Liza Rader - Focus Dog Training

10/27/2026

Is it pikachu (just a hyper greeting) or is it actually clefairy (aggression-ish)?

Don’t continue to guess wrong. If you have a dog or work with a dog who is conflicted about people or displays intense and frenetic behavior that you would label “rude”, “over the top”, or “overexcited”- especially if they’re a sporting breed- you’ll want to tune in for Aggression-ish.

A lot of sporting breeds typically described as “rude” “out of control” or “hyper” are actually scared, conflicted, and deeply uncomfortable with people. They just never bite down hard enough to be taken seriously- because they were bred not to.

On Thursday October 29 at 7pm EST, I’ll cover everything related to Fear, Conflict, and Control in Sporting Breeds with my webinar, Aggression-Ish.

Link in bio to register now.

10/27/2026

Sweet Howie is looking all shiny and new just in time for pickup. And he even got a photoshoot!

When cooperative care isn’t a viable option for difficult care procedures, it’s easy to get stuck wondering how to get it done with the least stress possible. There is usually a world of options between an enthusiastic opt-in and complete avoidance of the procedure altogether. We always have to ask the dog what those options are. If we never ask, we will never know.

In this case, it was possible to minimize risk with a muzzle and do a quick and clean no-choice procedure. Weighing the options is a necessary kindness- and sometimes the most impactful thing you can do is just roll up your sleeves and get it done. That doesn’t make you unkind.

When we’re talking about welfare, we have to take grooming into account too. A healthy coat is a part of living a comfortable life and being well.

10/21/2026

Hyper. Rude. Out of control. Even "joyful."

A lot of sporting breeds described this way are actually scared, conflicted, and deeply uncomfortable with people. They just don't bite down hard enough for anyone to take it seriously.

Join Liza Rader for Aggression-ish: Fear, Conflict, and Control in Sporting Breeds.

We'll cover:
✔ How retrievers, pointers, spaniels, and water dogs express stress and fear differently
✔ What aggression looks like when dogs don't bite down hard
✔ How to explain it to guardians with empathy
✔ What we can do to truly help these dogs

Thursday, October 29 at 7pm Eastern
$19.95 before the live event, $29.95 after
1.5 CEUs pending for CCPDT, IAABC, and KPA
Bonus Q&A and recording included

Reserve your spot: link in the comments

10/20/2026

Part two of Howie’s bath 🛁

If you want a webinar on grooming spaniels and retrievers for health and function, comment below and give me a follow!

09/22/2026

Guess what? The wait is over. Game of Throws is BACK by popular demand. We sold out last year, leaving many of you on a wait list. So… here’s your chance to get a spot!

I’m so excited to teach this class again and see some new faces! Whether you’re interested in dog sports, service dog tasks, cute tricks, or fun games that won’t lead to over-arousal or obsessive behaviors, this 5-week class will help you teach a retrieve that’s reliable, flexible, and deeply rewarding—for both you and your dog.

Spots are offered on a first come, first serve basis.

Enroll now by visiting the link in my bio!

09/17/2026

Kinda punk… 🐾

09/11/2026

Join Every Dog Behavior & Training and Liza Rader CDBC KPA-CTP BFA - Focus Dog Training 🌲🐾🍃 on September 15th for Fit To Burst: Understanding and Helping Hyperactive Dogs. This free webinar will cover:
💥 The causes of hyperactivity
💥What hyperactivity actually means in dogs
💥Welfare-forward strategies for helping hyperactive dogs

🔗Link in bio to sign up!
⏱️ Sept. 15 4pm CST, 2PM PST

09/10/2026

We are less than one week away from my free webinar event in partnership with Every Dog Behavior & Training !! Tune in live on September 15th for Fit To Burst: Understanding and Helping Hyperactive Dogs and learn about all things hyperactivity! This is just a snippet of all the complexities I’ll be discussing from factors that cause hyperactivity to practical strategies and welfare-based solutions to help hyperactive dogs. Whether you have a hyperactive dog, work with them in your practice, or just want to learn more about them, you are welcome to sign up.

Link in bio to register!

September 15
4pm CST/2PM PST

09/09/2026