Episode 51: "He Definitely Has Some Big Feelings": Small Dogs and Reactivity with Bernadette Tow of Hershey the Weenie

Bernadette Tow had always wanted a dachshund but didn't grow up with dogs. Her husband surprised her about five years ago with the option of bringing home a puppy, and raising Hershey inspired her to learn more about dog training and behavior. After a career switch, she earned a Diploma in Canine Behaviour Science and Technology (Dip. CBST) from CASI (Companion Animal Sciences Institute), and is studying with the Academy for Dog Trainers. She is a co-trainer with Raintown Dog Training in Vancouver, BC, Canada and teaches puppy, basic manners, and tricks classes. She also works part-time at Petite Paws Playcare, which is a small dog daycare. We discussed how she ended up with Hershey, handling reactivity in an apartment, and why she switched careers. Follow Bernadette and Hershey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Hersheytheweenie Telltail Dog Training is a positive reinforcement dog training business based in Little Rock, Arkansas, offering private lessons, group classes, and training walks. Follow Telltail Dog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/telltaildog/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/telltaildog Twitter: https://twitter.com/telltaildog Podcast: https://telltaildog.fireside.fm/ (or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts) Website: https://telltaildogtraining.com/ Special Guest: Bernadette Tow.