Ep 11. Taming Indiana

In It's Me or the Dog season 3 episode 11 titled Taming Indiana, host Victoria Stilwell heads to the Hoosier state to help a family struggling with their misbehaving Great Dane, Indiana.

Upon arrival, Victoria quickly observes that Indiana is the alpha in the household, often calling the shots and disregarding her human family's commands. Indiana's behavior is not only causing chaos and destruction around the house, but it's also becoming a danger to those around her. Victoria can see that without proper training and discipline, Indiana's behavior will only continue to escalate.

To start addressing Indiana's behavior, Victoria implements a series of exercises and techniques to establish boundaries and help Indiana understand her place in the family. The family members are also given an important role in the training process, where they learn how to communicate with Indiana more effectively and provide her with structure.

One important lesson is teaching Indiana the concept of "wait," which helps her understand that she must exercise patience and self-control before receiving treats or attention. This helps recondition her behavior and reinforces the idea that good things come to those who wait.

Throughout the episode, Victoria also introduces a variety of props to facilitate training, such as using a treadmill to help Indiana release pent-up energy and a treat-dispensing ball that encourages play and mental stimulation. Victoria also explains the importance of providing regular exercise and enrichment to prevent boredom and destructive behavior.

Over the course of the episode, the family members begin to see a significant improvement in Indiana's behavior. She becomes more responsive to commands and shows more respect for her human family's authority. Victoria emphasizes the importance of consistency and continued training to ensure that Indiana remains well-behaved and happy.

In the end, the family is thrilled with the progress that Indiana has made with Victoria's help. They are grateful for the valuable training techniques and insight that Victoria has provided and are excited to continue working with Indiana to build a happy and healthy relationship.