Telltail Dog - Episodes Tagged with “Dog Training”

Episode 48: “It’s Amazing What Those Little Dogs Can Do”: Talking Small Dogs with Vivian Pineda

Elizabeth Silverstein — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0500

Join certified dog trainers Elizabeth Silverstein and Vivian Pineda as they discuss working with small dogs, how to consider what small dog you'd like to bring home, and consent handling.

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Special Guest: Vivian Pineda.

Episode 47: “It’s All About The People”: A Trainer’s Journey with Vivian Pineda

Elizabeth Silverstein — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Join certified dog trainers Elizabeth Silverstein and Vivian Pineda as they discuss her training journey, how she narrowed her training focus, and what advice she has for folks who want to become dog trainers.

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Special Guest: Vivian Pineda.

Episode 46: “I Wanted To Find A Way To Make Their Lives Better”: Workshopping Shy Dogs with Alicia Harantschuk

Elizabeth Silverstein — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Join certified trainers Alicia Harantshuck and Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss her approach to shy dogs, the workshops she's developed, and the article she wrote for the IAABC journal on handling shy dogs in a group class setting.

The article: https://iaabcjournal.org/shy-dog-class/

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Special Guest: Alicia Harantshuck.

Episode 44: "Sometimes I Call Them Perma-Toddlers": Managing Multiple Dogs with Renee Harding

Elizabeth Silverstein — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0400

Renee Harding is back sharing her experience handling her three pups, Bob, Diesel, and Bonnie. She shares their daily schedule, the importance of bonding over nap time, and what she wishes she knew before adopting two young dogs within a few days of each other.

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Special Guest: Renee Harding.

Episode 43: "Get To Know Your Individual Dogs": Managing Multiple Dogs with Meaghan Karney

Elizabeth Silverstein — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0400

Meaghan Karney joins Elizabeth to discuss fostering and multiple dog integration. She has three pups of her own, Moose, Izzy, & Stella, and fosters Emma, a pup available for adoption through Arkansans Assisting Homeless Animals and the Little Pink Shelter. Meaghan is always happy to share her fostering experience and wants to get the word out how fostering saves lives.

Arkansas Assisting Homeless Animals - https://www.aaharescue.com/
Little Pink Shelter out of Connecticut - https://www.pinkshelter.com/

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Special Guest: Meaghan Karney.

Episode 42: "Have Individual Time": Managing Multiple Dogs with Kate Hosier

Elizabeth Silverstein — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0400

Kate Hosier is back to discuss all things Tom, Huck, and Pepper Potts in the first installment focused on managing multiple dogs. Kate shares how she integrated Pepper in with the boys, some mishaps that happened along the way, and how she makes sure they get their individual time and training with her.

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Special Guest: Kate Hosier.

Episode 41: “My Awareness Changed”: Client Spotlight on Bob, Diesel, and Bonnie

Elizabeth Silverstein — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Renee Harding joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how she ended up with two extra dogs when she was looking for just one, the struggles she's had with integration and training, and how working with Telltail Dog Training has helped communication between her, her human family, and all three of her pups.

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Episode 40: "What Are My Options?": Responsible Rehoming with Cathy Madson

Elizabeth Silverstein — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Certified Trainer Cathy Madson of Preventive Vet joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss responsible rehoming.

Transcript and additional resources: https://telltaildogtraining.com/rehoming-cathy-madson/

Rehoming Article from Preventive Vet: https://www.preventivevet.com/dogs/rehoming-a-dog

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Website: https://www.pupstandingacademy.com/
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Special Guest: Cathy Madson.

Episode 34: “Knowledge is Key”: Starting a Dog Training Business and Discussing Pitbull Misconceptions with Masina Kakese

Elizabeth Silverstein — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Masina Kakese’s love of dogs began at a young age, surrounded by chickens, cats, and Pugs on three acres of land. She began a professional career with animals through dog walking, and she decided to learn more about behavior and training. She has also fostered, volunteered at local shelters, and worked in kennels and at a doggy daycare. She has continued her education as she launched her own business, Q & A Dog Training, and she’s currently enrolled in The Academy for Dog Trainers. She joined Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss why she started her business, Q & A Dog Training, how she ended up with Q, her 5-year-old Black Lab-Pit Mix, and how she navigates an unregulated industry.

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Special Guest: Masina Kakese.

Episode 33: "Love Has No Age Limit": Managing Older Rescue Pups and Children with Karen B. London, PhD

Elizabeth Silverstein — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Karen B. London, Ph.D., is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Professional Dog Trainer. She specializes in working with dogs with serious behavioral issues, including aggression. Karen writes the animal column for the Arizona Daily Sun and is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University. She joined Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss her 2011 book, Love Has No Age Limit, her more recently published Treat Everyone Like a Dog, her training journey, and how she manages and advises kids and dogs and their families, especially with older rescue pups.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karen.london.dog.behavior/
The Wildest: https://www.thewildest.com/dog-behavior/does-your-dog-have-greeting-disorder
The Bark: https://thebark.com/category/author/karen-b-london

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Episode 32: "Recalls Save Lives": Puppies and Pitbulls with Damelle A. Morgan Sr.

Elizabeth Silverstein — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner Damelle A. Morgan Sr. of Tip Top Breedz Dog Training joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to share his training journey, his top tips for keeping a puppy safe, the importance of teaching kids and dogs to respect one another, why he loves bully breeds, and the chance TV commercial that got him on the path to becoming a dog trainer.

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Special Guest: Damelle A. Morgan Sr. .

Episode 31: "Everybody Deserves to Have Access": Behavior and Training with Miranda Hitchcock

Elizabeth Silverstein — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Certified Trainer Miranda Hitchcock of Every Dog Austin joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to share her training journey, why she believes everyone deserves access to quality, safe dog training, how she began her nonprofit, kids and dogs and reducing bite risk, behavior vs. training, and so much more.

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Special Guest: Miranda Hitchcock.

Episode 30: You Need to Teach Both the Dog and the Child Boundaries: Babies and Dogs with Lauren Haley

Elizabeth Silverstein — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0400

It's time to discuss babies and dogs! This is part one of a series. Trigger warning: child loss is discussed.

Board-certified behavior analyst and a long-time dog owner Lauren Haley joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss getting her pitbull, MJ, ready for her baby, and the management she learned and implemented.

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Philly Unleashed Article: https://phillyunleashed.com/mj-barker/

Special Guest: Lauren Haley.

Episode 29: There's No Reason You Can't Train Your Dog At Home: Uluru Virtual Dog Training with Nicole Skeehan

Elizabeth Silverstein — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

Certified Trainer Nicole Skeehan of Philly Unleashed and Uluru Virtual Dog Training joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how she became a trainer and how she developed Uluru Dog Training -- along with Uluru's story, the dog that inspired it all.

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Special Guest: Nicole Larocco-Skeehan.

Episode 28: Go One Step At A Time: Resource Guarding Prevention and Management in Puppies with Cathy Madson

Elizabeth Silverstein — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Certified Trainer Cathy Madson of Preventive Vet joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how to prevent and manage resource guarding in puppies.

Preventive Vet Resource Guarding Article: https://www.preventivevet.com/dogs/resource-guarding-in-dogs
Chirag Patel Drop It: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndTiVOCNY4M

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Special Guest: Cathy Madson.

Episode 27: It Was Just Perfect: A Trainer's Journey with Cathy Madson

Elizabeth Silverstein — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Certified Trainer Cathy Madson of Preventive Vet joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how she became a dog trainer, why Preventive Vet created a position just for her, and how teen dogs can be even more challenging than puppies.

Preventive Vet Resource Guarding Article: https://www.preventivevet.com/dogs/resource-guarding-in-dogs

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Special Guest: Cathy Madson.

Episode 25: You Don't Have a Demon in Your Home: Discussing Puppies with Juliana DeWillems

Elizabeth Silverstein — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Certified Trainer Juliana DeWillems of JW Dog Training is back, joining Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to talk puppies and what behaviors are totally normal and what behaviors need some help. We go over chewing/nipping, socialization, and potty training and how early training can help deter leash reactivity in adolescent dogs.

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Additional Podcast Episodes
Juliana's training journey: https://telltaildog.fireside.fm/24
Dana's discussion on puppies: https://telltaildog.fireside.fm/23
Dana's training journey and puppy tips: https://telltaildog.fireside.fm/18

Special Guest: Juliana DeWillems.

Episode 24: Just the Facts: A Trainer's Journey with Juliana DeWillems

Elizabeth Silverstein — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 01:00:00 -0400

Certified Trainer Juliana DeWillems of JW Dog Training joins Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how she became a dog trainer, why and how she started JW Dog Training, and why she considers certifications important to the industry while holding four of her own.

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Additional Resources
Every Dog Austin: https://www.instagram.com/everydogaustin/
History of Dominance Theory: https://dogbizsuccess.com/danger-dominance-theory/
Dr. David Mech Adjustment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNtFgdwTsbU
Wikipedia Alpho Roll: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpha_roll

Special Guest: Juliana DeWillems.

Episode 23: Puppies: Part Two With Dana Falsetta

Elizabeth Silverstein — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:30:00 -0400

Join certified dog trainers Dana Falsetta of Animal Welfare Society and Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how Dana ended up with Link and how she handles his socialization, fear periods, and training.

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Special Guest: Dana Falsetta.

Episode 22: Enrichment: Part Three with Taylor McDonald

Elizabeth Silverstein — Thu, 27 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Join Taylor McDonald of Bindi's Bucket List and Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss enrichment in this third installment. Taylor found that her social media attempt to document the growth of her puppies exploded overnight. A year later, she shares how she researches, why she started doing enrichment with her pups, and how she manages the demands of her day job and social media work.

Resources
Second dog: https://www.bindisbucketlist.com/post/to-add-a-dog-or-not-to-add-a-dog-what-i-wish-people-would-ve-asked-me-before-adding-a-second
Non-Food Enrichment: https://www.bindisbucketlist.com/post/dog-enrichment-toy-type-recommendations
https://www.bindisbucketlist.com/post/non-food-related-enrichment-for-dogs-part-1-includes-videos-tips-and-diy-options
Studies on Enrichment: https://www.bindisbucketlist.com/post/5-canine-enrichment-studies-resources-what-science-tells-us-about-enrichment
Canine Enrichment FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/137561280156280

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Special Guest: Taylor McDonald.

Episode 21: Enrichment: Part Two with Erika Gonzalez

Elizabeth Silverstein — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0400

Join certified trainers Erika Gonzalez of From Dusk Till Dog and Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss enrichment in this second installment. Erika became a dog trainer about ten years ago when she brought home her pup, Jade. She ended leaving a corporate career to build her business, and she uses her public relations experience with her large online following, including her popular TikTok account.

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Special Guest: Erika Gonzalez.

Episode 20: Enrichment: Part One with Kate Hosier

Elizabeth Silverstein — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0400

Join Kate Hosier and certified dog trainer Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss enrichment in this first installment. Kate and her husband, Ben, brought home the boys first: Huckleberry and Tom. Then they brought home Pepper Potts. Kate documents their rescue, training, and enrichment journey with their three dogs on Instagram at The.Ohosiers and on Tiktok with Pepperpottomus, where Pepper is starting to earn her keep. Vote for Kate for 2022’s Pinups for Pitbulls: https://my.360photocontest.com/2022pin.../entryDetails/17725.

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Other Resources
Bindis Bucket List: https://www.instagram.com/bindisbucketlist/
Dogminded: https://www.instagram.com/Dogminded/
A Canine Affinity: https://www.instagram.com/ACanineAffinity/
FB Group Canine Enrichment: https://www.facebook.com/groups/canineenrichment

Special Guest: Kate Hosier.

Episode 19: Talking Training Methods with a Quippy New Englander

Elizabeth Silverstein — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 21:00:00 -0400

Join certified dog trainers Cassi Bee of Philly Unleashed and Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how Cassi became a dog trainer, how she developed her website, https://www.diydoggo.com/, and some tips on selecting a trainer and training methods.

Cassi wanted to add:
Buzzwords imply ideologies (balanced, force free) but certifications indicate clearly the type of training and/or testing someone has completed to gain the certification (cpdt, fear free). That said, non-certified trainers can sometimes be better fit for folks than certified trainers based on their ideology, certification, and experience. Always do your research and ask questions and remember, you are your dog’s advocate.

Resources
CCPDT LIMA:
https://www.ccpdt.org/about-us/least-intrusive-minimally-aversive-lima-effective-behavior-intervention-policy/
IAABC Position Statements (Includes dominance theory):
https://m.iaabc.org/about/position-statements/
Fear Free Pets Animal Trainer Certification Program:
https://fearfreepets.com/fear-free-animal-trainer-certification-program-overview/
Dr. Sophia Yin on Dominance:
https://drsophiayin.com/philosophy/dominance/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diy.doggo/
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Website: https://www.diydoggo.com/
Website: https://www.phillyunleashed.com/

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Blog post: https://telltaildogtraining.com/training-methods/

Special Guest: Cassi Bee.

Episode 18: Becoming a Trainer and Loving Your Puppy

Elizabeth Silverstein — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0500

Join certified dog trainers Dana Falsetta of Animal Welfare Society and Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss how Dana became a dog trainer, what she does at the shelter, and some tips on becoming a dog trainer and bringing home a puppy.

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https://telltaildogtraining.com/alphabet-soup/

Special Guest: Dana Falsetta.

Episode 17: Pandemic Pups: Part Four with Kim Brewer

Elizabeth Silverstein — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:00:00 -0500

Join Kim Brewer and certified dog trainer Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training to discuss pandemic pups, why they brought home Louie, and what they've learned with their second schnauzer.

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Website: https://phillyunleashed.com/

Blog post:
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Special Guest: Kim Brewer.

Episode 14: Alphabet Soup: Dog Training Certifications

Elizabeth Silverstein — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500

I failed the first time I took the certification exam. I was not in a good headspace. Plus, I needed to study a bit more. Here's why I tried again.

Cited in the episode:

Karen Pryor Academy: https://karenpryoracademy.com/
Ken Ramirez: https://www.amazon.com/Better-Together-Collected-Wisdom-Trainers/dp/1890948500
Association of Professional Dog Trainers: https://apdt.com/
APDT Career Resource Center: https://apdt.com/resource-center/career/
International Association of Canine Professionals: https://www.canineprofessionals.com/
Animal Behavior College: https://www.animalbehaviorcollege.com/dog-trainer/
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers: http://www.ccpdt.org/
Trainers vs. Behaviorists: https://www.thesprucepets.com/dog-trainers-versus-behaviorists-1118258

Episode 11: Embarrassed: We Got a Handful

Elizabeth Silverstein — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Join Elizabeth of Telltail Dog and Dawn of Odin_Pup (https://www.instagram.com/odin_pup/) for a look into the handful that is Odin. Dawn's familiar with being severely embarrassed by her dog -- and she's a dog trainer. Tools and methods mentioned in the podcast are linked below through the blog post.

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Excerpt:
Odin's personality continued to emerge, and Dawn and Mark weren’t sure they’d be able to keep him. “I would say that there’s probably a lot of reactive dog owners who feel that they have the wrong dog,” Dawn said. “And I would say that they probably don’t, they just haven’t figured out the language yet, but at the same time, I’ve been there. I felt the same way. We were worried that if we couldn’t figure it out, we’d have to find Odin a new home because we weren’t the right home for him."

Then Odin scared Mark, who had been bitten by a dog the year before. Odin latched onto his arm, tugging. “We thought it was aggression,” Dawn said. “I was like, ‘Oh my god, we have to go put this dog down because he just bit my husband.’ Turns out, he had literally no idea what to do with his mouth. He was so overstimulated and he’s a reactive dog who was like, ‘Oh we’re playing tug now? Let’s play tug REALLY HARD.’"

They had some hard discussions and then reached out to Dana Falsetta, a close friend of Mark’s and a dog trainer and then a manager with Philly Unleashed. “She fielded a lot of phone calls from us at 10, 11 o’clock at night in tears, because we just didn’t know what to do,” Dawn shared. “I wasn’t a trainer yet. I had no idea. I was reading all of the books, reading all of the articles. It was a very intense year.”

Special Guest: Dawn Heiderscheidt.

Episode 9: Embarrassed: The Only Reactive Pitbull in Atlanta

Elizabeth Silverstein — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:30:00 -0400

Join Elizabeth of Telltail Dog and Lauren of Empath_N_Drake (https://www.instagram.com/empath_n_drake/) for a candid discussion on reactivity, repression, and training methods. Lauren tried everything after her pitbull Drake developed reactive behaviors when he was seven months old.

Empath_N_Drake: https://www.instagram.com/empath_n_drake/
Odin_Pup: https://www.instagram.com/odin_pup/
John Is For the Dogs: https://www.instagram.com/john.is.for.the.dogs/

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Excerpt:
Previously, when he looked at another dog, he’d get a correction because a look would lead to a reaction. If he was tense walking down the hallway, he was supposed to get a correction. If he was on edge at all, he’d get a correction. “He was constantly being stimmed,” Lauren shared. “It was so unfair. … It felt like we were constantly in conflict.”

Now, she tries to honor him and work on building him up. When he looks at another dog, she can tell if it’s curiosity or about to lead to a reaction. By inviting him to look at her instead, she can let him know he’s safe.

Lauren also manages Drake’s behavior by:

Giving him as much space as possible. If anyone is walking towards them, she uses space to manage his reactions and reward him for eye contact.
Knowing his thresholds. (https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/5-things-to-know-about-a-dogs-threshold/) A threshold is just the point where a dog has engaged in fight, freeze, or flight, and may struggle to think or process his surroundings. This is where a dog won’t take treats or can’t focus.
Avoiding trigger stacking. (https://pawsandreward.com/trigger-stacking-your-dogs-threshold/). Trigger stacking just means a dog is unable to recover from the stress of reacting to a trigger before facing a new trigger. This means reactions get more and more intense as the dog gets overwhelmed.
Utilizing decompression walks. (https://www.dogmindedboston.com/blog/2019/5/27/the-life-changing-power-of-decompression-walks) These sorts of walks allow for freedom of movement and engagement for dogs, allowing them to use their nose and mind and thus ultimately recover from any triggers. As a result, they’re much more mentally able to face any new challenges or triggers.

Episode 8: Embarrassed: Bruises on Bruises

Elizabeth Silverstein — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Article by Nicole Skeehan of Philly Unleashed: https://spotonfence.com/blogs/training-tips/dogs-who-cant-play-with-other-dogs.

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It’s tempting to be embarrassed about that, too. My dog isn’t a "cool dog". He’s a dog with a distinct personality and likes and dislikes. He’s growled at people for picking him up. Also embarrassing. But he’s never growled at me for picking him up, and we have a special cue for it when I do. Everyone else has done it without his permission, and he let them know.

It can feel particularly embarrassing when:

Your dog is particular about other dogs or doesn’t like other dogs or
Your dog doesn’t like all people or most people or
Your dog has triggers that have to be managed.

I get all of that. I’ve experienced it with not only Jeeves, but with other dogs I’ve lived with. He’s the one that taught me that I need to advocate for him. If I had told the people not to pick him up, he wouldn’t have had to use his voice to do it. He doesn’t have to be okay with just anyone grabbing him.

Episode 6: Meet the New Girl, Inky! Plus: Potty Training Tips

Elizabeth Silverstein — Tue, 19 May 2020 17:00:00 -0400

I decided to adopt a rescue dog! Meet Inky. Plus, I share some potty training tips.

I'll start the rescue series this week, and I'll be sharing some more fun collaborations soon! Read more at https://telltaildogtraining.com/meet-inky-potty-training-tips/.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/2VoMtZyKyyY
Website: https://telltaildogtraining.com/meet-inky-potty-training-tips/

Episode 5: Fundraiser for CARE

Elizabeth Silverstein — Wed, 06 May 2020 13:00:00 -0400

Things over here at Telltail Dog Training in Little Rock have been mostly at a standstill, but I've been able to work on some cool things despite social distancing. After a consulting project with CARE for Animals, I decided to do a fundraiser for them AND launch a rescue series I'd been working on for a pet magazine.

The rescue series will start next week, featuring rescuers from around the state.

For now, I have ten spots available for $10 each. To reserve, go to https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/120000 and select "Other." Send me the confirmation through email at Info@telltaildogtraining.com or text at 501-500-4685 by Monday, May 18, and within three business days, I'll send you a digital copy of your drawing. When it's safe to do so, the physical copies will be available at CARE in the Heights for you to pick up.

Episode 2: Sheba: What I Learned from the Family Dog

Elizabeth Silverstein — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

I'm Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training, which is based in the Little Rock area. Every week, I'll be sharing interviews with local experts and my own personal stories of how I became a dog trainer and what I've learned along the way. This week is all about my childhood dog, Sheba.

A starting point to learn about puppy mills: https://www.humanesociety.org/all-our-fights/stopping-puppy-mills

More about my family, and the story of my sister's death:
https://www.instagram.com/emblemofourhouse/
https://hewandweld.com/emblem-of-our-house-car/

Music for the podcast and video provided by Jim Ciago of Seven Second Chance/Nomad Neighbors:
https://www.facebook.com/nomadneighbors/
https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/seven-second-chance/id381229997
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7McR3f35BAU8llMUnEWGqE

Episode 1: Don't Feed Grain-Free: An Introduction to Puppies with a Dog Trainer and a Veterinarian

Elizabeth Silverstein — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 20:00:00 -0500

Elizabeth Silverstein of Telltail Dog Training remembers bringing home her puppy seven years ago. This was four years before she became a dog trainer, and she wrote down some questions to ask her veterinarian. She found those questions tucked away in a puppy book years later, and she realized that others might not know what questions to ask their trainer and what questions to ask their veterinarian. She sat down with Dr. Ball to discuss some things to keep in mind before and after bringing home a new puppy, including vaccinations, food, and training.

Special Guest: Dr. Marlow Ball.