The Good Dog Project

Aug 21 2024 49 ep. 57 mins 6
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Kirsty and Maggie are dog trainers in Queensland, Australia and discuss all topics pet dog related. Learn more about how your dog thinks, feel and relates to world while discovering what you can do to live your best lives together.

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Episode 50 - The role your attitude plays in your dogs success

Aug 21 2024 51 mins  
How you position your thoughts and attitude when your training your dog will have direct effects on your long term success (or perceived success). Approaching training with the right attitude will help you be in it for the long run. _______________________________________________________ * *SPONSOR* * Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment. Use code THEGO

Episode 49 - Place Training

Aug 07 2024 53 mins  
We already recommend crate training, place training can be a helpful extra addition to your training repertoire. Place training is about teaching your dog to go to a designated place and remain there till released. This episode is about all the direct and indirect ways that this can be helpful to you and your dog. Preamble up till 13 minutes. Episode starts then. __________________

Episode 48 - Choosing the right environment & why suburbia might not be helping you

Jun 05 2024 50 mins  
We're back!Following a short, 14 minute catch up we get into talking training environments!Selecting the correct environment to assist you in your training goal makes all the difference. Often times the environment right outside your front door isn't appropriate to best support you or your dog and you will have to go a little further afield. This podcast is all about what considera

Episode 47 - Interview with Louis and Di from Manhunt K9

Apr 03 2024 32 mins  
Over the Easter weekend we caught up with Louis and Di from Manhunt K9 to give our dogs a go at Mantrailing. This scent based, tracking/trailing activity is accessible to virtually all dog and owner teams and leverages off the natural instincts and capabilities that dogs already have. Manhunt K9 operates on the Sunshine Coast, Qld and offers training oppurtunities for people with p

Episode 46 - Dog training & the internet

Mar 19 2024 42 mins  
The internet can be a great resource but the sheer amount of information can leave normal dog owners confused about what they should or shoudn't be doing with their dog when it comes to training. This episode is about why that happens, how to wade through the information to get the best stuff that applies to you and why it's so important to leave so much of it behind. _____________

Episode 45 - Have fun with your reactive dog

Mar 05 2024 41 mins  
Working through reactive behaviour with your dog takes time. It's not a test you can cram for and the work must be done methodically and consistently if you are to reach your goals. Challenges will present along the way and there will be ups and downs. This week we wanted to talk about some the ways you can spend time with your dog that don't include working directly on their issue

Episode 44 - Nothing good happens at the front door

Feb 21 2024 37 mins  
If your dog jumps on guests (or you) at the front door, this one is for you. This issue is one of the most common behaviours we get asked about as pet dog trainers, in this episode we discuss why this behaviour occurs and give some options for how to set you and your dog up for success moving forward. _______________________________________________________ * *SPONSOR* * Einzweck Do

Episide 43 - Dog Training Equipment: Part 2

Feb 07 2024 81 mins  
Dog training equipment... part 2!This conversation didn't go where we thought it would, but we had some stuff to say. Flexi leads, prong collars and e-collars, we get a bit ranty while we talk about why we think these tools have an important place in dog training. Even if some of this equipment isn't for you, we encourage you to have a listen with an open mind. ____________________

Episode 42 - Dog Training Equipment: Part 1

Jan 30 2024 44 mins  
Dog training equipment. Harnesses, collar, no-pull head collars, long lines, flexi leads, prong collars etcThe equipment we use within dog training can be the point of much disagreement in the community. This episode is about what equipment may be a help, what may be a hinderence and why.Part 1... part 2 next week!_______________________________________________________ * *SPONSOR*

Episode 41 - Say it once, make it true

Jan 09 2024 51 mins  
We're back for 2024!Being prepared to follow through when asking for a behavior is vital when teaching new skills. This episode is about the importance of thinking ahead and paying attention to your handling in order to help your dog get it right. _______________________________________________________ * *SPONSOR* * Einzweck Dogquip sells a wide range of quality training equipment.