The Dog Trainer's Quick and Dirty Tips for Teaching and Caring for Your Pet

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The Dog Trainer wants you and your dog to have a wonderful time together. If you've got a puppy, get simple, sensible pointers for raising her. Rambunctious adolescent? Transform him into a civilized adult. As for the grownups, no dog is too old to learn new tricks -- or better manners. The Dog Trainer explains how to get the polite behaviors you want and turn those behaviors into lifelong habits. Whether you're housetraining, teaching your dog to roll over, or wondering how to evaluate a dog walker, The Dog Trainer can help.

Recent Episodes
  • 217 TDT Cats, Partially Explained
    Mar 2, 2015 – 00:08:24
  • 175 TDT Do You Need a Guard Dog?
    Feb 23, 2015 – 00:06:16
  • 236 TDT 4 (Other) Best Things to Do for Your Dog
    Feb 16, 2015 – 00:06:38
  • 235 TDT My Dog Is Totally Trained, Right?
    Feb 9, 2015 – 00:05:27
  • 234 TDT Fostering Dogs
    Feb 2, 2015 – 00:07:05
  • 184 TDT How to Choose a Veterinarian
    Jan 26, 2015 – 00:07:57
  • 185 TDT Chilly Dogs: Caring for Your Dog in Cold Weather
    Jan 19, 2015 – 00:05:51
  • 192 TDT Teach Your Dog to Give or Drop an Item
    Jan 12, 2015 – 00:07:22
  • 142 TDT Where Should Your Dog Sleep?
    Jan 5, 2015 – 00:07:02
  • 135 TDT How to Keep Your Dog From Chasing Cats
    Dec 29, 2014 – 00:08:09
  • 176 TDT Help! My Dog Bit My Baby
    Dec 22, 2014 – 00:07:52
  • 174 TDT The "Humane Hierarchy" in Dog Training
    Dec 15, 2014 – 00:08:28
  • 173 TDT Aggression by a Disabled Dog
    Dec 8, 2014 – 00:08:11
  • 172 TDT How to Get Your Dog's Attention
    Dec 1, 2014 – 00:07:17
  • 164 TDT Tripods: Three-Legged Dogs
    Nov 24, 2014 – 00:06:21
  • 165 TDT Case Study: The Formerly Housetrained Dog
    Nov 17, 2014 – 00:08:25
  • 166 TDT When Dogs Don't Enjoy Attention
    Nov 10, 2014 – 00:07:25
  • 167 TDT Can Dogs Detect Generosity?
    Nov 3, 2014 – 00:07:31
  • 120 TDT Behavioral Medication for Your Dog
    Oct 27, 2014 – 00:06:47
  • 118 TDT How to Choose a Rescue Dog
    Oct 20, 2014 – 00:06:00
  • 116 TDT Dog Myths About Rank and Dominance
    Oct 13, 2014 – 00:05:56
  • 117 TDT Case Study: The Child-Chasing Terrier
    Oct 6, 2014 – 00:06:42
  • 226 TDT Taking Good Care of Your Old Dog
    Sep 29, 2014 – 00:08:17
  • 198 TDT Who's in Charge Here - and Why It Should Be Your Dog
    Sep 22, 2014 – 00:07:54
  • 161 TDT Teach Your Dog to Fetch
    Sep 15, 2014 – 00:07:54
  • 221 TDT Case Study: When Separation Anxiety Collides with "Stay"
    Sep 8, 2014 – 00:07:32
  • 224 TDT The Case of the Treat-Grabbing Puppy
    Sep 1, 2014 – 00:07:26
  • 144 TDT How to Have a Calm, Relaxed Dog
    Aug 25, 2014 – 00:07:29
  • 145 TDT Is Nonstop Play Okay?
    Aug 18, 2014 – 00:07:33
  • 146 TDT Extending Leashes and Long Lines
    Aug 11, 2014 – 00:06:43
  • 160 TDT Is Reward-Based Training Too Permissive?
    Aug 4, 2014 – 00:07:05
  • 042 TDT Socialize Your Puppy
    Jul 28, 2014 – 00:07:02
  • 150 TDT How to Choose a Groomer
    Jul 21, 2014 – 00:06:19
  • 154 TDT The Advantages of Training with Food Treats
    Jul 14, 2014 – 00:07:18
  • 158 TDT Do Dogs Feel Empathy?
    Jul 7, 2014 – 00:08:05
  • 170 TDT 4 Tips to Handle Your Lunging, Barking Dog
    Jun 30, 2014 – 00:07:34
  • 171 TDT Service Dogs for Kids on the Autism Spectrum
    Jun 23, 2014 – 00:07:05
  • 178 TDT Dogs and Stairs
    Jun 16, 2014 – 00:04:53
  • 177 TDT What to Look For in a Puppy Class
    Jun 9, 2014 – 00:07:54
  • 183 TDT Getting Ready for Your New Puppy or Dog
    Jun 2, 2014 – 00:06:19
  • 130 TDT Tail Docking, Part 2
    May 26, 2014 – 00:06:32
  • 129 TDT Tail Docking, Part 1
    May 20, 2014 – 00:06:22
  • 133 TDT Should You Punish Your Dog?
    May 12, 2014 – 00:06:07
  • 040 TDT Reading Dogs' Faces
    May 5, 2014 – 00:06:22
  • 208 TDT Taking Risks with Your Dog (Part 2)
    Apr 28, 2014 – 00:07:03
  • 207 TDT Taking Risks with Your Dog (Part 1)
    Apr 21, 2014 – 00:08:03
  • 211 TDT Living with a Deaf Dog
    Apr 14, 2014 – 00:09:27
  • 212 TDT How to Raise a Problem Dog
    Apr 7, 2014 – 00:07:37
  • 216 TDT Are You Afraid of Dogs?
    Mar 31, 2014 – 00:07:52
  • 181 TDT The Trouble with Bulldogs
    Mar 24, 2014 – 00:07:10
Recent Reviews
  • kendrahollister
    So great!
    Very informative and helpful, love it. @popularpetpals
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  • Jack Duluoz
    Wonderful, Border Collie-Approved Podcast
    As the human companions of two rescued Border Collies, my wife and I really appreciate this podcast. Jolanta Benal’s approach to dog rearing and training is humane, effective, and just makes sense. Jolanta's voice is pleasant; she sounds like she could be one of your closest friends. But most of all, we find what she says about dog behavior, training techniques, and dog care absolutely invaluable. We've decided which of our dogs is more like Fidette and which one is more like Zippy. How does Jolanta know our dogs so well? Eight paws and four thumbs up!
  • SeattleCapHill
    Oddly formal, cold, and then weird
    There’s a lot of good information in this one, but the delivery is formal, detached and the narrator often drones on like she’s annoyed or put off to even read her script in hyper-speed aloud. Pair that with random, post-recorded sound effects, and the whole thing is just...super weird.
  • andersonranchllc
    Great voice
    Helpful tips and an incredibly friendly voice.
  • jeepluv1
    Awesome podcast
    Thank you for these wonderful tips in taking care of my pups. Love your common sense approach to teaching us handlers and puppy parents. If everyone listened to these podcasts dogs all dogs all over the world would have super happy lives.
  • KatDog2016
    KatDog2016
    Great information and advice! However....the way this podcast is delivered, is tough for me to listen to because it sounds like a script( i know she has pre-written etc) but there just isn't even change in the tone and reading to keep interested. I enjoy podcasts that sounds like more conversational.
  • AnotherMusher
    And exercise, discipline, affection?
    She makes a very distinct claim that her methods are good and his/other are bad. Maybe incomplete? This podcast has very good and informative points, with well written and articulated topics that make this podcast worth listening. However, it has a corporate pet-agenda and does little to address actual dog psychology and how dominant or submissive behavior accounts for common "issues" and aggression. She asks to uphold the standards set by other qualified professionals (which is primary based on human psychology) without allowing for much growth in understanding human-dog relations as a whole. It's a monopoly on the pet training market. She is a trainer, not an educator. I look forward to hearing about how people's behavior influences their dogs(s) energy and state of mind. I will continue to listen to her opinions but respectively disagree with how she approaches important issues such as children, leash walking, jumping and feeding to name the usual. You won't get to the root of the "issues" by training around it. If you haven't heard of Cesar Millan's work, it's worth checking out to complement your podcast experience ;)
  • New Beagle At Home
    Older Podcasts
    Hello, we have a new beagle puppy and I find your podcasts to be very useful. How do I get to the older podcasts? Thanks.
  • lgrst4
    WHAT?!?!? Only 116 reviews?
    This is a brilliant podcast!!! I am both amazed and horrified that only 166 folks have reviewed it as of my posting. I've personally learned so much about myself and my dog - the author is solid and mellow and anyone with a dog can benefit from these quick blips of dogolini insights. Aurgh - best podcast out there. Sign up!!!
  • Romeo12121212
    Bulldog post
    She's helpful and I enjoy listening to her podcasts. But I almost stopped listening after the one about how we should not "fall for" the breed of Bulldogs. I happen to have two and they are what led me to her, as I was searching for new tricks for them- because unlike she said, they are capable of being extremely happy dogs regardless of their short faces or health issues. Just take care of them and they're wonderful. It's extremely rude to tell people to "check themselves" before purchasing the breed. Almost want to stop listening simply for the unintelligent remarks regarding the breed as a whole.
  • Hookedontravel
    We all should listen to these
    I've been training dogs for many (30 plus years) and there is something in every one of these podcasts that I find valuable. They are down to earth, science based (no voodoo dog wispering junk mail) and just full of helpful info. I wish she'd do more of them. Love, love, love them.
  • Mr5. 8r0wn
    Dog trainer-highly recommend
    This is an excellent resource for dog owners. It has episodes relevant for deciding when/if to get a dog. She also has episodes regarding issues for puppy training to behavior when a dog has health problems as it ages or has a traumatic experience.
  • jerome333309
    hi
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  • Chanucayev
    Hilarious yet brilliantly educational
    This podcast helped me realize my arrogance in blaming the dog for my own mistakes and lack of information about her behaviors. With such insight, I love and appreciate "Princess" more than ever.
  • Toytruckmike
    What a great resource!
    She does a great job describing how to care for your dog. I really appreciate the time she spends helping me tran my dog better.
  • BigAppleBullies
    Highly recommended for each and every dog owner.
    Every dog owner, even the most experienced, will benefit from Benal's witty, friendly, concise, well-researched and always illuminating knowledge and advice.
  • Leslie Kupkowski
    Excellent, useful information
    I love The Dog Trainer! She is clear, concise, and gives really useful tips on humanely and lovingly teaching your dog what you want him to do! Good manners, behavior modification, problem solving, all topics covered and understandably explained. GREAT podcast! Thanks, Yolanta!!
  • lissawbgirl
    Love it!
    We just got a puppy/first dog and love your podcast. Thanks for fantastic info!
  • Dinachka
    Awesome stuff!
    Listened to the separation anxiety episode last night (one of the first podcasts I've ever listened to EVER) and you completely described how my doggie acts except he knows better then to pee or do anything else naughty at my house. He's the best puppy in the world, but sometimes I wish he wasn't so obsessed with me. Thanks for the tips, I will try them all!
  • Kristini7
    Love Love Love!!!
    Not only informative but very entertaining!! I listen to these podcasts while walking my dog. They are quick and The Dog Trainer's voice is pleasant and easy to understand!!
  • Andrea the great
    Dog gone!!!!
    I love this podcast!!!! It's informational and the dog trainer is an awesome woman. But I do find she is a bit rude but overall this is Dog gone!!!!!
  • Livevil999
    Great show
    This show is a great supplement to dog training books and has some great advice I haven't read elsewhere. The one on reading dogs faces is a personal favorite.
  • Peterbilt Girl
    Love it
    I love this because its short. Its really nice for when I only have a few min.
  • Sarahhh<32017
    Best podcast ever
    This is an amazing podcast with very informative advice
  • KHNC
    Valuable and humane advice
    The advice presented here is spot-on for the purposes of training humans to treat their pooches sensibly.
  • WendyChris
    Oh So Useful...and Delightful Too!
    Ms. Benal's witty delivery, the information, everything about this podcast rates five stars. I enjoy the humor, but the concrete, solid, *kind* tips are why I keep coming back. Wonderful!
  • Alissa Friedman
    Woof!
    An excellent dog trainer who also knows how to deliver a great podcast - entertaining and to the point.
  • Naruto kid
    Sweet, short, and to the point.
    Its very much informaton and in so little time. She gets right to the point. This helps very, very much. I agree with everything she says. She helped a lot. The narrator is great and also great sound quality. So many podcasts too. You cover almost everything there is to know about dogs and training. Keep up the awsome job!!!
  • Mom of Two Angels
    Greatest Podcast I Ever Heard
    I love, love, love this podcast. It has so much practical advice in a very quick and informative way. In fact, I love the whole quick and dirty series, but this podcast is by far my favorite of them all.
  • x GiXxEr x
    Great podcast
    I train dogs and I agree with 99% of the training tips on here. Great job
  • MannyIkomi
    I love it!!!
    I love these podcasts. I listen to them while I walk my dog, or cooking in the kitchen. Basically when I can multiple task. But anyway I love all the quick tips!! I even train her while I listen to it especially on walks. But I was wondering what the zip code was to that phone number you give out. Thanks for these great podcasts.
  • Ahmaeri
    The Best
    I think the best thing about these tips is the author recognises the fact that dogs are our friends and should be treated that way. Great tips.
  • Philly Vet Tech
    Great info, well written--Highly recommended.
    The world/web/everyone's iPod needs more dog behavior info such as is provided in this podcast; the author definitely is well versed in behavior theory. As a vet tech I wish there were more sources of information as spot-on and well-communicated as this one. She's articulate, too, giving clear explanation in a minimum of time. Looking forward to listening to more.
  • Fan from Baltimore
    Great, usable (and much needed!) advice
    Fantastic addition to the Quick and Dirty Tips lineup, this podcast is destined to go solid gold. I know our dog could use a little brush up on his manners and now I have the tools to do it right. Keep them coming!!
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