Service Dogs 101 & Airplane Prep with The Golden Mal

San Francisco based Dog Trainer, Jasmine Kelem, AKA @thegoldenmal is a trainer and self proclaimed fur mom to Finley, a Golden Retriever and service dog, Stinky, a Belgian Malinois who is now working with the police force, and a little Mali puppy Wasabi who will be trained for protection sports We chatted about service dogs, how it works, the qualifications, Emotional Support Animals, and flying with a puppy. We are headed to NY for Thanksgiving so I asked Jasmine to chat with us about how to prepare for the long 6 hour flight. We covered a lot more ground beyond this! Interview is 1.5 hours Thank you guys so much for all your questions and thank you Jasmine!! 65:20 - info on dogs going through security 52:00 - How is Ryka so calm? @_echo_bear 48:02 - keys to raising a successful Malinois 44:10 - any advice for training dogs who aren’t into training? 40:50 - As the person who gives corrections to a puppy, do you ever notice your dog not really enjoying just chilling with you? 37:00 - best way to give corrections for a Mal/Husky 64lbs 34:00 - what do you do if a dog ignores collar pressure 32:00 - what’s your ecollar setup? @wildwithwinston 29:20 - how do you build engagement with your dog? 28:10 - tips for protection training? 26:50 - best age to spay/neuter dog 24:50 - biggest struggle with each of your dogs 19:46 - how do you manage shedding? 19:00 - do you think crate training is always necessary? 17:30 - best way to introduce two dogs 16:10 - tips for a first time Mal owner 15:00 - would you recommend a Malinois for medica alert, psychiatry service work? 12:10 - do your techniques work on a high drive Malinois? 11:00 - thoughts on a first time Malinois owner? 10:00 - do you see a difference between Mals & GSDs 8:42 - thoughts on bark collars 8:00 - what do you look for in service dog breeders? 7:00 - how much time should a dog be in the crate? 5:30 - temperament with neutered vs not neutered dogs 5:00 - activities to build drive in Mal puppy 3:20 - do you think it’s healthier to not spay or neuter dogs?

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We take a deep dive into the training and personal journeys of the world's best dog trainers. Each guest shares their unique roles in the industry and brings fresh perspective on topics such as competition dog sports, personal protection, dog genetics, breeding, behavioral issues, police K9s, general dog training, and more. Listeners will gain a better understanding of each sector as new ideas are unlocked and gates are opened. The goal of the YOLO PUP PODCAST is to empower dog owners/handlers, celebrate leaders, and cultivate community.