Time for another conversation about dogs and dog training.
Building on our last episode together, we talk more on working backwards to raise your puppy into a dog you love owning - and a dog that is well prepared for life.
Far from being a puppy-only episode, there is plenty of discussion relating to adult dogs as well.
We unpack some common areas that we see dogs of all ages struggle with veterinarian visits, and discuss what can be done to prepare dogs to deal better with these.
Conditioning and training both play a role here - and simply training your dog effectively for action is simply not enough.
Many dog owners simply don’t conceive of what their adult dog may have to deal with into adulthood, or even of just how change can challenge certain adult dogs.
Brad goes deep on the concept of manual handling of dogs - why it’s important, where to begin, how to begin, and some observed benefits of doing this work.
We discuss how likely it is for dogs to experience certain medical issues in their lifetime, and how consideration of these factors should figure into a dog owner’s forward planning.
We also look at some common objections to manual handling of dogs that exist in the dog training world - these opinions do exist.
Brad discusses the idea of using obedience commands during a veterinary visit - some common pitfalls of doing so, and some age specific expectations relating to this that are often overlooked, and shares some ideas to help navigate these situations.
Your hosts share some advice they’ve observed as useful for dog owners to use in order to proactively assist their veterinarian in doing the best possible job - and become a rockstar client for them in the process.
Also discussed are some tips for veterinarians to reduce stress on dogs during clinic visits
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Brad mentions a study relating to cherry blossom odour causing an an aversive response in parent rats which was shown to be passed on to their offspring:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3923835/
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The STIM
The STIM stands for the Stuff That Interests Me.
The STIM is about sharing conversations that help me and a merry band of revolving co-hosts and guests to discover more about a variety of topics.
Though these topics will evolve over time, you can bet your ass that dogs, dog training and related areas will be right at the top of the list.
Meet the Host
Brad is a veteran dog trainer and canine behaviour junkie with 18yrs of hands on experience working with all types of dogs and all types of issues - from the mild to the wild.
Canine Services International is based in Melbourne, Australia and operates the states first full time indoor dog training facility .
CSI delivers a number of programs, seminars and workshops including Australia's premier dog bite prevention curriculums, K9 SPAHRS.
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