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This is part 2 part of the "shy, fearful & reactive dogs" podcast. This describes many dogs and there was so much to talk about we had to split it into 2 parts. Enjoy!

This is part 1 of a 2 part episode in which Laura & Kim discuss shy, fearful and reactive dogs. This describes so many dogs and there was so much to talk about we had to split it into 2 parts. Enjoy!

Kim & Laura discuss why little dogs tend to be snarky with larger dogs and why it's not okay for them to do so. Why is it that we accept bad behaviors from small dogs that wouldn't be okay with a larger dog? Food for thought.

In this podcast Laura & Kim talk about how to deal with dogs that beg. Believe it or not, feeding your dog people food does NOT create a dog that begs.

Have you ever heard the phrase "It's not what you say, it's how you say it"? Well, that phrase has never been truer than when it is applied to how we communicate with dogs. Human beings rely heavily on words and vocal inflections to determine the meaning behind what other people are saying. Dogs, on the other hand, rely more on vocal inflections and body language. Today’s topic is about not only the words we use but how we say them. The tone of our voice and the inflections we use can help determine whether a dog will respond the way we want them to. Today Laura & Kim discuss how the tone of our voice alone can determine whether your dog responds to you, and the changes you can make to increase the likelihood of them doing so.

Today Laura & Kim talk about rescue dogs. What it means to bring one into your home, what to expect and ways to help them succeed in their new environment.

Today's show is all about using everyday situations for training your dog instead of needing to find time in your busy day to train.

Kim & Laura discuss how we can set our dogs up for success, and how we also can set them up for failure without even thinking about it.

Today Laura & Kim talk about the pros & cons of dog parks. They can be dangerous places for a dog so you need to know how to navigate them and what to do if a situation arises.

Kim & Laura talk today about dogs that like to lift their legs on things. There are ways to discourage this behavior and believe it or not there may be some things you are doing that encourage the behavior.

Kim & Laura talk about ways to boost your dog's confidence. A confident dog is less likely to have behavior issues and is also more likely to defer to your judgement.

In this show we discuss how consistency, or lack thereof, affects your training.

Part 2 of our discussion about the differences between being dominant and being a great leader.

With all the talk about "dominance" going around Laura & Kim decided to talk about the difference between that and being a good leader.

“Talking vs. Communicating” – Doggie Dish

In this episode Laura & Kim discuss training and management strategies for your dogs during the holiday season.

Kim & Laura talk about the importance of management in training your dog.

In today's show Kim & Laura talk about chasing, prey drive and whether or not it's ever a good idea to allow your dog to go after something.

“When You’re Ready for a New Dog” – Doggie Dish

This episode is all about the expectations you have for your second dog. What is realistic and what isn't. Contrary to popular belief the first dog doesn't automatically train the second dog.