The Keep it Simple Stupid DOG Training Podcast

Apr 01 2024 4

It Started as a little dog training business in Shawnee, KS. It was then a blog, and then we wrote some books! Videos next and a YouTube channel. We figured a podcast was the next logical step. What will you get? Honest, positive, science-based talks about all things dogs and dog training. We are all about training owners vs training dogs and we strive to teach folks to reward the behaviors they want vs. looking to correct the behaviors they don't want! It is all about redirection, rewarding, and reinforcing what it is you want your pup to do.

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Are Your Dog Training Expectations Realistic? Season 5 - Episode 29

Apr 01 2024 20 mins

Ever wondered why your dog's behavior doesn’t change as quickly as you’d like? It’s Mike with K.I.S.S. dog training here to talk about why it’s important to set realistic expectations for your pet. There are 3 words you need to keep in mind when trying to change a behavior – you’ll definitely want to watch this! Key takeaway: Don’t have unrealistic expectations.S

What the heck are predictive cues and what do they have to do with generalzation in training? Season 5 - Episode 28

Mar 01 2024 19 mins

Today we talk about predictive cues and how they help dogs know what is going on and even better what to expect! Not to mention how this idea fits into a conversation about dogs and their ability to generalize during learning... Support the showMike Deathe owns Keep it Simple Stupid (K.I.S.S.) Dog training. We can be reached through comments here, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/

Are All Dogs Social? Why not and What the Heck is SniffSpot.com Season 5 - Eps 27

Feb 01 2024 20 mins

Why do most people think all dogs love strangers, other dogs, and being in public? Well it might be the unrealistic view we see on TV, Social Media, or what we try to pigeonhole our dog into because of what a friend's dog is like ;-) Well, we talk about if this is fair or even true and a little bit about why... Then we talk about a cook new website that might help with dogs th

Happy Visits and Owner Absent Behaviors to better help and understand our pets!!! Season 5 - Ep 26

Jan 01 2024 15 mins

How can we use the idea of Happy Visits and Owner Absent Behaviors to help better understand our pets!!! Well, the happy visits make loving the veterinarian and groomer a whole lot easier, and understanding what owner-absent behaviors are will help you get a grip on those behaviors you are working and training to fix but seem to never make any progress (Just what is Fido practicing

Getting Kids involved with Training the Family dog & What should we think about muzzles? Season 4 - Ep 25

Dec 03 2023 19 mins

This episode is a two-for-one! We first talk about how it is possible to get kids involved with Mom or Dad to help with training while tackling some of those kid and dog issues that might crop up... We then delve into a question from Facebook on what I think about muzzles in dog training! Support the showMike Deathe owns Keep it Simple Stupid (K.I.S.S.) Dog training. We can be reac

A different way to look at walking dogs & Are Laser Pointers a Good Toy for Dogs? Season 4 - Ep 24

Oct 25 2023 14 mins

Once we have a good leash-walking dog (after all that work), How can we pay back to the other dog walkers we encounter... It's not always about us... Then a brief discussion brought to us via social media about laser pointers as toys with dogsSupport the showMike Deathe owns Keep it Simple Stupid (K.I.S.S.) Dog training. We can be reached through comments here, Facebook https:

Is Asking to Pet a Dog Enough? Season 4 - Ep. 23

Aug 02 2023 12 mins

For years the rule has been, "Can I Pet Your Dog?" Then the dog is approached and petted by a person... But is that enough? Should the dog have a say in this scenario, and if so, how do we do that? What if the dog is fearful, reactive not fond of men or kids? I think it is time we rethink the "Can I Pet Your Dog?" routine, and we start that discussion in the pod

Thinking outside the box while keeping true to your principles... Season 4 - Ep. 22

Jun 28 2023 15 mins

So folks who know me understand I am a positive reinforcement dog trainer and do not like certain tools or methods in dog training. But just how forceful do we get in demanding a client use this or that or do things a particular way? I think we all also understand how folks don't like change and want things a particular way ;-) So what do you do when presented with a challengi

Skills, Routines, and Management and how they all work together Season 4 - Ep 21

Apr 07 2023 16 mins

There are 3 ways to train dogs and they are all important but two of them rarely get explained well to clients (I will try and hopefully succeed...) The obvious ones are the skills or toolbox of training commands and cues, the others are the management we use to stop the practice of unwanted behaviors, and lastly, routines which can make training easier on you from a time perspecti

Dog Parks, Daycare's' and all that Jazz Season 4 - Ep. 20

Feb 20 2023 14 mins

Ok so doggy daycare and dog parks are complicated topics but I will give you many of my thoughts from a generalized view... But the real takeaway is that not every dog likes or needs daycare or dog parks! Some do and some will love them but for others, it might actually make the issues you are having even worse. Be open and honest with everyone involved (trainer, vet, daycare, and

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