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05 Protection Sports

Dog Star Daily® | Mon, 01/03/2011 - 15:35

Do protection sports promote aggressive or dangerous behavior in dogs? The Dunbars discuss the pros and cons of protections sports, including the huge amount of time and energy that they can require. Done well, these activities can be a wonderful learning and training experience for a dog, and a great way to build a positive relationship between dog and owner. A dog that has practiced protection sports properly is probably under much better control than one who hasn’t.

Pack Leadership

Dog Star Daily® | Tue, 12/21/2010 - 09:30

What does pack leadership mean for pet dog training? How do you ensure that you are leading your dog, not following them? What does it mean to be a good leader for your dog? The Dunbars talk about the many misconceptions about leadership that run rampant in the dog training world. As the leader, it's up to you to set the rules your dog should follow.

04 Pack Leadership

Dog Star Daily® | Mon, 12/20/2010 - 12:20

What does pack leadership mean for pet dog training? How do you ensure that you are leading your dog, not following them? What does it mean to be a good leader for your dog? The Dunbars talk about the many misconceptions about leadership that run rampant in the dog training world. As the leader, it’s up to you to set the rules your dog should follow.

03 Socializing vs. Traumatizing

Dog Star Daily® | Wed, 12/15/2010 - 10:20

Is it possible to over-socialize a dog to the point that it becomes traumatic? In this episode the Dunbars discuss the importance of giving your pup enough time to adjust to new people and situations. A healthy puppy that was socialized during it’s first few weeks is nearly impossible to overwhelm with socialization. If your pup is scared or overwhelmed, then they need remedial socialization, done slowly, carefully and with lots of food treats.

02 Littermate Syndrome

Dog Star Daily® | Mon, 12/06/2010 - 17:34

What happens when you get more than one puppy at the same time? The Dunbars explain what you should expect when you get more than one puppy at once. Raising a puppy takes a lot of time and energy, regardless of how you go about it. Raising two puppies at once takes much, much more work. It might seem more efficient, or easier to socialize and exercise two pups at once, but it rarely works out that way. Please think long and hard before you adopt one puppy, let alone two!

01 Puppy Temperament Testing

Dog Star Daily® | Wed, 10/27/2010 - 15:58

While a puppy temperament test can provide some insight into a puppy's personality, there serious limitations on their ability to predict how a dog will behave when it grows up. Far and away, the most important factor in an adult dog's behavior is the training and socialization they received throughout their life. Any puppy can be trained, regardless of how they perform on a temperament test.

2.13 - Adolescent Mayhem!

All of a sudden, my perfect little puppy…

Adolescent dog problems take far too many owners by surprise. Adolescence is going to be a time of change, and every puppy is going to go through it, so get ready for it! Your puppy needs a gentle mouth and a rock-solid foundation of socialization and obedience training. Other wise, you’re going to have a very difficult time when your adolescent starts running off or fighting with other dogs.

iWoofs Seas: Season 2

3.12 - Learning Theory: Then Now & Beyond

Dog Training is all about learning and teaching. There is a lot of research that has been done about how animals and humans learn, and the results should inform our approach to dog training. However, learning theory has been developed from experiments conducted in a lab, and it’s important to recognize how that knowledge is limited or different from real world situations. Learning theory has a lot to offer dog training, but dog training may have important lessons for learning theory. In this episode, the Dunbars discuss the science of learning and how it can inform, and be informed by d

iWoofs Seas: Season 3

3.11 - Apps for Dog Owners

Apps are all the rage these days. As more and more people get next generation smart phones and iPhones, a whole industry has sprung up. These mini computer applications can be anything, and they’re usually relatively cheap and can be accessed from your phone while you’re on the move. The Dunbars talk about the apps available to dog owners, and discuss which of these are useful or entertaining, and which are just plain fluff. What would make a good app for dog training? Listen in and find out!

iWoofs Seas: Season 3

3.10 - Tools of the Trade: Dog Training Technology

There are a lot of products out there that claim to help you take care of and train your dog. Some of these items can make your life considerably easier, while others are a waste of money and some can even be dangerous to your dog. The Dunbars talk about the best tools you can use in dog training, and how you can use them to make training as easy and fun as possible. Learn which products can automatically train your dog, which can’t, and what the potential is for reward-based training machines in the future.

iWoofs Seas: Season 3