FitPet Boston Talks

Nov 01 2024 115 ep. 46 mins 3
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This podcast is hosted by Boston MA area dog trainers Leah & Lori Lodato. Historically, this has been is a platform for people who are dog trainers, walkers, groomers, vet techs, rescue workers etc, to tell their stories! As of 2023, the show deep dives on specific dog training/handling topics important to the hosts and their clients. If you're a dog person there is no doubt you will enjoy listening and learning from these local pros.

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One Step At A Time!

Nov 01 2024 47 mins  
Dog training takes time and asking too much of a young dog can lead to disaster. Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss: Taking time to train a young dog Taking time to train formal obedience Nail Trims Need dog training/handing equipment? Check out or reccomended items on Amazon: ABC Dog Training Store Follow us on Instagram @abcdogtraining @fitpetboston FitPet Bosto

"Are You Gonna Breed Her?"

Oct 18 2024 46 mins  
Boston MA area dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss considerations for leaving a female dog intact. The question "are you going to breed her?" comes up when folks find out that our female is going through a heat cycle. Please like and share the podcast if you find value! Questions? www.fitpetboston.com/contact Need dog training gear? Check our our Amazon store for reccomendations: Ama

Lower-Cost Food Options For Dog Training

Oct 04 2024 22 mins  
The cost of freeze dried and air dried dog foods is a limiting factor for dog owners and trainers. Leah presents a few alternatives which are also available on our Amazon Store. https://www.fitpetboston.com/store FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC @fitpetboston

Is Loose Leash Walking The Hardest Thing To Train?? And More!

Aug 30 2024 43 mins  
Dog Trainers Leah & Lori Discuss: Problems with leashes Healthy fear in public places Buddha retires from TDI Gratuity for the communties we serve. Wondering what kind of gear the trainers reccomend? Check out our Amazon Store: https://fitpetboston.com/store/ Reach Out on Instagram! https://instagram.com/fitpetboston FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC

Book Review: "How Dogs Work"

Aug 23 2024 19 mins  
Leah discusses topics and themes in the book "How Dogs Work" by Raymond Coppinger and Merk Feinstein. This episode is a brief introduction of this subject matter. If you are interested in these topics, check out the book! Amazon link below. Disclaimer: I am not a scientist or ethologist. I simply read this book and took out some of the salient points to (hopefully) encourage listen

Story Time With Leah! One I've been sitting on for a while.

Aug 09 2024 22 mins  
Boston area dog trainer Leah shares a story of an unfortunate thing that happened with dogs off leash in the woods. Live and learn, read the dog, have fun but be safe. This one is for professionals and owners who want to learn more about dog behavior and making decisions to support your dogs' personality. Buy what we buy! Visit our amazon store if you are in need of gear https://

Unproductive Training Days & Lori Advises On The Company You Keep

Aug 04 2024 46 mins  
Boston area dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss: Watching the olympics Dog Photoshoots When to cancel walks in the heat Retriever training Revamping training goals Surrounding yourself with supportive peers Need dog training gear? Purchase our reccomendations here https://fitpetboston.com/store/ @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston L

Dog Eat Something Poisonous? Tips from a recent experience...

Jul 05 2024 38 mins  
Yes, it even happens to us! Boston area dog trainers Leah & Lori share recent stories about personal dogs getting into unmentionables. Do you know what to do in a situation involving poison ingestion? Resources ASPCA Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 Emergency Identification For Mushrooms And Plants https://www.facebook.com/groups/144798092849300/?mibextid=K35XfP FitPet Boston

Heeling Course, CPR&First Aid & Do I follow a training system?

Jun 21 2024 14 mins  
Leah describes the following dog training/handling topics: New Off Leash Heeling Course offered for those who train with ABC Dog Training The importance of finding a handler who is CPR and First Aid Certified Do I follow a system for formal obedience training? Our equipment reccomendations for training/handling are here https://fitpetboston.com/store/ Contact Leah & Lori here h

Puppy Series #3 Socialization

May 31 2024 33 mins  
Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss techniques for socializing a new puppy. Lori also talks about hot spots esspecially in summertime. Contact us by using the contact form here: Contact Form Need a leash, collar, line, crate or toy? Wondering what dog trainer's reccomend for useful gear? Look no further! Amazon Store FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC