Spirit Dog Training brings you science-based, modern and effective dog training advice, explaining why your dog acts the way he acts, and how to approach training efficiently.
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The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast provides the best dog training business tips for modern dog trainers. Learn alongside the industry's leading professionals as we discuss relevant dog training news, dog behavior theories, business practices, and more!
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Covered In Pet Hair – A fun late-night pet podcast about dogs & cats - with games, alcohol, pop culture and pawsome guests!- Pet Life Radio Original (PetLifeRadio.com)
Isabel Alvarez Arata
A boozy pet podcast for pet lovers! Join pet pros and enthusiasts for drinks and chatter about their favorite foods, travel, and products with host, Isabel Alvarez Arata.
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Because it matters how we work with our dogs.
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Does your dog think his name is 'No!'?? You need to Get Pawsitive Results! This pet podcast will help you to better understand your canine best friend, and help you learn how to train him to be a wonderful family companion. We’ll cover a variety of topics on canine behavior and training - all based on modern methods that are fun for both you and your dog. On occasion we’ll also get some pawsitive results with other critters, too! Get Pawsitive Results focuses on helping you with common issue ...
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How To Train Your Dog With Love And Science - Dog Training with Annie Grossman, School For The Dogs
Annie Grossman
Journalist-turned-dog trainer Annie Grossman, owner of NYC-based dog training center School For The Dogs and author of How To Train Your Dog With Love & Science (Sourcebooks, 6/2024), is obsessed with positive reinforcement dog training and thinks you should be, too. This podcast will help dog owners become literate in the basics of behavioral science in order to help their dogs and themselves . Tune in to learn how to use science-based methods to train dogs (and people) without pain, force, ...
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Welcome to The Canine Classroom, a podcast for dog training professionals and dog enthusiasts, where we discuss training, behavior and everything in between! We are two friends and dog trainers who share a passion for dogs. We're constantly learning, exploring, and questioning each other's ideas, as well as our own, so we can become better at what we do. We are here to providing helpful advice, have open conversations, ask questions, get answers, as well as hear from colleagues and experts i ...
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Integrate Yourself | Inspiring you to integrate all aspects of health & self in your life!
Allison Pelot
This podcast is all about the interconnectedness of your mind, body and spirit. In my show I share important aspects of how to integrate health and self. Telling my story, sharing other people's stories and inspiring you to get out of survival mode and into thriving mode. I talk about what I've learned in my twenty years of holistic fitness, energy healing and health coaching and share with you what I've discovered along the way. Your wellness journey is a self discovery journey. On this sho ...
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69. Reactivity & Engagement: Not The Right Combo
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Are you trying to fix your dog's reactivity with a "Look at me" approach? And your dog is fine as long as they are engaged with you ... but as soon as you take your eyes off them, they flip out again? In this episode I explain what the big misconception about engagement training for reactivity is - and how you can break through the training plateau…
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"How do I become a dog trainer?" is a question I get several times a week. In today's episode, I share three insights into working as a dog trainer that you probably did not expect! From honing training skills over people training to not spending a lot of time with one's own dogs ... I don't hold any secrets back in this one! If you want to start t…
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Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 111 Healing Pets with Quantum Energy: Woo-woo, Science, or Both?
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Are you ready to get woo-woo? Are you into groundbreaking science? If you answered yes to both, you'll want to tune in for this episode of Covered in Pet Hair in which Isabel interviews Tom Paladino, Scalar Light Healer and Expert. While quantum physics may seem a world away from pet parenting, it may not be. Watch or listen along and learn how the…
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Is your dog reactive ... but only sometimes? Only towards some people ... some dogs ... or in some situations? Selective and situation-specific reactivity can be really puzzling for dog owners. In this episode I explain how to make sense of it ... and how to work with dogs who are not always reactive. If you want to start training with our library …
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A topic that has been requested many times ... how do you navigate family disagreements and training? What about family members who are not committed to training ... family members who give you well-meaning (but useless) advice ... or family members who are fighting you regarding training? In this episode I share my experiences on navigating all of…
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Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 110 The Rise of Boss Nation: Inside the Premium Pet Product Brand
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Join Isabel and Basel "Vasili" Nassar of Dog Boss and Cat Boss brands to discuss the evolution of the Boss Nation Brands of pet lifestyle products. From premium pet food to supplementation and tactical gear, Basel and his team are solving pet parents' problems and providing the utmost value to their pets. In this episode, we get to know Basel's jou…
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65. (Non) Breed-Specific Training, Part 2
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In this second episode on breed-specific training, I discuss why you may be WRONG in believing that your dog needs a breed-specific training approach. Falsely holding out for this can actually harm your training progress! So let's break down the difference between breed-specific training issues ... and "run of the mill" training issues. If you want…
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Are your criteria too muddled? Are you able to be black and white in training? Or do you try to teach unrefined behaviors ... and hurting yourself with it in the long run? Today I explain why you should NOT be a wishy washy trainer! If you want to start training with our library of over 1,300 training videos for free, visit spiritdogtraining.com/fr…
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63. Don't Start Where Your Dog Is Failing
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It's a huge misconception that in order to teach our dogs how to do something right, we wait for them to get it wrong. If you attempt to train like this, you and your dog will be frustrated and disapppointed. In this episode I discuss why you already have the teaching skills you need deep within you ... and the questions you need to ask yourself to…
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Health Battles and Spiritual Triumphs - The Power Of Self Acceptance with Kyle Bunnelle
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Kyle's spiritual awakening through holistic practices and the teachings of Paul Chek offers a profound perspective on the interconnectedness of physical health and spiritual well-being. Initially skeptical, Kyle embraced unconventional methods that significantly improved his health, deepening his faith and self-acceptance. This episode is a powerfu…
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62. What Happens In Your Car After A Class?
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The #1 question I always asked myself when teaching group classes "What do my students talk about in the car?" In this quick episode I discuss why your trainer should care about each and every student's happiness and their dogs' successes. If your trainer doesn't seem invested in making you proud of your dog - look for a different trainer! If you w…
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Did you know that no two breeds are trained the same? If you do not take your dog's breed(s) into account when planning your sessions, you won't be successful. In this episode I explain how your dog's breed impacts training decisions, and how you can tailor training to your specific dog! If you want to start training with our library of over 1,300 …
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Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 109 Performing Dogs & Trick Training | Celebrity Dog Trainer Chrissy Joy
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Celebrity Dog Trainer, Chrissy Joy, has a background in acting and performing, which makes her the perfect dog trainer for set work and on-camera performances. In this episode, Chrissy shares how her passion for entertainment and television blends her love of dogs with her career as a trick dog trainer. You won't want to miss Chrissy's background s…
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Should you teach your dog multiple things at once? Or will they get confused? How do you decide which behaviors to work on at any one time? In today's episode I will discuss whether you should train several behaviors ... and how to decide which ones! If you want to start training with our library of over 1,300 training videos for free, visit spirit…
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Living with and training a reactive dog is a taxing, tiring task! What if there was a shortcut? In this episode I discuss if there is a way to cut corners in reactivity training ... and what the results will look like. If you want to start training with our library of over 1,300 training videos for free, visit spiritdogtraining.com/free…
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Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 108 Find Your Perfect Dog Match with Hands2Paws
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In this episode, Isabel and Elizabeth Menegon, Founder of the Hands2Paws App, chat about what factors families should consider before choosing a dog breed. They discuss how little planning often goes into a family's efforts to get a new dog. Liz shares that, often, families do more research for an upcoming vacation than they do when getting a famil…
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We are never only training a skill ... we are always training a skill and an emotion. Out of the two, the emotion is actually the one you should be most concerned about! Today I dive into why the wrong emotion can ruin skill training (even if the dog is good at the skill) ... and how to help your dog find the right mindset. If you want to start tra…
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Ep. 27 Dog Sports and Their Impact on Trainers with Nick Benger
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We have Nick Benger with us in this episode! This episode was all over the place with many different topics. (Just the way we like it!!!) Nick discussed the impact dog sports has recently had on him as well as lessons he has learned throughout his dog training career. This is a dog trainers episode for sure! Nick is known for his podcast, Dog Talk …
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Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 107 The Future of Pet Care Technology
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Join Isabel and Daniella Morgan Pascualvaca, Chief of Staff of Mella Pet Products, for a conversation about the many ways Mella Pet Products helps veterinarians and pet parents learn about their pets' health. The epitome of fear-free pet care, Mella creates non-invasive diagnostic tools that allow humans to evaluate pets without crossing lines with…
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57. What Happens When You Don't Have A Treat?
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As a dog trainer who uses a lot of food rewards, one of the most common questions I get us "... And what happens when you don't have a treat?" Today I unravel how to make your dog independent from having to be bribed and lured, and explain why having or not having a treat should not make a difference in a well-trained dog! If you want to start trai…
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56. Interview: Scent Work with Paige Gordon
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Scent work is a fascinating dog sport. It's welcoming to dogs of all ages and physical abilities ... and it's an amazing way to bond with your dog! In this episode we interview highly accomplished scent work competitor, judge and professional bed bug detection dog handler Paige Gordon about how to get started and progress in the sport.…
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EP: 191 Frequency Imbalances Lead To Health Challenges with Dr. Jacqueline Gutierrez
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Dr. Jacqueline Gutierrez is an illuminating force in the realm of holistic medicine. As a Board Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine and a Certified Biofield Tuning Practitioner, she guides her clients toward radiant well-being through her virtual practice and store, The Wellness Trinity. Driven by a profound calling, Dr. Jacqueline is fervently de…
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55. 6 Things I Wished Every Dog Owner Did
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Every day I work with dog owners and help them break through behavioral and training struggles. And every day I know that if dog owners were more mindful of these 6 things ... a lot of issues would NOT happen in the first place! Today I give you a list of the 6 things I wished every dog owner did - implement these to see immediate improvement in yo…
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Most dog owners with more than one dog would love to train them all at once. But is this even possible? Is it a good idea to have everyone train at the same time? What about dogs that can wait their turn? And what should you do if your dogs are so attached that you cannot separate them? In this episode I answer all of these questions!…
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Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 106 Crash Rated! The Ultimate Guide to Dog Car Safety
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In this episode, Isabel shares a drink and a chat with Gordon Templeton and Andrew Churley, the guys behind Optimus Gear, makers of a revolutionary dog car harness that is currently the only crash-rated car harness on the market. Born from an incident with Gordon's pup, Nala, the idea for the Defender Harness evolved over seven years. Together, Gor…
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53. Not so fast! How To Advance Skills Successfully
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Training often fails because we are not progressing skills well. But what does it actually mean to "advance a skill"? How do we break down the training process for our dogs correctly? How many steps are involved in teaching a solid behaviors? In this episode you will find answers to all of these questions!…
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EP 190: Undreaming Wetiko (the mind virus): Breaking the spell with Paul Levy
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We are in the midst of a collective psychosis that the Native Americans call "wetiko." Wetiko can be likened to a mind-virus. Quantum in nature, it contains both the deepest evil and its own medicine. Wetiko can either destroy our species or wake us up, depending on whether or not we recognize what it is revealing to us. A pioneer in the field of s…
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Do you struggle to motivate yourself to train? Is consistency hard for you and your dog? There actually is a secret to training every day ... I call it "training momentum". In this episode I share how you can reach training momentum, and why most dog owners are only a few training sessions away from breaking through this wall!…
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Ep. 26- Escaping Negative Consequences & Happy Feelings with Matthias Lenz
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In this episode we sit down with Matthias Lenz on some of his recent posts on social media about negative consequences, negative reinforcement and how to use these situations as learning opportunities and positive experiences. To learn more about Matthias, you can listen to his dog training podcast, Not Another Dog and Pony Show. To learn more abou…
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Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 105 The Grass is Greener: Pharmacognosy & Pets
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In today's episode, Isabel interviews Rob Kovler, CEO of Therapetixx. Therapetixx is a brand of plant-based pet products that offer therapies for common pet ailments. In the episode, Isabel asks Rob to identify key differences in the way in which conventional veterinary medicine approaches pet-related health conditions and how a holistic approach m…
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51. Reinforcement & Punishment In Dog Training
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Treats are reinforcements and corrective collars are punishments ... but is that really what the definition of those words is? Are you using reinforcers as skillful as you could? And did you know that the environment is constantly reinforcing and punishing your dog, too?
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50. Expectations For Dog Owners AND Trainers
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How do you find the right dog trainer for you and your dog? What expectations should you have for a dog trainer? But also ... what is your dog trainer expecting from YOU in the coaching relationship? In this podcast I take a deep dive into my expectations for dog owners and trainers. And I also have a pretty big surprise for you ...…
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EP 189: Unleashing the Spiritual Bond We Have With Our Animals With Dog Shaman Sasha Armstrong
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Sasha Armstrong is a world-renowned canine behaviorist and Dog Shaman. She's an industry leader and innovator who optimizes the human-to-canine relationship through her proprietary process, The Inner Alpha Method™. Serving as an experienced educator, she guides us into a more intimate, holistic and natural relationship with our canines by helping u…
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EP 188: The soul's mission: Understanding our purpose and how the soul guides us with Rhiannon Heins
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Rhiannon Heins is an intuitive channel, author, energy worker, and the founder of Intuitive Reberth Energy-Work Method. She dedicates her life to her soul work, and underpinning her vision at every stage of her journey has been a desire to initiate as many gifted light-workers as possible into their roles on Earth at this time. Rhiannon has spent t…
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Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 104 The Sharks Got it Wrong! Noise-Cancelling Headphones for Dogs
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Join Isabel and inventor, Kirsten Brand, to discuss how Kirsten was inspired to invent noise-canceling headphones for dogs. Raising a noise-phobic dog is no easy feat and Emma, Kirsten's beloved dog, showed many of the typical signs of noise phobia and noise-induced anxiety during storms and fireworks. Wanting to come up with a solution for a probl…
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49.10 Tips To Make Training More Comfortable For Your Dog
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We want our dogs in a happy, eager and enthusiastic state of mind for training ... but what exactly should we do to achieve this? In this episode, I am sharing 10 tips that will make your dog more comfortable - and ultimately, this will make your training more successful, too!
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Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 103 From Cat Dad Bingo to Bromance
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Join Isabel as she celebrates love with her favorite bromance, the one between Nathan the CatLady Kehn and Sterling "TrapKing" Davis. These two cat lovers are advocates, rescuers, and best friends. They travel the US educating and motivating cat lovers at events, conferences, fundraisers, and more. In this episode, Isabel asks Nathan and Sterling h…
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48. Dog Training For Unpredictable Situations
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Is your dog reactive towards unannounced visitors? Do they love to chase wildlife when you run into it? Are they barking and lunging ... but only when coming across certain other dogs? Unpredictable behaviors are one of the hardest things to address in dog training. It feels like we don't even have a place to start! The good news it that with the r…
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EP 187: Embracing Money Bliss: Wealth from within with Hanna Bier
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In a world filled with external messages of success and fulfillment, true wealth begins within. Hanna takes us on a transformative journey to unlock the abundant reservoir of joy, freedom and abundance that resides deep within you. Hanna Bier is an acclaimed author and money mentor. She works with ambitious women all over the world to recreate thei…
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47. "This training won't work for my dog ..."
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Preemptive doubts can hurt your dog training and hinder your progress! We discuss where the mindset of "this won't work ..." comes from and how to break through it. I talk about how many times I have personally failed, and why this should never be a reason to stop pursuing new training ideas!
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Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 102 Dog Daycare for the Modern [Helicopter] Pet Parent
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In this episode, we get to know Shaina Denny, Founder and CEO of Dogdrop Dog Daycare. Shaina's dog, Poppy, was a playful, energetic puppy and inspired Shaina to use her extensive business skills to benefit dogs and their families. Dogdrop members (the dogs) and their humans get top-notch care and customer service in conveniently located centers. Co…
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Ep. 25- Electric Collars & Off Leash Safety with Abbey White
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This episode came about because our guest, Abbey White, who trains dogs using positive reinforcement based methods, took to social media to post about her journey on choosing to use an electric collar with one of her dogs for safety and quality of life reasons. Abbey received quite a bit of blow back about her decision so we figured it would be wor…
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EP 186: Space Weather, Schumann Resonance & Solar Flares: How this impacts our body & our consciousness with Alexis Rose
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Discover the unseen cosmic forces shaping our health and behavior with my guest Alexis Rose of Ascension Diaries. We're not just talking about the occasional mood swing – we're diving into the profound ways solar flares, coronal mass ejections, and Earth's natural frequencies can disrupt our daily routines and deepen our understanding of psychology…
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If treat training makes you go "meh", this episode is for you. I discuss other forms of rewards (toys, praise, access to the environment) as well as whether rewards are even always needed! This is a big episode to answer all questions regarding treat alternatives.
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EP 185: The Power of Archetypes with Greg Schmaus: Four Survival Archetypes
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Today Greg shares his archetype-based healing program, a transformative journey toward self-discovery and healing that synthesizes the teachings of Paul Chek and Caroline Myss. Greg's own story of overcoming mental and physical health has refined his holistic coaching methods, empowering listeners to chart their own course toward personal freedom. …
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Not all training problems are equal. Some require immediate attention and intervention ... while others are not as pressing. It can be hard to know whether you need to jump into action or not. This episode discusses the 4 criteria to determine whether you need to start training TODAY - or whether you can sit back and stop worrying.…
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Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 101 Single Ingredient Pet Treats - THE BEST TREATS
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Samm Hutchison, Founder of Bear's Bites and Co-Founder of the Bear's Bites Foundation, is a personal friend of Isabel's. In this fun and informative episode, Isabel and Samm celebrate the holidays while Samm shares her relatively short yet wildly successful pet industry journey. Samm and Isabel discuss Samm's 'Grinchy' take on the holidays and her …
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44. Why My Dog Training Is Always Evolving (And Your's Should Be, Too)
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My own dog training is always evolving ... and yours should be, too! In this episode I explain the continuous feedback loop between you and your dog that will take your training to the next level. I also share how I always improve my own training and online classes!
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43. Five Reasons Why Dog Training Isn't Working
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When training isn't working, both dog and human are left frustrated and demotivated. But it does not have to be this way! There are 5 common reasons why training isn't working ... as well as solutions! In this episode I discuss the most common training roadblocks in detail, and explain how small changes will lead to big improvements!…
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Covered In Pet Hair - Episode 100 Celebrating Cats & Rescue
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Join Isabel and Sally Williams, Founder of Mission Meow, to learn about what makes Mission Meow different from any other feline rescue and advocacy organization. Sally and Isabel discuss disappointing rescue stats and how Sally went from helping pet parents pay for their pet's cancer treatments to now rallying the troops - aka businesses - to suppo…
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