EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 17 MIN
Hand feeding, redirection, and rewards! Season 7 Eps - 50
from The Keep it Simple Stupid DOG Training Podcast · host Mike Deathe CPDT-KA
SEND US A QUESTION OR TOPIC FOR A FUTURE SHOW...In this episode of the KISS Dog Training Podcast, Mike of KISS Dog Training in Shawnee, KS (serving the Kansas City Metro) breaks down three powerful, practical techniques every dog owner should be using: hand feeding, redirection with “leave it”, and rewarding your dog for their hard work.Learn how hand feeding can strengthen your bond, improve focus, and create better engagement during training. Mike explains when and how to use redirection effectively—especially by practicing the “leave it” cue—to help dogs make better choices without frustration or punishment. Finally, he dives into why rewarding your dog matters, how to reward correctly, and how positive reinforcement builds confidence, trust, and long-lasting results.Links referenced in the video:Blogshttps://kissdogtraining.com/why-your-...https://kissdogtraining.com/teaching-...https://kissdogtraining.com/when-shou... Videos:Hand feeding playlist: • Hand Feeding (Getting Started) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsbJO2JoPmqJv6cbmelVrTFQt_B4za1OL Leave it part #1: • Hand Feeding Leave it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrAJ9umDRyE&list=PLsbJO2JoPmqJv6cbmelVrTFQt_B4za1OL&index=12 Leave it part 2: • Leave it Part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gKbvTICzhE&list=PLsbJO2JoPmqLiJ98xLJiEIDYbchTdiH74&index=2 --Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with fellow dog lovers! 🐶✨👉 Follow Mike Deathe and Kiss Dog Training:Follow us on Instagram @mikedeathekissdogtrainingLike us on Facebook! / kissdogtraining Email us your questions: [email protected]: https://kissdogtraining.com/Let us know your thoughts below! 👇Subscribe for more tips on all things dogs and visit our website for extra resources. 🛎️Don't forget to support the K.I.S.S. Dog Training podcast! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1353841/su... #ShawneeDogTrainer #MikeDeathe #KISSdogtraining #DogBehaviorSpecialistKC #DogTraining #AggressiveDogTraining #DogTrainingInShawnee #DogTrainerInShawnee #DogBehaviorSpecialistInKansasCity #AggressiveDogTrainingInKansasCity #AnimalWelfare #KissDogTraining #DogTrainingTips #LeashTraining #HappyWalking #DogTrainingWithMike #DogTrainerLife #ProgressNotPerfection #RealTalk #TrainerTruths #PositiveDogTraining Have a topic you’d like us to cover? Comment below and we’ll do a video on it! And if you liked this video, 👍 Give it a thumbs up 🙋 Share with other fellow dog owners ✅ Hit the subscribe button to stay up-to-date on all the latest from K.I.S.S. Dog Training! Are you from the Kansas City area and on the hunt for in-home dog training? We’ve got you covered. Click the link to our website for more information! https://kissdogtraining.com/Support the showMike Deathe owns Keep it Simple Stupid (K.I.S.S.) Dog training. We can be reached through comments here, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kissdogtraining. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedeathe/, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikedeathekissdogtraining/. And of course at our website https://kissdogtraining.com/
What this episode covers
SEND US A QUESTION OR TOPIC FOR A FUTURE SHOW... In this episode of the KISS Dog Training Podcast, Mike of KISS Dog Training in Shawnee, KS (serving the Kansas City Metro) breaks down three powerful, practical techniques every dog owner should be using: hand feeding, redirection with “leave it”, and rewarding your dog for their hard work. Learn how hand feeding can strengthen your bond, improve focus, and create better engagement during training. Mike explains when and how to use redirection...
NOW PLAYING
Hand feeding, redirection, and rewards! Season 7 Eps - 50
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m