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Puppy Biting!

Good Dog Workshop - July 08, 2023 23:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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.

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DogMatch

Good Dog Workshop - April 13, 2023 13:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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."

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Rescuing a Dog with Heartworms

Good Dog Workshop - April 07, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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...

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Learned Helplessness

Good Dog Workshop - February 11, 2023 16:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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!

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Foster Dog GEORGE

Good Dog Workshop - January 14, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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.

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Our Search for A New Dog: Creating A Lady

Good Dog Workshop - October 29, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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...

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Our Search for A New Dog: Finding Mary

Good Dog Workshop - October 27, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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 t...

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Introducing: Our New Intern, Faith

Good Dog Workshop - September 09, 2022 00:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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.

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Reading Between the Lines 3

Good Dog Workshop - August 24, 2022 19:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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. 

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Off-Leash Training

Good Dog Workshop - August 07, 2022 15:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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. Thi...

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Puppies! STAR and SUSHI

Good Dog Workshop - July 31, 2022 14:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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! 

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Elderly Dog Owners Getting Energetic Dogs

Good Dog Workshop - July 19, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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 pa...

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Dogs Are Dogs Regardless of Size — Raise Them the Same

Good Dog Workshop - July 03, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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. 

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

Good Dog Workshop - June 01, 2022 00:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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.

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Pupdate! and meet CALLIE!

Good Dog Workshop - May 11, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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 ...

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Case Study: 3 Family Dogs Fighting

Good Dog Workshop - April 24, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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.

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We're Hiring!

Good Dog Workshop - April 07, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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

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Interview with Paul Hewitt, U.K. Behaviorist

Good Dog Workshop - March 22, 2022 19:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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.

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Major Changes to the Good Dog Workshop Pack

Good Dog Workshop - March 08, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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 incred...

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Case Study: Separation Anxiety

Good Dog Workshop - March 02, 2022 22:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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.

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New Foster Dog: BAGEL

Good Dog Workshop - February 04, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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 & a...

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Rapid Fire Questions!

Good Dog Workshop - January 29, 2022 16:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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!

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Myths #2: Shelter Dogs Are 'Broken'

Good Dog Workshop - January 11, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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 surrende...

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Kudos to Clients! Lisa & Brian with SADIE

Good Dog Workshop - December 16, 2021 18:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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) a...

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Should YOU Have A German Shepherd?

Good Dog Workshop - December 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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, ...

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Should You Have A German Shepherd?

Good Dog Workshop - December 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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, ...

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Dog Parks #2: NC & TN

Good Dog Workshop - December 03, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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. 

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Dog Parks part 2: NC & TN

Good Dog Workshop - December 03, 2021 20:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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. 

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

Good Dog Workshop - October 19, 2021 22:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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-conver...

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Lack of Leadership

Good Dog Workshop - September 22, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★ - 43 ratings
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.

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