Liza Rader - Focus Dog Training

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

08/06/2026

When I talk to guardians of aggressive, fearful, hyperactive and reactive dogs about exercise, we’re not just talking about physical exertion, sniffing, and autonomy. We’re talking about sensory experiences.
Every natural environment offers a unique sensory experience that is impossible to replicate elsewhere. From smells to textures to visuals, each place we bring our dogs offers something different. This is something I break down in more detail in my exercise webinar, so link in the bio if you haven’t watched it yet.
Now, notice how Biscuit responds to these different aspects of natural space. Notice how he changes paces, picks up his feet, closes his eyes, and raises and lowers his head, switches directions, and follows scents. He is responding both to the cues of the environment (like tall grass, pooling scents, and wet dirt) but also from his handler. Not only is this dog getting exercise, he is having a multisensory experience that is challenging and fulfilling.
And THAT makes for a happy dog.

07/29/2026

But really, what even is hyperactivity?!

People ask me all the time, what is hyperactivity? What does it look like? How is it defined? and I’ve said a lot of different things over the years. But, now I feel like I’ve finally come to the point of a definition.

As someone who specializes in hyperactivity and other complex behavior problems, I define hyperactive as:
Dogs who are unable to access two or more of the basic tenants of life for a social species* without frenetic or frantic behaviour.
*food, water, movement both on and off leash, access to social connection with humans or dogs
The dog who can’t get to the door to go outside without sprinting there and slamming into something on their way. The dog who explodes. The dog who just can’t stop moving in order to access reinforcement. The dog who has to constantly be playing or chewing or biting at something. The dog who starts running and just doesn’t stop until they’re caught, hurt, or completely exhausted.

Want to learn more about hyperactivity? ⬆️ Click the highlight below my bio to see my other posts on this topic!

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07/28/2026

We talked last week about what ISN’T worth the money. Now, here’s what I think is worth the money. 💰

07/21/2026

5 Things that are NOT worth your money.

What would you add to the list? 💰🚫