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My K9 Coach Podcast

Welcome to the My K9 Coach Podcast

The My K9 Coach Podcast aims to educate and empower dog owners, giving them the tools and knowledge to build their ideal lifestyle with and for their dogs. Episodes will provide actionable dog training protocols, explore current dog training trends and feature guests within the canine industry.

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Ep 22: Navigating Conflict In Training

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Ep 22: Navigating Conflict In Training

00:00 / 13:23

Training isn’t just about teaching skills—it’s about navigating the push-and-pull moments when your dog wants one thing, and you need another. In this episode, I break down what conflict in training really means, why tackling the “big issues” first can backfire, and how to use smaller everyday boundaries to build trust, respect, and cooperation with your dog.… Read More »Ep 22: Navigating Conflict In Training

Ep 21: Training Loki to Bring the Ball Back

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Ep 21: Training Loki to Bring the Ball Back

00:00 / 46:25

Dive into a special edition of the My K9 Coach podcast with host Dana and her Bohemian Shepherd, Loki! This episode peeks into Loki’s latest training journey, where Dana tackles a small but nagging issue in their games. Learn how Dana shapes Loki’s behavior to bring the toy back while building drive, motivation and confidence… Read More »Ep 21: Training Loki to Bring the Ball Back

Ep 20: Ask K9 Coach Dana

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Ep 20: Ask K9 Coach Dana

00:00 / 38:20

Ask K9 Coach Dana in this episode! Your pressing dog training questions get answered! This episode covers essential topics like managing food aggression between dogs, teaching your dog that your hands are NOT a chew toy or a plaything, and how to address begging and barking during meal times. Listen in to hear how Coach… Read More »Ep 20: Ask K9 Coach Dana

Ep 19: What’s a Marker? Can I Color with it?

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Ep 19: What's a Marker? Can I Color with it?

00:00 / 36:06

Markers aren’t just for coloring, they’re a fundamental but often unknown aspect of dog training. This episode goes beyond the basics, explaining how markers function as crucial communication tools that guide your dog through the learning process, from recognizing correct behaviors to understanding errors. Whether you’re a seasoned dog owner or new to the game,… Read More »Ep 19: What’s a Marker? Can I Color with it?

Ep 18: Teenage Dirtbag

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Ep 18: Teenage Dirtbag

00:00 / 30:25

Caught in the rebellious misadventures of adolescence? Tune in to the latest episode of the My K9 Coach podcast, where host K9 Coach Dana shares both hilarious and insightful stories of Loki’s teenage antics and recent stinky encounter with a skunk! Discover practical advice on navigating your dog’s adolescence, a critical phase full of boundary-testing… Read More »Ep 18: Teenage Dirtbag

Ep 17: Why Relationship Matters

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Ep 17: Why Relationship Matters

00:00 / 29:41

In this compelling episode, host K9 Coach Dana explores why relationship truly matters in dog training. Joined by her trusty co-host, Loki the bohemian shepherd, Dana delves deep into the core of what makes a strong bond between you and your dog, and how this can dramatically influence training outcomes. Tune in to hear Dana… Read More »Ep 17: Why Relationship Matters

Ep 16: Get it Right, Potty Training

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Ep 16: Get it Right, Potty Training

00:00 / 18:10

Struggling with potty training your pup? Tune into this episode where K9 Coach Dana, demystifies some of the potty training advice you may have seen online and offers practical, personal and client-tested techniques to get your puppy potty trained. Discover why potty training isn’t just about training—it’s about building habits that last. Whether you’re starting… Read More »Ep 16: Get it Right, Potty Training

Ep 15: When Can I Stop Using Tools?

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Ep 15: When Can I Stop Using Tools?

00:00 / 33:56

Ever wondered when, or if, you can finally stop using training tools with your dog? Listen to this episode of the My K9 Coach podcast with host K9 Coach Dana as she tackles the real questions dog owners face about using tools to train dogs. Discover the intricacies behind these tools, and learn when they may no longer be necessary through… Read More »Ep 15: When Can I Stop Using Tools?

Ep 14: What’s a Dog Trainer’s Job?

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Ep 14: What's a Dog Trainer's Job?

00:00 / 47:14

In this episode of the My K9 Coach podcast, host K9 Coach Dana dives deep into what it really means to be a dog trainer. She shares her own journey from clueless dog owner to seasoned trainer, and reveals how her perspective of what it means to be and work with a dog trainer has… Read More »Ep 14: What’s a Dog Trainer’s Job?

Ep 13: Idealized Dog Ownership

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Ep 13: Idealized Dog Ownership

00:00 / 23:31

I found myself having the same conversation with multiple clients this past month so it deserved mentioning here. We’ve spent time during our lessons separating the expectations that we’ve adopted from external voices from our ACTUAL expectations for our dogs, ourselves, and our training goals. Listen in to find out if you’re falling victim to… Read More »Ep 13: Idealized Dog Ownership

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My K9 Coach Podcast

Welcome to the My K9 Coach Podcast

Ep 22: Navigating Conflict In Training

Ep 21: Training Loki to Bring the Ball Back

Ep 20: Ask K9 Coach Dana

Ep 19: What’s a Marker? Can I Color with it?

Ep 18: Teenage Dirtbag

Ep 17: Why Relationship Matters

Ep 16: Get it Right, Potty Training

Ep 15: When Can I Stop Using Tools?

Ep 14: What’s a Dog Trainer’s Job?

Ep 13: Idealized Dog Ownership

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