Episode 44: The Many Hats a Dog Trainer Wears with Jenna Teti

Marissa MartinoPaws & Reward Podcast

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In episode 44 of the Paws & Reward Podcast,  I am joined by my friend and colleague Jenna Teti of Think Smart Dog Training to discuss what our roles as dog trainers and behavior consultants entail. What does the title of “dog trainer” encompass? What’s expected of us and how can we meet those expectations? For pet parents, knowing what … Read More

Episode 43: Inter-household Aggression in the Home with Michael Shikashio

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In episode 43 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, I had Michael Shikashio on the podcast to talk about inter-dog aggression, when dogs within the same household are having arguments and/or causing injury to one another. Watch our conversation on my YouTube Channel.    What is inter-dog aggression? Two or more dogs fighting in the home. Sometimes the aggression is … Read More

Episode 42: Muzzle Up with Amy Creaven

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In episode 42 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, I am joined by Amy Creaven to discuss the importance of muzzle training for your dog. Amy Creaven is a recovering ICU nurse and has been a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner since 2010. Prior to COVID-19, she worked with all types of canine behavioral cases privately. Currently, she is … Read More

Episode 40: Exploring Resentment with Dr. Jessica Higgins

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In episode 40 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, I am joined by Dr. Jessica Higgins, host of the Empowered Relationship Podcast. We discussed resentment in our canine (and human) relationships. Dr. Jessica Higgins holds two graduate degrees in psychology, two coaching certifications, and over 20 years of experience helping clients achieve successful results. She helps people navigate the terrain … Read More

Episode 38: Rethinking “Obedience” with Ursa Acree

Marissa MartinoPaws & Reward Podcast

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In episode 38 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, I am joined by Ursa Acree, a certified dog behavior consultant, to explore the topic of rethinking dog obedience. What are we really training for? The word obedience is defined as compliance with an order or submission to another’s authority. It’s important to remember that language can be very powerful. The … Read More

Episode 37: Training Your Deaf Dog with Terrie Hayward

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In episode 37 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, we’re gonna talk about how to train a deaf dog and dogs with hearing loss. I have zero experience in this area and always send people over to Terrie’s awesome website and to her book: A Deaf Dog Joins the Family! So I figured she would be the perfect guest to … Read More

Episode 36: Thank You for Barking with Kiki Yablon

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In episode 36 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, join me as I talk with Kiki Yablon about how to stop your dog from barking when it matters the most. So many pet parents reach out to trainers and behavior consultants in hopes to reduce or even stop their dog’s barking behavior. We totally get it, barking can be startling … Read More

Episode 35: The Value of Neutral in Dog Training

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In episode 35 of the Paws & Reward Podcast, I interview my client and dear friend, Liz, aka Titan’s mom. Liz shares her experience of the dog training and behavior modification process from her lens. We discuss how important your mindset is as you prepare to socialize your dog, specifically, how important it is to celebrate neutral responses from your … Read More