YFD 163: Winter Training Tips

Happy Throwback Thursday! With winter in full swing, we thought it would be a good time to revisit this episode on cold weather training tips. Grab a cup of cocoa and tune in for advice on how to keep training going, even on the most blizzard-y of days.   Snow and ice got you housebound? Tina Spring and Julie Fudge Smith can help you beat the winter doldrums with these suggestions for training your dog even when cold weather has you stuck inside. Snow and ice got you housebound? Tina Spring and Julie Fudge Smith can help you beat the winter doldrums with these suggestions for training your dog even when cold weather has you stuck inside. ‪@YFDPodcast‬ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@YFDPodcast 163: Winter Training Tips Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 2:00 What were your struggles last year? 5:00 Food sometimes arrive in gifts and can be a real hazard - ask the giver if anything is food 8:20 “Ex” or Exercise Pens can be a huge help in a wide variety of ways 9:40 Sugar Free is dangerous to dogs, be sure to keep them safe 10:10 What went GREAT! So we can incorporate it this year 11:15 Write down what works great that you want to repeat 14:30 Working on relaxing during car rides (short trips) 16:30 Cooperative Care: 7 Steps to Stress Free Husbandry 20:30 Impulse Control (waiting at the door, etc.) 22:30 Invites onto furniture 23:00 Dragon Season! 24:00 The environment changes and impacts behavior 25:00 Stop Leash Pulling! 26:00 Practice indoors (house, garage, basement, Home Depot, other dog friendly environments) 26:20 1,2,3 by Leslie McDevitt from Control Unleashed: Reactive to Relaxed 30:00 More on Leash Pulling 32:30 What if my dog has big feelings about some situations? 34:30 Understanding who your dog is is an important step 35:35 Where does my dog struggle? 36:00 Socialization from the car with fearful dogs, Look At That from Leslie McDevitt from Control Unleashed: Reactive to Relaxed 38:30 Stop on a positive note, don’t keep going. Keep is short and sweet. 39:30 Waiting is an important part of training 40:30 Practice 3-5 min at a time 43:30 Door Dashing 45:00 Enrichment isn’t a competition - your dog needs sleep too! Stay in the Loop with YFDP: Mailing Address: Tina M. Spring, 115 Pointers Ridge Drive, Athens, GA 30606-1490 YFDPod Merch - TBA The Your Family Dog Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YFDPodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-family-dog-podcast/id1163178672 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lgRkY6RO1FGsANPGVzqej Your Family Dog Podcast ON SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourfamilydogpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourFamilyDogPodcast/ The Your Family Dog Podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content provided on this podcast does not constitute professional veterinary, behavioral, or training advice. Always consult with a licensed veterinarian, a positive reinforcement-based professional dog trainer, or a qualified pet professional before making any decisions regarding your pet’s health, behavior, or training. While we strive to share accurate and helpful information, every dog is unique, and what works for one may not work for another. The hosts and guests of The Your Family Dog Podcast disclaim all liability for any actions taken based on the content of this podcast. Listener discretion is advised when implementing any suggestions discussed. This podcast may feature guests with their own views, which do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of the podcast hosts. ©2016-2025 Your Family Dog Podcast LLC For show notes and more information please see: Your Family Dog (https://yourfamilydogpodcast.com/episode163/) For show notes and more information please see: Your Family Dog