Good Dog Workshop
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★ - 44 ratingsLearn how to solve your dog behavior problems and achieve the best relationship with your dog by understanding how to 'Speak Dog'.
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Top 10 Myths, #9: Allowing Your Dog to Jump on You
January 14, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this new series, Brian & Marina discuss some common myths about dogs. This episode's topic is: If you ever let your dog jump up on you, he'll jump up on everyone. Listen and find out the truth about this myth.
Top 10 Myths, #10: Can a Dog Be Too Old (or Too Young) to Train?
December 29, 2020 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBIn this new series, Brian & Marina discuss some common myths about dogs. This first one: Can a dog be too young or too old to train?
Myths Part 1: Can a Dog Be Too Old (or Too Young) to Train?
December 29, 2020 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBIn this new series, Brian & Marina discuss some common myths about dogs. This first one: Can a dog be too young or too old to train?
Myths About Dogs, Part 1
December 29, 2020 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBIn this new series, Brian & Marina discuss some common myths about dogs. This first one: Can a dog be too young or too old to train?
It's Never Too Late to Socialize Your Dog! part 2
December 28, 2020 18:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn part 2 of this series, Marina & Brian discuss the socialization issues of 3 different dogs: Rose, Buki and Gordita.
Spending QUALITY TIME with Your Dog
December 11, 2020 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBMarina & Brian discuss the importance of spending "quality time" with your dog. What does "quality time" mean? What does it look like? Why is it important? And how do my dog & I benefit from it? (Hint: It's the opposite of being lazy with your dog.)
It's Never Too Late to Socialize Your Dog! part 1
December 01, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBMarina & Brian discuss the importance of socializing your dog, and that it's never too late to get started! How long do YOU go without interacting with another person? Let's be fair to our dogs and provide them the same need and get them socialized every day.
It's Never Too Late to Socialize Your Dog!
December 01, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBMarina & Brian discuss the importance of socializing your dog, and that it's never too late to get started! How long do YOU go without interacting with another person? Let's be fair to our dogs and provide them the same need and get them socialized every day.
New GDW Pack Member SASHA & Shepherd Evaluations
October 23, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBMarina & Brian discuss Marina's new German Shepherd, SASHA, and their evaluations of three other shepherds with very different temperaments.
Board & Train Services: Be Careful
October 08, 2020 17:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBMarina & Brian discuss the good, bad and ugly of "board & train" services.
GSPs & other Ultra-High Energy Dogs!!!
September 12, 2020 18:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBMarina & Brian have an impromptu discussion about German Shorthaired Pointers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and other ultra-high-energy dogs. You'll hear their very frank opinions about these specific dogs and what you can expect if you bring one into your home/life.
Case Study: 4 Dogs Owned by Self-UNaware Family
August 18, 2020 18:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBMarina & Brian discuss a recent client with 4 dogs. Although the client called us for one dog's behavior, one of the other dogs had a much bigger problem AND their new puppy was already picking up bad habits from the older dogs. A whole lot to address here.
Diagnosing Behavior through Writing...?
August 11, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBCarlos & Brian take a light-hearted look at a sampling of random online statements from dog owners and discuss what they 'read' about the dog behavior, the environment and the people.
Reading Between the Lines: Diagnosing Behavior through Writing
August 11, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBCarlos & Brian take a light-hearted look at a sampling of random online statements from dog owners and discuss what they 'read' about the dog behavior, the environment and the people.
COVID-19 Puppy Deluge
July 21, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBCarlos, Marina & Brian discuss the flood of puppies and adult dogs being adopted during the coronavirus pandemic. So many people figure that working from home finally gives them the opportunity to get a new dog! It's not quite that easy...
Doodles
June 24, 2020 00:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBBrian & Marina discuss the increasingly popular hybrid Doodles. Half Labrador Retriever and half Poodle...or is it? These dogs are generally very family-friendly, great with other dogs and full of energy. Is this the right breed for you?
Adopting Pepper
April 30, 2020 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBPepper, a 9 month old female Australian Cattle dog was chained in a yard at 7 weeks old and it didn't look like her life was going to get any better. After months of hard work the incredible people at the Fauquier SPCA rescued her at the same time Josh was looking for a cattle dog to add to his family. Here, Josh & Brian talk about meeting Pepper and 2 hours later she's heading home with Josh!
How NOT to Teach: Dog Training pt. 2, according to "Stuff You Should Know" podcast
April 18, 2020 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBPart 2 of our series addressing more bad & ridiculous information about dogs. In this second episode, Brian and Marina debunk more wrong and ridiculous information about dogs and dog training methods spread across the world by the popular Stuff You Should Know podcast episode "How Dog Training Works". Listen to their podcast and then come back to our Good Dog Workshop podcast to find the truth about dogs and dog training from people who actually know the subject matter.
How NOT to Teach: Dog Training, according to "Stuff You Should Know" podcast
April 08, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode, Brian and Marina debunk more wrong and ridiculous information about dog training methods spread across the world by the popular Stuff You Should Know podcast episode "How Dog Training Works". Listen to their podcast and then come back to our Good Dog Workshop podcast to find the truth about dogs and dog training from people who actually know the subject matter.
Dog Groups: Hounds
April 02, 2020 23:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, Carlos & Brian discuss Hounds — dogs bred to chase/follow/track their quarry and keep it at bay until their humans arrive. Although hounds are almost always very friendly with people and other dogs, hounds are not easy to have as a typical suburban pet because their instinct to track and follow is so strong.
Housetraining Your Dog
February 21, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBBrian offers the best tips to help you housetrain your dog. Whether you have a young pup or an older dog, this advice will help get you on your way to a mess-free home!
How NOT to Teach: "Surprise Attack" according to Victoria Stilwell
January 31, 2020 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBCarlos & Brian analyze a "training" video by Victoria Stilwell. Follow along and watch her video to learn the WRONG way to let a dog greet you, the WRONG way to respond to an excited, disrespectful dog who jumps on you when you enter a house, the WRONG way to "claim" a bone, and the WRONG way to then respond to a dog who snaps at you for being near 'his' bone. Then listen to us and learn the RIGHT way to do these things. We practice these techniques every day with our dogs and our clients' d...
Kids & Dogs
December 26, 2019 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBCarlos & Brian discuss one of the most prevalent topics from dog owners: Kids & Dogs.
Humanizing Your Dog, Part 2: TOUCH
November 14, 2019 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBCarlos & Brian discuss the detrimental effects of treating dogs like humans. The second podcast in this series focuses on using TOUCH with dogs. Dogs use touch much more sparingly with one another and do so oftentimes to correct while we MOSTLY use touch to soothe...and actually ends up to soothing or calmin ourselves, not our dogs. Don't fall into the trap of touching your dog (in a way that diminishes your relationship with him, that is) as your main form of communication!
Choosing the Right Dog for You and Your Family! REVISITED
November 07, 2019 02:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBBrian & Marina revisit the topic of choosing the right dog. In just the past week, two separate clients have come to Good Dog Workshop to help them find new families for their dogs, both 3-year-old male German Shepherds coincidentally. Brian & Marina go through the details of each case and stress why it's so important to choose the right dog from the start.
Puppies! part 2
November 04, 2019 19:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBThe second in the "Puppies!" series. Brian & Marina discuss puppies — How much work they are, how much fun they are, common behavior challenges, and most importantly: that it's never too early to start training your puppy.
Puppies! part 1
October 31, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBBrian & Marina discuss puppies — How much work they are, how much fun they are, common behavior challenges, and most importantly: that it's never too early to start training your puppy.
Humanizing Your Dog, Part 1
October 25, 2019 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBCarlos & Brian discuss the detrimental effects of treating dogs like humans. The first podcast in this series focuses on using (actually, OVER-using) human speech when working with dogs. Dogs don't use speech at all to communicate while we MOSTLY use speech in our communication with others. Don't fall into the trap of talking to your dog as your first and main form of communication!
Humanizing Your Dog, Part 1: VOICE
October 25, 2019 23:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBCarlos & Brian discuss the detrimental effects of treating dogs like humans. The first podcast in this series focuses on using (actually, OVER-using) human speech when working with dogs. Dogs don't use speech at all to communicate while we MOSTLY use speech in our communication with others. Don't fall into the trap of talking to your dog as your first and main form of communication!
Know Your Dog
October 25, 2019 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.81 MBBrian explains the importance of being able to read the visual cues of your dog's body language so you know what he's thinking and then decide if and how you need to address his forthcoming behavior. Ears and tail up? He's probably seen something that interests or excites him. It could be a squirrel in the next yard or it could be your friend walking towards you. Either way, it's a good idea to know what he's thinking so you can predict his behavior. It's not rocket science—just look, and yo...
Working with Seized Wheaton Terriers, part 2
October 05, 2019 13:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBBrian and special guest Marina Finelli discuss their second day working with the Wheaton Terriers seized from their neglectful/abusive owners by the Fauquier Animal Control. These dogs range in ages from a few weeks old to senior dogs. Most are in bad shape physically and almost all are very psychologically traumatized by their mistreatment and horrible living conditions. This is second in a series of podcasts sharing the details of the challenging work that Brian, Josh, Michael and Marina a...
Working with Seized Wheaton Terriers, part 1
October 05, 2019 02:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBBrian and special guest Michael Lamper discuss their first day working with the Wheaton Terriers taken from their neglectful/abusive owners by the Fauquier Animal Control. These dogs range in ages from a few weeks old to senior dogs. Most are in bad shape physically and almost all are very traumatized by their mistreatment and horrible living conditions. This is first in a series of podcasts sharing the details of the challenging work Michael and Brian are doing to help rehabilitate these do...
Dog Training Styles, part 2
September 19, 2019 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThe 2nd part of a 2-part series in which Carlos & Brian discuss the various types of dog training and dog trainers. Whether it's big, international companies, sole proprietorships, "militaristic" trainers, positive reinforcement only training, highly "educated" trainers or just someone who loves dogs, we discuss it all. Find out what type/style of training/trainer might be right for you and your dog.
Dog Training Styles, part 1
September 16, 2019 19:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBCarlos & Brian discuss the various types of dog training and dog trainers. Whether it's big, international companies, sole proprietorships, "militaristic" trainers, positive reinforcement only training, highly "educated" trainers or just someone who loves dogs, we discuss it all. Find out what type/style of training/trainer might be right for you and your dog.
Training Tools for Your Dog — CORRECTED FILE UPLOAD
September 11, 2019 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBCarlos & Brian discuss the pros and cons of using various training tools, and how a person's perception of the tool can actually interfere with the effectiveness of your training with your dog.
Taking a Client to the Dog Park w/ Special Guest Marina Finelli
September 08, 2019 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, Brian & Marina discuss our entire training session with a client couple and their new dog, all the way from leash manners to off-leash play in the Vint Hill Dog Park. There's so much to learn here!
Breaking Up a Dog Fight, part 2
September 06, 2019 23:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIn Part 2, Carlos & Brian discuss PREVENTING a dog fight from happening. Reading the dogs' body language, paying attention (being alert) to the environment, and knowing what YOU yourself may be contributing to the situation are all elements to be aware of in preventing a dog fight from occurring in the first place.
Breaking Up a Dog Fight, part 1
September 04, 2019 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBCarlos & I discuss the techniques WE use to break up a dog fight. DISCLAIMER: Dog fights are not all the same. Dogs fighting can be fighting for different reasons. Dogs fighting are usually not evenly matched. Breaking up dog fights is a skill that can be learned but it is risky and it is definitely not for most people to attempt. It requires confidence, timing, quickness, agility, and strength. Breaking up a dog fight can be very dangerous both to the people trying to intervene as well as...
Decision Making to Help Your Dog & Yourself
August 22, 2019 19:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBCarlos & Brian discuss the simple act of decision making. Every one of us makes 100s of decisions each and every day. Some decisions affect us right away, some affect us in the future, and many affect our relationships with our dogs. Join us to hear just a few of the ways our decision-making process can play a huge role in our lives with our dogs.
Foster Dog BUDDY: Looking for his "Forever Home"
August 19, 2019 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBThis podcast is all about BUDDY, a young male Australian Cattle Dog who I'm fostering for the Fauquier SPCA. One of the best dogs I've ever fostered, BUDDY is quiet, easy, fun, playful, affectionate, and gets along great with dogs and people! Is BUDDY the right dog for you? Listen and find out more!
Dog Breeds: Doberman Pinscher
August 08, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBOriginally developed in the 1870s as a guard dog for tax collector Louis Dobermann, the Doberman Pinscher (German for "terrier") has had its ups and downs over the decades. Not as popular as they used to be, but still much-loved and instantly recognizable—the Doberman Pinscher.
Dog Breeds: Pit Bull part 3
July 28, 2019 21:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThis is our 3rd installment about Pit Bulls in our series on Dog Breeds. It's a controversial topic because it seems like people either love this breed or are afraid of it. There are a lot of statistics on this breed and a lot of stories, both good and bad. We've worked with some great Pit Bulls and some hard-core ones as well. We feel this is definitely not a breed most people should consider as these dogs tend to be high energy, tenacious, muscular, and tough. There are absolutely some gre...
Dog Breeds: Pit Bull part 1
July 12, 2019 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this installment of Dog Breeds, special guest Alex & I discuss Pit Bulls. We talk about the good, the bad and the ugly about this breed. (I had technical issues so this was cut short and finishes up in part 2.)
Dog Breeds: Pit Bull part 2
July 12, 2019 20:00 - 10 minutes - 7.53 MBIn this installment of Dog Breeds, special guest Alex & I discuss Pit Bulls. We talk about the good, the bad and the ugly about this breed. (I had technical issues so this one so this is part 2 of a 28 min episode.)
Dog Breeds: Pug
July 10, 2019 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBCarlos & I talk about the Pug! This friendly, playful, cuddly yet sturdy breed is one of our favorites and an easy breed to own. Find out more about why this smooshed-faced breed is so high on our list...
Dog Breeds: Australian Cattle Dog & Australian Shepherd
July 08, 2019 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn our 4th installment in our Dog Breeds podcast series, Carlos & I discuss the Australian Cattle Dog and the Australian Shepherd. The similarities and differences between the breeds, what we like about them, and how well-suited each is for the life in a typical family household.
Dog Breeds: English Bulldog
July 02, 2019 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBAccording to the American Kennel Club, the English Bulldog is the fifth most popular breed in America for 2018. Strong, stubborn and playful, this breed isn't for everyone but can be a great companion for many.
Dog Breeds: Labrador Retriever
June 27, 2019 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBThe second installment in our new series, Carlos & Brian discuss the Labrador Retriever and the Golden Retriever — happy and easy-going. The American Kennel Club describes the Lab as "friendly, active and outgoing" and the Golden as "friendly, intelligent and devoted". Both the Lab and the Golden are two of the easiest breeds to own; that's why they are always at the top of the list of Most Popular in the United States. If you're a first-time dog owner, either of these is a great choice!
Dog Breeds: German Shepherd
June 25, 2019 23:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBThe first in our new series, Carlos & Brian discuss the German Shepherd—handsome, noble and not for everyone.
Battle Buddies — A Rescue Mission
June 22, 2019 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBJosh & I introduce our Battle Buddies project. Our vision is to help veterans re-focus their sense of purpose and to find peace through the mutual support and companionship that comes from helping homeless dogs. Veterans helping dogs helping veterans!