In this episode, Liane discusses the complex issue of reactivity in dogs. First, by defining reactivity as barking, lunging, growling, etc... at people or dogs either on leash or off. Then dialing down to the three most likely reasons why a dog might engage in such behavior. This is followed by an explanation of how various dog trainers address this behavior, and the ethics of certain techniques. See us on Facebook Your Dog's Best Life ..read more

Liane discusses the ins and outs of AKC's new Fetch Title. As a new Fetch Judge, Liane discusses what AKC's Fetch program entails, how to get a title, and if you are currently an AKC CGC Evaluator or judge, how to become certified as a Fetch judge Facebook: Your Dog's Best Life ..read more

In this episode, Liane recaps her fall: Her first USBCHA trial, Matilda getting ready for her BH in IGP, starting a PSA/ American Schutzhund club in Tucson, and almost tragically losing Tagg to Leptospirosis, a poorly understood waterborne pathogen. Check out Your Dog's Best Life on FB ..read more

Maggie and Liane discuss necessary and handy foundation training for both pet dogs and sport dogs in this episode. Foundation training is both incredibly vital to success and often neglected training for many dogs. We discuss what foundations we think are important for rescue dogs, herding dogs, performance dogs, and pet dogs. Join us on Facebook Your Dog's Best Life Follow Liane on Facebook: Empire Ridge Ranch ..read more

In this episode Liane discusses why dogs sometimes struggle to generalize rules about what to put in their mouths, or even when and how the cue, sit works ..read more

In this episode, Maggie and Liane discuss the joys and struggles of owning high-drive dogs. They discuss calming protocols, how to address arousal issues, and much, much more. Check out our videos and content on Facebook - Your Dog's Best Life ..read more

In this podcast, Liane discusses new frontiers in dog training with Concept training. Concepts are generalization of things like colors or toys, as well as mimicry, social learning, or Do as I Do training. Maggie just ran a Master Class in Generalization for dog trainers in Reno, NV, and brings these cool ideas to us. Catch up with us on FB ..read more

There's a fallacy that there are no hard breeds to train. Liane explores this from the perspective of genetics. She also discusses the lack of correlation between easy to train and easy to live with ..read more

More and more people are thinking about getting Livestock Guardian Dogs to protect their small homesteads. With more buyers, there are more breeders, and unfortunately, some of these dogs are ending up in situations that could have been prevented. Livestock guardian dogs - Great Pyrenees, Anatolian Shepherd, Akbash, Maremma Sheepdog, Caucasian Shepherd, etc.. Are genetically predisposed to certain behaviors that can be problematic if people are not aware. They are also not the best answer for many small homesteaders wanting to protect stock from predators. Whether you are looking for an LGD, o ..read more

In this episode, Liane explores our understanding of emotions in dogs. By understanding how our dogs feel their world, we are better equipped as trainers to help them succeed. Emotion is still poorly understood in human science, but there are some assumptions we can safely make based on studies conducted by Jaak Panksepp ..read more