Podcasts by Paws, Reflect and Learn with Katie

Paws, Reflect and Learn with Katie

"Dogs are beneficial to our mental and physical health." Many new dog owners find that statement hard to swallow. It's true, but it takes work to get there. We are happy you found our podcast, filled with dog training tips and information as to what is going on in your dog's brain. Your host, Katie McKnight, is a canine behavior practitioner and certified dog trainer. She is also the co-owner of ISCDT - The school for Dog Trainers. Welcome, dog owners, rescue personnel and those with a passion for dog training. We strive to help you and your dog live a happy life together.

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Signs Your Dog Is Stressed or Frightened from 2023-06-23T12:55:29

Many people are under the assumption that only "bad" dogs bite. They believe tolerant, good dogs will never lose their cool. In reality, good dogs can be pushed to a point that they be...

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Dog Trancing and Wagging Tails from 2022-11-15T21:45:13

Did you know that more is at risk,  than a dog bite, when you pull your dog by their tail?  Pulling a dog's tail can cause quite a bit of damage for the dog.  We are going to disc...

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Fourth of July - A Dog's Worst Holiday from 2022-06-28T00:20:32

The Fourth of July causes stress and fear in dogs. Not only because of the fireworks, but due to people visiting the home and commotion in the neighborhood. 

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Pet Theft Awareness - Episode 31 from 2022-04-06T21:35:24

Pets are stolen off the owner's property, while waiting in the car for their owner to return and even the dog park?  ISCDT wants you to know whats to protect your pet from theft.  Toda...

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Strange Poop Habits of Dogs from 2022-03-11T03:10:34

Does your dog look at you while pooping?  Humans find this behavior odd.  Your dog finds it completely natural.  Find out reasons behind this behavior.


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Decompressing Your New Dog - Episode 29 from 2022-01-31T01:42:43

When you welcome a new dog into your home, whether it be a puppy or an older rescue dog, that dog needs time to decompress.  We are all excited for this new family member, but throwing them...

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Episode 28: Why Dogs Spin Before Laying Down from 2021-10-18T22:34:49

We watch our dogs turn three or four times before they settle in at night.  We naturally believe this is their way of getting comfortable.  You wouldn't be wrong.  There is actual...

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Why Dogs Eat Cat Poop - Episode 27 from 2021-08-18T05:12:14

I love creating podcasts to help people learn more about their canine friends and how to overcome issues, but have had difficulty fitting the hours in to publish my podcast weekly.  So, I c...

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Episode 26: Heat Stroke In Dogs from 2021-07-05T15:40:23

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke is one of the many dangers our canine friends face during the summer months.  Today we wanted to provide tips to help keep your dog safe during the summer mo...

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Teach Dogs To Take Treats Gently (Episode 25) from 2021-06-01T13:00

Too often we meet dogs that chomp down on your hand when you deliver a treat. It is important we understand why they act this way and how to teach dogs to accept hand-feeding properly. On this e...

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Season 3 Trailer from 2021-05-24T15:47:14

This season we will not only discuss canine behavior, we will provide step-by-step tips so you can teach your dog something new.  


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Episode 24: The Importance of Open-minded and Flexible Dog Training from 2021-04-19T16:45:01

The belief that all dogs learn the same is wrong.  Dogs learn differently and so do people.  A good dog trainer does not provide cookie-cutter dog training.  Instead, they have di...

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Episode 22: How Do I Stop My Dog From Following Me? from 2021-03-29T05:04:17

We provided five reasons your dog may follow you around the house when you return home after the work day, along with tips to help put some space between the two of you


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Episode 21: How Do You Fix Bad Dog Training from 2021-02-22T22:08:51

Often times we attempt to fix an annoying problem with our dog, but end up creating a larger problem.  Once a dog behaves a certain way (example:  jumping on guests, begging from the d...

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Episode 20: Pet Loss. It's Normal to Grieve The Loss of your Pet. from 2021-01-19T15:00

When I lost my first dog, insensitive comments were upsetting and made me feel guilt over mourning my dog for so long.  Comments like: "You're family is healthy, be grateful," made me wonde...

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Episode 19: How to deal with a dog who fears a family member. from 2021-01-01T23:38:50

One of the most disappointing behavior problems dog owners face is when their new rescue dog fears a family member.  Why does this happen?  What can you do to overcome this issue. &nbs...

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Episode 18: Puppy Temperament Assessment from 2020-12-22T03:26:38

Imagine if your newly adopted emotional support dog turned out to be an independent dog who did not enjoy spending time with you or your canine travel companion suffered from intense fear?  ...

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Episode 17: Holiday Puppies! When is the best time to bring your new pup home? from 2020-11-30T22:30:20

Tis the season for puppies!  This episode provides tips to help you decide the best date for you to welcome your new pup home.  We've also provided a few short tips to help you once th...

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Sweet 16 Episode: The Premack Principal from 2020-11-24T04:19:49

Are you familiar with the Premack Principal?  You may not know the term, but guaranteed you use this principal in your daily life - when dealing with children, animals and possibly adults. ...

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Episode 15: How Anthropomorphism Can Affect Dog Training Efforts from 2020-11-17T04:26:59

Welcome to Season 2.  This week we discuss what happens when we forget our dogs are a different species, who think, act and learn differently than us?  We create behavioral issues for ...

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Episode 14: Halloween Safety Tips from 2020-10-25T16:24:17

Welcome to Episode 14, where we provide Halloween safety tips to keep your dog and children safe and healthy - from halloween costumes, decorations, creepy visitors  and food safety.  ...

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Episode 13: Things To Consider Before Getting A Dog! from 2020-10-07T12:00

This episode of Paws Reflect and Learn with Katie is jammed with information you should take into consideration before welcoming a dog into your family.  Too many times we pick a dog based ...

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Episode 12: Humping, Licking and dogs in multi-dog homes from 2020-09-21T11:00

A listener asked which breeds of dogs do well (or don't do well) in multi-dog homes.  We have that answer and tips to help you find a second or third dog.  A second listener wanted to ...

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Common Dog Behavior - Why they do it and how to stop it. Episode 11 from 2020-09-08T12:00

In Episode 11 we discuss common dog  behavior that, at first is cute, but can become increasingly annoying. We'll also give you tips to stop the behavior.  The behaviors include scent ...

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Get your dog to sleep later and tips for a stress free vacation with your dog from 2020-08-08T13:00

On today’s podcast we discuss how you can travel with your dog - without the added stress.  We also answer a question that soooo many people are looking for the answer to:  how...

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Remorse and Spite: Are Dogs Capable of These Emotions (Episode 9) from 2020-07-25T12:00

We often meet dog owners who accuse their dogs of demonstrating spiteful and/or remorseful behavior.  We understand why people feel this way.  Today we will discuss whether dogs are ca...

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Preparing Your Dog for a New Baby (Episode 8) from 2020-07-15T11:00

Many dog owners believe their dog changed one the baby was born.  They think jealousy is the cause for the dog's behavioral problems.  In reality, the problem may likely be that the hu...

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11 Tips to Find Dog Training Success - Episode 7 from 2020-07-07T16:35:45

How many times have you heard someone say, "When the dog trainer leaves, the training stops working."  This often happens for several reasons.  Reasons that are easily rectified.  ...

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10 Tips to Increase The Bond with Your Dog from 2020-06-24T13:35:50

At times of year and different times in our lives routines change.  This can include different work schedule, attending school,  long periods of time away from the house to care for ot...

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Get Your Dog to Follow Commands Around Distractions - Episode 5 from 2020-06-17T02:26:40

Does your dog follow commands well at home when you are alone, yet the dog fails to follow commands in public or when guests arrive?  You wonder if stubborn behavior is the problem.  I...

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Prepare Your Dog for your Return to Work from 2020-06-03T05:07:03

With Covid 19 stay-at-home orders relaxing, many people are heading back to work.  We want your dog prepared and ready for your departure.  This podcast is not limited to just this tim...

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Episode 3: Shaping Dog Behavior from 2020-05-27T19:50:31

Today's episode teaches dog handlers how to teach new commands and behaviors using the shaping technique.  The Shaping process allows us to teach dogs new commands/behaviors by breaking the...

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How Do I Effectively Marker Train My Dog? from 2020-05-17T21:10:15

Marker training is a simple way to communicate to your dog which behavior you desire.  In this lesson, we provide a wealth of information about the dog training technique and provide troubl...

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Ep. 1 - Charging the Mark in Dog Training from 2020-05-16T18:03:31

Charging the mark teaches your dog to understand that a sound or signal means that a treat is coming. Once the marker is charged, meaning the dog understands the technique, we use it to teach co...

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