Episode Details
Back to EpisodesDog Training Q&A: Leash Reactivity, Crate Anxiety & Training Older Dogs
Description
In this Q&A episode of Think Like a Dog Podcast, Andreia and Millie answer listener questions about some of the most common, and frustrating, challenges dog owners face.
They break down what to do when leash corrections actually make reactivity worse, how excitement and rough play with other dogs can contribute to frustration on walks, and why teaching your dog to calmly exist around things they want can be such an important skill.
They also discuss how to make moving to a new home easier for your dog, the safest position and training approach when running with your dog, and how pressure and release can create clearer communication on leash.
Then, Andreia and Millie take a deeper look at crate and separation anxiety, including why the problem isn't always about the crate itself. Using real foster dogs Jeter and Rusty as examples, they explain how attachment, freedom outside the crate, daily routines, consistency, and following through with boundaries can all affect a dog's ability to settle.
Finally, they answer an important question: Is it ever too late to change your relationship with your dog? Whether your dog is one year old or nine, structure, place work, crate training, and structured walks aren't simply "training exercises", they're part of creating a clearer, calmer way to live together.
Topics include:
- Leash reactivity and fixation on other dogs
- When prong collar corrections increase activation
- Pressure and release on the leash
- Teaching neutrality around dogs and exciting environments
- Moving to a new home with your dog
- Running safely with your dog
- Harnesses, slip leads, and e-collar communication
- Crate anxiety vs. separation and attachment issues
- Building independence through place and crate work
- The importance of consistency
- Training and introducing structure to older dogs
- Why dog training is ultimately a lifestyle, not a list of commands
Follow Us On Instagram:
Work with Mirror Image K9 here:
https://www.mirrorimagek9.com/contactus
Be Our Guest:
https://www.thinklikeadogpodcast.com
Learn More About The Best Chance Program:
https://www.ozziealbiesfoundation.org/