FitPet Boston Talks
This podcast is hosted by Boston MA area dog trainers Leah & Lori Lodato. Historically, this has been is a platform for people who are dog trainers, walkers, groomers, vet techs, rescue workers etc, to tell their stories! As of 2023, the show deep dives on specific dog training/handling topics important to the hosts and their clients. If you're a dog person there is no doubt you will enjoy listening and learning from these local pros.
Episodes
Boston area dog trainers opine on a local court case that has gained nationwide attention. If you follow the Karen Read trial, have you wondered about the injuries that John O'Keefe sustained before he tragically passed away on January 29, 2023?
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This episode is mostly ETC but nestled in the middle are a few tips for those attending the Beginner Clinic for Disc Dog Sports in June! Thank you for listening us jabber about dog training and our own dogs and we hope you enjoy the show.
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Boston area dog trainer Leah discusses a new dog sport club in the metro west. Check out our webstie The Fetch Collective
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Lori recently attended a week long seminar hosted by Joel Silverman on training dogs for TV and Film. She had a great time with Buddha! Stay tuned for their adventures.
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Boston area dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss:
- The importance of checking over your dog whether you are an owner, trainer, walker, groomer or daycare provider
- Avoiding problems on neighborhood walks
- Feeding questions
- Warm up/cool down/stretching
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Boston MA dog trainers Leah & Lori answer questions from clients and listeners.
- Curious if you carry anything with you like a stick or something in case things go south on your walks?
- What's a breed you would never own?
- Favorite breed of each of the 7 groups?
- What are some full stops when training with a client?
- How do you manage your expectations when training behaviors is taking forever?
- What's your favorite activity to do ...
Alison Ouellette is a Rottweiler dog breeder and dog trainer in New Hampshire USA. Lori and Alison met in 2009 because they each owned dogs from Rott-Iron Rottweilers and were both mentored by Karen Hayes. Alison has competed in a variety of different dog sports with her Rottweilers. She currently trains dogs at Peace Of Mind Canine Training in Louden NH.
One thing mentioned in this episode is the amount of work that it takes to p...
Robby Rocco is a dog sport photographer from Rhode Island USA. He captures UpDog, agility, fast cat and dock diving events in the local Boston area - and all around the country! He has an extremley talented eye and understands dog sports on a deep level. His photos are nothing short of amazing. I hope you enjoy this interview!
Visit Robby's website and instagram to see his beautiful work. Reach out to him if you are hosting an eve...
Boston MA area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss:
- Seminar: Play & Reactivity
- Why the podcast doesn't have video on the broadcast
- Handling tips for health checks
- What went well in training sessions this week
- Dumbbell difficulties
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Jamie and I had a great conversation focused on our recent activities with our dogs as dog trainers and dog walkers. We chatted about her new XL Bully puppy Elroy, GRC dogsports and challenges we face as dog walkers. Jamie operates as The Mindful Dog Walker in the Metrowest area of Massachusetts.
Elroy comes from Mountain Ruckus Kennels. Check out the website if you are a XL Bully fanatic.
If you want to learn more about GRC, chec...
Veronica and Vanessa Fernandes are therapy dog handlers at She's A Keeper Dog Training (SAK) in Stow MA. Veronica currently serves as the Operations Manager at SAK and Vanessa is currently the Daycare Operations Manager at SAK. Vanessa and Veronica own two dogs - Zeus and Blitz.
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Autumn Keene is a dog trainer and dog walker serving south eastern MA, USA. This is Autumn's second appearance on the podcast. We chatted about her two dogs and continued the book review of "The Forever Dog" and "The Forever Dog Life."
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Dog trainers Leah, Lori, Melissa and Catherine debrief after dog nativity scene gone viral on Instagram. We fielded questions from friends and listeners and gave an overview of the seminars we are planning to attend in Winter/Spring 2025. Lori describes her experinence with WBZ/CBS News Boston and Leah reflects on mentorship program with pro dog trainer Paul Deschamps.
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Book Review: The Forever Dog Part 1 (Summary)
Lori talks about things she discovered while grooming dogs this week
Leah & Lori discuss setting up the dog nativity scene 2024
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Ever wonder what it's like training dogs with Lori and Leah? Listen to dog owner Katie talk about her experience training her Lagotto Romagnolo, Winnie.
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Alex owns Tailwind Dog Training on the South Shore in MA. In this episode - Leah, Lori and Alex discuss dog training and specifically, Alex's journey in training his new puppy Druid, the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. It was great to sit with a fellow dog trainer and talk over recent handling experiences! If you enjoyed the episode, share it with your friends!
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Dog training takes time and asking too much of a young dog can lead to disaster. Boston area dog trainers Leah and Lori discuss:
- Taking time to train a young dog
- Taking time to train formal obedience
- Nail Trims
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Boston MA area dog trainers Leah & Lori discuss considerations for leaving a female dog intact. The question "are you going to breed her?" comes up when folks find out that our female is going through a heat cycle. Please like and share the podcast if you find value! Questions?
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The cost of freeze dried and air dried dog foods is a limiting factor for dog owners and trainers. Leah presents a few alternatives which are also available on our Amazon Store.
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Dog Trainers Leah & Lori Discuss:
- Problems with leashes
- Healthy fear in public places
- Buddha retires from TDI
- Gratuity for the communties we serve.
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