{"podcast":{"title":"Paws And Profits With Karen Laws","slug":"paws-and-profits-with-karen-laws-7093736","podcast_index_feed_id":7093736,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6401235/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.ontariodogtrainer.com","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/7197bfc1419944e0cb48ff1384e85630.jpg","author":"Karen Laws","episode_count":30,"summary":"Are you looking for a way to take your passion for working with dogs into a profit? Welcome the Paws and Profits Podcast where you can where you can have fun doing what you love training dogs, helping people and make a profit. https://ontariodogtrainer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KarenDogTrainer/ https://www.instagram.com/karenlawslive/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlawstheontariodogtrainer/","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paws-and-profits-with-karen-laws-7093736"},"episode":{"title":"Winter Dog Training Tips: Choosing Dog Boots and Managing Elevator Behaviour","slug":"winter-dog-training-tips-choosing-dog-boots-and-managing-elevator-behaviour","published_at":"2026-01-08T18:32:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paws-and-profits-with-karen-laws-7093736/winter-dog-training-tips-choosing-dog-boots-and-managing-elevator-behaviour","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paws-and-profits-with-karen-laws-7093736","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/winter-dog-training-tips-choosing-dog-boots-and-managing-elevator-behaviour--69357275","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69357275/podcast_mp3.mp3","summary":"Winter brings more than cold weather. It brings slippery sidewalks, salty pavement, awkward dog boots, and for many dog owners, cramped elevator rides with unfamiliar dogs. In this episode, we tackle two very real winter challenges for dog owners, especially those living in apartments and high-rise buildings. First, we break down dog boots and winter paw protection. You’ll learn when boots are actually needed, how to choose all-weather dog boots that stay on, and how to introduce them properly so your dog doesn’t freeze, flop over, or act like they’ve lost the use of their legs. We cover winter safety concerns like ice, road salt, and cold exposure, along with practical tips to make boots part of a calm, predictable routine. Then we shift indoors and talk about elevator training for dogs. If you share an elevator with other dogs and neighbours, this part matters. We dive into leash handling, positioning, entry and exit strategies, and how to reduce tension in tight spaces. Whether your dog gets over-excited, anxious, reactive, or just awkward in elevators, you’ll learn how to manage behaviour safely and respectfully. This episode is packed with dog training tips for winter, apartment living, and real-world situations dog owners face every day. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just clear guidance to keep both ends of the leash safe, calm, and sane during winter.","meta_description":"Winter brings more than cold weather. It brings slippery sidewalks, salty pavement, awkward dog boots, and for many dog owners, cramped elevator rides wit…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3388,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/paws-and-profits-with-karen-laws-7093736/episodes/winter-dog-training-tips-choosing-dog-boots-and-managing-elevator-behaviour/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paws-and-profits-with-karen-laws-7093736/winter-dog-training-tips-choosing-dog-boots-and-managing-elevator-behaviour.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}