PODCAST · education
Good Dog Workshop
by Brian Kerchner
Learn how to solve your dog behavior problems and achieve the best relationship with your dog by understanding how to 'Speak Dog'.
Episodes
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Puppy Biting!
All puppies bite. It's how they test things and explore their world. Not because they're aggressive or trying to take over or want to hurt you. Marina & Brian delve deep into this topic to help you navigate your way through one of the most normal things that puppies do.
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DogMatch
In this episode, Marina & Brian discuss 3 new clients for their DogMatch service, where they help match up their clients with a dog that is right for their lifestyle. As Brian says "If you call us to help you find a new dog through DogMatch, you won't be calling us later for training."
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Rescuing a Dog with Heartworms
In today's episode, Marina talks with Brian about her recent experience with her German Shepherd LADY who had heartworms when Marina adopted her. It's a common ailment for dogs and it is treatable, but it can be challenging for owners to get their dogs through the heartworm treatment while still...
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Learned Helplessness
In this episode, Marina & Brian discuss the "Learned Helplessness" of two recent clients' dogs. It's a sad thing to see but both dogs showed they can get past it and become happy and balanced. Find out more about this and learn how you can prevent something like this from happening to your dog!
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Foster Dog GEORGE
In this episode, Marina & Brian discuss Marina's new foster dog GEORGE, a hound mix found as a stray in Texas. Learn how we at Good Dog Workshop work with George to help him overcome his anxiety, leash reactivity and resource guarding, and to ultimately help him find his new Forever Home.
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Our Search for A New Dog: Creating A Lady
Within a very short time after meeting German Shepherd MARY, Marina added Mary (now Lady) to her pack and is learning more about her by the hour. In this episode, Marina & Brian discuss the newest addition to the Good Dog Workshop pack: how she fits into her new pack already, what she knows (and...
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Our Search for A New Dog: Finding Mary
Sometimes you end up being our own client. In this case, Marina's awesome German Shepherd SASHA will be retiring soon, so Marina & Brian are doing their DogMatch service for themselves. In this episode, get a behind-the-curtain peek into the process of finding a new dog as Marina & Brian share...
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Introducing: Our New Intern, Faith
In this episode, Marina and our awesome intern Faith discuss dogs, how Faith came to find Good Dog Workshop, some of the training sessions they've done together, what Faith has learned, and what she hopes to do with dogs going forward.
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Reading Between the Lines 3
Marina & Brian take another light-hearted look at a sampling of online inquiries from dog owners with 'misbehaving' dogs. Listen and learn as Marina & Brian discuss what they 'read' from what's written (and not written) about the dogs' behavior, the dogs' environment and the people.
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Off-Leash Training
Marina & Brian discuss the importance of training your dog to be trustworthy off-leash. Through off-leash training, you can use your voice (at a great distance) to keep your dog safe, under control yet still give your dog the freedom to explore while still being attentive to you & your pack. This...
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Puppies! STAR and SUSHI
Equal parts fun AND annoying, puppies are not for everyone. In this episode, Marina & Brian share everything they've learned about two new puppies that they've spent a ton of time with. Hear the good, the bad & the ugly about STAR the Lab mix and SUSHI the cattle dog mix!
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Elderly Dog Owners Getting Energetic Dogs
Marina & Brian discuss a seemingly growing trend: Elderly, physically-limited dog owners getting energetic dogs. Sometimes it involves people ending up with a puppy or high-energy dog pushed on them by their adult kids who got a dog for themselves, then move back home and suddenly the elderly...
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Dogs Are Dogs Regardless of Size — Raise Them the Same
Ever notice how people with small dogs oftentimes let their dogs get away with behavior that they wouldn't let slide with a big dog? Marina & Brian discuss the problems dog owners have when they raise their small dogs differently than their big dogs.
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Behind-The-Scenes: A Typical Post-Training Session Conversation
After each training session with a client, the Good Dog Workshop staff discuss with each other in great detail what occurred during the training. Get a behind-the-scenes look into the work done AFTER the training session is done.
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Pupdate! and meet CALLIE!
Want to know what's been going on with BAGEL the beagle, SQUIRTY the Corgi, and BEAN the Boxer? Marina & Brian share the latest about a few of the dogs they've recently worked with and fostered. PLUS, meet CALLIE, a super sweet female cattle dog who is the newest member of the Good Dog Workshop...
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Case Study: 3 Family Dogs Fighting
One dog is being blamed for the fights but she's not the problem. The fights keep getting worse and worse. Dogs AND people are getting hurt. Something has to give. Find out what happened.
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We're Hiring!
Good Dog Workshop is looking for another dog behaviorist / trainer! Learn what we're looking for in a new hire and why we value HONESTY, INTEGRITY and EMPATHY more than certifications and number of years working with dogs. Contact us if you want to be a part of our team! 703-489-1319
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Interview with Paul Hewitt, U.K. Behaviorist
Brian interviews fellow dog behaviorist Paul Hewitt, founder of Beard Meets Dog based in Bournemouth, England. Learn about Paul and how he got his start in the dog behavior world, his philosophies on working with dogs, his favorite breeds, and his ultimate goal for the future of Beard Meets Dog.
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Major Changes to the Good Dog Workshop Pack
From Brian: In November of 2021, my cattle dog RED passed away from a very aggressive inoperable nasal tumor. And just last week at the end of February 2022, my beagle VIVIAN passed away after a long bout with lymphoma. The loss of Red and Vivian has been devastating for me personally and...
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Case Study: Separation Anxiety
Brian & Marina discuss a recent training session with a client who said her dog had "severe" separation anxiety...but the reality was much different. It's all too common for so many dog owners to perceive their dogs' behavior as 'separation anxiety' but so often that is not the case.
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New Foster Dog: BAGEL
In this episode, Marina & Brian discuss BAGEL, a young beagle whom Brian is fostering from the Fauquier SPCA. These days, Brian chooses a foster dog not only to help out a dog in need and to make the dog more adoptable, he is also essentially interviewing Bagel as a potential new pack member &...
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Rapid Fire Questions!
For today's podcast, Brian surprised Marina with a series of questions that she had no previous knowledge of on a wide variety of topics ranging from Easiest Breed, Funniest Dog Names, Emotional Support Dogs, and the Startle Lady at the Dog Park!
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Myths #2: Shelter Dogs Are 'Broken'
In this second-to-last myth podcast, Marina & Brian discuss the widely-held belief that if a dog has been surrendered by someone, there must be something inherently wrong with the dog. Nothing could be further from the truth. Listen as Brian & Marina talk about the real reasons dogs are...
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Kudos to Clients! Lisa & Brian with SADIE
Brian & Marina discuss the outstanding work of recent clients with their young pit bull SADIE. Within less than 20 minutes, Brian was able to help these clients transform their anxious, barking 7-month-old into a respectful, calm, happy pup. This was an excellent example of how WE (the humans)…
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Should YOU Have A German Shepherd?
Marina & Brian give their no-nonsense reasons why German Shepherds are not for everyone. It's been said that "The breed is marked by a willingness to learn and an eagerness to have a purpose". This can be a phenomenal dog with the right leadership and—of course—proper exercise, but without it…
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Dog Parks part 2: NC & TN
All dog parks are NOT the same! Hear what Marina has to say about some new dog parks she visited with Sailor and Sasha on her recent trip to North Carolina and Tennessee.
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Case Study: ANOTHER Pack of 4 Dogs Owned by Self-UNaware Family
Let's just call this one Whack-A-Mole. In this podcast, Marina & Brian discuss a training session they had with 4 very different dogs, 3 very different humans, an endless peppering of conflicting, incomplete and contradictory information, AND a client who repeatedly turned her back in...
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Lack of Leadership
Marina & Brian discuss some of the common problems which result from a lack of Leadership with a dog. Find out some of the reasons why dogs misbehave and fail to respond to their owners.
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Top 10 Myths, #3: "These Things" Cause Aggression
Marina & Brian debunk the 5 most common things that dog owners are told cause aggression: Playing Tug, Roughhousing, Staring At, E-Collars, and Other Dogs. Take a listen and found out why these things DO NOT cause aggression, what their actual purpose is, and how to get the most benefit from them.
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Adolescent Dogs
In this episode, Marina & Brian discuss adolescent dogs (generally between 6-18 months), and some of the typical challenges that come along with dogs at that stage in life, including the particular issues that have arisen with so many "COVID Puppies" who were adopted/bought during the pandemic…
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Traveling with Your Dog!
Marina & Brian discuss the pros and cons of traveling with your dog and how to do it safely and enjoyably!
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Top 10 Myths, #4: Tail Wagging = Happy Dog
In this episode, Brian & Marina tackle one of the most common myths about dogs: A wagging tail means the dog is happy. Listen to learn the truth behind this snapshot of a dog's body language.
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Leadership w/ Special Guest Shari Goodwin
Brian discusses Leadership with expert Strategist & Leadership Coach Shari Goodwin, author of best sellers Reinventing Greatness: Leading Yourself & Others Through Change with Confidence & Trust and Take the Reins! 7 Secrets to Inspired Leadership. Whether you're working with people, dogs or even...
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Foster Dog: BUCKY the German Shepherd
Marina & Brian discuss BUCKY, a big, handsome German Shepherd looking for his "forever home". Learn more about Bucky and help spread the word to find him a family who is perfect for him!
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Top 10 Myths, #5: Let the Dogs Figure It Out
Marina & Brian explain another myth: When bringing dogs together, you should let THEM sort out any issues. WRONG! We (the people) need to be in charge of our dogs, and that means that we sort things out between dogs, not let them "figure it out" themselves.
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Reading Between the Lines: Client Conversations
Marina & Brian dive into the sometimes muddy waters of diagnosing dog behavior problems, beginning with our first phone call with the client / dog owner. What we're told about a dog's behavior is often just the tip of the iceberg, and it's our job to figure out what's really going on, and to show...
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Top 10 Myths, #6: Positive Reinforcement Training (it's NOT All Positive Reinforcement)
The 6th installment of our series on Myths surrounding dog behavior, Marina & Brian discuss how Positive Reinforcement Only is NOT only positive reinforcement.
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How NOT to Teach: Dog Training, according to "Dog: Impossible" TV show
Marina & Brian take a look at Nat Geo's TV show "Dog: Impossible" and analyze the training methods & techniques used to help dog owners with their dogs' unwanted behavior. Watch his show to see what trainer Matt Beisner says and does, and then learn why so much of it is ineffective.
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Top 10 Myths, #7: Whoever Is Out Front is the Leader
In this episode, Marina & Brian discuss a person's (or dog's) physical position in the pack relative to others. Many think if the human is out front, the human must be in charge (or if the dog is out front, the dog must be in charge). Not so. Listen and learn why this is a myth.
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A German Shepherd Bit Marina!
Marina relays her recent experience in which she was bitten by a German Shepherd. An irresponsible client led to a really cool story!
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A Leashed Dog Does NOT Equal A Controlled Dog
A LEASHED dog does not equate to a CONTROLLED dog. Many counties in the U.S. have leash laws but just because a dog is leashed, doesn't mean the dog's owner has control of him. And for those of us living in counties without a leash law, a dog off-leash does not equate to a dog not in control....
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Top 10 Myths, #8: Greeting a Dog with Your Hand Out
Next in the countdown of Myths, Marina & Brian discuss: Holding your hand out to let a dog sniff you. So many people do it when they're meeting dog for the first time — Find out why it's not the best thing to do!
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Top 10 Myths, #9: Allowing Your Dog to Jump on You
In this new series, Brian & Marina discuss some common myths about dogs. This episode's topic is: If you ever let your dog jump up on you, he'll jump up on everyone. Listen and find out the truth about this myth.
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Top 10 Myths, #10: Can a Dog Be Too Old (or Too Young) to Train?
In this new series, Brian & Marina discuss some common myths about dogs. This first one: Can a dog be too young or too old to train?
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It's Never Too Late to Socialize Your Dog! part 2
In part 2 of this series, Marina & Brian discuss the socialization issues of 3 different dogs: Rose, Buki and Gordita.
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Spending QUALITY TIME with Your Dog
Marina & Brian discuss the importance of spending "quality time" with your dog. What does "quality time" mean? What does it look like? Why is it important? And how do my dog & I benefit from it? (Hint: It's the opposite of being lazy with your dog.)
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It's Never Too Late to Socialize Your Dog! part 1
Marina & Brian discuss the importance of socializing your dog, and that it's never too late to get started! How long do YOU go without interacting with another person? Let's be fair to our dogs and provide them the same need and get them socialized every day.
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New GDW Pack Member SASHA & Shepherd Evaluations
Marina & Brian discuss Marina's new German Shepherd, SASHA, and their evaluations of three other shepherds with very different temperaments.
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Board & Train Services: Be Careful
Marina & Brian discuss the good, bad and ugly of "board & train" services.
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GSPs & other Ultra-High Energy Dogs!!!
Marina & Brian have an impromptu discussion about German Shorthaired Pointers, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and other ultra-high-energy dogs. You'll hear their very frank opinions about these specific dogs and what you can expect if you bring one into your home/life.
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How many episodes does Good Dog Workshop have?
Good Dog Workshop currently has 122 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Good Dog Workshop about?
Learn how to solve your dog behavior problems and achieve the best relationship with your dog by understanding how to 'Speak Dog'.
How often does Good Dog Workshop release new episodes?
Good Dog Workshop publishes regularly with 122 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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Who hosts Good Dog Workshop?
Good Dog Workshop is created and hosted by Brian Kerchner.
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