Life With Your Dog

In this week's episode we address our listener Roger's specific question that relates to conditioned relaxation. This term means we establish a command, cue or context for a dog that puts a dog into a relaxed state of mind.  Examples could include the Crate, Specific Commands, Tethering, Rub down and many others. Panos and Luke discuss how to achieve this, when to use it and other applications for daily life with your dog. Roger has asked a great question which brings up many topics of discussion.  Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>

Panos & Luke discuss the fundamentals of socialisation and what it means for our dogs. This was recorded after Chilli (Panos' new dog) and Shadow (Luke's dog) met for the first time. What is socialisation? Puppy socialisation- [PUPPIES 101] Neutral and social dogs Only play if you know the dog is appropriate, Constant supervision, Can an older dog correct a puppy? Work around older/calmer dogs What is play for puppies and adult dogs When to play? Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>

This week's episode is a focus on 2 terms that affect many dog owners on a daily basis without properly being aware of it. Extinction burst: Behaviours increase acutely before stopping People reinforce by accident which makes behaviour stronger and usually more undesirable Opposition reflex: Moving against pressure. The more you resist the more it will persist. A big part of leash handling Increases reactive behaviour Can accompany extinction bursts   Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>

In this episode Panos, answers Angie's question on how to manage and stop her dog from chasing birds. Topics covered: Chasing birds is a natural behaviour- prey (predatory drive) It can be dangerous- always make sure you have your dog under effective control Counter Conditioning to desensitise Layer in obedience When to correct dog for chasing Further develop impulse control   Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>

Life with a new dog is a very exciting and fruitful experience. Panos talks about the last 8 weeks of owning Chilli, 1 year old Australian Koolie and giving a progress report on how he has settled in to his new life. Topics discussed: Showing outstanding progress with the new busy environment Has been a great helper for work in all areas A beautiful addition to our family Training goals Marker systems Chilli's Digging!!   Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>

In this week's episode Panos & Luke talk about how fear is a leading cause to aggression issues and discuss ways to prevent fear leading to aggressive behaviour. This is not a how to fix aggression episode, more about prevention and discussing mindset around aggressive behaviour. Topics discussed: Desexing does not fix all issues Set your dog up for success Understand your dog and what socialisation really means Don't try and over socialise dog Don't let dogs figure it out for themselves   Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>  

Not many of us are guilt-free when it comes to making up excuses and reasons as to why we don't fulfil our responsibilities. This quality can directly affect our life with our dog literally. Panos covers some common excuses he hears from dogs owners and how we can reduce the reasons of why we don't do what is necessary and take ownership of our duties.   Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>  

In this episode Panos & Luke discuss how goal setting and doing it correctly are very useful in our dog training. Without being clear about what you would like your dog to do and planning it correctly, you may never reach your goals. Hoping these topics give you some clarity to improve your training! Topics discussed: Training is for the long haul Dog training is adopting a mindset Journaling Getting to know your dog Be realistic about what you and your dog are capable of   Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>

A frequently asked question is "how do I get both my cat and dog to live in harmony?" Panos covers a few topics that a fundamental to the experience and how to go about making positive action to keep the relationship mutual between cats and dogs.   Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>

Panos answers Aaron's question sent in via our Instagram: "Luna has all of a sudden heard something in our building garage and elevator that sends her barking. She was well socialised to the carpark and elevator as she has been doing the same walk to and from the car since day one. If you on the podcast could discuss fixing a problem like this where a dog is guaranteed to bark in a certain situation and the steps you would take to rectify. Like how you would make use of treats and what to do when she starts barking (e.g make her sit). The bigger issue being we cannot avoid it as we need to go that way to get to car." -Aaron   Thanks for listening! Find us online >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >>