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Puppy TalkAuthor: Dale Buchanan
Puppy Talk offers advice and training tips for new puppy owners. We cover topics such as potty training, play biting, basic commands, behavior problems, and leash training. Dale has trained thousands of puppies, as well as raising several of his own own. If you enjoy this podcast, please follow. Be sure to check out our website at http://puppytalkpodcast.com. This podcast is sponsored by http://www.topgundogtraining.com Language: en-us Genres: Education, How To, Kids & Family, Pets & Animals Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Does Your Dog Trust You?
Episode 124
Monday, 8 December, 2025
Being an effective leader and building trust in your dog requires a skill set grounded in effective communication, temperament, and focus. What to do:Make sure your communication is crystal clear. Trim the fat. Tell the dog what you want and reward them for doing it.Set your dog up for success. Make it impossible for them to fail and let them have fun in the process.Stay focused on “teaching” the dog what you want them to learn.What not to do:DO NOT talk to them so much, especially with repeated commands, where they check outDO NOT yell at your dog.DO NOT show frustration and lack of leadership skills.DO NOT use physical force with your dog. DO NOT over-correct your dog. The focus should not be on stopping a behavior, but teaching an alternative behavior. Purchase "The Business of Dog Training" on AmazonRESOURCES:Podcast Website: http://puppytalkpodcast.comSponsor Website: http://www.topgundogtraining.comDale's books: https://www.amazon.com/author/dalebuchanan Top Gun Dog Training in Huntsville, Alabama. Dog Trainer near me. Puppy Training in Madison, AL. Dog Behavior in Huntsville, AL.













