The Quirky Dog

5 Ways to Ruin a Puppy

On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about what owners are doing that ruins their puppies. They identify 5 problem areas and what issues they may cause.

Topics discussed include:

• Dog tip of the day
• Using pee pads delays housebreaking
• Jess and Scott talk about some of the issues they’ve seen using pee pads
• Carrying your puppy everywhere can lead to negative effects
• Be mindful of how you’re introducing your puppy to other people
• Improper puppy socialization can ruin your puppy
• Giving your puppy too much freedom can lead to behavior problems
• You shouldn’t let a puppy outside of your sight in the home
• Puppies need structure and routines
• Never leaving your puppy alone will ruin your puppy
• People working from home need to make sure their puppy still spends time alone
• You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.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.

Dogs and Halloween

On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about dogs and Halloween. What can you do to make sure your dog has a safe and peaceful Halloween? Our hosts offer some tips.

Topics discussed include:

• Dog tip of the day
• Trick or Treaters can trigger territorial dogs
• Noise diffusion can help to head off some of the aggression
• Crating your dog can help cope with Halloween chaos
• A visual barrier can also help with controlling your dog
• Keep dogs inside for Halloween night
• Costumes could also be confusing for the dog
• When you open the door for trick or treaters, you don’t know what’s on the other side, so you should keep your dog away from the door
• What about dressing my dog up?
• Be careful with pumpkins
• Watch your candy bowls and make sure the kids know they shouldn’t feed candy to the dog
• Is it OK to bring my dog Trick or Treating?
• You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.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.

Introducing a New Puppy into a Household with Other Dogs

On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about the steps to take when you bring a new puppy into your household that already has other dogs. They discuss ways to avoid problems and smooth the transition of your puppy into your home.

Topics discussed include:

• Dog tip of the day
• Be an advocate for the older dogs in your household
• Supervise playtime and potty time
• You need to prepare for bringing your puppy home
• Limit access to the environment
• If your older dog has issues, you need to anticipate how the puppy will affect those
• Don’t just hope for the best
• The energy levels of an older dog and puppy are very different
• Be conscious of your puppy eating snow, since it is like drinking water
• If your puppy is a rescue, it may have been misrepresented
• You need to do an assessment of the dog yourself
• The general timeframe for a puppy is 8 weeks to 6 months old
• Containment setups make a lot of sense when the dog first comes home
• You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.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.

The Care of Senior Dogs

On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about how to care for your senior dog. They discuss issues they have seen with older dogs and offer valuable advice about how to avoid and deal with the problems you may encounter.

Topics discussed include:

• Dog tip of the day
• Diet is important for dogs especially as they get older
• How does feeding a raw diet compare with kibble?
• Bone broth can work well for older dogs without an appetite
• Scott has found that feeding a raw diet can be cheaper than feeding kibble
• Is it OK to stop vaccinating a dog after a certain age?
• Is Eastern medicine a viable option for your dog?
• Are there any supplements that are good for older dogs?
• The type of flooring you have can become an issue for a senior dog
• You need to adapt your dog’s exercise level to be appropriate with their age
• You should be on the lookout for eyesight or hearing loss
• Grooming remains important for older dogs
• What are the challenges of traveling when you have older dogs?
• You can contact the show by email at studio@thequirkydog.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.

The Importance of Being Able to Handle Your Dog

On this episode, Scott and Jess talk about how important it is for you to get your dog used to letting you handle them. This includes brushing, tooth brushing, nail clipping and other activities.

Topics discussed include:

• Dog tip of the day
• The key is to start while your dog is young – don’t wait until it’s absolutely necessary
• Should I buy a muzzle for my dog?
• Getting you do used to the muzzle should also be done before it’s necessary
• Jess and Scott talk about some of the challenges they’ve faced with clients’ dogs
• Nail clipping seems to be the most problematic activity for owners
• Jess shares an example of how handling can help save the day
• Being able to handle you dog can help avoid general anesthesia in the future
• Scott shares another example of how having your dog used to handling can help
• Handling really helps the relationship between you and your dog
• Scott and Jess share some exercises owners can do with their dogs to get them used to handling
• 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.

Canine Fitness with Bobbie Lyons

On this episode, Scott and Jess welcome Bobbie Lyons from Canine Campus to talk about Canine Fitness.

Topics discussed include:

• Dog tip of the day
• How did Bobbie get involved with Canine Fitness?
• Are there benefits to working online vs. in person?
• Who are the clients working with Bobbie online?
• How has the industry evolved over the last 15 years?
• How does Bobbie feel about competition vs. fitness?
• What kind of equipment do I need?
• You can find Scott and Jess’s website at caninehealing.com
• More info on Scott and Jess’s free course at caninemindshift.com
• Bobbie’s website can be found at bobbielyonscaninecampus.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.