The Dog’s Way Podcast: Dog Training for Real Life
Kids & Family:Pets & Animals
Today's interview was with David Blank, owner of Happy Tails Canine Adventure Tours. David is the contact you need to know if you like travel and taking your dogs along!
BackgroundDavid started as a tour guide and found tremendous happiness with travel and tourism and eventually realized that incorporating the travelers' dogs in their adventures was an incredibly enriching experience. He talks about his adopted dog Max, who was close to being euthanized, became the spark for the 20,000 mile journey that would ensue.
The discovery of calm and connection to the dogs takes a bit of learning, but owners find that it gives their dog a sense of relaxation and confidence that they never had before.
TopicsI talk about some of the basic steps that David requires for the dog to get started, such as;
Obeying sit, stay, type commands Ability to be calm in a dog-friendly restaurant environment Not aggressive towards other animals or humans They need to be able to physically perform in these environments (on more strenuous hikes) Comfort level with the outdoors and other dogsWe talk about some day tours as well, so if you or your dog are not ready for the long adventure you can explore some of the wine country in Northern California, or southwest trips, and many more. David was a fun interview and is a great inspiration for those wanting to find a deeper connection with their dog. We'll talk about David's favorite spots to go on adventures.
You can visit their website at HappyTailsTours.com
You can call them at 262-6-CANINE (262-622-6463)
On Instagram at @happytailstours or on Facebook here.
Today's Email QuestionToday's question was about the training course and how the process steps up, what ages the dogs need to be for which steps, etc. Michelle asked a great question and something that needs to be addressed for anyone interested in the course.
Thank you P.U.P. Dog Rescue!Thanks to our sponsor P.U.P. Dog rescue as well - today's rescue is Moana! She's a 5 month old, white scruffy 6 pound terrier mix. Adorable, and will likely be somewhere around 15-22 pound range. She's housebroken and energetic. You can get more information about her here, or just visit PUPDogRescue.org for more on how they work.
Session 119: Which Training Collar is Right for You?
Session 118: Use Transitional Rewards to Help Your Dog Settle
Session 117: Teen Puppy Issues and Solutions
Session 116: How to Teach a Puppy to Stop Jumping Up
Session 115: How to Stop Jumping
Session 114: A Follow Up to Questions and Criticism from the Previous Episode
Session 113: Avoid Mistakes When Teaching a Dog to Stop Barking
Session 112: Avoid Making Your Dog Too Crazy with Food Treats
Session 111: Interview with Kellee Zenk of Dogs Decoded
Session 110: Melissa Stagnaro of American Retteungshunde Sport Association
Session 109: Interview with Elaine Rosen of Dog Lodge
Session 108: Interview with Brad Bevill, Dallas Dog Behaviorist
Session 107: Andi Brown Interview
Session 106: Interview with Integrated Veterinarian Dr. Gary Richter
Session 105 - Integrated Dog Training Featuring Michael Wombacher
Session 104: The Essential Guide to Hiking with Dogs with Jen Sotolongo
Session 103: Interview with Dog Trainer Michael Wombacher
Session 102: Interview with Dr. Lori Cesario
Session 101: E-Collar Training Explored with Eric Letendre
Session 100: Pros and Cons of Food Treats and Corrections
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