The Dream Dog Podcast

Most dog owners rely on treats—but what if that’s actually holding your training back? In this episode, I break down how to build a reward system that actually motivates your dog, including food, play, affection, and freedom—and when to use each one. I’ll show you why your dog might only listen when you have treats, how you might be accidentally rewarding bad behavior, and how to turn everyday moments into powerful training opportunities. If you want better engagement, more reliability, and a dog that actually wants to listen—this is for you. Follow on socials (insta/tiktok): @amddogtraining

In this episode, we cover many ways to socialize your dog that don't involve the risk of a dog park and dive into what having a "well socialized" dog actually means. Whether you have an overly-friendly lab or a reactive shih-tzu or anything in between, this episode is for you! Connect With Me Website: www.amddogs.com Instagram: @amddogtraining TikTok: @amddogtraining If you liked this episode, don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow dog owner who probably needs to hear this 👀

Dog parks… we all know them, we all have opinions about them, and if I’m being honest—mine have changed a lot over the years. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why dog parks can be incredibly valuable The real risks most owners either underestimate or ignore (hint: it’s not just the dogs… it’s the owners too) How bad experiences happen—even when nothing “major” goes wrong And most importantly… how to actually navigate a dog park safely if you choose to go Because let’s be real—I know some of you are going anyway. (No judgment… I go too.) This is one of my longer episodes, because I want you to be as informed as possible before putting your dog into an environment that can: Build confidence or Completely shake it If you’ve had a great (or terrible) dog park experience, I want to hear it. Drop a comment wherever you’re listening—or come find me on social. Connect With Me Website: www.amddogs.com Instagram: @amddogtraining TikTok: @amddogtraining If you liked this episode, don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share it with a fellow dog owner who probably needs to hear this 👀

If your dog loves to chase, lunge, bark at, or otherwise harass creatures like squirrels, rabbits, birds, etc. you aren't going to want to skip this episode! We will talk about WHY your dog does this and get into what you can do to work with their natural impulse. Follow along for more content like this!

WELCOME to my NEW show "The Dream Dog Podcast"! I am beyond excited to launch this and be able to connect with more dog owners and your support means the world to me. I hope you enjoy listening! In this episode, we dive into what questions we need to ask ourselves before bringing home a new dog. We answer things like: - How much might a dog cost? - How much time we need for a new dog? - How to choose the right dog? ... and so much more! I had so much fun recording this, I hope you enjoy listening and if you have any helpful tips or fun stories about bringing new dogs home, please leave a review and share your piece! Website: www.amddogs.com Instagram/TikTok: @amddogtraining