Life With Your Dog

This week's question from our listener Luke is about ensuring that family & friends do not inadvertently reinforce the wrong behaviours in your new puppy. Remember, the first 17 weeks are a CRUCIAL learning & socialisation period for your puppy - meaning any experiences will have a permanent effect on the dog. Panos goes through some tips to ensure these are positive experiences, while also addressing the 'embarrassment' you may feel from having to be strict with your family and friends. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

This episode is focused on defining reinforcement, and the different schedules of reinforcement (how to reward to get the best results in training your dog). Panos also explains the different phases of training, which refers to what level of understanding your dog has of each command. (LINK: ROBERT SAPOLSKY DOPAMINE JACKPOT https://youtu.be/axrywDP9Ii0)Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

Our question this week comes from Matt who asks about how to deal with constant unwanted barking from his 8-month old German Shepherd puppy. Panos goes through some different strategies including how to approach this from a more proactive, versus REACTIVE, angle. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

This week we sit down to meditate on the various roles that dogs have in our lives. Exactly why do we want to keep these amazing creatures around? The answer may vary for different people. This is an important question to ask yourself... "Why do I have a dog?" Your answer is relevant to the training journey you take with your dog, so you know what it is you intend to teach them and why. Panos and Luke unpack several topics within this broader question to give you, the listener, something to reflect on and make goals accordingly.Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

This week we had a question from a listener in Lebanon, a gentleman named Sevag, who asked about stopping his dog from licking the ground and/or sniffing other animals' droppings during his walks. Panos goes through several concepts around this topic and the best way to nip it in the bud!Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

Bringing your puppy home for the first time can be a very exciting time! Being prepared makes things much easier and will set you and your puppy up for success. Panos & Luke discuss: Setting up an exercise pen & crate Dealing with separation distress Puppy proofing inside & outside Teaching your pup how to learn Biting (mouthing) & destructive behaviour. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online at >> Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> Insta: www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >> www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com

It's that time of the year for family getaways, and if your dog can't join in, a friend may have volunteered to look after the pooch. Things to consider before taking on the responsibility are: Making sure the dog gets along with the other dogs it's starting with or is good with the rest of the family. That there is adequate space for the dog or extra dogs and the property is secure. Regular exercise & training. Does the dog have separation anxiety/distress? Feeding guidelines. Does the dog have medical issues or requires meds? Firework phobia? Panos goes through these topics, and how it is important to consider them before either taking on a friend's dog or letting a friend look after your dog. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

In this week's episode Panos and Luke discuss the differences between "adopting" or "rescuing" a dog (the quotation marks are there for a reason), and purchasing a puppy from a breeder. There is no better or worse decision, it is more about weighing up the differences to better understand which is best for you and your individual situation. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

Today's question comes from Nicholas, who is wondering if it is possible to legally walk his dog off-leash, or to have it certified for doing so. Panos answers by talking about the dangers of dogs being off leash in public, why there is no certification for off-leash dogs, and how to set a good example for others. Any questions you would like Panos to answer, please send us a message. Thank you for listening and please remember to subscribe, rate & review the show on your podcast app.Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

When bringing your new baby home and sharing your space with your dogs, this can bring on questions, concerns and maybe a little anxiety for how it will all go in this new phase of life. In this episode, Panos, with his years of experience - along with having a newborn of his own - covers important things to consider and work towards when sharing your home with children and dogs. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com