Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy you and your dog will love nose work with Bonnie Hartney
Episode 46
We learn what canine scent work is, why it's so good for dogs, and how to get started--and progress--in this activity with Certified Nose Work Instructor Bonnie Hartney of Ocean Park Dog Training.
We …
Published on 4 hours ago
Reactive and fearful dogs: Your questions answered
Episode 45
We hosted an Ask Me Anything on anxious, fearful, and reactive dogs. You asked some incredible questions, and this is the result.
We talked about:
How to find the starting place for working with anxiou…Published on 2 weeks ago
Conservation dogs and Deadly Trade by Sara Driscoll
Episode 44
We talk about the real world of conservation dogs and the fictional world of FBI dogs and conservation canines with Jen J. Danna, who writes under the name Sara Driscoll. Deadly Trade is the latest F…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Demand barking in dogs (and what to do about it)
Episode 43
Demand barking is a type of barking that dogs do to get something they want, like a treat, toy, or attention. It happens because we've previously (accidentally) rewarded them for it. So what should y…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
How to get started in dog sports with Ayoka Bubar
Episode 42
Dog sports are fun activities for you and your dog, but with so many to choose from, it can feel daunting to get started. We demystify dog sports with trainer Ayoka Bubar, a Rally Obedience judge who…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Harmonious multidog households: How to prevent (and stop) fights
Episode 41
The benefits of having more than one dog and what you should do to ensure everyone gets along. We talk about:
How having another dog in the home can be beneficial for a dogHow it can cause issuesDisag…Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Teenage dogs (and what to do about them) with Tina Spring
Episode 40
Content warning: Suicidal ideation comes up in this conversation. Help is available. In Canada or the US, call or text 988 for the suicide crisis helpline. In the UK, the Samaritans are on 116 123.
W…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
How to help your reactive or fearful dog
Episode 39
If a dog is reactive, fearful, or anxious, often the dog is struggling--and so is their person. We share tips to help you to help your fearful dog, from the first chapter of Zazie's book Bark! The Sc…
Published on 3 months ago
Training dogs, lizards, and sea lions with Dr. Adrian Walton
Episode 38
What's a veterinarian's view on dog training methods? And if your pet is terrified of going to the vet, how can they help? We find out from an amazing veterinarian, Dr. Adrian Walton of Dewdney Anima…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Writers on what brings them hope for the human-animal relationship (bonus)
Episode 37
Writers talk about what brings them hope for the human-dog, human-cat, and human-animal bond.
This is a bonus episode featuring Patricia McConnell PhD, Jean Donaldson, Marc Bekoff PhD, and all of the …
Published on 4 months ago