In this episode of the Honest a Dog podcast, Liz Foley and Jeff Gadway discuss strategies for ensuring calm and stress-free vet visits for dogs. They explore the common anxieties faced by both dogs and their owners, the importance of early socialization, and practical tips for managing vet visits. The conversation emphasizes the role of dog owners …

In this episode of the Honest to Dog podcast, hosts Liz Foley and Jeff Gadway discuss the common issue of picky eaters in dogs. They explore various factors that contribute to picky eating, including the quality of dog food, potential food allergies, and behavioural conditioning. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition for do…

In this episode of the Honest to Dog podcast, hosts Liz Foley and Jeff Gadway discuss the challenges and strategies for moving with dogs. They explore how major life changes, such as moving, can be stressful for dogs and highlight the importance of maintaining routines and providing stability during transitions. The conversation covers expected beh…

In this episode of the Honest to Dog podcast, hosts Liz Foley and Jeff Gadway discuss the complexities of dog behavior, particularly in the context of dog fights and socialization. They reflect on early experiences in dog training, emphasizing the importance of structure and learning from mistakes. The conversation covers effective strategies for m…

This one goes out to a special fan who could not find this in our catalogue of episodes. We at HTD aren’t sure where it went either. It’s stimply too good of an episode, and a real deep dive into Liz’s early experiences with dogs. Enjoy! Join the 10 day Relationship Re-boot. Sign up here! Need help with your dog? Get in touch with Liz for one-on-on…

It all comes to down to trust, dogs most often exhibit fear because there is a lack of trust of the situation, people, and place. Liz and Jeff unpack how to recognize and provide some tips on how to work with a fearful dog. Join the 10 day Relationship Re-boot. Sign up here! Need help with your dog? Get in touch with Liz for one-on-one or virtual t…

It’s that time of year again, when the tick population of North America are out surfing on tall grass, waiting to hitch a ride on our dog’s fur. Liz & Jeff talk about their own experience this season with ticks as well as some methods they have employed to get through the season. Join the 10 day Relationship Re-boot. Sign up here! Need help with yo…

Helping your dog focus on using their incredible sense of smell will encourage them to become more social, less reactive, and tire them out mentally. Liz and Jeff chat about their experiences working with their pack to bring that sense to the surface through games that you can do around the house. Join the 10 day Relationship Re-boot. Sign up here!…

The idea of proofing is about the expectation tied to the activity. The building blocks of training is built on the expectation of how your dog interacts to your behaviour and requests Join the 10 day Relationship Re-boot. Sign up here! Need help with your dog? Get in touch with Liz for one-on-one or virtual training Your Favourite Dog Trainer…

Liz and Jeff talk about the foundation of connection safety and trust that is essential in your relationship with your dog. Before you can make corrections and guide them through life you need to form that healthy one-on-one connection. Need help with your dog? Get in touch with Liz for one-on-one or virtual training Your Favourite Dog Trainer…

Liz and Jeff talk you through a few helpful tips and tricks to understanding how to make corrections to your dog's behaviour. It all stems from how dogs would correct each other in a pack setting. Want to learn more? Liz is hosting a FREE virtual Master Class April 24th 2024! She will be answering your questions and sharing her 14+ years of dog tra…

It has been some time. Liz and Jeff are back at it in a new space to catch you up on the exciting and interesting progress they have been making in both their professional lives and the ongoing training with their pack. Sign up for the Relationship Reboot Need help with your dog? Get in touch with Liz for one-on-one or virtual training Your Favouri…

Liz & Jeff talk about their newest addition to the pack, Archie the tripod street dog. They discuss their intentions behind adopting Archie and how he is such a great fit in the pack in terms of energy. Sign up for the Relationship Reboot Need help with your dog? Get in touch with Liz for one-on-one or virtual training Your Favourite Dog Trainer…

Liz & Jeff look back on the year that was 2023, all of their accomplishments and pitfalls. The growth they have experienced in both their personal professional lives. Not to mention the growth they have seen in their pack. Stay tuned for a new seasons of HTD in 2024. Sign up for the Relationship Reboot…

It’s a very natural thing that all dogs do and it may not always be sexually driven. Jeff & Liz talk offer tips and tricks to help you manage this unwanted behaviour and how to recognize the drivers behind it in your dog. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up hereVon Honest To Dog

As the weather changes in North America the time you can spend with your dog outside becomes limited. Jeff & Liz talk about some home-based ideas you can implement to fulfill your dog’s energy needs. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up hereVon Honest To Dog

Liz & Jeff discuss the realities of what to expect when you start and continue on your training journey with your dog. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up hereVon Honest To Dog

Liz & Jeff discuss the season, reason and optimal time to welcome a new dog into your life. Spoiler: There is no perfect time/date, but there are several key indicators that you should look out for when deciding the right time to grow your pack. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up here…

Liz & Jeff get vulnerable. In this episode they talk about the set backs and real feelings associated with dog training from both the professional and personal side. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up hereVon Honest To Dog

Liz & Jeff are talking all things pack positions in this three-part-three-episode-arc. In this one they dive into what it’s like to have a front of the pack dog. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up hereVon Honest To Dog

Liz & Jeff are talking all things pack positions in this three-part-three-episode-arc. In this one they dive into what it’s like to have a dog that back of the pack. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up hereVon Honest To Dog

Liz & Jeff are talking all things pack positions in this three-part-three-episode-arc. First up they dive into what it’s like to have a dog that is middle of the pack. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up hereVon Honest To Dog

There are a handful of very helpful and often lifesaving commands that you should be teaching your dog. Liz & Jeff dive into what those are, and how you can easily implement them into your daily life with your best friend (your dog). Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up here…

Don't leave your precious pup in the dust of the back-to-school rush. Liz and Jeff talk about some of the strategies you can use to transition your dog to spending more time alone and get them into the habit of the seasonal and schedule changes that come with going back to school. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up…

Liz & Jeff talk about their third dog, Baker. If you are getting a new dog (a puppy or a rescue) this episode will help you with some great tips on how to welcome a new dog into your pack. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up hereVon Honest To Dog

There are 4 instinctual (baked-in) responses that all animals (including dogs) have. Fight, flight, avoid & surrender. Liz and Jeff talk about these four, when your dog will experience them and how to understand how these four states/responses can help shape their training. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up here…

Jeff & Liz talk about how to spot a dominant dog and provide some helpful tips and tricks on how to encourage the proper level of confidence in your dog so they are balanced and well adjusted. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up hereVon Honest To Dog

Liz & Jeff talk about how they communicate with their dogs, the greater dog community, and how to set proper expectations and boundaries of communication to get the desired outcome and behaviour. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up hereVon Honest To Dog

Liz & Jeff talk about how to safely attend an event with your dog, the signs to look out for in the people and other dogs in attendance. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up hereVon Honest To Dog

Building habits with your dog is like stacking bricks, you need to have a strong foundation with the basics before you can build upon them and deepen your connection and trust. Liz and Jeff talk about the proper steps to build daily habits. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up here…

Liz and Jeff talk about the tenants of having a well balanced dog, and how to foster these traits into your relationship with you dog. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up hereVon Honest To Dog

Feeding time is an important part of your dog’s day and life. The behaviours surrounding this time of day are an important training opportunity to foster good habits and build trust. Liz & Jeff talk about some tips and tricks to help your dog have a healthy relationship to food and feeding time. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your do…

Our dogs live in the moment and mostly misbehave as a symptom to a mentally and physically unfulfilled day. Liz & Jeff talk about their experiences with understanding their dogs frustrations and the signs to look out for. Your dog is communicating with you through it’s behaviours. Group training is back! Get the help, you and your dog need: sign up…

Liz and Jeff talk about how to get into the right mindset when you are working with your dog to create the outcomes and behaviour you want to see. They also discuss the roadblocks that we put up as excuses to having the right mental attitude and doing the work. To help you get into your positive mental mindset pick up your deck of positive affirmat…

This week we have a guest, Suzie Cyrenne! Suzie is a passionate homeopath and CEO of the Quebec based pet product brand Zumalka. In this Episode Liz and Jeff learn about the history of homeopathy and real-world solutions that it can provide to our pets to help them live a happy and healthy life.Von Honest To Dog

Communicating the behaviours you don’t want from your dog is important. Jeff and Liz talk about how to recognize these behaviours before they happen and apply the corrections at the right time and with the right intensity of pressure and emotion. Start your journey towards off leash: Loose Leash Walk Reboot…

Being able to recognize a dog’s temperament and current mood is a skill that Liz has been honing for thousands of hours and with hundreds of dogs. On this episode Jeff and Liz unpack how you can start to understand and recognize your dog’s subtle body language to better understand their state. Start your journey towards off leash: Loose Leash Walk …

There are so many ways to ensure your dog is safe both inside and outside of the house. Liz and Jeff talk about some of the ways they have made their dogs safe, and offer some handy tips that you can use in your own life. Start your journey towards off leash: Loose Leash Walk RebootVon Honest To Dog

Allowing your dog the space and time to accept their new home, family or surroundings is crucial to your dog adapting in a positive way. Liz & Jeff talk about this period of decompression that all dogs need to go through to become comfortable in their space. Start your journey towards off leash: Loose Leash Walk Reboot…

"Go to your place." Learn why 'place' is one of the most important and helpful training concepts to achieving a calm dog you can take you can take anywhere. Start your journey towards off-leash: Loose Leash Walk RebootVon Honest To Dog

From fireworks and slippery floors to golf clubs and garbage trucks, Liz and Jeff unpack some of the most common fears dogs face, where they come from and how to overcome them. Start your journey towards off-leash: Loose Leash Walk RebootVon Honest To Dog

Liz & Jeff talk about the benefits and responsibilities around having your dog off-leash. Start your journey towards off-leash: Loose Leash Walk RebootVon Honest To Dog

In this episode Liz and Jeff discuss the fear that is sometimes associated with putting the knowledge of your dog training skills into practice. 2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting WorkbookVon Honest To Dog

In this episode Liz breaks down the building blocks of achieving a walk that's more enjoyable, fulfilling and problem free. 2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting WorkbookVon Honest To Dog

When you want to fix the BIG things with your dog’s behaviour (reactivity, pulling on the leash, separation anxiety, etc), you need to start with the small things. Liz & Jeff talk about the goal setting strategies that will help you and your pooch to overcome these big things. FREE Daycare Guide: Step-by-step Guide 2023 Goal Setting workbook link h…

If you picked up your puppy during the height of covid, Liz and Jeff address some of the problem areas you may be experiencing with your best bud (your dog). FREE Daycare Guide: Step-by-step Guide 2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting WorkbookVon Honest To Dog

Liz & Jeff sit down producers (Kyle & Katie from Digital Sabbath) to talk about their new TV series, and what is next for Honest To Dog FREE Daycare Guide: Step-by-step Guide 2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting WorkbookVon Honest To Dog

Liz & Jeff discuss the high-level flags (both red & green) that you can look out for when selecting a daycare for your dog. Check out the link below for the FREE complete step-by-step guide to choosing a structured daycare. FREE Daycare Guide: Step-by-step Guide 2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting Workbook…

Liz & Jeff talk about their formula for fulfilment to help your dog become a balanced happy member of the pack. They break down the steps they took to get their newest boy (Blue) back on track. 2023 Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting WorkbookVon Honest To Dog

Happy New Year! Jeff & Liz reflect on the wins of 2022, and set the table for the new year and how you can set achievable goals for you and your dog in the new year. Goal Setting workbook link here: (FREE) Goal Setting WorkbookVon Honest To Dog