Ep 12: Impacting The Next Generation Through 4H and Dog Training!

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Join us in today’s episode as Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator Owner, and Trainer talks with two of her 4H students, Katie and Rissa, about dog training at a young age. Learn how they got into the dog world, what they like about training and working with their dogs and how anyone, at any age, can do this and get involved.  This episode will be one to make you laugh, learn about how the next generation can be involved in dog sports and give you the inspiration to try something new, even if you’re not good at it initially.  So come join them today! You’ll be so glad you did!

 

We discuss topics such as:

  • One thing they wish they had known before they started working with their dogs that they want others to know before they get one.
  • Get to know the dogs they are training and what they love most about their dogs.
  • What made them want to continue diving more into dog training and the sparks that ignited that passion.
  • Their favorite memory of their dogs.
  • What they have accomplished with their dogs that they never thought they could.
  • Their advice and encouragement to other children or young adults who may be thinking about diving into working with their own dogs.
  • Learn what their dogs’ favorite things to do would be “if” they could talk!
  • The doors and opportunities that have opened for them since starting 4H and dog training.
  • Learn their biggest takeaways from today’s episode.

Resources and Links:

If your child would like to become involved with 4H in your area but you aren’t sure where to get started, visit their website here.

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!

Ep 11: What is Reinforcement?

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So, what is reinforcement for dogs? Think you know? Guess again! Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator Owner and Trainer talks today about Reinforcement! Learn from Megan as she continues her series on communication and shares how dogs view reinforcement differently than humans and how we can learn to reinforce the dogs in front of us effectively to modify the behaviors or patterns that we may accidentally be reinforcing. Join Megan as she gives us insight into how to encourage the behavior we want and to help your dog continue to grow their skillset so we can continue to develop our relationship with them! You won’t want to miss this episode!


 

The Dog Owners Guide Podcast: What is Reinforcement?

We discuss topics such as:

  • What IS reinforcement?
  • What is the difference between good, bad, and general reinforcement?
  • How to reinforce your dog?
  • Why do we reinforce?
  • When do we reinforce?
  • What’s your verbal marker queue?
  • How to reward the correct way so your dog knows the placement of their reward.
  • How long should you reinforce a dog for their behavior?

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!

Ep 10: What Is My Dog’s Body Language Trying to Tell Me?

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Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator Owner and Trainer talks today about Body Language! Learn from Megan as she shares the different levels of body language dogs can show us, how to spot them and what to do to make sure you and your dog are communicating effectively so you can help them modify these behaviors. Megan will also deep dive into the differences between each type of signal, what your dog’s body language may be telling you, and give practical examples to effectively work through the behavior. Join Megan today to gain insight into body language so you can help create a safe space for your dog and know how to prevent these stressors in the future! You won’t want to miss this episode!

The Dog Owners Guide Podcast: What Is My Dog’s Body Language Trying to Tell Me!

We discuss topics such as:

  • Body Language: A different type of communication and how to spot it!
  • What are the different types of body language?
  • How to know the subtle signals and what they mean.
  • How to spot your dog’s cues to help them in any situation.
  • How to spot the more moderate body language signals.
  • How to spot severe body language signals and what are they?
  • How to modify the behaviors behind the calming signals.
  • Cut-off cues and what they mean.

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!