A Pet Dog Trainers of Europe podcast, offering a fresh perspective on dog behaviour, welfare and ethics in dog training.
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When we talk about training big dogs, there's this stubborn idea that they need "a stronger hand" to behave. "Otherwise," people say, "they'll get dangerous." In this episode, we unpack where that belief comes from and talk about what life with large dogs is actually like: how to create safety without force, how big dogs are different from small do…
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How dogs talk with us and with each other?
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We often talk about understanding dogs better — but what does that actually mean in practice?Dogs communicate through their body language A LOT, and we can learn to read it to make our life together more enjoyable. How? We explore in this episode. — The information in this episode is purely educational and it is not a replacement for veterinary or …
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In this episode of Dog Ways, we explore one of the most fundamental aspects of life with dogs — communication. Dogs have spent thousands of years learning to read us — our gestures, tone of voice, expressions, even words. But how well do we understand them in return? We talk about what it really means to "speak dog," why mutual understanding is the…
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In this episode, we're talking about … choices! Giving our dogs choices is extremely important for their wellbeing. Our beloved dogs rely on us for food, shelter and comfort. And many of them even for such basic needs as going to the toilet! In this episode we discuss how this affects their wellbeing and behaviour, and what you can do to give your …
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Physical and emotional welfare in dog training
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In this episode, we continue talking about wellbeing in dog training - both emotional and physical. When training and living with dogs, we often focus on what we need to teach them. We discuss training methods, argue whether we should be using this or that equipment… all while focusing on the "what". But we often forget to ask ourselves the very im…
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Behaviour issues very often arise as a consequence of the dog's needs not being met appropriately. But what does that mean exactly? What needs to dogs have that we may inadvertently not be meeting? In this episode, we discuss dogs' needs - as a species, as a breed and as an individual. — The information in this episode is purely educational and it …
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We all make mistakes when it comes to training and living with our dogs. In this episode, we talk about mistakes we've made in dog training and what we learned from them. We discuss ethics in dog training and how different training approaches may affect the dogs we work and live with. — The information in this episode is purely educational and it i…
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"Never use physical or psychological punishment on dogs" is one of the guidelines we follow strictly. It seems straightforward - but is it? Some behavioural advice, human reactions to dog behaviour and training techniques may seem kind, but could be perceived as punishment by the dog. We also usually easily recognise physical punishment, but when i…
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Understanding normal dog behaviour is essential if we want to prevent or solve behaviour issues. And more importantly - it allows us to offer our dogs the best life we possibly can. Join us as we talk about what dogs need and do to feel happy, comfortable and content. And what happens when normal dog behaviour is not allowed … — The information in …
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In this episode, we talk about our expectations and commands. Should we be commanding our dogs or should we be asking them to do something? What should we be teaching them at all? Why do otherwise obedient dogs sometimes disobey? We offer insight into a different approach towards our lives with dogs - about an approach based on building a strong, h…
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Welcome to Dog ways - a Pet Dog Trainers of Europe podcast! This is a podcast about ethical dog training. When working with dogs and their humans, we are always guided by the PDTE code of ethics. We look at dogs as individuals, always aiming at treating them with kindness and respect. In this short introduction episode, we answer the question "What…
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