Reactive Dog Training with Michele Rhoades on Your Natural Dog Podcast
Reactive and anxious dogs are more common than ever, because so many dogs weren’t socialized during the pandemic. In this episode, Michele Rhoades of Mannered Mutts Dog Training shares her top tips for training and socializing reactive dogs. She also talks about the importance of building a strong foundation with a balanced diet and plenty of exercise, and she offers advice for finding a great trainer in your area.
Episode Recap:
- Dogs born during COVID may be reactive because they were never socialized (1:19)
- How to socialize a reactive dog (4:16)
- It’s important to start training and socializing puppies right away (10:07)
- 95% of behavioral issues can be solved with exercise and training, not drugs (12:30)
- When training a reactive dog, make sure you’re not reinforcing bad behavior (14:27)
- How to respond when dogs start fighting (19:05)
- Diet and overall health can have a major impact on dog behavior (22:45)
- How to find a great trainer (25:57)
Resources:
- Mannered Mutts Website
- Follow Michele on Facebook
- Have a question about your pet that you want answered on the podcast? Email us at carter@yournaturaldog.com
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About Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino, a certified cannabis and fungi clinician, brings over 20 years of expertise to the field of holistic pet wellness. As a graduate of the inaugural Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use program at the University of Vermont School of Medicine, she is a passionate advocate for safe, natural, and ethically-grown whole plant and fungi medicine tailored for pets.
Committed to the highest standards, Angela continues to educate and inspire pet parents through her popular podcast, Your Natural Dog, where she hosts experts to discuss holistic pet care, natural remedies, nutrition, and training. Follow Angela Ardolino on her website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on her mission to educate and empower pet parents everywhere.
About Michele Rhoades
Michele Rhoades has been training and rehabilitating dogs for almost 20 years, mostly working with fearful and aggressive dogs. As a kid, Michele’s dad was always training dogs- both for the home and the army. When she found training was also her calling, she took classes with a renowned teacher named Bill Walck and started her own company, Mannered Mutts Dog Training, shortly thereafter. In her free time, Michele works at a local animal hospital as well as with numerous rescue organizations, evaluating rescue dogs and providing training to their adoptive homes.