All Things Pups with Kaelin Munkelwitz

One of the most common questions I get on my social media platforms is “My dog barks and lunges at other dogs on walks, what can I do?” This is a common behavioral issue in dogs called “reactivity”. …

In this episode, I pay a visit to Dr. Lisa Lippman and Richie Redding on the Pets and Punchlines Podcast to discuss how to stop your dog from barking at you for attention, the debate of dogs sleeping…

When paired together in crate training, the commands “crate” and “wait” are a powerful combo for helping a dog work through crate anxiety! But even if your dog DOESN’T have crate anxiety, if you’re c…

For those of you who want to “master” the wait command with your dog, there a are a few exercises you can practice on a daily basis to improve your dog’s ability to have self-control. In this short c…

If you have a reactive dog and are attempting to work through this issue on your own, it’s important to understand the different “levels” of difficulty that you’ll encounter with your reactive dog. I…

On episode 010 of The #AskTheTrainer Show, I answer questions about: Diagnosing a dog who is barking at people, working through resource guarding from people, how to stop a dog from barking at noises…

I get tonsss of messages from people asking how to stop their dog from growling, barking or lunging at people who come into their home. It can be pretty embarrassing to have your dog low key ferociou…

As I explain in this episode, a fear of other dogs during introductions is overcome by gradually exposing your dog to other dogs, and getting him to constantly look at you as he moves closer and clos…

Does your dog pull you every time he’s on leash? You are not alone! Leash pulling is an extremely common issue among dog owners! The good news is, your walks have the potential to be very enjoyable i…

“How do I get my dog to stop jumping on the table?!" If you want to prevent this behavior altogether, don’t feed your dog from the table in the first place! Buttt if you’re like me and just want to h…

Guys!! So many of the issues you experience as a puppy owner could be completely prevented in the first place if you simply understood and practiced proper crate training! I'm talking accidents in th…

How can you help a dog overcome his fear of people? To help a dog work through his fear of people, you will need to take your dog through the processes of desensitization and counter conditioning. In…

Does your dog LOVE to go after your socks, favorite pair of shoes or even poop?! “Leave It” is a command that can be used to quickly PREVENT dogs from going after these items BEFORE they actually pic…

Does your dog try to bolt out the door every time you get your keys or your dog’s leash? If so, I can’t even begin to tell you just how important it is to teach your dog to “wait” before going out th…

Teaching a dog to go to a bed/place/mat is one of my FAVORITE exercises for teaching a dog self-control and improving obedience! Also, utilizing this command can be a great tool to work through behav…

When your dog goes crazy and loses all self-control every time he sees a person, it can be difficult to teach proper introductions to say the least! However, with practice, it IS attainable to take a…

Unless you teach your dog boundaries and what you want them to do instead of rushing the door, your dog will never learn proper manners. When the doorbell rings, a LOT of people try to pull their dog…

I know that a LOT of you deal with your dog barking at every noise and how frustrating it can be to have him barking non-stop in your ear! For this, I recommend teaching “go to your bed” paired with …

The “Drop It” command is an incredibly useful skill that can be used to quickly get a dog to release whatever is in their mouth. In this episode, you'll hear me working with one of my clients to diag…

SO many dog owners get frustrated when their dog is playing too rough with other dogs/not listening. However, what most don’t know is that self-control is a LEARNED behavior that must be reinforced a…