The Dog Classroom Podcast

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Hosts Anne-Marie and Amelia are two Certified Professional Dog Trainers from Ontario, Canada. Tune in to our discussions about all things dog!
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The Importance of Foundations - The Dog Classroom Podcast - S4E12
Episode 12
Wednesday, 4 February, 2026

Special guest Ms Kelsey joins us for another episode to talk all about the importance of foundation skills for both ends of the leash when training dogs.In this episode, Amelia and Kelsey discuss why this is an important topic that often gets overlooked and go over examples of common issues that can be caused by lack of foundation skills. ⭐️Don't forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app to be notified when the next episode is available! Make sure you rate us 5 stars - positive reinforcement works for us, too :)Check out our website at www.thedogclassroom.com and find us on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @TheDogClassroom.Have questions, comments, or suggestions for a future topic? E-mail us at info@thedogclassroom.com0:00 Intro0:15 Guest Intro1:12 Episode Intro4:05 Foundation classes4:25 General training foundations9:42 Leash walking foundations10:30 Food motivation foundations12:03 Marker cues13:19 More leash walking foundations15:45 Beginning with basics24:18 Branching Out25:30 Conclusion