Introducing Dogs Who May Not Have Great (Any?) Social Skills

Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Dog Sense! 🙌

Today's episode is another super special one, because, yesss, it's part 3 of our amazing Q&A! 💪

If you've watched part 1 and 2 (if you haven't yet, what are you waiting for?? 🙈) then you know what's waiting for you: A lot of laughs and new things to learn from our awesome trainers!

Are you ready to learn some new things? 🥳

All right, let's dive in.

Key points discussed

Intro (00:00)

Welcome to part 3 of our Q&A! (00:46)

"My dog pulls at some dogs and people during walks. What can I do?" (01:39)

Some housebreaking questions (05:03)

"Why is my dog peeing in his crate?" (13:01)

"How can I stop my dog from jumping on the sofa?" (16:30)

"Should my dog be heeling for the entire walk?" (18:43)

Additional resources

Check out our Online Training Programs here.

Check out our Perfect Dog Pacifiers recipe eBook here.

Learn more about Kathy Santo Dog Training.

Hello everyone, Sarah and Kathy here! 🙌

And today, we're back with another amaaazing episode of Dog Sense.

What are we discussing, you ask? 🤔

Well, today, Sarah and I are talking about .... drum rolls please 🥁 .... doorway protocols!

Does your dog go running towards the door whenever you open it? 🥴

Does he not understand that sliding your glass door open is NOT 🙅 an invitation to run outside? 

If you've answered "yes" and "YES!!!" to both questions, then your dog needs to learn doorway protocols. 👊

Are you ready for this?

Let's dive in! 🎧

Key points discussed

Intro (00:00)

What are doorway protocols? (01:19)

The first step (03:28)

Start practicing opening the door (05:14)

Move the practice to your backyard (07:25)

Always test your dog's understanding (10:02)

Doorway bump (12:23)

Additional resources

Check out our Online Training Programs here.

Check out our Perfect Dog Pacifiers recipe eBook here.

Learn more about Kathy Santo Dog Training.

Today's episode is another suuuuuper special one. 🤩

Why is that?

Because .... *DRUMROLL* 🥁.... It's part 2 of our Q&A!!

If you've been following us then you know that two weeks ago, we had a Q&A session with all of our  NJ senior trainers where we answered your most burning questions!!! 💪

And the good news is: There's more where that came from! 🥳

Let's dive in! 👇

Key points discussed

Intro (00:00)

Answering your first question (01:17)

"My dog barks at us loudly when she wants to play, what do I do?" (03:57)

A couple more questions about barking (08:53)

One last round of questions (15:26)

Additional resources

Check out our Online Training Programs here.

Check out our Perfect Dog Pacifiers recipe eBook here.

Learn more about Kathy Santo Dog Training.

Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Dog Sense! 🙌

Let me ask you a quick question before we start. 

Is your dog afraid of the car? Does he get agitated every time you even think about taking him on a ride? 🤔

If you've answered "yes" and "YES!", then you're in the right place, because your dog might have car fear/phobia 😯, and that is exactly what Sarah and I are discussing today. 

Dogs can sometimes struggle with feeling comfortable inside a car, so if your canine friend freaks out whenever you want to take him for a drive, make sure to tune in to this episode.

In it, Sarah and I will be sharing some tips and tricks you can start using today to make your best friend feel more comfortable inside your car. 💪

Ready?

Let's dive in! 🎧

Key points discussed

Intro (00:00)

Car phobia (00:51)

What if your dog can't get into the car? (01:54)

Use a crate (04:21)

Your dog is in the car, now what? (08:46)

Additional resources

Check out our Online Training Programs here.

Check out our Perfect Dog Pacifiers recipe eBook here.

Learn more about Kathy Santo Dog Training.

Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Dog Sense! 🙌

Today's episode is a suuuuuper special one. 🤩

Why is that?

Because .... Drum roll please! 🥁 

It's Sarah and my first ever Q & A episode featuring ALL THE NJ KSDT SENIOR TRAINERS!!! 🎉

Yes friends, you've asked and we listened!

We’re so excited to showcase all of their training knowledge, expertise, and PASSION for dogs *and* our training system. 

Are you ready?

Let's dive in! 👇

Key points discussed

Intro (00:00)

Is my puppy's biting normal? (01:51)

Help, my dog doesn't eat consistently! (10:24)

At what age will my dog stop sleeping in her crate at night? (14:02)

Additional resources

Check out our Online Training Programs here.

Check out our Perfect Dog Pacifiers recipe eBook here.

Learn more about Kathy Santo Dog Training.

Hello everyone and welcome back to another episode of Dog Sense! 🙌

Today's topic is something you're going to love (but your dog may not!): “Dog bath time!!” 🛁

Yes friends, the dreaded bath.

Does your dog run away every time he sniffs even a hint of shampoo? 

Does he stand there hating his life while you're trying to get him as clean 🧼 as possible, as quickly as possible?

Well then, you're in the right place, because Sarah and I have got some amazing tricks for you. 😉 

Once you start using those tricks, not only will your dog tolerate bath time, he will absolutely love it! 🥰

So, are you ready?

Let's dive in! 🎧

Key points discussed

Intro (00:00)

Today's topic (00:50)

Let's start with puppies! (01:27)

Our tips to make your dog love his bath (08:55)

There is nothing wrong with using a groomer (14:12)

Additional resources

Check out our Online Training Programs here.

Check out our Perfect Dog Pacifiers recipe eBook here.

Learn more about Kathy Santo Dog Training.

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of Dog Sense! 🙌

Today, Sarah and I (plus our superguest, Stacey Samela 😎), will be discussing a subject near and dear to our hearts: Therapy dogs!

Therapy dogs are amazing! And if you've been thinking about training your best friend to become one, then you're in the right place. 🤩

You might be asking yourself questions like, "Can my dog become a therapy dog?", "How can I train him to become one?", or even "Is my dog right for this?"

After all, you can't just take your dog to a school or a nursing home for a visit and call it a day. 🤷

Therapy dogs need specific training that takes time and a lot of patience. 💪

So, if you'd like to do some good with your canine best friend, but don't know where to start, tune in now! 🎧

Ready? Let's dive in!

Key points discussed

Intro (00:00)

Therapy dog vs. service dog vs. emotional support dog (02:23)

The right team also matters (08:19)

What about certifications? (12:51)

Is your dog right for it? (21:27)

Additional resources

Learn more about therapy dogs here.

Check out our Online Training Programs here.

Check out our Perfect Dog Pacifiers recipe eBook here.

Learn more about Kathy Santo Dog Training.

Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Dog Sense! 🙌

Let me ask you a question: Does your dog get along with children?

If your answer was a resounding "no", then this episode is for you, especially if you’re a parent. 👊

You can't simply introduce children to a dog and hope everything goes smoothly. 🤷

Not only do you have to teach your children to be safe around dogs, but you also have to build tolerance for kids in your dog.

And friends, both of these things take time, patience, and a lot of vigilance! 💪

But don't worry, because we're here to help!

Today, Sarah and I will be sharing our tips and tricks, so tune in now! 🤩

Key points discussed

Intro (00:00)

This week on Dog Sense (01:16)

Story time! (02:27)

What to do when you have a new baby coming home (06:07)

The influence of friends (10:32)

Body language courses can help (13:38)

Things children CAN do (15:47)

Hide and Seek (20:15)

Setting your dog up for success (22:16)

Practice, practice, and practice... (25:17)

What about adult rescue dogs? (28:24)

What if your dog is afraid of children? (31:46)

Additional resources

Check out our Online Training Programs here.

Check out our Perfect Dog Pacifiers recipe eBook here.

Learn more about Kathy Santo Dog Training.

Hello everyone, and welcome back to a brand new episode of Dog Sense. 🙌

But before we get to it, we want to wish you a happy new year!! 🎉🥳 2022 is here, and we hope you're as excited about it as we are.

And to start the year right, Sarah and I will be sharing with you some tips on how to work with a fearful, or nervous dog.🐶

Plus, we're once again joined by the amazing Stacey, so you already know this is going to be a great episode!! 👊

Want to boost your canine best friend's confidence?

Tune in now! 💪

Key points discussed

Intro (00:00)

Canine gym for cautious dogs (04:01)

What is canine gym equipment? (05:25)

Visual barriers (08:45)

Achievable goals for dog owners (10:03)

Set up a camera! (11:52)

Make sure to check on your dog's bucket (13:02)

Keep your dog moving! (14:31)

Don't flood your dog (16:23)

A trick for owners of sound-sensitive dogs (17:41)

Remember, the dog makes the timeline (20:07)

Additional resources

Check out our Online Training Programs here.

Check out our Perfect Dog Pacifiers recipe eBook here.

Learn more about Kathy Santo Dog Training.

Hello everyone, Kathy and Sarah here! 🙌

We're back with another super fun episode of Dog Sense.

Are you excited? Because we are!! 🤩

And, guess what? 

We are once again joined by the amazing Nikki, so, you already know it's going to be a great episode! 💪

Today, the three of us will be discussing puppy fitness, or, as one of my students refers to it: Pumping iron for puppies.

Puppy fitness classes are always fun, and they help give dogs a sense of accomplishment by doing something new with their owners.

Plus, they're also suuuuuper important for your puppy's health. 👊

So, how can you introduce puppy fitness exercises to your canine best friend's routine? 🤔

Give this episode a listen to find out.

Are you ready?

Let's dive in! 👇

Key points discussed

Intro (00:00)

Why we love puppy fitness (02:10)

At-home puppy fitness tips (05:21)

A few examples for you (09:53)

Find what's valuable for your dog! (12:15)

Additional resources

Check out our Online Training Programs here.

Check out our Perfect Dog Pacifiers recipe eBook here.

Learn more about Kathy Santo Dog Training.