From Woof To Wow
By: Josh Taylor
Language: en-ca
Categories: Kids, Family, Pets, Animals, Education
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
Fresh Food, Real Science for Dogs - With Special Guest Massimo from Cani Naturali
Dec 15, 2025Send us a text
In this episode, Josh sits down with Massimo — a professionally trained chef and certified canine nutritionist — who is redefining dog food in Montreal through his company, Cani Naturali.
What began as a way to help his own dog’s allergies evolved into a gourmet slow-cooked meal service built on real, human-grade ingredients, precise nutrient balance, and lab-tested recipes. Massimo explains why ultra-processed kibble can’t compare to fresh, whole foods, and how proper nutrition influences everything from digestion and coat health to energy and behavior.
Josh and Massimo also explore...
Duration: 00:24:57Montreal to Beijing: Two Worlds of Dog Training
Oct 20, 2025Send us a text
In this special travel edition of From Woof to Wow, Josh takes us all the way to Beijing, where he dives headfirst into a completely different dog training culture. From luxurious pet resorts and structured “board and train” programs to certified trainers and mandatory obedience routines, Josh explores what sets Eastern training apart from Western approaches — and what both sides could learn from each other.
He compares Montreal’s owner-centric “coach-style” training to China’s intensive, trainer-led model — where dogs may spend months in full-time boarding schools. Josh unpacks the pros and con...
Duration: 00:19:45Mini Episode Series: The Math Behind Leash Reactivity
Aug 06, 2025Send us a text
If your dog barks, lunges, or loses it on walks — this quick episode is for you.
Josh, The DogFather, breaks down the biggest mistake owners make with leash reactivity and explains why “just walking more” won’t fix it.
Learn how to finally make progress with calm exposure, smart training setups, and a totally different way of thinking: leash reactivity is math.
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Join our w... Duration: 00:04:06Petpreneur Confessions: Gross, Grimy & Gloriously Honest
Jul 30, 2025Send us a text
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In this hilariously candid episode, Josh and Sam go full chaos mode with a “Would You Rather” game tailored for pet pros and pet owners!
From pee puddles vs. ticks to working with zero income vs. nightmare clients, they unpack the real-life struggles, laughs, and hard truths of the pet industry.
Expect some savage takes, heartfelt insights, and a whole lot of unfiltered fun. Plus, a sneak peek into their c...
Duration: 00:30:34TOP Dog Training Mistakes Owners Still Make in 2025 - And How To Fix Them
Jul 18, 2025Send us a text
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the top 3 dog training mistakes owners are still making in 2025—and how to fix them fast.
Despite all the info out there, these common missteps are still derailing progress for so many well-meaning dog owners:
Using punishment instead of teachingMistaking dog parks for proper socializationWaiting too long to train recallJosh breaks down why these habits don’t work, what to do instead, and shares real-life stories from clients who made simple c...
Duration: 00:14:22Back Then, We Had NO Idea...
Jun 30, 2025Send us a text
In this heartfelt and often hilarious episode, Josh and Sam reflect on how their pet care businesses began—not with a grand vision, but from simple needs, passion, and a little bit of chaos.
Key Highlights:
How it all started:Sam launched her cat-sitting business after needing care for her own five cats. Josh found his path to dog training through a chance opportunity and an early mentor who told him, “You were meant to do this.”Side hustles to full-time:
B... Duration: 00:40:39
Mental Health In The Pet Industry
May 21, 2025Send us a text
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 compassion fatigue, and the isolation many feel behind the scenes.
Plus, they introduce Petpreneur University—a new resource for pet pros lo...
Duration: 00:44:49Building Better Pet Care — with Sam from West Island Cats and Dogs
May 07, 2025Send us a text
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, and what it really means to support our dogs’ mental well-being.
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Duration: 00:50:33Medication & Our Dogs - With Dr. KJ Goldenberg
Mar 12, 2025Send us a text
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
Misconceptions About Dog Behavior
Why Many Owners Struggle With Dog Training
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Duration: 00:46:19Fear of Dogs & How to Handle It - With Special Guest!
Mar 03, 2025Send us a text
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 caught off guard by one, the key mi...
Duration: 00:44:16SPECIAL Guest! Dog Anxiety & Resource Guarding
Jan 20, 2025Send us a text
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 play for anxious dogs. They also share tips like rewarding calm behavior and allowing dogs to relax without constant engagement.
Plus, hear about Royal Vet's new clinic opening in...
Duration: 00:30:26New Year, New Start - Dog Anxiety
Jan 02, 2025Send us a text
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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Join our waiting list & check out more info: https://www.instagram.com/thedogfatherjosh Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MontrealCanineEducation Check out our website: https://canineeducation.ca Ema... Duration: 00:31:02Managing Brio's Canine Challenges
Jul 13, 2023Send us a text
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, foster a calm and confident environment, and transform Brio's protective nature into a harmonious coexistence!
Tune in and witness the transformative power of prop...
Dogs Uncomfortable with CARS
Jul 06, 2023Send us a text
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 Josh gives in this episode!
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Joi... Duration: 00:15:16Attention Seeking Dog Barking
Jun 29, 2023Send us a text
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 run.
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Join our waitin... Duration: 00:12:12Being Positive
Jun 15, 2023Send us a text
Simple as it might sound, it might be difficult to focus when it comes to being positive in dog training.
Small Dog Syndrome
Jun 01, 2023Send us a text
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 about Storm and Firework Phobia!
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Join... Duration: 00:21:16Story Time - Expectations in Science-Based Positive Reinforcement
May 25, 2023Send us a text
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 programable, dogs can have anxieties too!
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Joi... Duration: 00:21:09Summer Safety For Your Dogs
May 18, 2023Send us a text
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!
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Join our waiting list & che... Duration: 00:11:13Importance in Talking to Dogs + Story Time
May 11, 2023Send us a text
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!
Talking to our dogs also helps us, humans, to destress doesn't it!?
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Duration: 00:21:32🔒 Tips to USE When Facing Aggression
May 04, 2023Subscriber-only episode
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Duration: 00:04:26Aggression Towards Humans
May 04, 2023Send us a text
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?
Always remember that "TIMING" is key in positive-reinforcement dog training.
Hear out some real-life examples we face and what...
Puppy Socialization - What Age is Safe?
Apr 27, 2023Send us a text
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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Apr 06, 2023Subscriber-only episode
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Examples and methods!
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Duration: 00:05:58Can "Old" Dogs Learn New Tricks? - Managing Success
Apr 06, 2023Send us a text
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.
Just some examples amongst the list of measuring success.
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Join our waiting list & check out more info: https://www.insta... Duration: 00:22:14🔒 Dog Parks - What to Look for?
Mar 30, 2023Subscriber-only episode
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Duration: 00:11:56Dog Parks and Alternatives
Mar 30, 2023Send us a text
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:
If you don't have an open space at home, a doggy daycare can be super helpful.
What do we look at when looking for a nice little doggy daycare? ...
🔒 Pet Therapy More Details
Mar 23, 2023Subscriber-only episode
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Duration: 00:07:56Story Time - Pet Therapy
Mar 23, 2023Send us a text
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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Join our waiting list & check out more info: https://www.instagram.com/thedogfatherjosh Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/MontrealCanineEducation Check out our websi... Duration: 00:29:13Dogs and Children - Part 1
Mar 16, 2023Send us a text
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 the children's actions?
We need to keep in mind that our dogs have emotions, especially puppies that m...
🔒 Dogs and Children - 3 Real Life Examples
Mar 16, 2023Subscriber-only episode
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In this Premium Content episode, Josh is giving 3 real-life examples from his experience and in those cases, what actions were made with the dogs' families (and himself!).
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Duration: 00:29:34🔒 Story Time - Resource Guarding Example
Mar 09, 2023Subscriber-only episode
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Duration: 00:06:45Story Time
Mar 09, 2023Send us a text
In this episode, Josh is being very straightforward in giving examples of behavior modification, measuring "success" in training your dogs, as well as some emotional moments for him.
Understand that you are not alone in the difficult moments while training our pups.
It's HOW to figure out the stressful scenarios, and aim to succeed with small baby steps.
Josh also talked about "intensity" and "recovery". Detailed examples on how to help you with your dog's Resource Guarding scenarios.
Remember in the end, we want to crea...
"Treats" Good or Bad? - Manners Edition Series
Mar 02, 2023Send us a text
Treats do NOT always mean cookies!
Treats can be a ball, a toy, games of tug and war or fetch; actual food/snacks. Even going for a walk can be a treat.
The reward is what your dog defines as a "treat". By knowing your dog's beloved choice of game, snacks and toys can easily guide you to the positive reinforcement.
Hear out Josh as he gives some examples of the things we're most probably doing right now at home! Are we ignoring our dogs when they are...
Jumping in Dogs - Manners Edition Series
Feb 23, 2023Send us a text
One of the basics when it comes to dog training. However, it is still the most asked topic and can be quite challenging! Jumping!
Josh talks about the strategies when it comes to jumping. Using examples and hands-on techniques when you have guests over.
It is crucial that we talk to our guests, let them know you have a jumping dog(s), and ask them to help you ignore the dog when it comes to greetings/leaving. We want less excitement and more practice.
We can leash...
Reactivity - Behavior Modification
Feb 16, 2023Send us a text
In this episode, Josh talks about the hot topic of Dog Reactivities. How to help you and your dog with the behavior modifications?
What does reactivity look like?When dealing with your dog's reactivity, what do we focus on?What should you aim for during training?It's essential to focus on the "Distance". Using detailed examples that can help guide you through—some basics used in Canine Education's Behavior Modification Program.
There's also "ditching the bowl", filling the "cup". When? Based on your dog's body language. We want to buil...
Pulling on Leash - Advanced
Feb 09, 2023Send us a text
With popular demand on the pulling on leash topic, we're releasing this 2.0 version with more detailed tips that can help you through some current problems!
Based on the knowledge of the "Red Light, Green Light" method from our Episode 2, here we're going deeper with - "Heel".
Giving detailed examples using a balanced 3-way pie chart:
Active Rest;
M...
Puppy Essentials
Feb 02, 2023Send us a text
In this episode, we're going to the basics. Starting from the puppies!
From what you'll need to prepare to avoid "disasters". Do you need to research what breed of dogs you should get? Characters do matter?
Compared to our own children, aren't puppies just like humans in some ways? What and WHEN to reward your pups? Josh gave several examples to use in real life (which you might be experiencing right at this moment!), the dos and don'ts.
When should you start the training? 3 months? 4?? 5???
Touc...
Is Your Dog Dominant?
Jan 26, 2023Send us a text
A question that's been asked by many dog owners, "Is my dog dominant?" might have come to your mind at some point in time.
Compared to THE wildlife - Wolves, dogs being their descendants might be seen directly as being dominant or to still have the traits of their "ancestors". Well, are they?
Dogs, archaeological evidence shows they've been domesticated by humans for over 30,000 years! Then why are your dogs sometimes showing these so-called "characters" of dominance?
Is that a personality trait? What d...
Why Science-Based Positive Reinforcement is The Way to Train Your Dogs?
Jan 19, 2023Send us a text
By telling his story, Josh talked about how he saw and experienced the growth in his dog training journey.
From using all the training methods he was taught when the industry started, to the progression of dog training methods, to the current Science-Based Positive Reinforcement.
No matter if it's Balanced training method, aversive training method, and etc. It's all about long-term relationships with our canine friends.
We need to ask ourselves:
The Basics of Pulling on Leash
Jan 12, 2023Send us a text
Join Josh as he talks about a very popular topic: pulling on leash!
Getting up super early or avoiding other dogs outside? No matter what your situation is, here is a sustainable method based on experience and success to help you through this! The "Red light, Green light" method only takes 5 mins/walk!
Remember, the key is to practice, practice and practice. Consistency always leads to success!
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Join our waiting list & check out mor... Duration: 00:21:00Introduction to CE Podcast
Jan 06, 2023Send us a text
Welcome to CE (Canine Education) Podcast! We are super excited to introduce you to our podcast!
Canine Education is our company located in Point-Claire, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Being in the business for over 18 years, owner and head trainer Josh Taylor will be bringing fun content from dog training, and dog trainers' training, to funny stories he experienced as a Science-Based dog trainer.
Hear out what Josh is about to offer! Thank you for tuning in!
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