The Family Dog

06/12/2024

It's that time of year again.
While your kid's list may be a million miles long - is a dog right at the tippy top?? If so, what to do?
Check out my blog https://www.thefamilydog.com/blog/holiday-puppies and get into the nitty gritty BEFORE you make the call!
And grab our BIGGEST DISCOUNT ever, to get a whopping 40% off our Dial Method Video Program (just 40mins and watch as a family). Use code: HoliDIALS to save.

21/09/2024

Have you seen this yet? 👀

I was over the moon when -E-Nuff asked me to come and talk to them about The Dial Method (and a big secret about dog training) on their brand new podcast Positive Playtime…

And the timing couldn’t be more perfect, because a brand new version of The Dial Method is now LIVE - and you can grab 20% off if you watch this. 👇

https://youtu.be/Og7QwTlc3kQ?si=6GX DhgUjdFKH0

In my chat with Danny, we explored:
🙀 why building trust and connection tops EVERYTHING
🙀 how recognizing your dog’s needs and knowing how to meet them changes the game
🙀 how to prevent your dog being harassed (by well-meaning, cuddly people)
🙀 and a lot more!

You can come and geek out with me and Danny here 👇

https://youtu.be/Og7QwTlc3kQ?si=u6GXXzDhgUjdFKH0

And please do give it a share. The more people and dogs who hear how easy dog raising can be once you truly SEE your dog… the more happiness we can spread! 🙌

Click https://www.tug-e-nuff.com/blogs/power-of-play-the-online-course to take The Power of Play course (it’s free)About the videoIn this episode Positive Pl...

21/08/2024

Such a fabulous podcast that really dives into how to TRULY live in harmony with our dogs. Janice Liscinsky did such an incredible job - covering a TON of ground. Thanks so much for The Dial Method shout out!

Pet dogs are one of the best sources of unconditional love. But sometimes we forget that our four-legged friend is still an animal, and we all need to know how

19/08/2024

So proud to be part of a group that truly sees the dogs *and* their people - and is trying to make a better world for them both.

We posed the question, "What is Family Dog Mediation?" to our FDMs a while back. We loved the way everyone took their own approach to what being an FDM means to them, but within all the answers, we saw so many similar themes. Our very first FDM, D Davis put this together so beautifully that we had to share!

02/06/2024

LOVE is love.
And *Everyone* is welcome.
Thefamilydog.com supports and celebrates each and every unique human (and dog) that we get to work with, exactltly as they are.

16/05/2024

I had such a fab conversation with Debbie Cilento on her "Your New Puppy" podcast".

Our discussion spans over 2 episodes.. clearly, there was a LOT to talk about! I love her fun, friendly, and down-to-earth style and advice - be sure to check it out 🌟
Debbie is based in NJ, and is one of our new "Dial Guides" teaching pet parents this new system for living with your dog.. You can find out more about her and The Dial Method in the podcast.

Hear from the expert on kids and dogs. Justine Schuurmans tells us how to know if your kids are ready for a dog and how to prepare them.

08/05/2024

BRILLIANT!!

Do you live with a Shy Pup? Then I think you'll relate to this ⬇️

How often do you hear...
"Oh but dogs love me" or "Oh, he'll grow out of it" or... "just let him smell me and then he'll be fine"...?
Or you ask them not to stare at your dog but they just can't seem to peel their eyes away. Or they're offering them some food without even asking you?

The fact is, there are always going to be people who are well-meaning but not educated on YOUR dog and YOUR dog's needs.

While I could tell you to just advocate for your dog, it's not always that easy. Sometimes advocating feels vulnerable and icky. So, it's easier to avoid. I feel you, I get it. I urge you to keep trying, in whatever way feels safe to you. 💕

Feel free to download, print, and hand out this graphic or share it with whoever you think needs to see it!

👉 And if you live with a shy, sensitive pup, would you do me a quick favor?

I'm going to post a Google form link in the comments - Will you take a few minutes to share your experience with the sensitive soul you live with at home? I'd super appreciate it!

💕 Much love to you and your pup(s)
Laura Gendron, CPDT-KA, LFDM, FFCP

02/04/2024

The BLUE BOOK (and its companion workbook!) has launched.
🥳🤩🥳🤩🥳🤩🥳🤩🥳🤩

***This is NOT your average dog training book.****

I originally created The Dial Method for families with children - but I've now adapted it for EVERYONE to UN-complicate life with your dog.

For many years, dogs and training have gone together like peanut butter and jelly. But what if we've had it all wrong?
What if it's not the DOG that needs the training... but US instead? (Gasp!)
I know. But stay with me for a second.

20 years as a family dog trainer has taught me that success lies in us (the humans) learning and owning our role and responsibility before expecting anything from our dogs! We make the BIGGEST difference in the fastest time when we hone our skills first.

Finally, there's an easy way for pet parents to tap into what they already know, using skills they already have - not just to cope, but LOVE living with their dog.

DIAL up your skills, DIAL in on the issue, and DIAL into your power to fix it.

From picking up a puppy to picking up the pieces - The Dial Method will be your trusty guide for EVERY stage of your dog's life. It's a philosophy, a problem-spotter, and a cheat sheet all-in-one! It's fast and fun to read, clear and simple to follow, and will leave you wondering how the devil NO ONE has EVER told you this game-changing information before!

HUGE love to Trick Woofs for the amazing illustrations.

https://www.amazon.com/shop/thefamilydog/list/C2A8XP6XO5BB?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_aipsfthefamilydog_SM92SH52MSW0NND9AZMF

25/03/2024

The amazing Trick Woofs at it again!
It’s so easy to judge or envy when you in see a snippet of someone’s life. But what if we all created the most generous interpretation of what was happening? Thinking the nicest thoughts about people…
Imagine how different the world could look.
❤️

18/03/2024

Yes, Ricky.
🙌🏼

13/03/2024

Dogs are called 'stubborn' and 'naughty' all the time - but there's more to what's happening if you scratch the surface.
Love this graphic from See Spot Learn.
Makes it all really easy to see.

https://www.facebook.com/seespotlearn/posts/809631541172873

06/03/2024

Wow!!
This is some 5⭐️living.
Have to say I LOVE it.
How would you/your dog feel about having an epic this space like this in your house??

29/02/2024

I *literally* can not tell you just how amazing this book is.
If you're getting a puppy - or know someone who is.
YOU. NEED. THIS. BOOK.
And if you already have my "The Dial Method" book - you'll notice how they slot together like PB+J!
I got to read an advanced copy - because it's on pre-order on Amazon rn, and it's worth EVERY penny!!
Kathy Gord Callahan, you knocked it out of the park ❤️

Welcoming Your Puppy from Planet Dog: How to Go Beyond Training and Raise Your Best Friend

26/02/2024

From the amazing illustrator of our Dial Method book - Georgie from Trick Woofs bustin’ some myths (that are still lurking!!😩)

26/02/2024

More proof that letting you dog sniff can make a HUGE difference to their well-being ❤️

Shake it…shake it off…

A recent study by two researchers in France looked at sniffing, pulse rate, and leash length on walks. Sixty-one dogs were taken on three separate walks, five minutes each walk, once with a 1.5m leash, once with a 5m leash, and once without a leash at all (walk order was randomized for each dog). Off-leash dogs sniffed the most, more than 3x as long as the dogs on short leashes. Dogs on long leashes spent nearly as much time as unleashed dogs sniffing, almost 3x as long as dogs on short leashes.

This study also found that sniffing resulted in lowered pulse rates, and the more intensely they sniffed, the more their pulse rates lowered. Pulse rate was also lowered when dogs “shook off” during walks on all leash lengths. The “shake off” behavior was often seen when the dog’s pulse rate was particularly high.

Read more about it below!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HX77kp2HBDiTxmq/?mibextid=Le6z7H

https://www.tuftsyourdog.com/everydaydogcare/giving-your-dog-time-to-sniff-on-walks-will-literally-soothe-his-heart/

What else can we learn about dogs from their walking behavior? Take your best friend on a Sniffari and see what you observe!

11/01/2024

So grateful to Victoria Stilwell for inviting me onto her podcast to talk about The Dial Method and... LOTS of other juicy stuff!

We dive deep into WHY people might be attracted to *harsh* dog training methods and what we can learn from how we raise KIDS to help us up our game in raising our dogs.
Brilliant convo.
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