If you love your dog but are frustrated with quirky behavior, this podcast will help you understand and change that behavior.
Episodes
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess welcome Omar Von Muller, Hollywood’s animal trainer. He talks about some of the tricks and training tactics that has gotten his dog’s in many movies.
Make sure to check out Omar's website for more information:
https://www.trainingwithomar.com/
Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day
- How did Omar start training dogs?
- What was the first television or movie his dog appeared in?
- How do you go about preparing a dog for intensive training?
- Omar details what some of his dogs have done for film?
- What are some of the other animals he has trained?
- How does he blend his home life with his work training animals?
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 Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess look at the current coronavirus pandemic and discuss what you can do during your social distancing.
Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day
- How can you spend money and help keep the economy going forward?
- What to do around the house to keep your mind active?
- Don’t take all of Scott’s advice
- Hang out with your dog without the usual distractions
- How can you help your community without breaking the social distancing?
- What is there to be grateful for during this time?
- Make sure you keep finding ways to exercise
- Take the dog for more or longer walks
- Try your best to eliminate worries during this time
- How you can give your dog some much needed down time
- Do some reflecting on your past self and what you want from your future self
- Take a moment and just take a deep breath
- Reach out to your friends at The Quirky Dog via email, studio@thequirkydog.com
- Utilize google hangouts to see your friends or family
- Take advantage of the nice weather and get work done in the yard
- Netflix and Chill
- Do something you haven’t done in a while, read a book
- Don’t do like Jess and burn yourself in the tub
- If you do nothing else, inspire a nation
- Keep the negative out and stay off social media
- Create a new schedule for yourself
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 Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess welcome Jonathan Cousins from SensorPush. He talks about some of the products and how dog owners might use them.
Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day
- Jonathan talks about the what the product is and the benefits
- The devices are Bluetooth enabled
- What kind of distance can I get with the Bluetooth?
- What are the applications for dog owners?
- The data gets recorded over time
- What’s the difference between the SensorPush and the Gateway?
- Multiple users can monitor for alerts
- You also get alerts if the gateway loses connectivity
- SensorPush has support available on their website
- What is the price point for these devices?
- The batteries last one or two years
- The products are available on Amazon
- What can Jonathan share about new products on the way?
- For more information, check out the website at www.sensorpush.com
- You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.com
- More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
- To purchase the products we use, go to caninehealing.com/products
- You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
- More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.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.
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess welcome discuss limiting beliefs in dogs.
Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day
- March is Scott’s birthday month
- What is a limiting belief?
- Many owners believe there are things their dogs can’t do
- Jess talks about frisbee competition
- What you’re doing and how you talk about your dog can create limits
- Don’t let people tell you what your dog can’t do
- What does it mean when owners say, “My dog can’t be crated”?
- What if my dog doesn’t allow grooming?
- You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.com
- More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
- To purchase the products we use, go to caninehealing.com/products
- You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
- More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.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.
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about situations where a dog is starting to impact a relationship. Often, couples are not aligned on the subject of dog training.
Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day
- Scott and Jess talk about a call they received for help with a dog training situation that was causing relationship stress
- A well-trained dog is less likely to cause issues for couples
- Does everyone need to be on the same page with dog training
- What are the options if a couple can’t agree on how to deal with their dog?
- What happens in a new relationship where the partner doesn’t like or is afraid of the dog?
- You may need to make changes if you want to keep the dog and the relationship
- What if the dog doesn’t like the person you’re seeing?
- What about couples who do dog sports together?
- Does Scott have temper tantrums?
- If your dog’s behavior is an issue, it needs to be addressed
- You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.com
- More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
- To purchase the products we use, go to caninehealing.com/products
- You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
- More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.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.
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess welcome Sarah and Esteban Fernandezlopez from Bad Dog Agility. They have both a blog and a podcast.
Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day
- How did Sarah and Esteban get started?
- How well do Sarah and Esteban work together?
- What are the Power Rankings and how are they calculated?
- How do Sarah and Esteban choose their dogs?
- Are their kids involved with the dogs?
- What are the highlights for Sarah and Esteban from the blog and podcast?
- Where are some of the places they’ve travelled for agility?
- What does the future look like for Bad Dog Agility?
- How has the audio aspect of the podcast changed their material?
- You can find their podcast, The Bad Dog Agility Podcast, wherever podcasts are found
- You can find Sarah and Estaban’s blog at baddogagility.com
- You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.com
- More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
- You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
- More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.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.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess welcome Brittany St. Amand and Instagram sensation Havok. They talk about what Brittany and Havok are up to.
Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day
- How does Britt start her day?
- What is the secret to Havok’s Instagram success?
- Havok loves donuts
- What is Britt’s favorite thing about Havok?
- Britt talks about things to know when you have a working dog
- What are the pluses or minuses to keeping a dog intact?
- Jess likes donuts too
- Britt works in a vets office and talks about precautions people can take when visiting the vet
- Jess asks Britt about beach etiquette
- Does Britt crate her dogs?
- Find Havok on Instatgram at @havok_thegreat
- You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.com
- More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
- To purchase the products we use, go to caninehealing.com/products
- You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
- More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.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.
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about the importance of crating. What are the benefits of using a crate with your dog?
Topics discussed include:
- Quirky tip of the day
- Take your dog for a loose leash walk
- Hiking is great activity with your dog
- Consider taking your dog on vacation
- Swimming can be a fun activity for dogs and give them good exercise
- Training with your dog is a great activity
- Dogs love a trip to the beach
- Take the dog along on your errands
- A lot of dogs love playing fetch
- Enjoy some snack time with your dogs
- You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.com
- More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
- You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
- More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
- Check out Jess’s course on dog tricks at k9healing.com/tricks
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 Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about the importance of crating. What are the benefits of using a crate with your dog?
Topics discussed include:
- Dog tip of the day
- Scott and Jess review the different type of crates available
- Whatever crate you choose, make sure it’s secure
- Scott has a tip to reinforce a wire crate
- You can start by feeding the dog in the crate
- A crate is not just for housebreaking your dog
- Many people stop using them because the dog cries when they are crated
- When did crates first start being used?
- What are the 3 ways to help with anxiety in your dog?
- Crates can be very useful when having company visit
- It’s better to be proactive rather than reactive when crating
- Dogs need to accept being crated when you are at home
- Don’t allow children to follow your dog into the crate
- Crates are great in the car for safety
- If your dog is recovering from an injury or surgery, a crate is a great option
- Crating at daycare is a good thing
- You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.com
- More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
- You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
- More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.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.
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about reactivity in dogs. What is it and what can I do about it?
Topics discussed include:
- Dog tip of the day
- What is leash reactivity and how does it vary?
- You could be activating the dog with your leash
- Jess talks about opposition reflex
- Sometimes prey drive causes leash reactivity
- What should I be doing if the dog exhibits leash reactivity?
- Force the dog to engage with you
- What is barrier aggression and how do I deal with it?
- What about dogs that are aggressive when woken up?
- What is movement reactivity?
- Find out more about the biothane leash at https://caninehealing.com/product/biothane-leash
- Purchase canine calm oil at https://caninehealing.com/product/canine-calm-oil
- You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.com
- More info on See Spot Sniff can be found at seespotsniff.com
- You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
- More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.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.