In this episode of Ruff Around the Edges, I get interviewed by previous podcast guest Leana Mayzlina about my dog Rusty, the Mascotte of the podcast.
We discuss why I decided to get a puppy from a breeder rather than a rescue.
We talk about starting out with positive reinforcement dog training and all the doubts that go with it, and how I wish I would have had more practical advice in the beginning stages.
We also look at why regular puppy classes might not have worked as well for Rusty.
We talk about the doubts I had after Rusty had bitten another dog and got kicked out of his dog walking service. I explain what management tactics we employ whilst out on walks now, and of course, I also answer the “expectation, frustration and celebration”-questions.
Links
Instagram: @theruscattledog
Kajsa’s website: kajsavanoverbeek.com
Ruff Around The Edges Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruffaroundtheedges
Search for a rescue dog in the database of Dutch Animal Shelters: https://dierenasiels.com/