From Woof To Wow
From Woof to Wow is where dog training meets real talk! Join Josh Taylor, founder of Canine Education, as he shares his passion for dogs, personal stories, and no-nonsense advice for both dog owners and trainers. Whether you're struggling with your pup’s behaviour or looking to build a successful dog training business, Josh has your back. Expect laughs, lessons, and plenty of ‘aha’ moments as he spills his best-kept secrets, from transforming unruly dogs to scaling a thriving business. If you love dogs and want to level up—this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
In this heartfelt episode, Josh and Sam dive into a topic that’s rarely discussed but deeply felt in the pet industry: mental health.
From the emotional toll on veterinarians and pet sitters to the burnout and impostor syndrome many dog trainers face, this conversation gets real about the hidden weight professionals carry while caring for animals.
They explore the pressure of client expectations, the reality of compas...
In this episode, Josh is joined by Sam Havill to talk about how she grew her pet care business from solo cat sitting to leading a 20+ person team across Montreal. They chat about the rise of force-free grooming, the impact of COVID on dog behaviour, and why trust-based care is changing the game in both grooming and training.
They chat about some common myths in the dog training world, why positive reinforcement matters...
In this episode, Josh Taylor (Canine Education) teams up with Dr. KJ Goldenberg to unravel the real reasons behind canine anxiety, aggression, and resource guarding. They dive into how medical issues, missed warning signs, and misconceptions about dominance contribute to behavioural problems.
Some key factors they discussed:
Creating a Stress-Free Environment
Understanding Resource Guarding & Medication’s Role
Misconc...
This episode gets real, personal, and packed with must-know advice! Josh is joined by his sister, Lisa, for a deep dive into a topic many people don’t talk about enough—the fear of dogs.
They open up about their own childhood experiences—from terrifying encounters to the moments that changed how they saw dogs forever. Josh shares practical survival tips for anyone who feels uneasy around dogs—what to do if you’re caugh...
In this episode, Josh and Dr. KJ Goldenberg, the amazing veterinarian from Royal Vet, talk about anxiety and resource guarding in dogs. They break down common misconceptions, explaining how resource guarding is more about trust than dominance.
Key insights include the effectiveness of positive reinforcement over punishment, how pandemic lifestyle changes have influenced resource guarding, and the role medication can pl...
Join us, while Josh chats a bit about recent life updates.
Received quite some inquiries about how to deal with their dogs' anxiety in various aspects. Here are some useful tips on managing and guiding your dogs towards a more obedient and confident New Year!
Thank you for listening and HAPPY 2025!
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A case from our listener - Joanna and her family!
Talking about Brio the 3-year-old little dog buddy who is quite protective of his family, and has reactive behaviors, especially towards noises.
Josh studies Brio's case and shared some insights from a dog trainer's perspective and training techniques to help out Joanna and her family.
How to manage and modify reactive behaviors,...
Is your dog uncomfortable in the car? From general being scared to be in (or even around) the car, or in some extreme cases being car-sick?
In cases when we HAVE to put our dogs in the car, only when necessary can cause negative outcomes! Without enough practicing, it can lead to us getting "trapped".
What are the signs that the dog is in distress? Hear out what examples and training tips...
In this episode, Josh talked about how some barking is related to “attention seeking”.
Your dog might be trying to manipulate you by barking and wanting that petting or reward?! Yes, they are smart little ones seeking your attention from time to time and are capable of finding a pattern.
Examples and ways to solve these!
It’ll take some practice and time but will be worth it in the long r...
Simple as it might sound, it might be difficult to focus when it comes to being positive in dog training.
- There are up and downs in everything in life. Consistency is key in dog training. Whether it's reactivity, resource guarding, or any other type of behavior modification.
- Take these mini-wins. Wins come in different contexts.
- Recovery time is what Josh talks about often...
We love these little ones on our laps, don't we!?
Smaller dogs are getting lots of attention by having that advantage (smaller of course) to sit on our laps, receiving probably more attention while we're home, sitting down, laying in bed, etc.
What should we do, when should we do the "rewards"?
Join us on our Facebook Live Stream June 12th (Monday) - 7pm EST to talk ab...
Ask Josh anything Dog Training related! What's going on at home with your dogs? Email us the specifics so we can feature your questions on the podcast!
A Story-time episode with Josh, on the path of finding his way in dog training - Patience, patience, patience is key!
We need to understand that not all dogs are the same, they each have their own emotions, just like children! They are not prog...
Summer is very close!
When it comes to our dog's safety, we must make sure things fall into place right? Josh talked about some great tips on what to look out, and what things we can help our dogs to enjoy a nice, fun summer!
Hot cement roads, sand, grass, all fun things (locations) for our dogs! Let's keep them in check and have an amazing summer everyone / every dog!
Another episode that gives us examples of what to do and how to do it!
We know it's important to let our dogs know when a positive behavior happened, did you know that talking to them can really make things flow even better?
Josh talked about the methods he uses while talking to his dog, and what words we can use. It's all about creating that life-long relationship with your dogs!
Aggression towards humans is a very common topic we face in our daily life with dogs!
In this episode, Josh talks about what works when we face reactivity toward people. What is Progressive De-Sentitization? Is it fear based? What are the steps we should take action while different types of reactivity happen?
There are several things we must keep in mind, what "Rewards" we can give our dogs? <...
When it comes to socializing your dogs. There are many ways, places, and scenarios. But at what age is it safe?
Most first-time dog owners, especially when the pups are little, it can be scary to go out there and find a safe social spot! Are there things to look out for? Especially checking on what your pups are telling you?
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What are owners with elderly dogs facing?
Have you been struggling to train your dogs for years without success?
What methods are we using while looking at behaviors? What factors lead to certain behaviors?
By using a few examples, Josh talked about what we can use while measuring dog training success.
- Recovery Time
- Distances
- Mini rewards
Just some examples amongst the list of measu...
As the weather gets warmer, Dog Park is a major topic we talk about.
Do we bring our dogs to the dog parks? What are the alternatives? Can it be dangerous?
A few alternatives are:
- Hikes / Trails
- Playdates with neighbors/friends
- Agility course: set up a simple route in your own yard!
- Jogging with your dogs
- Doggy daycare
If you don't have an open space at home, a doggy daycare can be su...
A storytime episode specifically on how Josh got into Pet Therapy.
Coming from the focus on Trust and Relationship building.
What to look at when seeking for a pet therapy dog?
A bit about the Literacy Program Canine Education has partnered with Unique Tutoring.
And more personal stories!
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A very practical episode for dog owners experiencing some type of difficulties with your new puppy and your kid(s)!
Josh talked about how important it is to understand and measure the emotional well-being of your dog. And during tough times, what "play" is happening with your dog and your child?
Examples of pups with kids, while your kids feel hurt, but the pups don't stop? What are...
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