Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator Owner and Trainer talks today about the impact that temperament testing a puppy or dog prior to adoption can have on their success in their new home. Join Megan today as she deep dives into the ins and outs of the Volhard Temperament test and find out how her newest litter did on the test. She was surprised too! You won’t want to miss this episode if you’ve been considering getting a puppy from a breeder or an adult from the shelter. Having the right dog for your family is vital to the success of your newest family member.
Resources and Links:
To learn more about Miss Behavior Dog Training, click here.
To learn more about the Volhard Temperament Test, click here.
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Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator Owner and Trainer talks with Dr. Amanda Stanfield about the impact the Training and Veterinary teams can have on your dogs’ next veterinary visit. Dr. Amanda Stanfield grew up in Southern, NH on a small hobby farm. Growing up she dreamed of becoming a large animal veterinarian and excitedly decided to pursue this career at Oklahoma State University both for her bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She had always been passionate about, and witness to, the profound impact animals can have on our lives. During her studies, she realized she wanted to pursue small-animal medicine to promote and foster the special bond animals and humans share. Now Dr. Stanfield practices small animal medicine in Seabrook, NH, and is passionate about understanding our pets’ behaviors plus making sure owners are educated on how to raise their pets in order to build a stronger, healthier bond. At home, she and her husband have 2 amazing dogs (including a golden retriever they are training to be a therapy dog) and 1 incredible cat. Join them today, as they discuss how different ways working together as a team which includes, pet parents, dog trainers & veterinarians will impact your dog’s next veterinary visit. You won’t want to miss this episode if you have a dog that struggles with anxiety at the vet, you want tips & tricks to find a veterinarian that is right for you, or you want to learn more about how dog trainers can work alongside veterinarians to create an atmosphere of compassion & care for our four-legged friends.
The Dog Owners Guide Podcast: How Teamwork Can Impact Your Dogs Next Veterinary Experience
We discuss topics such as:
The one thing Dr. Stanfield wished she had known before getting her first dog that she wants other people to know
Some of the most common questions pet parents could ask if they are seeking out a good veterinarian to provide care for their pets
Stanfield’s recommendations to pet parents to talk to their trainers about to help with their experience in their vet
What should a pet parent do at a visit? What’s helpful for them to do and when shouldn’t they help?
What the most common thing pet parents misunderstand about what veterinarians do and the common misunderstanding between veterinary staff and clients
Standfield gives insight into ways a pet parent can develop a relationship with their veterinarian
Stanfield discusses, from a medical standpoint, if there is or is not a benefit to spaying & neutering with aggression or energy level
How she determines when pharmaceutical intervention is needed for behavioral issues
The three key points that Dr. Stanfield hopes listeners take from this episode
Resources and Links:
If you’re interested in classes or learning more about Inspire K9’s please visit our website here.
Join our Inspire K-9’s Facebook group today! We’d love to have you!
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Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator Owner & Trainer talks with Laura Gendron, owner of Miss Behavior Training & Louise Daigle, owner of Red Pointy Dog Training in our first of many, Dog Trainer Round Table episodes. Laura is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, & holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and an Associate’s degree in Animal Science. She works as a Veterinary Technician and offers Virtual Coaching and Training for you and your family dog. Louise graduated from UNH in 2012 with a degree in Applied Animal Science. From there she went on to work at the New Hampshire SPCA where she trained shelter dogs and taught a wide array of classes. A few years later she began work at the Lakes Region Humane Society creating a Behavior Rehabilitation Program where they take in dogs with undesirable behaviors, train them, and find them homes. Her work involved assessing each dog and creating a behavior modification plan for their specific needs. Louise now runs Red Pointy Dog Training full time with her fiancée, Jake, and offers a wide array of services to the community. In this episode, they discuss the things that brought them into dog training, what they love & dislike about it & so much more. As they bring you into their world of behind-the-scenes dog training you’ll learn so much about what dog trainers face on a day-to-day basis, what they struggle with & you may even learn the way to their heart, and no, it’s not through dogs! You won’t want to miss this episode as you learn the behind-the-scenes life of dog trainers & what they experience every day.
The Dog Owners Guide Podcast: Dog Trainers Round Table
We discuss topics such as:
What’s one thing they wish they had known before getting their first dog that they want other people to know
Learn why & how they got into dog training
What one thing blew their mind when they first started training dogs
What their favorite & least favorite thing are about being a dog trainer
What their favorite personality traits are in the dogs they own
What their favorite desserts are
What they want people to know that they may not know about training their dogs.
Resources and Links:
Visit our Inspire K-9’s website & see the most up-to-date class schedules.
Red Pointy Dog Training with Louise Daigle- Visit their website here.
Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator & guest speaker, Lisa Caputo, Shelter Manager in NH, discuss the things to know & look for before picking a dog from a rescue. She spent over 15 years in animal welfare caring for and working with dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperaments and helping dog owners solve problems. She helped place many dogs over the years and kept shelter pups happy with training and enrichment. Today, she answers some of the most common questions she’s heard from pet parents like you, trying to find the best fit for their family. Join us today as Megan & Lisa give tips & insight into the shelter world. If you’re considering finding a new dog to add into your family, you won’t want to miss today’s episode!
The Dog Owners Guide Podcast: How to Navigate Finding the Right Dog for Your Family in a Shelter Setting
Todays episode covers questions such as:
What’s one thing that she wished she had known before getting her first dog that she wants other people to know or consider
Why Lisa started shelter medicine
What the difference between the Northern shelters and the Southern shelters are
Why she feels it’s so important to do research when you’re getting a rescue dog or puppy before you commit to one
What are some questions a person should be asking the rescue before they commit to a dog or commit to working with that rescue
What are things that a person should really pay attention to if they’re going to look at a dog
What is the common thing people do that might not be the best thing to do when looking for a rescue
If someone wants to volunteer at a rescue, what are things a volunteer should ask or look for before they volunteer with them
What are THREE big take homes for dog pet parents to take from this episode
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Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator Owner & Trainer talks with you about things to know before you pick a puppy from a breeder litter or rescue, either for your family, yourself, or a hobby. She deep dives into questions to ask, things to look for & some tips for breeders on exposing their litters to different situations & stimuli to test temperament allowing them to pair puppies with the best owners for their needs & help them be the most well-rounded dogs as they grow into adulthood. So, get out your pens & notepads & come alongside Megan as she gives you great tips about the things that you wish you had known, but didn’t know before you get a puppy.
The Dog Owners Guide Podcast: How to Pick the best Puppy for Your Family
We talk about
Researching dog breeds
Checking for health & history
Socializing puppies
Going to the breeder or rescue to select your puppy
Questions to ask your breeder or rescue
What to let your breeder know when you’re looking for specific personality traits
Things to look in the puppies, based on what you’re looking for when you meet the litter for the first time
Resources and Links:
To learn more about Inspire K9s or to see our latest class schedule visit our website here.
CHIC- Canine Health Information Center: Click here to visit their website.
Join our FB group here to get the most up-to-date information from Inspire K9s.
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Welcome to the Dog Owners Guide Podcast where we’ll be discussing questions like, “How do I find the perfect sport for my dog?” “How do I handle a behavior problem?” ”What are the “behind the scenes” mental health challenges dog trainers face?”. These are just SOME of the big questions that we will be diving into on the D.O.G. Dog Training Podcast. Each Tuesday, join Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator Owner & Trainer, who began dog training at 16 years old, as she speaks or interviews other guests who are managing their own dog training businesses. Whether you want to learn more about dog behavior, finding a hobby sport to connect you more with your dog, or want the behind the scenes looks into a dog trainers world, then this is the podcast for you!
Resources and Links:
If you’re interested in classes or learning more about Inspire K9’s please visit our website here.
To join the Inspire K9s FB group & to get the latest & most up-to-date information, click here.
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