Good Dog Workshop

Puppy Biting!

July 08, 2023 23:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MB

All puppies bite. It's how they test things and explore their world. Not because they're aggressive or trying to take over or want to hurt you. Marina & Brian delve deep into this topic to help you navigate your way through one of the most normal things that puppies do.

DogMatch

April 13, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

In this episode, Marina & Brian discuss 3 new clients for their DogMatch service, where they help match up their clients with a dog that is right for their lifestyle. As Brian says "If you call us to help you find a new dog through DogMatch, you won't be calling us later for training."

Rescuing a Dog with Heartworms

April 07, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

In today's episode, Marina talks with Brian about her recent experience with her German Shepherd LADY who had heartworms when Marina adopted her. It's a common ailment for dogs and it is treatable, but it can be challenging for owners to get their dogs through the heartworm treatment while still fulfilling their dogs' needs. Please consult a veterinarian for proper medical diagnosis and treatment of heartworms.

Learned Helplessness

February 11, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

In this episode, Marina & Brian discuss the "Learned Helplessness" of two recent clients' dogs. It's a sad thing to see but both dogs showed they can get past it and become happy and balanced. Find out more about this and learn how you can prevent something like this from happening to your dog!

Foster Dog GEORGE

January 14, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

In this episode, Marina & Brian discuss Marina's new foster dog GEORGE, a hound mix found as a stray in Texas. Learn how we at Good Dog Workshop work with George to help him overcome his anxiety, leash reactivity and resource guarding, and to ultimately help him find his new Forever Home.

Our Search for A New Dog: Creating A Lady

October 29, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

Within a very short time after meeting German Shepherd MARY, Marina added Mary (now Lady) to her pack and is learning more about her by the hour. In this episode, Marina & Brian discuss the newest addition to the Good Dog Workshop pack: how she fits into her new pack already, what she knows (and doesn't know), and how we'll be able to mold her natural talents to make her into a fine Good Dog Workshop "lady".

Our Search for A New Dog: Finding Mary

October 27, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Sometimes you end up being our own client. In this case, Marina's awesome German Shepherd SASHA will be retiring soon, so Marina & Brian are doing their DogMatch service for themselves. In this episode, get a behind-the-curtain peek into the process of finding a new dog as Marina & Brian share their search for a new dog assistant for their Good Dog Workshop pack who is also a new family pet for Marina. Listen to them discuss all the steps they go through when helping a client find the next d...

Introducing: Our New Intern, Faith

September 09, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

In this episode, Marina and our awesome intern Faith discuss dogs, how Faith came to find Good Dog Workshop, some of the training sessions they've done together, what Faith has learned, and what she hopes to do with dogs going forward.

Reading Between the Lines 3

August 24, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Marina & Brian take another light-hearted look at a sampling of online inquiries from dog owners with 'misbehaving' dogs. Listen and learn as Marina & Brian discuss what they 'read' from what's written (and not written) about the dogs' behavior, the dogs' environment and the people.

Off-Leash Training

August 07, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Marina & Brian discuss the importance of training your dog to be trustworthy off-leash. Through off-leash training, you can use your voice (at a great distance) to keep your dog safe, under control yet still give your dog the freedom to explore while still being attentive to you & your pack. This is a great skill that further strengthens the bond between you & your dog!

Puppies! STAR and SUSHI

July 31, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

Equal parts fun AND annoying, puppies are not for everyone. In this episode, Marina & Brian share everything they've learned about two new puppies that they've spent a ton of time with. Hear the good, the bad & the ugly about STAR the Lab mix and SUSHI the cattle dog mix!

Elderly Dog Owners Getting Energetic Dogs

July 19, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Marina & Brian discuss a seemingly growing trend: Elderly, physically-limited dog owners getting energetic dogs. Sometimes it involves people ending up with a puppy or high-energy dog pushed on them by their adult kids who got a dog for themselves, then move back home and suddenly the elderly parents have to take care of the dog. But more often than not, it involves older people with health issues which severely limit their ability to exercise a dog, but choose a puppy having forgotten how m...

Dogs Are Dogs Regardless of Size — Raise Them the Same

July 03, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Ever notice how people with small dogs oftentimes let their dogs get away with behavior that they wouldn't let slide with a big dog? Marina & Brian discuss the problems dog owners have when they raise their small dogs differently than their big dogs.

Behind-The-Scenes: A Typical Post-Training Session Conversation

June 01, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

After each training session with a client, the Good Dog Workshop staff discuss with each other in great detail what occurred during the training. Get a behind-the-scenes look into the work done AFTER the training session is done.

Pupdate! and meet CALLIE!

May 11, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Want to know what's been going on with BAGEL the beagle, SQUIRTY the Corgi, and BEAN the Boxer? Marina & Brian share the latest about a few of the dogs they've recently worked with and fostered. PLUS, meet CALLIE, a super sweet female cattle dog who is the newest member of the Good Dog Workshop pack.

Case Study: 3 Family Dogs Fighting

April 24, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

One dog is being blamed for the fights but she's not the problem. The fights keep getting worse and worse. Dogs AND people are getting hurt. Something has to give. Find out what happened.

We're Hiring!

April 07, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

Good Dog Workshop is looking for another dog behaviorist / trainer! Learn what we're looking for in a new hire and why we value HONESTY, INTEGRITY and EMPATHY more than certifications and number of years working with dogs. Contact us if you want to be a part of our team! 703-489-1319

Interview with Paul Hewitt, U.K. Behaviorist

March 22, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB

Brian interviews fellow dog behaviorist Paul Hewitt, founder of Beard Meets Dog based in Bournemouth, England. Learn about Paul and how he got his start in the dog behavior world, his philosophies on working with dogs, his favorite breeds, and his ultimate goal for the future of Beard Meets Dog.

Major Changes to the Good Dog Workshop Pack

March 08, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

From Brian: In November of 2021, my cattle dog RED passed away from a very aggressive inoperable nasal tumor. And just last week at the end of February 2022, my beagle VIVIAN passed away after a long bout with lymphoma. The loss of Red and Vivian has been devastating for me personally and incredibly impactful to Good Dog Workshop and the work am do with my clients. We at Good Dog Workshop know that you—our listeners—grew to know and love Vivian and Red through the podcast and we appreciate y...

Case Study: Separation Anxiety

March 02, 2022 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

Brian & Marina discuss a recent training session with a client who said her dog had "severe" separation anxiety...but the reality was much different. It's all too common for so many dog owners to perceive their dogs' behavior as 'separation anxiety' but so often that is not the case.

New Foster Dog: BAGEL

February 04, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this episode, Marina & Brian discuss BAGEL, a young beagle whom Brian is fostering from the Fauquier SPCA. These days, Brian chooses a foster dog not only to help out a dog in need and to make the dog more adoptable, he is also essentially interviewing Bagel as a potential new pack member & assistant for Good Dog Workshop. Learn about Brian's checklist for his next assistant and his routine for bringing a new dog into his home and pack.

Rapid Fire Questions!

January 29, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

For today's podcast, Brian surprised Marina with a series of questions that she had no previous knowledge of on a wide variety of topics ranging from Easiest Breed, Funniest Dog Names, Emotional Support Dogs, and the Startle Lady at the Dog Park!

Myths #2: Shelter Dogs Are 'Broken'

January 11, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

In this second-to-last myth podcast, Marina & Brian discuss the widely-held belief that if a dog has been surrendered by someone, there must be something inherently wrong with the dog. Nothing could be further from the truth. Listen as Brian & Marina talk about the real reasons dogs are surrendered, returned, given up, dumped and how the people contribute to—and in most cases—create the problem behaviors.

Kudos to Clients! Lisa & Brian with SADIE

December 16, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Brian & Marina discuss the outstanding work of recent clients with their young pit bull SADIE. Within less than 20 minutes, Brian was able to help these clients transform their anxious, barking 7-month-old into a respectful, calm, happy pup. This was an excellent example of how WE (the humans) are the most important component in our dogs' environment; and if we change, our dogs can change! These clients and their dog were fantastic!

Should You Have A German Shepherd?

December 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Marina & Brian give their no-nonsense reasons why German Shepherds are not for everyone. It's been said that "The breed is marked by a willingness to learn and an eagerness to have a purpose". This can be a phenomenal dog with the right leadership and—of course—proper exercise, but without it, this breed often becomes anxious and starts making bad decisions...which often involve using its teeth. Before considering this breed, do your research and do an honest self-evaluation of your availab...

Should YOU Have A German Shepherd?

December 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Marina & Brian give their no-nonsense reasons why German Shepherds are not for everyone. It's been said that "The breed is marked by a willingness to learn and an eagerness to have a purpose". This can be a phenomenal dog with the right leadership and—of course—proper exercise, but without it, this breed often becomes anxious and starts making bad decisions...which often involve using its teeth. Before considering this breed, do your research and do an honest self-evaluation of your availab...

Dog Parks part 2: NC & TN

December 03, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

All dog parks are NOT the same! Hear what Marina has to say about some new dog parks she visited with Sailor and Sasha on her recent trip to North Carolina and Tennessee.

Dog Parks #2: NC & TN

December 03, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

All dog parks are NOT the same! Hear what Marina has to say about some new dog parks she visited with Sailor and Sasha on her recent trip to North Carolina and Tennessee.

Case Study: ANOTHER Pack of 4 Dogs Owned by Self-UNaware Family

October 19, 2021 22:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Let's just call this one Whack-A-Mole. In this podcast, Marina & Brian discuss a training session they had with 4 very different dogs, 3 very different humans, an endless peppering of conflicting, incomplete and contradictory information, AND a client who repeatedly turned her back in mid-conversation and started talking to one of her dogs. Truth is stranger than fiction. All names of dogs and people were omitted to protect the privacy of these clients.

Lack of Leadership

September 22, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Marina & Brian discuss some of the common problems which result from a lack of Leadership with a dog. Find out some of the reasons why dogs misbehave and fail to respond to their owners.

Top 10 Myths, #3: "These Things" Cause Aggression

August 24, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Marina & Brian debunk the 5 most common things that dog owners are told cause aggression: Playing Tug, Roughhousing, Staring At, E-Collars, and Other Dogs. Take a listen and found out why these things DO NOT cause aggression, what their actual purpose is, and how to get the most benefit from them.

Adolescent Dogs

August 21, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

In this episode, Marina & Brian discuss adolescent dogs (generally between 6-18 months), and some of the typical challenges that come along with dogs at that stage in life, including the particular issues that have arisen with so many "COVID Puppies" who were adopted/bought during the pandemic last year. They go over in great detail 2 adolescent dogs they recently worked with and how the future looks for those 2 dogs.

Traveling with Your Dog!

July 19, 2021 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Marina & Brian discuss the pros and cons of traveling with your dog and how to do it safely and enjoyably!

Top 10 Myths, #4: Tail Wagging = Happy Dog

July 08, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

In this episode, Brian & Marina tackle one of the most common myths about dogs: A wagging tail means the dog is happy. Listen to learn the truth behind this snapshot of a dog's body language.

Leadership w/ Special Guest Shari Goodwin

June 24, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Brian discusses Leadership with expert Strategist & Leadership Coach Shari Goodwin, author of best sellers Reinventing Greatness: Leading Yourself & Others Through Change with Confidence & Trust and Take the Reins! 7 Secrets to Inspired Leadership. Whether you're working with people, dogs or even horses (Shari's specialty), Leadership—and the energy and intention you project—is something you need to be aware of to be an effective Leader in your professional AND your personal life.

Foster Dog: BUCKY the German Shepherd

June 09, 2021 20:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Marina & Brian discuss BUCKY, a big, handsome German Shepherd looking for his "forever home". Learn more about Bucky and help spread the word to find him a family who is perfect for him!

Top 10 Myths, #5: Let the Dogs Figure It Out

May 27, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

Marina & Brian explain another myth: When bringing dogs together, you should let THEM sort out any issues. WRONG! We (the people) need to be in charge of our dogs, and that means that we sort things out between dogs, not let them "figure it out" themselves.

Reading Between the Lines: Client Conversations

April 19, 2021 21:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MB

Marina & Brian dive into the sometimes muddy waters of diagnosing dog behavior problems, beginning with our first phone call with the client / dog owner. What we're told about a dog's behavior is often just the tip of the iceberg, and it's our job to figure out what's really going on, and to show our clients how to resolve the problematic behavior.

Top 10 Myths, #6: Positive Reinforcement Training (it's NOT All Positive Reinforcement)

April 15, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MB

The 6th installment of our series on Myths surrounding dog behavior, Marina & Brian discuss how Positive Reinforcement Only is NOT only positive reinforcement.

Top 10 Myths, #6: Positive Reinforcement Training is NOT All Positive Reinforcement

April 15, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MB

The 6th installment of our series on Myths surrounding dog behavior, Marina & Brian discuss how Positive Reinforcement Only is NOT only positive reinforcement.

How NOT to Teach: Dog Training, according to "Dog: Impossible" TV show

March 31, 2021 18:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

Marina & Brian take a look at Nat Geo's TV show "Dog: Impossible" and analyze the training methods & techniques used to help dog owners with their dogs' unwanted behavior. Watch his show to see what trainer Matt Beisner says and does, and then learn why so much of it is ineffective.

Top 10 Myths, #7: Whoever Is Out Front is the Leader

March 15, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

In this episode, Marina & Brian discuss a person's (or dog's) physical position in the pack relative to others. Many think if the human is out front, the human must be in charge (or if the dog is out front, the dog must be in charge). Not so. Listen and learn why this is a myth.

Marina got bitten by a German Shepherd!

March 03, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Marina relays her recent experience in which she was bitten by a German Shepherd. What a cool story!

A German Shepherd Bit Marina!

March 03, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Marina relays her recent experience in which she was bitten by a German Shepherd. An irresponsible client led to a really cool story!

A Leashed Dog Does Not Mean A Controlled Dog

February 16, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

A LEASHED dog does not equate to a CONTROLLED dog. Many counties in the U.S. have leash laws but just because a dog is leashed, doesn't mean the dog's owner has control of him. And for those of us living in counties without a leash law, a dog off-leash does not equate to a dog not in control. Listen and share your comments & questions!

Myths Part 3: Greeting a Dog with Your Hand Out

February 16, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MB

Next in the countdown of Myths, Marina & Brian discuss: Holding your hand out to let a dog sniff you. So many people do it when they're meeting dog for the first time — Find out why it's not the best thing to do!

A Leashed Dog Does NOT Equal A Controlled Dog

February 16, 2021 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

A LEASHED dog does not equate to a CONTROLLED dog. Many counties in the U.S. have leash laws but just because a dog is leashed, doesn't mean the dog's owner has control of him. And for those of us living in counties without a leash law, a dog off-leash does not equate to a dog not in control. Listen and share your comments & questions!

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