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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.

One of the few selfies that have us both facing forward. Team Rusty, doing what we love most, hiking in the mountains.

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.

Rusty and I training in one of our puppy classes. Rusty is 12 weeks old here.

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.

Rusty is the best backpacking buddy in the world. Here he is, not quite ready to start the next hiking day yet.

Knockout after a 20km day with a full doggy backpack

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/