Something To Wag About

Something To Wag About https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com Pro dog trainers Christina Young and Erin Lucier discuss training topics from geeky to practical. Sat, 06 Sep 2025 20:24:50 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Kids & Family:Pets & Animals 1440 episodic Pro dog trainers Christina Young and Erin Lucier discuss training topics from geeky to practical. Christina Young and Erin Lucier Christina Young and Erin Lucier No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13007683/LOGO_e6at3p.png Something To Wag About https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com 144 144 "But I've Tried Everything!" "But I've Tried Everything!" https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/but-ive-tried-everything/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/but-ive-tried-everything/#comments Sat, 06 Sep 2025 20:24:50 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/c0b3a374-6a60-32e3-b1e8-e8a5792543e0 Free training: https://positive-dog.kit.com/99d9c050e7

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]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 431 44 full How Long Does Training Take? Puppy Skills by Age? How Long Does Training Take? Puppy Skills by Age? https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/how-long-does-training-take-puppy-skills-by-age/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/how-long-does-training-take-puppy-skills-by-age/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:46:00 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/55778ad5-cbf2-3098-b150-129d999dd2c9 Check out Christina's Deep Dive:

https://positivedogebook.lpages.co/deepdive/

Reach Christina at www.positive.dog

Reach Erin at www.wagtails.training

]]> Check out Christina's Deep Dive:

https://positivedogebook.lpages.co/deepdive/

Reach Christina at www.positive.dog

Reach Erin at www.wagtails.training

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1642 43 full Play Time and Letting Your Dog Win Play Time and Letting Your Dog Win https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/play-time-and-letting-your-dog-win/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/play-time-and-letting-your-dog-win/#comments Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:38:29 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/54c7f429-0583-365a-92d0-0b9931dde804 Christina and Erin talk about playing with your dog, including three different categories of play and why letting your dog win is so important.

Looking for more information on Dr. Amy Cook (as mentioned in the podcast)? > https://playwaydogs.com/

If you have any topics you want us to discuss, don't forget to comment or reach out to Christina or Erin directly with your requests!

]]> Christina and Erin talk about playing with your dog, including three different categories of play and why letting your dog win is so important.

Looking for more information on Dr. Amy Cook (as mentioned in the podcast)? > https://playwaydogs.com/

If you have any topics you want us to discuss, don't forget to comment or reach out to Christina or Erin directly with your requests!

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1997 42 full On-Leash Greetings? On-Leash Greetings? https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/on-leash-greetings/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/on-leash-greetings/#comments Sun, 04 May 2025 10:25:29 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/512fb8e9-a9c5-34ae-b938-ef0891a0402c Do you allow on-leash greetings between dogs? We do! Sometimes... and with some caveats =)

]]> Do you allow on-leash greetings between dogs? We do! Sometimes... and with some caveats =)

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1435 41 full Which Pup is Right for You? Which Pup is Right for You? https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/which-pup-is-right-for-you/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/which-pup-is-right-for-you/#comments Fri, 04 Apr 2025 09:25:21 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/c71d5daa-39a9-382d-96af-9c55b46220dd Getting ready for a new puppy? Christina and Erin talk about some of the important factors you should consider when picking a puppy for your home.

]]> Getting ready for a new puppy? Christina and Erin talk about some of the important factors you should consider when picking a puppy for your home.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1637 40 full Bite like Momma Dog Bite like Momma Dog https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/bite-like-momma-dog/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/bite-like-momma-dog/#comments Sat, 14 Dec 2024 11:32:56 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/33141852-d61f-3f9d-8ba1-5ab6ce7ede72 Christina and Erin talk about a common piece of misinformation that is used to justify the use of corrections with prong and pinch collars. Have a listen and enjoy the side topics they dive into along the way.

]]> Christina and Erin talk about a common piece of misinformation that is used to justify the use of corrections with prong and pinch collars. Have a listen and enjoy the side topics they dive into along the way.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1207 39 full Trauma and Choice Trauma and Choice https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/trauma-and-choice/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/trauma-and-choice/#comments Mon, 02 Sep 2024 17:35:54 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/442bc902-2e53-313c-869f-dbb7b04c9396 We discuss our own trauma as well as trauma in dogs, and how giving choice is a great way to build confidence.

]]> We discuss our own trauma as well as trauma in dogs, and how giving choice is a great way to build confidence.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1224 38 full Ask not just "Why?" but "What?" Ask not just "Why?" but "What?" https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/ask-not-just-why-but-what/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/ask-not-just-why-but-what/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2024 07:18:00 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/b0fc10fb-5b8a-3ef2-9748-fce251ec9b56 Erin and Christina discuss the why and the what of training a dog to be calm around exciting things.

]]> Erin and Christina discuss the why and the what of training a dog to be calm around exciting things.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 821 37 full Small Bites - Social Behaviour Small Bites - Social Behaviour https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-social-behaviour/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-social-behaviour/#comments Sun, 12 May 2024 08:54:21 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/ab966763-2125-3861-a7e7-be1fc91f7f00 Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 10 covers a huge and very important topic. What does normal social behaviour look like in puppies? What are some things to watch for and when should you get help?

If you want to know more about socializing your puppy, Christina and Erin have a full episode just on this > https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-khgw7-1197cda

]]> Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 10 covers a huge and very important topic. What does normal social behaviour look like in puppies? What are some things to watch for and when should you get help?

If you want to know more about socializing your puppy, Christina and Erin have a full episode just on this > https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-khgw7-1197cda

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 434 36 full Small Bites - Tug Time Small Bites - Tug Time https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-tug-time/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-tug-time/#comments Sun, 12 May 2024 08:52:46 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/dc4360d6-8f25-325f-bf08-584a1cf83ff3 Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 9 discusses playing with toys. Should you tug with your puppy? This is a fun one you won't want to miss!

]]> Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 9 discusses playing with toys. Should you tug with your puppy? This is a fun one you won't want to miss!

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 320 35 full Small Bites - Resource Guarding Small Bites - Resource Guarding https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-resource-guarding/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-resource-guarding/#comments Sun, 12 May 2024 08:51:21 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/3092166f-2118-3efa-8293-e7f226ca550a Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 8 discusses resource guarding including what it is, is it normal and when to ask for help.

If you want to know more about dog to human resource guarding, Christina and Erin have a full episode just on this > https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-63xus-159e561

]]> Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 8 discusses resource guarding including what it is, is it normal and when to ask for help.

If you want to know more about dog to human resource guarding, Christina and Erin have a full episode just on this > https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-63xus-159e561

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 343 34 full Small Bites - Sleep Small Bites - Sleep https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-sleep/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-sleep/#comments Sun, 12 May 2024 08:49:33 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/4285c65d-74d6-3869-8130-48ed601aa6f2 Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 7 covers the VERY important topic of sleep. You will not want to miss this one!

]]> Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 7 covers the VERY important topic of sleep. You will not want to miss this one!

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 305 33 full Small Bites - Jumping on People Small Bites - Jumping on People https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-jumping-on-people/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-jumping-on-people/#comments Sun, 12 May 2024 08:48:25 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/29b90907-873a-3979-85c7-2a9394d3a291 Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 6 covers another common puppy behaviour, jumping on people. Your puppy may love people but did you know that jumping up does not always indicate your puppy is comfortable? What should you do and when should you ask for help?

]]> Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 6 covers another common puppy behaviour, jumping on people. Your puppy may love people but did you know that jumping up does not always indicate your puppy is comfortable? What should you do and when should you ask for help?

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 317 32 full Small Bites - Alone Time Small Bites - Alone Time https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-alone-time/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-alone-time/#comments Sun, 12 May 2024 08:45:35 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e6268508-1ecb-365f-8df4-c4590250400b Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 5 discusses alone time for your puppy. What does that look like? When should you start and when should you get help?

]]> Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 5 discusses alone time for your puppy. What does that look like? When should you start and when should you get help?

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 485 31 full Small Bites - Fooling Around on Walks Small Bites - Fooling Around on Walks https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-fooling-around-on-walks/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-fooling-around-on-walks/#comments Sun, 12 May 2024 08:44:04 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/ac6e280a-6e03-30ce-a007-5d2c7c457ddc Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 4 discussing fooling around on walks. This may look like jumping on you, biting at the leash or doing the zoomies. Is this normal? When should you get help?

]]> Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 4 discussing fooling around on walks. This may look like jumping on you, biting at the leash or doing the zoomies. Is this normal? When should you get help?

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 389 30 full Small Bites - Stopping on Walks Small Bites - Stopping on Walks https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-stopping-on-walks/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-stopping-on-walks/#comments Sun, 12 May 2024 08:42:42 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/fb7e606d-be85-3eda-9baa-bf5f27548b8e Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 3 covers what to do when your puppy put the breaks on when out for walks. Is this normal? When should you get help?

]]> Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 3 covers what to do when your puppy put the breaks on when out for walks. Is this normal? When should you get help?

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 411 29 full Small Bites - Barking Small Bites - Barking https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-barking/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-barking/#comments Sun, 12 May 2024 08:41:15 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/c5d3360d-874e-3710-8579-956710d8f563 Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 2 discusses barking, including the different kinds and when to get help.

]]> Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 2 discusses barking, including the different kinds and when to get help.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 706 28 full Small Bites - Biting and Chewing Small Bites - Biting and Chewing https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-biting-and-chewing/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/small-bites-biting-and-chewing/#comments Sun, 12 May 2024 08:37:37 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/472e7081-f478-334d-bc5c-206953075cb4 Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 1 covers the common behaviour of biting and chewing on people and things in the environment.

]]> Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 1 covers the common behaviour of biting and chewing on people and things in the environment.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 400 27 full Is it important that your reactive dog never goes over threshold? Is it important that your reactive dog never goes over threshold? https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/is-it-important-that-your-reactive-dog-never-goes-over-threshold/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/is-it-important-that-your-reactive-dog-never-goes-over-threshold/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:32:43 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/b2f30e13-4ea7-39f6-9533-0aebb112e82e Dog trainers mess up too! This is a tale of a misadventure =)

]]> Dog trainers mess up too! This is a tale of a misadventure =)

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 2025 26 full Dog to Human Resource Guarding Dog to Human Resource Guarding https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/dog-to-human-resource-guarding/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/dog-to-human-resource-guarding/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2024 17:42:39 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/5fefaa7a-1fb1-3343-9e1d-55cc33bf6df1 Christina and Erin talk dog to human resource guarding including what it is, common errors made when trying to prevent it as well as ways we can set our dogs up to feel safe around items they possess.

]]> Christina and Erin talk dog to human resource guarding including what it is, common errors made when trying to prevent it as well as ways we can set our dogs up to feel safe around items they possess.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1259 25 full Harness Aversion Harness Aversion https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/harness-aversion/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/harness-aversion/#comments Sun, 04 Feb 2024 17:49:00 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/fc32ad9a-ee0f-3250-8e0f-6b0e2816a0f1 Some dogs will bite when their harness is being buckled up or even when taken off. What strategy can you use when a dog needs to wear a harness and you don't have weeks to train?

]]> Some dogs will bite when their harness is being buckled up or even when taken off. What strategy can you use when a dog needs to wear a harness and you don't have weeks to train?

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1014 24 full Myth - Just Let them Work it Out Myth - Just Let them Work it Out https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/myth-just-let-them-work-it-out/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/myth-just-let-them-work-it-out/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:58:51 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/cf5ca337-da60-31a4-a95d-58998599ba31 Christina and Erin discuss a common praise heard in the dog world, "Just let them work it out."

]]> Christina and Erin discuss a common praise heard in the dog world, "Just let them work it out."

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 520 23 full Bringing a Puppy into a Reactive Dog Home Bringing a Puppy into a Reactive Dog Home https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/bringing-a-puppy-into-a-reactive-dog-home/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/bringing-a-puppy-into-a-reactive-dog-home/#comments Sun, 07 Jan 2024 18:16:22 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/20111396-c9e6-33e5-81c2-14ac6c611373 Are you thinking about bringing home a puppy but already have a reactive dog in your home? This episode is for you!

]]> Are you thinking about bringing home a puppy but already have a reactive dog in your home? This episode is for you!

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1287 22 full Positive Reinforcement Myths - R+ makes Fat Dogs and Extremes in Dog Training Positive Reinforcement Myths - R+ makes Fat Dogs and Extremes in Dog Training https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/positive-reinforcement-myths-r-makes-fat-dogs-and-extremes-in-dog-training/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/positive-reinforcement-myths-r-makes-fat-dogs-and-extremes-in-dog-training/#comments Mon, 18 Dec 2023 02:22:00 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/8e2c65b0-debd-3fdd-a20d-b9a76f605a55 Christina and Erin talk about a popular meme on social media and how extremes in our discussions about training methodologies aren't helpful.

]]> Christina and Erin talk about a popular meme on social media and how extremes in our discussions about training methodologies aren't helpful.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 432 21 full How to Choose a Dog Trainer How to Choose a Dog Trainer https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/how-to-choose-a-dog-trainer/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/how-to-choose-a-dog-trainer/#comments Sat, 09 Dec 2023 16:02:55 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/46daf06f-dcdf-3d15-b434-390a453c5c4d What do we look for when we choose a dog trainer? What are good signs? What are red flags?

]]> What do we look for when we choose a dog trainer? What are good signs? What are red flags?

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1549 20 full Positive Reinforcement Myths - Setting Boundaries Positive Reinforcement Myths - Setting Boundaries https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/positive-reinforcement-myths-setting-boundaries/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/positive-reinforcement-myths-setting-boundaries/#comments Wed, 15 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/ac3751da-e391-3a01-aa7a-194ff16b204b Every heard that positive reinforcement won't work because my dog needs boundaries?

Christina and Erin talk about this in their newest podcast minisode!

]]> Every heard that positive reinforcement won't work because my dog needs boundaries?

Christina and Erin talk about this in their newest podcast minisode!

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 272 19 full Boundaries - How Many are too Many? Boundaries - How Many are too Many? https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/boundaries-how-many-are-too-many/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/boundaries-how-many-are-too-many/#comments Sat, 04 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/966d0310-d836-35a4-b0b5-45d20cae68f0 Christina and Erin talk about the balance between setting boundaries and allowing freedom of choice. They both are important for building a healthy relationship and well behaved dog!

]]> Christina and Erin talk about the balance between setting boundaries and allowing freedom of choice. They both are important for building a healthy relationship and well behaved dog!

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1002 18 full Recipes Create Idols - Why the Why Matters Recipes Create Idols - Why the Why Matters https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/recipes-create-idols-why-the-why-matters/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/recipes-create-idols-why-the-why-matters/#comments Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:15:42 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/dbb37c26-5493-38a9-a658-104a56c2e73c Christina and Erin talk about the importance of understanding the why behind a training plan.

]]> Christina and Erin talk about the importance of understanding the why behind a training plan.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 728 17 full Arousal Revisited Arousal Revisited https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/arousal-revisited/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/arousal-revisited/#comments Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:12:55 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/757b2607-1a9b-3a77-bfe0-a0e304e88ed1 We are back talking about arousal with a deeper dive into some of the topics that came up in our last podcast where arousal was the main discussion point.

]]> We are back talking about arousal with a deeper dive into some of the topics that came up in our last podcast where arousal was the main discussion point.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1047 16 full Arousal - What is it and what do we do about it? Arousal - What is it and what do we do about it? https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/arousal-what-is-it-and-what-do-we-do-about-it/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/arousal-what-is-it-and-what-do-we-do-about-it/#comments Mon, 04 Sep 2023 13:41:37 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/7b5959a6-6473-30f6-b73d-17fe06b424e6 Christina and Erin discuss arousal, particularly in dogs that stress up and how we can help them learn to regulate these emotions.

This episode starts with some bonus tips on using pattern games to help with leash walking in the neighbourhood.

]]> Christina and Erin discuss arousal, particularly in dogs that stress up and how we can help them learn to regulate these emotions.

This episode starts with some bonus tips on using pattern games to help with leash walking in the neighbourhood.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 823 15 full Food helps build confidence right? Not always. Food helps build confidence right? Not always. https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/food-helps-build-confidence-right-not-always/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/food-helps-build-confidence-right-not-always/#comments Fri, 04 Aug 2023 00:33:00 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/d42af1e7-4caf-385f-a726-e05f9713e72d Christina and Erin talk about the use of food in training particularly for fearful dogs and considering arousal.

]]> Christina and Erin talk about the use of food in training particularly for fearful dogs and considering arousal.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 751 2 2 full Is your dog too busy? Is your dog too busy? https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/is-your-dog-too-busy/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/is-your-dog-too-busy/#comments Tue, 04 Jul 2023 14:48:21 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/746bf24e-5760-3090-ba8e-7f4790c008b0 Christina and Erin talk about the pressure put on dog owners to have their dogs do 'all the things'. For many dogs, classes, pack hikes, and lots of training isn't helpful, in fact it can be detrimental.

]]> Christina and Erin talk about the pressure put on dog owners to have their dogs do 'all the things'. For many dogs, classes, pack hikes, and lots of training isn't helpful, in fact it can be detrimental.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1041 2 1 full Anxiety and the Role of Medication Anxiety and the Role of Medication https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/anxiety-and-the-role-of-medication/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/anxiety-and-the-role-of-medication/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2022 12:31:11 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/d296d9dc-065e-38dc-89bd-bee7d3bf5f58 Christina and Erin talk about anxiety, the impact it can have on your dog and when they may recommend talking to your vet about medication as part of a behaviour modification plan.

]]> Christina and Erin talk about anxiety, the impact it can have on your dog and when they may recommend talking to your vet about medication as part of a behaviour modification plan.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1255 14 full Multiple Markers for Reactivity? Multiple Markers for Reactivity? https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/multiple-markers-for-reactivity/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/multiple-markers-for-reactivity/#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2022 22:37:54 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/ed303480-8802-3c1a-9e5e-4246fdc93410 Erin and Christina discuss no-choice moments, multiple markers and arousal control for reactivity, and answer two student questions about settling in a crate and eye contact. Hope you enjoy!

]]> Erin and Christina discuss no-choice moments, multiple markers and arousal control for reactivity, and answer two student questions about settling in a crate and eye contact. Hope you enjoy!

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1343 13 full Be Their Advocate Be Their Advocate https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/be-their-advocate/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/be-their-advocate/#comments Sat, 14 May 2022 21:23:12 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/dd22def5-9c20-3094-b81e-6c8c6ee1bc9e Be your dog's advocate. You have probably heard it, but what does it mean and what does it look like?

]]> Be your dog's advocate. You have probably heard it, but what does it mean and what does it look like?

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 935 12 full What? A Lesson IN The Dog Park?? What? A Lesson IN The Dog Park?? https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/what-a-lesson-in-the-dog-park/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/what-a-lesson-in-the-dog-park/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2022 19:45:10 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/437c7fc8-742d-3dc6-8f3c-78e82eab1dbc Yep, you read it right. Christina talks about taking a puppy into a dog park.

]]> Yep, you read it right. Christina talks about taking a puppy into a dog park.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1165 11 full Walks - What’s the Purpose? Walks - What’s the Purpose? https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/walks-what-s-the-purpose/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/walks-what-s-the-purpose/#comments Sun, 20 Mar 2022 09:55:09 -0700 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/68ab1c69-fd81-3c62-82fd-ec9d5c70fbb0 In this episode Christina and Erin discuss different types of walks (yes, there is more than one!) and what the purpose of each type is.

]]> In this episode Christina and Erin discuss different types of walks (yes, there is more than one!) and what the purpose of each type is.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1173 10 full The Four F’s The Four F’s https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/the-four-f-s/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/the-four-f-s/#comments Sun, 06 Mar 2022 10:29:47 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e8b61d1f-f523-3262-b420-5feb27c3abe8 We all have heard of flight or fight, but do you know what the other stress responses are? Christina and Erin take a short deep dive into how dogs can respond to stressful situations.

]]> We all have heard of flight or fight, but do you know what the other stress responses are? Christina and Erin take a short deep dive into how dogs can respond to stressful situations.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 999 9 full Puppy Socialization -Not What You Think! Puppy Socialization -Not What You Think! https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/puppy-socialization-not-what-you-think/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/puppy-socialization-not-what-you-think/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:50:38 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/0eb788e6-1072-395f-9f72-f1dd0feca8fd Christina and Erin talk about socializing their puppies and the choices they make.

]]> Christina and Erin talk about socializing their puppies and the choices they make.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 2252 8 full Pivot! Pivot! https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/pivot-1642306683/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/pivot-1642306683/#comments Sat, 15 Jan 2022 20:18:03 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/a017a8b9-55f3-35f8-9024-c70410779283 Get frustrated when things aren't going to plan? What can we do to help us and our dogs through these moments?

]]> Get frustrated when things aren't going to plan? What can we do to help us and our dogs through these moments?

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 666 7 full Important Skills for Every Dog Important Skills for Every Dog https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/important-skills-for-every-dog/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/important-skills-for-every-dog/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2022 20:16:14 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/937b8f22-ef49-3d0c-a22c-ca00bef0a32e What skills should all dogs have? What about nice to haves? We discuss it all in this episode.

]]> What skills should all dogs have? What about nice to haves? We discuss it all in this episode.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1249 6 full Recall Tips for the Real World Recall Tips for the Real World https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/recall-tips-for-the-real-world/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/recall-tips-for-the-real-world/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2022 08:29:31 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/cee33969-7fbb-3298-8ee4-40a8e42ec4c0 Today we discuss tips to help your recall when you are training around other dogs, squirrels, and other fun distractions.

]]> Today we discuss tips to help your recall when you are training around other dogs, squirrels, and other fun distractions.

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 1074 5 full Biomechanics in Training - Yes it Matters! Biomechanics in Training - Yes it Matters! https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/biomechanics-in-training-yes-it-matters/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/biomechanics-in-training-yes-it-matters/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:32:09 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/a9442fbc-79f7-37a8-ac8f-434a5138378f Dog biomechanics - what is it, why does it matter in our training and what can we do?

]]> Dog biomechanics - what is it, why does it matter in our training and what can we do?

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 729 4 full Nails, Grooming, and Cooperative Care Nails, Grooming, and Cooperative Care https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/grooming/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/grooming/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2021 21:09:28 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/24373e4d-3512-32e9-8212-ece705915b99 Do you have to do your dog's nails?

]]> Do you have to do your dog's nails?

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 878 3 full He’s Friendly!! Handling Off Leash Dogs He’s Friendly!! Handling Off Leash Dogs https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/hesfriendly/ https://somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/e/hesfriendly/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2021 21:01:54 -0800 somethingtowagabout.podbean.com/2f203ebc-5fcd-3c98-a8a8-53dc653e2557 What do you do? What don't you do? What's the point anyways?

]]> What do you do? What don't you do? What's the point anyways?

]]> Christina Young and Erin Lucier false No 875 1 full