRKY10
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
Wednesday Jun 24, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess give you the best tips to help teach your dog the appropriate behavior for dealing with visitors to your home.
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Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day!
- Practice makes perfect when training your dog
- How should you prepare your dog for visitors?
- Think of creative ways to limit your dog from barking and jumping
- Use calming techniques when a visitor just arrives
- Be assertive with your dog AND your guest
- Quirky question of the day!
- Remember, not all your visitors will like dogs
- Brining a new dog over for a visit has its own challenges
- The rules when kids are over have to be different and more strict.
- Remember people are idiots when they drink, particularly around dogs
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.
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess give you the best tips to help teach your dog how to swim.
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Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day!
- Should you consider a doggy lifejacket?
- Should you leash your dog while it is swimming?
- Helpful techniques to introduce your dog to swimming
- Forcing swimming on dogs may backfire
- Which commands should you know when training a dog to swim?
- Quirky question of the day
- What is the best tip to introduce the dog to the pool?
- How do you teach your dog how to exit a pool?
- Never just drag your dog into the pool
- Be mindful of your dogs anxiety
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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Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
Wednesday Jun 10, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess want to make sure you keep your dog cool during the hot summer months.
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Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day!
- What is water intoxication?
- Be very careful about leaving dogs in the car
- How can you make sure your car is safe if you leave the dog for a few minutes?
- What should we watch out for when the dog is in the yard?
- Quirky question of the day!
- You need to consider how hot the pavement is before walking your dog on it
- Keep in mind how hot turf can get
- What are the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke?
- Rubbing alcohol can help keep the paws cool
- Make sure to towel dry your dog is they get wet when it is really hot
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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Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
On this episode, Jess and Scott are joined by David from Happy Howie’s to talk about how to treat your dog naturally.
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Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day
- Happy Howie’s produces natural beef, turkey, and lamb
- What was the first product produced by Happy Howie’s?
- How did Happy Howie’s evolve into the company we see today?
- Everything the company produces comes straight from the USA
- Why did Happy Howie’s start making deli meats for dogs?
- How does Happy Howie’s produce their meat-based treats?
- Where is the best place to buy Happy Howie’s products?
- What makes the meat roll treats so flexible?
- What is the cooking process for these meat roll treats?
- You can freeze the rolls until you need them
- Will Happy Howie’s add any new meats to their product line?
- Visit happyhowies.com for all your dog treat needs
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.
Wednesday May 27, 2020
Wednesday May 27, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess deliver a commencement speech from the perspective of your dog. Your dog will teach you lessons, it is up to you to learn them.
Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day
- Scott almost missed his graduation
- Dogs live in the moment, so should you
- How limit anxiety?
- Develop healthy relationships, maintain friendships
- How to forgive and forget
- Quirky question of the day!
- Go out for a walk
- Keep some kind of structure
- Learn to nap like your dog
- Pursue your dreams with the tenacity of a pitbull
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.
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess welcome Beth Klein, from Kuranda Dog Beds, to the show to talk about why your dog needs a bed to sleep on that provides the appropriate support for your dogs joints and muscles.
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Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day
- How are Kuranda Dog Beds different from their competitors?
- Why is this bed chew proof for dogs?
- What kind of varieties of bed does Kuranda produce?
- Kuranda Dog Beds are providing beds for rescue organizations
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.
Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
On this episode, Jess and Scott look at some of the best ways to keep your dog safe during the horrendous tick season here in the Northeast.
Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day
- Jess and Scott discuss spray solutions for your dog
- How can you keep ticks off the grass and gravel?
- Springtime bug off garlic, use to deter bugs
- Which oils work well on dogs, which smell awful?
- What to do when your topical doesn’t work for your dog?
- How well do flea and tick collars work?
- Quirky Question of the Day!
- Why you should always treat for heartworm
- You should have your new dog take a SNAP test
- You should use a flea comb
- What if your dogs are exposed to flies?
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.
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
Wednesday Apr 01, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about the importance of leash training your dog.
Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day
- Which leash you need to avoid at all costs
- You may have control of your dog, but most don’t
- What is appropriate trail etiquette?
- What is a good leash length?
- How to understand the control you have over your dog
- Can I let my dog off leash at the beach?
- What is the best way to secure the leash to my dog?
- Can I keep my dog off leash on my own property?
- What should I do at an off-leash dog park?
- Set yourself up for success with your dog
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.