Episode 35: “Reach Out to the Community that's Available to You”: Becoming A Service Dog Trainer with Hallie Wells

Episode 51: "He Definitely Has Some Big Feelings": Small Dogs and Reactivity with Bernadette Tow of Hershey the Weenie: Bernadette Tow had always wanted a dachshund but didn't grow up with dogs. Her husband surprised her about five years ago with the option of bringing home a puppy, and raising Hershey inspired her to learn more about dog training and behavior. After a career switch, she earned a Diploma in Canine Behaviour Science and Technology (Dip. CBST) from CASI (Companion Animal Sciences Institute), and is studying with the Academy for Dog Trainers. She is a co-trainer with Raintown Dog Training in Vancouver, BC, Canada and teaches puppy, basic manners, and tricks classes. She also works part-time at Petite Paws Playcare, which is a small dog daycare. We discussed how she ended up with Hershey, handling reactivity in an apartment, and why she switched careers. by Telltail Dog

25 min listen

Episode 50: “I Started To See We Were Making Progress": Trick Training for Confidence with Kaylin: Kaylin wasn't looking for a small dog, but when she met Luna, she knew she was the one. They started off with more compulsion-based training, and Luna was having a hard time. When they discovered positive reinforcement, Luna started thriving. Now, they are pupfluencers, showing off their skills under Luna the Trick Dog on Instagram. Kaylin is Kaylin shares trick tutorials and enrichment ideas to help other dog parents have the best life with their dogs. Kaylin is also a Certified Trick Dog Instructor, Do More With Your Dog evaluator, and middle school teacher. by Telltail Dog

40 min listen

Episode 49: "Dogs Tug On Our Shirt, Too": The Importance of Puppy Socialization with Marge Rogers and Eileen Anderson: Marge Rogers and Eileen Anderson co-wrote the book, Puppy Socialization, a wonderful resource that includes chapters on body language, video resources, and how to socialize without access to other dogs. They came on the Telltail Dog Training podcast to share how they met, why they wrote the book, and the feedback they've gotten so far. by Telltail Dog

53 min listen

Episode 48: “It’s Amazing What Those Little Dogs Can Do”: Talking Small Dogs with Vivian Pineda: Vivian Pineda shares her experience owning and working with small dogs, how to consider what small dog you'd like to bring home, and consent handling. by Telltail Dog

42 min listen

Episode 47: “It’s All About The People”: A Trainer’s Journey with Vivian Pineda: Vivian Pineda shares her training journey, how she narrowed her training focus, and what advice she has for folks who want to become dog trainers. by Telltail Dog

34 min listen

Episode 46: “I Wanted To Find A Way To Make Their Lives Better”: Workshopping Shy Dogs with Alicia Harantschuk: Alicia Harantshuck is back, and this time she's talking shy dogs and why she developed a workshop over helping the nervous pups, along with discussing the article she wrote for the IAABC journal. by Telltail Dog

35 min listen

Episode 44: "Sometimes I Call Them Perma-Toddlers": Managing Multiple Dogs with Renee Harding: Renee Harding is back sharing her experience handling her three pups, Bob, Diesel, and Bonnie. She shares their daily schedule, the importance of bonding over nap time, and what she wishes she knew before adopting two young dogs within a few days of each other. by Telltail Dog

20 min listen

Episode 43: "Get To Know Your Individual Dogs": Managing Multiple Dogs with Meaghan Karney: Meaghan Karney joins Elizabeth to discuss fostering and multiple dog integration. She has three pups of her own, Moose, Izzy, & Stella, and fosters Emma, a pup available for adoption through Arkansans Assisting Homeless Animals and the Little Pink Shelter. Meaghan is always happy to share her fostering experience and wants to get the word out how fostering saves lives. by Telltail Dog

19 min listen

Episode 42: "Have Individual Time": Managing Multiple Dogs with Kate Hosier: Kate Hosier is back to discuss all things Tom, Huck, and Pepper Potts in the first installment focused on managing multiple dogs. Kate shares how she integrated Pepper in with the boys, some mishaps that happened along the way, and how she makes sure they get their individual time and training with her. by Telltail Dog

34 min listen

Episode 41: “My Awareness Changed”: Client Spotlight on Bob, Diesel, and Bonnie: Renee Harding joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how she ended up with two extra dogs when she was looking for just one, the struggles she's had with integration and training, and how working with Telltail Dog Training has helped communication between her, her human family, and all three of her pups. by Telltail Dog

27 min listen

Episode 40: "What Are My Options?": Responsible Rehoming with Cathy Madson: Certified Trainer Cathy Madson of Preventive Vet joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss responsible rehoming. Transcript and other resources will be added soon! by Telltail Dog

43 min listen

Episode 39: "Little Frenchies Can Actually be Pretty Ferocious": Client Spotlight on Lily and Lola: Jenny McCallum joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss why she wanted a French bulldog, what happened when she brought home a second one, why she sought out training, and what goals she'd like to work on with Lily and Lola. by Telltail Dog

7 min listen

Episode 38: "Teach Your Dog How to Have Fun Engaging With You": Training Your Own Service Dog with Darby Peachman: Darby Peachman started balanced training with her service dog, Saturn. When a traumatic event caused Saturn to "wash", or have to leave his duties in assistance, Darby started to learn more about body language and training and transitioned into positive reinforcement. She educates on body language and service dog training through her Instagram, MyAnimalPlanets, as she shows retraining Saturn and starting off Neptune with his assistance training. by Telltail Dog

44 min listen

Episode 37: "We'd Love to Have You": Therapy Animal Registration with Katie Kasten of Pet Partners: Katie Kasten is the Strategic Partnerships Coordinator for Pet Partners. She and her daughter, Kennedy, have volunteered with Pet Partners for over seven years, and Katie became staff with Pet Partners three years ago. Pet Partners has a proclamation from Pulaski County proclaiming April 30 as National Therapy Animal Day. by Telltail Dog

32 min listen

Episode 36: "Hugely Rewarding and Just a Lot of Fun": Training Your Own Assistance Dog with Hallie Wells: Hallie Wells, the owner of Lumos Dog Training and Behavior Services, is a service dog and pet behavior expert who started her career as the Puppy Program Manager for a nationally accredited service and guide dog school. In addition to being the owner and head trainer at Lumos, she is a pet trainer with Peach on a Leash with a focus on the VIP Development program and behavior modification. These positions have led her to offer online service dog training services and behavior consultations for dog owners and service dog users beyond the Atlanta area. She is a certified professional dog trainer through The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers with a focus on providing modern, science-based training. Hallie joined Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss the difference between therapy, guide, service, and emotional support animals, what goes into traini by Telltail Dog

26 min listen

Episode 34: “Knowledge is Key”: Starting a Dog Training Business and Discussing Pitbull Misconceptions with Masina Kakese: Masina Kakese’s love of dogs began at a young age, surrounded by chickens, cats, and Pugs on three acres of land. She began a professional career with animals through dog walking, and she decided to learn more about behavior and training. She has also fostered, volunteered at local shelters, and worked in kennels and at a doggy daycare. She has continued her education as she launched her own business, Q & A Dog Training, and she’s currently enrolled in The Academy for Dog Trainers. She joined Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss why she started her business, Q & A Dog Training, how she ended up with Q, her 5-year-old Black Lab-Pit Mix, and how she navigates an unregulated industry. by Telltail Dog

33 min listen

Episode 33: "Love Has No Age Limit": Managing Older Rescue Pups and Children with Karen B. London, PhD: Karen B. London, Ph.D., is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She specializes in working with dogs with serious behavioral issues, including aggression. Karen writes the animal column for the Arizona Daily Sun and is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University. She joined Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss her 2011 book, _Love Has No Age Limit_, her more recently published _Treat Everyone Like a Dog_, her training journey, and how she manages and advises kids and dogs and their families, especially with older rescue pups. by Telltail Dog

65 min listen

Episode 32: "Recalls Save Lives": Puppies and Pitbulls with Damelle A. Morgan Sr.: Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner Damelle A. Morgan Sr. of Tip Top Breedz Dog Training joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to share his training journey, his top tips for keeping a puppy safe, the importance of teaching kids and dogs to respect one another, why he loves bully breeds, and the chance TV commercial that got him on the path to becoming a dog trainer. by Telltail Dog

35 min listen

Episode 31: "Everybody Deserves to Have Access": Behavior and Training with Miranda Hitchcock: Certified Trainer Miranda Hitchcock of Every Dog Austin joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to share her training journey, why she believes everyone deserves access to quality, safe dog training, how she began her nonprofit, kids and dogs and reducing bite risk, behavior vs. training, and so much more. by Telltail Dog

64 min listen

Episode 30: You Need to Teach Both the Dog and the Child Boundaries: Babies and Dogs with Lauren Haley: It's time to discuss babies and dogs! This is part one of a series. Trigger warning: child deaths are discussed. Board-certified behavior analyst and a long-time dog owner Lauren Haley joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss getting her pitbull, MJ Watson Barker, ready for her baby, and the management she learned and implemented. by Telltail Dog

33 min listen

Episode 29: There's No Reason You Can't Train Your Dog At Home: Uluru Virtual Dog Training with Nicole Skeehan: Certified Trainer Nicole Skeehan of Philly Unleashed and Uluru Virtual Dog Training joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how she became a trainer and how she developed Uluru Dog Training -- along with Uluru's story, the dog that inspired it all. by Telltail Dog

21 min listen

Episode 28: Go One Step At A Time: Resource Guarding Prevention and Management in Puppies with Cathy Madson: Certified Trainer Cathy Madson of Preventive Vet joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how to prevent and manage resource guarding in puppies. by Telltail Dog

46 min listen

Episode 27: It Was Just Perfect: A Trainer's Journey with Cathy Madson: Certified Trainer Cathy Madson of Preventive Vet joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how she became a dog trainer, why Preventive Vet created a position just for her, and how teen dogs can be even more challenging than puppies. by Telltail Dog

38 min listen

Episode 25: You Don't Have a Demon in Your Home: Discussing Puppies with Juliana DeWillems: Certified Trainer Juliana DeWillems of JW Dog Training is back, joining Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to talk puppies and what behaviors are totally normal and what behaviors need some help. We go over chewing/nipping, socialization, and potty training and how early training can help deter leash reactivity in adolescent dogs. by Telltail Dog

35 min listen

Episode 24: Just the Facts: A Trainer's Journey with Juliana DeWillems: Certified Trainer Juliana DeWillems of JW Dog Training joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how she became a dog trainer, why and how she started JW Dog Training, and why she considers certifications important to the industry while holding four of her own. by Telltail Dog

42 min listen

Episode 23: Puppies: Part Two With Dana Falsetta: Dana Falsetta of Animal Welfare Society is back! She joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to share more about puppies and how she ended up with Link, along with a discussion on fear periods, crate training, and introducing a puppy to cats. by Telltail Dog

42 min listen

Episode 22: Enrichment: Part Three with Taylor McDonald: It's the third installment of the Enrichment series! Join Elizabeth and Taylor McDonald of Bindi's Bucket List to learn more about Bindi and Rosie, why Taylor started her platform, the benefits of enrichment, how she incorporates research into her work, and what it was like to go viral on social media. by Telltail Dog

39 min listen

Episode 21: Enrichment: Part Two with Erika Gonzalez: It's the second installment of the Enrichment series! Join Elizabeth with Erika Gonzalez of From Dusk Till Dog to learn more about her business, why she became a dog trainer, what she considers enrichment, and she incorporates it into her own life with her two pups. by Telltail Dog

41 min listen

Episode 20: Enrichment: Part One with Kate Hosier: It's the first installment of the Enrichment series! Join Elizabeth with Kate Hosier to learn more about her THREE pups and how she uses enrichment in their day to day. by Telltail Dog

20 min listen

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