The Everyday Trainer Podcast

In this Episode, we're chatting all things reactivity. Reactivity is a big word in dog training, but what does it actually mean to have a reactive dog? You'll get to hear all about Gretchen, Meg's reactive dog, and how she came to be a part of The Everyday Trainer team. Meg talks all about what it's like living with a reactive dog, a few tips you can try to work through reactivity, and how identifying with reactivity can limit your growth. If you'd like to learn more about training your dog at home, you can join our membership community by going to community.theeverydaytrainer.com.There, you'll get access to weekly video courses, training guides, and a forums made up of likeminded owners like yourself all for $34 a month.To purchase one of our leashes you can visit https://shop.theeverydaytrainer.com.Visit us on the website here to see what we've got going on and how you can join our pack of good dogs and owners.

Welcome back to season 2 of The Everyday Trainer Podcast.  In case you've forgotten, my name is Meg and I'm a dog trainer out of Orlando Florida. Think about this episode as a "Hey, sorry I've been missing for 2 years" as I explain where I've been, where I'm at now, and what I've learned during my hiatus. If you'd like to join our dog training community you can follow the link HERE.And if you'd like to purchase a leash, you can do so HERE.Thanks for being here <3Visit us on the website here to see what we've got going on and how you can join our pack of good dogs and owners.

In this episode, Meg talks about everything you need to know when it comes to Ecollar training. These tools can be a great addition to your dog training toolbelt but do require a little know-how. Meg walks you through how to safely get started using these tools on your own to bring out the best in your dog.http://theeverydaytrainer.comVisit us on the website here to see what we've got going on and how you can join our pack of good dogs and owners.

In this episode, I walk through all those little habits throughout the day that make or break a dog. I talk about the habits I see most owners doing wrong, how to implement your own healthy habits, and answer your questions on why some habits might be less than beneficial.http://theeverydaytrainer.comVisit the website to schedule a virtual session with Meg.Visit us on the website here to see what we've got going on and how you can join our pack of good dogs and owners.

Does your dog cry when you leave? Need constant affection? Follow you around the house all day? Destroy things when you're gone? You may have a case of Separation Anxiety...In this episode, I chat about all things separation anxiety and what we can do to limit it. You'll learn why crate training is important, how to get started with a crate schedule, how to chill out to teach your dog to chill out, and more.Book a Virtual Session with me at theeverdaytrainer.com Visit us on the website here to see what we've got going on and how you can join our pack of good dogs and owners.

Puppies are my favorite topic to talk about so here it is! My 10 puppy truths. In the episode, I walk you through the 10 things you need to know about raising a puppy. There is so much training that can be done in the early stages of the dog's life to prevent unwanted behaviors later on and here, I teach you what things you can do to create a calm + confident adult dog.Visit us on the website here to see what we've got going on and how you can join our pack of good dogs and owners.

In this week's episode, I chat with Clayton Matthews, a dog trainer out of Austin, Texas. Clayton has worked with dogs starting in his early childhood with his dad's hunting dogs and later with his own dog, who became quite the problem child. From that point forward, he was bit by the dog trainer bug and gained training experience from shadowing trainers, absorbing as much as he could through books, videos, and attending conferences. Both Clayton and I are relatively new trainers so we get to talk about how we approach training, the problems we see in the current industry, and how we plan to change the game.To check out my training services or schedule a virtual session, visit:http://theeverydaytrainer.comVisit us on the website here to see what we've got going on and how you can join our pack of good dogs and owners.

If you've been curious about learning about integrating e-collars or prong collars into your training but don't know much about them, this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about all things tools. I walk you through the 4 main tools that I use in my dog training, why I use them, and discuss what it means for a big box pet store to no longer be selling them.Visit us on the website here to see what we've got going on and how you can join our pack of good dogs and owners.

In this episode, I break down the #1 habit that most dog owners do and how it's leading to an overwhelming amount of anxious, insecure dogs in our society. You'll get my views on the current culture around dog ownership, how it's lead us here, and why we need to change it. Visit us on the website here to see what we've got going on and how you can join our pack of good dogs and owners.

This week I sit down with Bethany from Walking Dog Training and chat about everything from mental health to training puppies. We touch on being vulnerable, setting boundaries, and share some inside scoop on what it really means to be a dog trainer.*This episode touches on topics such as anxiety/depression*You can find Bethany on Instagram @walkingdogtrainingand on her website walkingdogtraining.comVisit us on the website here to see what we've got going on and how you can join our pack of good dogs and owners.