If you love your dog but are frustrated with quirky behavior, this podcast will help you understand and change that behavior.
Episodes
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.
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about balanced training. They bring balance to the topic of balanced training.
Topics discussed include:
- Dog tip of the day
- What is balanced training?
- What is an aversive consequence?
- Is balanced training better than alternative training methods?
- The dog needs to listen in all circumstances
- Leash direction takes years of practice
- There are some situations where food creates more harm than good
- Check out the book Rough Love
- How can I make positive training work for me?
- You have to look at all sides of the training equation
- A trained dog has more freedom
- The more you work with your dog, the fewer corrections will be necessary
- 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 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about the things you need to consider when bringing a rescue into your home. It’s important to know what to look for.
Topics discussed include:
- Dog tip of the day
- Don’t adopt a rescue just from a photo on the internet
- Go into getting a rescue with your eyes open
- A lot of rescues have been coming from the South and many have problems
- Many rescues have behavioral problems, health problems and may not have had the proper vaccines
- It’s important to do research on the rescue organization
- If you can, bring a dog trainer with you to evaluate the dog
- See if you can get any video of the dog with other dogs and kids
- Be honest about your situation and your family’s lifestyle
- If you have kids, don’t bring them with you when you initially meet the dog
- Don’t be afraid to return the dog if the dog has extreme behavioral problems
- Scott strongly advises not adopting multiple dogs that have come from the same home
- If you already have animals at home, you need to consider the temperament of the dogs
- If you already own a female dog, you may want to consider adopting a male
- 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 01, 2020
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
On this episode, Scott and Jess welcome Dave Garofalo, the owner of Studio 21 Podcast Café and 2 Guys Smoke Shop. He is going to teach Scott and Jess how to smoke a cigar for this New Year’s special episode.
Topics discussed include:
- Dog tip of the day
- Dave gives some pointers on how to get ready to smoke a cigar
- Scott and Jess successfully cut their cigars
- Their world changes after they light their cigars
- Spend 10 minutes of quiet time with your dog
- Every Monday at 8PM, Scott and Jess do a dog meditation on their Canine Healing Facebook page
- Dave is thinking of getting a new dog
- Scott and Jess offer Dave some advice
- Dave asks about feeding raw food to dogs
- In the new year, address your dog’s weight problems
- 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 Dec 25, 2019
Wednesday Dec 25, 2019
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about giving back at Christmas. What can you give to dogs in need?
Topics discussed include:
- Dog tip of the day
- Scott and Jess share a list of items you can donate to your local dog shelter
- Try to stay local with your giving
- Double up your purchase at this time of year and donate half to a shelter
- Shelters can use all sorts of items: food, cleaning products, leashes, collars, etc.
- You can also volunteer your time or do a donation drive
- You can also spend some time just visiting the dogs at a shelter
- Depending on your profession, you may be able to volunteer your services
- It is also possible to sponsor an animal
- Fostering a rescue is another option for some people
- Train your own dog to make him a more upstanding citizen
- Christmas is not the perfect time to get a puppy
- Consider buying for dogs in need
- 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 Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about dogs and alternative therapies. Are these therapies as effective as traditional medicine?
Topics discussed include:
- Dog tip of the day
- How can I use acupressure for my dog?
- Should I tap my dog with a magnetic hammer?
- More information on Tom Tam https://tongrenstation.com
- What is emotional freedom technique (EFT)?
- More information on EFT https://www.emofree.com
- Many vets have Eastern medicine veterinarians on staff
- Professional acupuncture can help some dogs
- With the guidance of a professional, some homeopathics can help
- Can CBD be helpful for dogs?
- Lasers are becoming more common for the treatment of 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
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.