BBC Maestro: Steve Mann - Dog Training

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  • Premiered: Aug 2021
  • Episodes: 30
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Season 1
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Steve's introduction
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Aug 05, 2021
Steve introduces his style of training and the areas you’ll be working on with your dog.
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How I became a dog trainer
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Aug 05, 2021
Hear about Steve’s teenage beginnings and his passion for making dogs and their owners happier.
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Breed-specific behaviours
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Aug 05, 2021
Learn to guide your dog’s natural instincts so they play in a way that you’re both happy with.
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Focus is everything
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Aug 05, 2021
Connect with your dog through eye contact and further training will be so much easier.
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Essential kit
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Aug 05, 2021
Discover when to invest in quality kit and when a simple tea towel will do the job.
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Responsible dog owner
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Aug 05, 2021
Understand your responsibilities as a dog owner - to your dog, other dogs and society as a whole.
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The smiling lead: loose-lead walking
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Aug 05, 2021
How to use eye contact to slow your dog down and prevent them pulling on the lead.
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Aug 05, 2021
A basic but helpful move that can encourage other, more involved commands.
1x9
Down
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Aug 05, 2021
How to prevent visitors getting their clothes covered in enthusiastic muddy paw prints!
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Shaping behaviours
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Aug 05, 2021
How to successfully shape your dog’s behaviour using positive reinforcement.
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How dogs learn: changing unwanted behaviours
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Aug 05, 2021
Steve teaches control and management, learning through association and consequences.
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Introduction to puppy training
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Aug 05, 2021
Meet Elsie the puppy, who Steve will be training throughout the course.
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Puppies: toilet training
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Aug 05, 2021
We all have to ‘go’. Steve’s technique shows them where and when you’d like them to.
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Puppies: chewing & play biting
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Aug 05, 2021
Learn how to deal with puppy biting and how to make sure they chew the right things!
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Puppies: socialisation
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Aug 05, 2021
How to introduce your puppy to environments, people and other animals early on.
1x16
Grooming & positive nail trims
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Aug 05, 2021
Learn how grooming can become a fun bonding activity for you and your dog.
1x17
Power of play
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Aug 05, 2021
Play and training can be one and the same – play is your dog’s top priority and should be yours too.
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Total recall
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Aug 05, 2021
Train your dog to come when you call. This is the secret to a happy life as a dog parent!
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Emergency stop
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Aug 05, 2021
Stop your dog in its tracks – for any reason – with this vital training tip. It could save their life.
1x20
The husbandry hand touch
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Aug 05, 2021
Learn this great exercise to help with inspections, grooming and more...
1x21
Nosework
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Aug 05, 2021
Discover how dogs experience the world through their nose and how it helps build relationships.
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Around the pole
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Aug 05, 2021
How to work with your dog at a distance while maintaining your influence.
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Peek-a-boo
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Aug 05, 2021
It might sound silly, but this is a handy exercise you will probably end up using a lot.
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Spin & twist
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Aug 05, 2021
Warm up your dog before exercise with this little trick – particularly useful for larger breeds.
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The rucksack walk & dogs of Peru
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Aug 05, 2021
How an exercise called the rucksack walk strengthens the bond between you and your dog.
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Body language
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Aug 05, 2021
Learn to read your dog’s body language by looking at their ears, eyes, tail and vocalisation.
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Separation anxiety
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Aug 05, 2021
Recognise the signs of separation anxiety and learn techniques for overcoming the issue.
1x28
Enrichment for all
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Aug 05, 2021
Learn about mental exercise, release and stimulation that adds so much to your dog’s well-being.
1x29
Final thought & good luck
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Aug 05, 2021
Training is a work in progress – don’t rush it. Enjoy the process and your time together.
1x30 Show finale
Bonus: 10 questions
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Aug 05, 2021
Steve answers the Top 10 questions he commonly faces from dog owners.

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