Épisodes

  • Improving Reactivity through Resilience, Decompression and Enrichment with Holly Chen
    Oct 28 2024

    Tess talks to Holly Chen of Honourable Hound Dog Training about the roles that improved resilience, increased decompression and the right enrichment plan have in your reactivity training journey.

    You can find Holly at https://honourablehound.ca/ or on Instagram/Facebook @honourable_hound.

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    56 min
  • Group Training for Reactive Dogs
    Sep 16 2024

    Tess talks to Sandy Wei, CDBC, DipCBST, CPDT-KA, FDM of Wei with Tails about group training for reactive dogs. We discuss parallel walks, reactive dog classes and how to reintroduce your dog to other dogs safely and effectively.

    You can find Sandy at weiwithtails.com or on Facebook/Instagram @weiwithtails

    Work with Tess: http://treatyourselfdogs.ca

    Follow on Instagram @treatyourselfdogs

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    50 min
  • Reactivity in Herding Dogs with Emily Priestley, CTC, CDBC
    Sep 2 2024

    Tess talks to Emily Priestley, CTC, CDBC of Wild at Heart Dogs about one of her favourite topics - reactivity in herding dogs! We discuss why herding breeds can be more prone to reactivity, how we can help them, and other considerations about these wonderful dogs.

    You can find Emily at https://wildatheartdogs.com or on Facebook/Instagram @wildatheartdogs

    Want more information about Tess?

    Work with Tess: http://treatyourselfdogs.ca

    Follow Tess on Instagram @treatyourselfdogs

    Warning: one bark can be heard midway through the episode.

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    1 h et 5 min
  • Reactive Dogs in the City
    Aug 19 2024

    Tess talks to Nicole Barnett, CTC, CSAT and Amanda Factor, CTC about city life with a reactive dog. We dig into common issues for city dogs struggling with reactivity, tips and tricks for navigating walks, pros and cons of city living and more.

    You can find Nicole at weworkfortreats.com and on Instagram and Facebook @weworkfortreats

    You can find Amanda at benevolentbeasts.ca and on Instagram and Facebook @benevolentbeasts

    Want more information?

    Work with Tess: http://treatyourselfdogs.ca

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    1 h et 15 min
  • Reactive Dog? Talk to Your Vet with Dr. Christina Lucas
    Aug 6 2024

    Tess talks to Dr. Christina Lucas, CPDT-KA of Be Well Dog Behaviour and Training about the connection between dog reactivity and medical issues, the role your veterinarian may play in treating your dog's reactivity, and ways in which to reduce stress when visiting the vet with your reactive dog.

    You can find Dr. Christina Lucas on Facebook and Instagram @bewelldogs

    You can find a muzzle training plan here.

    Want more information?

    Work with Tess: http://treatyourselfdogs.ca

    Follow Tess on Instagram @treatyourselfdogs

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    1 h et 2 min
  • Look at That vs. Engage/Disengage
    Jul 30 2024

    Tess compares two popular reactivity training games, "Look at That" and "Engage/Disengage", including how to execute both games, similarities and differences, and tips to use them as effectively as possible.

    Want more information?

    Work with Tess: http://treatyourselfdogs.ca

    Follow Tess on Instagram @treatyourselfdogs

    Learn more about "Look at That" via this webinar.

    View a demo of Engage/Disengage here.

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    38 min
  • Mental Health for Both Ends of the Leash
    Jul 16 2024

    Tess talks to Juliana Bruyn, a trauma informed counselor and social worker, about how you can best care for your mental health with a reactive dog.

    In this episode, we discuss

    • Juliana's experience as a reactive dog guardian and mental health professional
    • Some of the most common emotions that come up for reactive dog guardians and how best to address them
    • Taking care of yourself in order to care for your reactive dog
    • Steps to take when you're struggling
    • Resources for low cost therapy

    You can find Juliana and her business, Juliana Bruyn Counseling Services here.

    The Canadian employee mental health support program Jules mentioned is the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

    Need help with your reactive dog? Tess offers one-on-one, group and membership support. Learn more at treatyourselfdogs.ca

    Follow Tess on Instagram @treatyourselfdogs

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    57 min
  • Daycare & Pet Care for Reactive Dogs
    Jul 2 2024

    Tess talks to trainer and behaviour consultant, Amy Terceira and low stress daycare owner and trainer, Stefania Butkovic, about daycare for reactive dogs and other pet care solutions.

    In this episode, we talk about...

    • If daycare is ever a good solutions for reactive dogs
    • Red and green flags to look for when choosing a daycare
    • Other solutions for pet care if daycare is not suitable
    • and more!

    You can find Amy at doggonegoodbermuda.com or on Instagram at @doggonegoodbermuda

    You can find Stefania at mindfulmutts.ca or on Instagram @mindfulmutts

    For more information about how to work with Tess, visit treatyourselfdogs.ca or follow on Instagram @treatyourselfdogs

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    1 h et 8 min