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FitPet Boston Talks
by Leah Lodato
This podcast is hosted by Boston MA area dog trainers Leah & Lori Lodato. Historically, this has been is a platform for people who are dog trainers, walkers, groomers, vet techs, rescue workers etc, to tell their stories! As of 2023, the show deep dives on specific dog training/handling topics important to the hosts and their clients. If you're a dog person there is no doubt you will enjoy listening and learning from these local pros.
Episodes
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The Final Iteration of FPB Talks!
We are remodeling this show, don't be alarmed, we will still be podcasting using this feed but the name will change! What will the show be called? We do not know. What's the schedule? No clue yet. What will the show be about? It will primarily be the Lori and Leah show offering tips to dog owners...
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Lori & Leah Discuss Training Obedience! Guest: Julia Spence
Boston area dog trainers Lori and Leah sit down with friend Julia Spence to discuss formal obedience training. Julia introduces her experience hanging out with Taylor Swift (what!), her dogs and her training journey. Recently, Leah and Julia attended an AKC obedience camp and debriefed in this...
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Coyote Encounters, Current Cases, Legislation ETC
Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss: Michael Jackson, Coyote Encounters, Potty Training Cases, Behavior Cases, Navigating People Greetings, Fetch Collective Events, IACP dumpster fire, advocating for ourselves as Balanced Trainers and more! Follow us on instagram and share the podcast...
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Off Leash in the Neighborhood. Lori & Leah Weigh In!
There's a residental neighborhood in Winchester MA called "the flats" and recently, it's becoming popular to walk dogs off leash in this neighborhood grid. We weigh in on whether or not this is a good, bad or neutral trend. We also discussed shortcomings of electric fence containment systems. If...
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Jackson Cullinan
Dog trainer Jackson Cullinan owns The Educated Canine and trains and walks dogs in Massachusetts USA. Recently, Jackson took on a behavior case and filmed some of his training. After posting his training, the training video was widely criticised. We talked about how he handled the situation and...
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We're Back! Q & A + Husbandry Tips
Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss rehab for dogs post surgery and answer questions from our listeners. Topics include: balanced training, working in the weather, introducing dogs, enrichment and more! This is a good one, be sure to listen until the end and give us some love on…
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Jen Banks - AKC Obedience Training & More!
Jen Banks is a dog trainer in Massachusetts USA. Jen owns The Right Paw training school and competes in AKC rally and obedience with her dogs, Ru and Moon Pie. Jen is a TWC certified trainer, CGC evaluator and IACP member. Below are reference links from our chat. Thank you Jen for sitting with me...
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Owner's Perspective - Megan & Luca
Does dog training actually work? Don't take our word for it, listen to the owners! Megan has been working with A Better Companion Dog Training for the past year and is here to share her story. Luca is a Great Dane and Megan is as dedicated an owner as they come. These episodes are very important…
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Leah & Lori on Puppy Walking, Leafblowers Etc
Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss: Are leafblowers annoying or necessary? How to walk puppies Re training the remote collar stimulation to a dog that is confused from prior training The weirdest place someone has asked us dog training advice Please like and subscribe to the show…
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Puppy Woes, Diapers on Dogs? Other rants
Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss: Bathroom training dogs Loading dogs in and out of the car Keeping a clean car Being selective about pet care professionals Training heeling with an energetic dog and more! Thank you for listening and follow us on the socials, message using the...
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Oppose MA HB2342 - An Act Relative To Dangerous Dogs
Current legislation proposition HB2342 is before the House Ways and Means Committee in Massachusetts. The bill would limit training tools and training techniques for dangerous dogs. This bill is a bad idea. Please email our state representatives if you are a balanced trainer or if you have...
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An Owner's Perspective - Carole & Nutrition
Carole is back talking about her dog Maple. Carole is 100% commited to Maple's health and Carole shares some recent injuries Maple has sustained as well as changes in Maple's diet. These owner episodes are very relateable. We thank Carole for coming on and speaking so eloquently about her...
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Shauna Hurley - Bite Sports, Dealing with Injuries, Fostering Dogs and More!
Dog trainers Leah and Lori meet with Shauna to talk about dog training, dealing with injuries, dogs/kids and more! Shauna and Lori connected through Granite State Working Dog Club and Shauna owns and trains three working dogs. Shauna gave us some wonderful insights on the biggest lessons she's...
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Staging the Poker Shoot, Seminar Debrief and More!
Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss: Staging the Poker shoot. Check it out on our instagram if you haven't already. Seminar Debrief. Lori took off to go to the Joel Silverman, Larry Krohn and Jay Jack seminar. Happenings at the Fetch Collective Upcoming guests And....and ending that...
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Owner's Perspective - Molly & Sam
Dog owner Molly sits down with dog trainers Leah and Lori to discuss dietary changes for Molly's rescue dog Sam. Sam dealt with chronic diarrhea and Molly addressed this issue by working with Leah. Together, we changed up Sam's diet by adding whole food recipes and found a commercial kibble that...
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Nutrition Consults & Happenings at The Fetch Collective!
Boston area dog trainers discuss canine nutrition consultations with Leah and activities at our dog sport club The Fetch Collective. Nutrition Consults https://fitpetboston.com/nutrition-consultation/ The Fetch Collective https://thefetchcollective.org/ FitPet Boston Talks is a production of…
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Discussion: Dog Breeds for First Time Owners
Boston area dog trainers discuss the topic of dog breeds for first time owners. We give 2 breed reccomendations for owners and 2 breeds we would not reccomend for first time dog owners. This discussion obviuosly doesn't cover our beloved rescue dog community but they deserve an honorable mention....
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Are Those Dog Bites? Injuries in the Karen Read Trial
Boston area dog trainers opine on a local court case that has gained nationwide attention. If you follow the Karen Read trial, have you wondered about the injuries that John O'Keefe sustained before he tragically passed away on January 29, 2023? Follow the podcast on Instagram! @fpb_talks FitPet...
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Leah & Lori with Tips for The Beginner Clinic 🥏 ETC
This episode is mostly ETC but nestled in the middle are a few tips for those attending the Beginner Clinic for Disc Dog Sports in June! Thank you for listening us jabber about dog training and our own dogs and we hope you enjoy the show. Need dog training gear? Check out our reccomendations and...
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Introducing "The Fetch Collective!"
Boston area dog trainer Leah discusses a new dog sport club in the metro west. Check out our webstie The Fetch Collective If you're interested in disc dog sports, shoot us a message! Contact Us! Follow the club on Facebook! The Fetch Collective - Facebook FitPet Boston is a production of FitPet...
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Dog Training for Film & TV - Seminar Debrief!
Lori recently attended a week long seminar hosted by Joel Silverman on training dogs for TV and Film. She had a great time with Buddha! Stay tuned for their adventures. Thanks for listening and if you enjoy what you hear, follow us on social media! Don't forget to rate and review the show. Leah...
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Health Checks, Neighborhood Etiquette And More!
Boston area dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss: The importance of checking over your dog whether you are an owner, trainer, walker, groomer or daycare provider Avoiding problems on neighborhood walks Feeding questions Warm up/cool down/stretching Follow the Leah, Lori & the podcast on Instagram!…
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Mailbag Questions - Leah & Lori
Boston MA dog trainers Leah & Lori answer questions from clients and listeners. Curious if you carry anything with you like a stick or something in case things go south on your walks? What's a breed you would never own? Favorite breed of each of the 7 groups? What are some full stops when…
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Alison Ouellette - Belladomina Rottweilers
Alison Ouellette is a Rottweiler dog breeder and dog trainer in New Hampshire USA. Lori and Alison met in 2009 because they each owned dogs from Rott-Iron Rottweilers and were both mentored by Karen Hayes. Alison has competed in a variety of different dog sports with her Rottweilers. She…
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Robby Rocco - Dog Sport Photographer
Robby Rocco is a dog sport photographer from Rhode Island USA. He captures UpDog, agility, fast cat and dock diving events in the local Boston area - and all around the country! He has an extremley talented eye and understands dog sports on a deep level. His photos are nothing short of amazing. I...
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Leah & Lori: Seminar Debrief, Video on the Pod & Handling Tips
Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss: Seminar: Play & Reactivity Why the podcast doesn't have video on the broadcast Handling tips for health checks What went well in training sessions this week Dumbbell difficulties Need training and handling gear? We've compiled a list of stuff we...
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Jamie Whitbeck - Elroy the Puppy, GRC & Walking Dogs
Jamie and I had a great conversation focused on our recent activities with our dogs as dog trainers and dog walkers. We chatted about her new XL Bully puppy Elroy, GRC dogsports and challenges we face as dog walkers. Jamie operates as The Mindful Dog Walker in the Metrowest area of Massachusetts....
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Veronica & Vanessa Fernandes
Veronica and Vanessa Fernandes are therapy dog handlers at She's A Keeper Dog Training (SAK) in Stow MA. Veronica currently serves as the Operations Manager at SAK and Vanessa is currently the Daycare Operations Manager at SAK. Vanessa and Veronica own two dogs - Zeus and Blitz. Need dog training...
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Autumn Keene - "The Forever Dog" Book Review Part 2
Autumn Keene is a dog trainer and dog walker serving south eastern MA, USA. This is Autumn's second appearance on the podcast. We chatted about her two dogs and continued the book review of "The Forever Dog" and "The Forever Dog Life." Need dog training and handling gear? Check out FitPet…
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Staging the Dog Nativity, Seminars 2025 & ?'s from Listeners
Dog trainers Leah, Lori, Melissa and Catherine debrief after dog nativity scene gone viral on Instagram. We fielded questions from friends and listeners and gave an overview of the seminars we are planning to attend in Winter/Spring 2025. Lori describes her experinence with WBZ/CBS News Boston…
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Lori's Grooming Observations, Staging the Nativity & Forever Dog Book Review Part 1
Book Review: The Forever Dog Part 1 (Summary) Lori talks about things she discovered while grooming dogs this week Leah & Lori discuss setting up the dog nativity scene 2024 Need dog training gear? Check out or Amazon Store: www.fitpetboston.com/store Follow Us on Instagram! @fitpetboston...
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An Owner's Perspective - Katie & Winnie
Ever wonder what it's like training dogs with Lori and Leah? Listen to dog owner Katie talk about her experience training her Lagotto Romagnolo, Winnie. If you are looking for dog training gear reccomendations please visit our Amazon store! https://www.fitpetboston.com/store Follow us on…
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Alex Thompson - Tailwind Dog Training
Alex owns Tailwind Dog Training on the South Shore in MA. In this episode - Leah, Lori and Alex discuss dog training and specifically, Alex's journey in training his new puppy Druid, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. It was great to sit with a fellow dog trainer and talk over recent handling...
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One Step At A Time!
Dog training takes time and asking too much of a young dog can lead to disaster. Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss: Taking time to train a young dog Taking time to train formal obedience Nail Trims Need dog training/handing equipment? Check out or reccomended items on Amazon: ABC Dog...
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"Are You Gonna Breed Her?"
Boston MA area dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss considerations for leaving a female dog intact. The question "are you going to breed her?" comes up when folks find out that our female is going through a heat cycle. Please like and share the podcast if you find value! Questions?...
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Lower-Cost Food Options For Dog Training
The cost of freeze dried and air dried dog foods is a limiting factor for dog owners and trainers. Leah presents a few alternatives which are also available on our Amazon Store. https://www.fitpetboston.com/store FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC @fitpetboston
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Is Loose Leash Walking The Hardest Thing To Train?? And More!
Dog Trainers Leah & Lori Discuss: Problems with leashes Healthy fear in public places Buddha retires from TDI Gratuity for the communties we serve. Wondering what kind of gear the trainers reccomend? Check out our Amazon Store: https://fitpetboston.com/store/ Reach Out on Instagram!...
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Book Review: "How Dogs Work"
Leah discusses topics and themes in the book "How Dogs Work" by Raymond Coppinger and Merk Feinstein. This episode is a brief introduction of this subject matter. If you are interested in these topics, check out the book! Amazon link below. Disclaimer: I am not a scientist or ethologist. I simply...
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Story Time With Leah! One I've been sitting on for a while.
Boston area dog trainer Leah shares a story of an unfortunate thing that happened with dogs off leash in the woods. Live and learn, read the dog, have fun but be safe. This one is for professionals and owners who want to learn more about dog behavior and making decisions to support your dogs'...
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Unproductive Training Days & Lori Advises On The Company You Keep
Boston area dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss: Watching the olympics Dog Photoshoots When to cancel walks in the heat Retriever training Revamping training goals Surrounding yourself with supportive peers Need dog training gear? Purchase our reccomendations here https://fitpetboston.com/store/...
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Dog Eat Something Poisonous? Tips from a recent experience...
Yes, it even happens to us! Boston area dog trainers Leah & Lori share recent stories about personal dogs getting into unmentionables. Do you know what to do in a situation involving poison ingestion? Resources ASPCA Poison Control Center (888) 426-4435 Emergency Identification For Mushrooms And...
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Heeling Course, CPR&First Aid & Do I follow a training system?
Leah describes the following dog training/handling topics: New Off Leash Heeling Course offered for those who train with ABC Dog Training The importance of finding a handler who is CPR and First Aid Certified Do I follow a system for formal obedience training? Our equipment reccomendations for...
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Puppy Series #3 Socialization
Dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss techniques for socializing a new puppy. Lori also talks about hot spots esspecially in summertime. Contact us by using the contact form here: Contact Form Need a leash, collar, line, crate or toy? Wondering what dog trainer's reccomend for useful gear? Look no...
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Trailer - FitPet Boston Talks
Discover the perfect podcast for canine enthusiasts! Explore the world of professional dog trainers and handlers in the Boston MA area. And, pick up useful tips on how to train your dog at home. Use the contact form to reach out to the hosts and be sure to leave a rating and review if you like…
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Renee Reyer is Back! Q&A
A professional dog groomer takes common questions from dog owners. Join Boston area dog trainers Leah & Lori for annother entertaining chat with Renee. Topics Covered: What to look for in a groomer Ear stripping Ear plucking Shampoo Choices Skunk remedies And More! @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining...
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An Owner's Perspective - Carol and Maple
Real life dog ownership with Carol and her Pit-Bull Maple. Hear from an owner about how the dog training actually worked out for the long run at home. We hope you enjoy and, if so, share the podcast with your friends. If you aren interested in working with us for dog training, fill out this…
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Puppy Series #2 Preparedness
Dog trainers Leah&Lori discuss getting your house and schedule ready for your new dog. We also briefly discuss considerations before deciding on a breeder or rescue. Word of mouth referals go a long way in this department. @fitpetboston @abcdogtraining FitPet Boston Talks is a production of…
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Puppy Series #1 Housebreaking
First of a 4 part series on raising puppies. Housebreaking, crate training, picking a spot for bathroom training, managing etc. Listen and learn from Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori. @abcdogtraining @fitpetboston FitPet Boston Talks is a production of FitPet Boston LLC
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Renee Reyer - Transfurmations Spa. A follow up interview!
Boston MA area dog trainers Leah & Lori sat down with pro dog groomer Renee Reyer (Transfurmations Spa) and asked some pretty pointed questions about dog grooming. This is Renee's second appearance on the show and we could have talked for hours. This is not one you want to miss! She gave a few…
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An Owner's Perspective - Lily & Bella
We have clients who are just flat out amazing with their dogs. Every once in a while, an owner rises above and beyond what a pet owner will do in terms of training and commitment, Lily is one of those owners. Lily and her 3 year old dog Bella compete in a few different dog sports, scent work &…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast is hosted by Boston MA area dog trainers Leah & Lori Lodato. Historically, this has been is a platform for people who are dog trainers, walkers, groomers, vet techs, rescue workers etc, to tell their stories! As of 2023, the show deep dives on specific dog training/handling topics important to the hosts and their clients. If you're a dog person there is no doubt you will enjoy listening and learning from these local pros.
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This podcast is hosted by Boston MA area dog trainers Leah & Lori Lodato. Historically, this has been is a platform for people who are dog trainers, walkers, groomers, vet techs, rescue workers etc, to tell their stories! As of 2023, the show deep dives on specific dog training/handling topics...
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