Listener Q & A #3: Dog Attacks, Reactive Dogs, & Off-leash Dog Interactions

December 06, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Liz & Jeff answer your questions about recovering emotionally from a dog attack, how to bring a new dog into your pack when one is more reactive, and how to manage off-leash dog interactions.

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Puppy Essentials: In The Home

The One About Jumping up

November 29, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Jumping up isn’t a problem until it is. Dogs jumping in your personal space is not their way of saying they missed you. More often it is a sign that they are claiming you, which can lead to overly protective/aggressive behaviour. Liz and Jeff talk about their strategies to create calm and controlled reunions with their pack.

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The One About Fostering

November 22, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Fostering a dog in our community is all about providing a safe home for that dog while a forever home and family can be found. Liz and Jeff talk about their recent experience with a foster family whose attachment to their foster dog became a roadblock for finding that dog a new home.

Shoutout to local rescue for requesting this episode @taffyslegacycaninerescue.

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The One About E-Collar

November 15, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Like a pager for your dog, e-collars are a great training tool for some dogs. Jeff and Liz dive into their experiences using it in their home and in Liz’s professional dog training practice.

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The One About Multiple Dogs

November 08, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Managing more than 1 animal in the home means you are managing a pack. Each pack has its unique set of character traits and dynamics between each member. Jeff and Liz talk about how they manage their pack of dogs to create a safe and fulfilling space for everyone.

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The One About Treadmill Training

November 01, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Teaching your dog to walk on the treadmill safely is a great tool for releasing energy, building confidence and providing much needed exercise when walking outside is not possible. Liz and Jeff talk about their experiences teaching their dogs how to use the treadmill and what you can do to set your dog up for success in your home gym.

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The One About Saying Goodbye

October 25, 2021 by Timothy Muza

It is a day that will happen to all pet parents. Whether it is something you plan for or it happens suddenly without warning, It will be a very difficult day. Liz and Jeff talk about their own experience with saying farewell to Carmen, how they planned for it leading up to the day, and how they honour her memory going forward.

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The One About Boarding Your Dog

October 18, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Going on a trip where you can’t bring your dog? Liz & Jeff talk about the different options for keeping your dog safe and in good hands. Whether it be a board facility, a family friend, your trainer, or your vet… there are pros and cons for each option.

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The One About Training Cesar's Way

October 12, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Liz & Jeff spent a few weeks in LA this past month working at the Dog Psychology Center owned and operated by Cesar Milan. This episode is a de-brief of their time spend in LA, how the DPC has impacted Liz’s career working with dogs and the work she is doing at the center both now and in the weeks to come.

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The One About The Training Process

September 20, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Training your dog is a lifelong journey, and It is different for every dog and owner. Liz and Jeff talk about some of the tactics they use when training their dogs based on their learning styles and pack position, as well as some of the blindspots we all have in our daily interactions with our dogs. Where ever you are on the training path with your pooch is where you are meant to be, don’t be discouraged. Stick with it and you’ll see results.

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The One About Picking A Daycare

September 13, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Dog daycare is a great way for your dog to socialize with dogs in your community in a safe space while you are running errands or at work. There are different types of daycare that fall on a spectrum between play-all-day to more structured. There are several criteria you should be looking at, depending on the quality of daycare you want for your dog. Liz and Jeff dive into what you should be aware of when choosing the best daycare for your dog.

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The One About Off-leash Dogs

September 06, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Encountering an off-leash dogs in on-leash areas of public space can be stressful, intimidating, and create some negative associations (especially if your dog is on-leash). Liz and Jeff talk about some ways to create extra space between your dog and the off-leash pooches of the world, and how to politely interact with the the other owners.

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The One About Grooming Basics

August 30, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Joining Liz & Jeff is Dog Haus’ own in-house groomer Kirsty Coulson. Kirsty walks Liz and Jeff through some of the basics of grooming you can do at home, and how to get your dog comfortable with grooming from a young age. Grooming your dog is important regardless of breed, age, and fur-type.

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The One About Play Between Dogs

August 17, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Play between dogs is important for our dogs to understand their placement and proper etiquette within the pack. In this episode Liz & Jeff outline the different energy states, types of play, and what red flags to look for when two dogs get together for playtime.

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The One About Zoomies

August 09, 2021 by Timothy Muza

On this week’s episode we are talking about zoomies, those moments where your dog rips around the yard/house at high speed to blow off steam. Liz & Jeff talk about the motivation behind these Frenetic Random Activity Periods (FRAPS), and what you can do to ensure your dog is safe.

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The One About Training Puppies

August 02, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Starting out on the right foot is the most important thing you can do to set your new puppy up for success. The training starts before your puppy comes home. Liz and Jeff outline some of the best practices when it comes to behaviour based training.

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The One About Street Dogs

July 26, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Liz & Jeff share their experiences owning and interacting with street dogs. They discuss how this non-breed can often show the characteristics of being a front, middle, and back when it comes to pack position all rolled into one dog. Are street dogs perfect? We like to think they come pretty close.

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The One About Becoming A Dog Trainer

July 19, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Liz takes Jeff through her experience of becoming the dog trainer that she is today. The pitfalls, the miss-steps, self-doubt, and the successes. Becoming a dog trainer is about committing yourself to lifelong learning and growing to better understand dog psychology.

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The One About No Touch No Talk No Eye Contact

July 12, 2021 by Timothy Muza

This approach of limiting your interaction with your dog at certain times is almost guaranteed to improve your relationship. Liz and Jeff talk about how giving your dog less of your attention and affection can improve your communication.

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The One About Stress

July 05, 2021 by Timothy Muza

Stress is an important part of growing and learning. So often we insulate our dogs from the stress of new situations or from lessons that they need to work on. Getting comfortable with getting uncomfortable will be beneficial in the long-run for not only your dog, but for yourself.

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