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#138 - What Horror Films Teach Us About Behavior
Season 12 Episode 138
What do horror movies and your pet’s sense of safety have in common? More than you’d think.
This week, Ellen and Emily get delightfully spooky as they…
9 months, 1 week ago
#137 - All Work And No Play Makes Everyone a Dull Critter
Season 12 Episode 137
So many of us (pet parents and pros) get tangled up in “shoulds”.
My dog should behave better.
I should know how to fix this.
People shouldn’t think …
9 months, 2 weeks ago
#136 - Try It: New Cue, Same Trick (and Why It Matters)
Season 12 Episode 136
What if you could teach your pet not just one way to understand a cue, but multiple ways — or even help them notice their own body as a signal? That’…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
#135 - Trick or Treat? When Enrichment Isn't Enriching
Season 12 Episode 135
Sometimes enrichment doesn’t go the way we planned. Maybe the activity is too easy, too hard, too arousing, or just plain unsustainable. In this epis…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
#134 - Try It: Identify Your Home's Grumble & Growl Zones
Season 11 Episode 134
Ever notice your pet getting tense in certain spots around your house? Spaces like the hallway, under the table, or right next to you on the couch? T…
10 months, 1 week ago
#133 - How to Incorporate Kids Into Your Pet's Enrichment Plan
Season 11 Episode 133
Parenting is already a full-time job, and when you add pets into the mix, things can feel overwhelming. But what if your kids could actually help mak…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
#132 - Are You Self-Sabotaging?
Season 11 Episode 132
Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “Either I have to do X, or Y terrible thing will happen”? Welcome to dichotomous thinking, one of the sneakiest …
10 months, 3 weeks ago
#131 - Why Training Mechanics Aren't Enough
Season 11 Episode 131
You can have the fanciest training plan in the world—but if you skip the “soft” skills, you’re building on shaky ground. This week, Allie and Emily d…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
#130 - Mike Agruss: A Nuanced Approach to Dog Bite Advocacy
Season 11 Episode 130
Content Warning: This episode does include discussion of dog bites.
When a dog bite happens, emotions run high—fear, guilt, anger, confusion. In toda…
11 months ago
#129 - Q&A: All About Anxiety in Dogs
Season 11 Episode 129
Wondering if your dog will “grow out of” anxiety? Or if a sit-stay will solve their fear of strangers? This Q&A episode clears up the most common mis…
11 months, 1 week ago