Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator Owner & Trainer recently earned her license as a Family Dog Mediator through Kim Brophey’s course, L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology! Megan is passionate about educating dog parents about not just the behaviors that we see as disruptive but about how to be successful with them as we look to understand the whole dog that we have in front of us. In this podcast, Megan will take you through L.E.G.S; what that is and why it is so important to look at when we are evaluating our dogs. So today, let’s meet our dogs where they are, love them for who they are, and recognize all that they bring in their unique ways to interact with us in our world.

• What is Family Dog Mediation?
• The importance of L.E.G.S. and why you need to know about it when training your dog
• Why behavior problems aren’t about dog training
• Going in-depth into our understanding of L.E.G.S. 
• Deep dive into the pros and cons of each category of dog breeds
• Living with dogs and gaining education to understand them more

Resources and Links:

• Visit our Inspire K-9's website & see the most up-to-date class schedules.
• Join our Inspire K-9's Facebook group today!  We'd love to have you!
• Learn more about Kim Brophey’s course for families.

Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator Owner & Trainer talks with you today about how to check your dog’s feelings! Yes, dogs do have feelings and emotions that science has proven are a motivator that influences their behaviors. She will give you tips and tricks to help you retrain your dog’s responses to certain triggers in its environment. Megan urges all dog guardians to invest time and gain knowledge in understanding your dog so that you can have the best relationship to help cultivate a safe and trusting learning environment to help your dog survive living in our crazy human world!

• How to use a dog’s feelings to your advantage when it comes to behavior
• The science behind behaviors
• The difference between operant conditioning and classical conditioning
• Involuntary vs. voluntary responses
• Tips for retraining your dog’s feelings about a situation or thing through classical conditioning 

Resources and Links:

• Visit our Inspire K-9's website & see the most up-to-date class schedules.
• Join our Inspire K-9's Facebook group today!  We'd love to have you!

Mike Shikashio's Workshop:

To learn more about Mike and what he does, visit his website AgressiveDog.com

This workshop will run on October 29th and 30th, 2022 from 9 am-5 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Lunch IS included! The ticket cost is just $300.00! We are so excited for you to join us for this AMAZING opportunity!!

Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator Owner & Trainer talks today about what is REALLY going on when your dog “checks out” during training! Megan will deep dive into why our dogs do this and what we can do to help them. If your dog tends to wander during your training classes, you’re not alone! This episode will help you learn how to stay consistent in reinforcement so you can set your dog up for long-term success!

• The factors that can feed into your dog “checking out"
• Reinforcement and why it’s so important
• Centering behavior on core motor skills to set your dog up for success
• What it looks like when your dog is checking out
• Tips on helping you stay consistent in reinforcing your dog

Resources and Links:

• Visit our Inspire K-9's website & see the most up-to-date class schedules.
• Join our Inspire K-9's Facebook group today!  We'd love to have you!

Mike Shikashio's Workshop:

To learn more about Mike and what he does, visit his website AgressiveDog.com

This workshop will run from 9 am-5pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Lunch IS included! The ticket cost is just $300.00! We are so excited for you to join us for this AMAZING opportunity!!

Click here to reserve your spot OR you can email us at: info@inspirek9s.com for more information!