Best CDBC Podcasts (2025)

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REPLAY: The False Dichotomy with Lisa Mullinax CDBC Part Three 58:46

2d ago58:46

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In the final installment of The False Dichotomy Sarah and Lisa wrap up their conversation about the “balanced vs force free” falsehood in dog training.Find Lisa Mullinax at www.serenitycanine.comBy Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine

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Mailbag 1: Correction vs scuffle - what's the difference? 16:43

21h ago16:43

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Oh my! A new type of episode! In our inaugural mailbag episode, we discuss a listener question on when a correction between dogs is appropriate and where the line to a scuffle lies - and what to do when scuffles happened. Want to submit a question as well? You can do so right here: https://www.rewardyourdogtraining.com/podcast…

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Why Are Some Dogs Aggressive? 11:54

1d ago11:54

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In this insightful episode of the USA Dog Behavior Podcast, certified dog behavior consultant and behaviorist Scott Sheaffer delves into the complex topic of canine aggression. He explains that aggression in dogs often stems from fear rather than inherent hostility, serving as a defensive mechanism to create distance from perceived threats. Sheaffe…

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Beyond The Biscuit: How to Train Dogs with Food the Right Way Force-Free Positive Reinforcement 30:25

4d ago30:25

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Text Me Your Questions 🎧 Podcast Episode Description (for Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and RSS) In this episode, we debunk the myths and misinformation surrounding the use of food in dog training — including the age-old claim that “dogs trained with treats only work when food is visible.” Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP, internation…

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#26 Nagivating the Dog Training Industry Pt. 4: Types of Training 55:16

10d ago55:16

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The final episode in the "Navigating the Dog Training Industry" dives into different kinds of training modalities. What's the difference between private training, day training, board & train and classes? Learn more about getting the most out of training with your precious pup. Our shoutout goes to the "The Dog's Truth" by Kim Brophey. We would appr…

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REPLAY: The False Dichotomy with Lisa Mullinax CDBC Part Two 1:22:04

9d ago1:22:04

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In the second (of three!) parts on The False Dichotomy in dog training, Sarah and Lisa get into the weeds regarding what effectiveness looks like, what it truly means to manipulate aversive or appetitive stimuli, and all the nuances involved. Stay tuned for the final installment in two weeks!Two podcasts on reinforcement:Sarah-stremming – Reinforce…

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Part One: When Your Dog's Body Can't Keep Up with their Brain with Tiff Shao and Sage Gustavson 1:07:47

10d ago1:07:47

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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks with Sage Gustafson and Tiff Shao about the challenging topic of life with high-energy, high-drive, and/or high-arousal dogs who are injured or sick or otherwise cannot physically perform the behaviors that their brains want without causing pain. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: …

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Losing a Dog Hurts—Here’s the True Story Behind a Famous Poem That Eases the Pain 5:59

17d ago5:59

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In this heartfelt episode of the USA Dog Behavior podcast, Scott Sheaffer explores the deep emotional impact of losing a beloved dog. Scott shares his personal reflections on the grief that follows such a loss and introduces listeners to the famous poem The Rainbow Bridge, which has brought comfort to countless grieving pet owners for over six deca…

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REPLAY: The False Dichotomy with Lisa Mullianx CDBC Part One 1:01:55

16d ago1:01:55

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In response to the “trainer wars” between the balanced and force-free communities Sarah and past podcast guest (and friend) Lisa Mullinax sit down to talk about the place where ethics meet efficacy. Lisa and Sarah do not claim a label as trainers (neither balanced nor force-free), and have both undergone an evolution in the behavior field that has …

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Where Do I Even Start? What it Means to be Welfare First in Behavior Consulting 14:28

24d ago14:28

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Conceptually, approaching behavior cases with a welfare-first approach makes sense. But what should we do when the dog’s welfare is being affected by multiple factors? Is there a “right” place to start when the behavior bingo card is basically blacked out? https://sarahstremming.com/tennis-racquets-and-doubles-partners/Sign up for courses and join …

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Spatial Ecology (and Sharks) with Brett Sweezy 1:09:26

24d ago1:09:26

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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks with Brett Sweezy about spatial ecology and sharks. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: Efficiency and Bias in Strip and Line Transect Sampling Where to find Brett: Instagram | Bluesky You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservati…

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The Crisis of Unqualified Dog Trainers Treating Dog Aggression 10:58

30d ago10:58

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In this episode of the USA Dog Behavior podcast, certified dog behavior consultant and behaviorist Scott Sheaffer addresses the critical issue of unqualified dog trainers handling aggression cases. He highlights the lack of regulation in the dog training industry, where inexperienced individuals often use harmful methods like shock collars or domin…

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Reactive Adolescent Dogs 14:17

1M ago14:17

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Is it a phase? Will they grow out of it? Is my young dog cursed for life with reactivity? The good news is that adolescence passes. The bad news is the lessons learned there do not. Learn the four most important things to do while your dog is a teenager do be sure they grow into a balanced adult. https://sarahstremming.com/tennis-racquets-and-doubl…

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# 25 Navigating the Dog Training Industry Pt. 3: Finding a Trainer 55:26

1M ago55:26

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In our third installment of the "Navigating the Dog Training Industry" series, we talk about how to find a trainer who is aligned with your ethics and values and has the necessary expertise to help you with your dog's struggles. Jesse and Verena are diving into training styles, certifications, and cutting through marketing strategies - so that you …

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Teammate or Tool? 13:17

1M ago13:17

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In dog sports the dog can’t be an equal teammate because the human is fully in charge. But a dog can be treated like a partner or they can be treated like a tool, and it is important in either case to know what your values are and stick to them. https://sarahstremming.com/tennis-racquets-and-doubles-partners/Sign up for courses and join the members…

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Breaking into the Field of Conservation Detection Dogs 1:11:12

1M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla talks about breaking into the field of conservation detection dogs. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: None You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conservationists Website | Course Waitlist | Merch | Support Our Work |…

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#24 Navigating the Dog Training Industry Pt. 2: The Humane Hierarchy 1:10:08

1M ago1:10:08

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In the second episode of a multipart series on choosing a dog trainer, Verena and Jesse explore how the different behavior interventions stack up against each other when it comes to how pleasant or unpleasant they are for the dog, using the concept of the humane hierarchy. We're referring to the Dr. Susan Friedman article "What's Wrong with This Pi…

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Patreon Minisode 5 10:00

1M ago10:00

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Reinforcement confusion in sports, a friendly dog gone wrong, and how to decide what to start with when the dog has a lot of training needs. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by AlexGrohl from PixabayBy Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine

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Can Dogs Be Psychotic? Understanding Bizarre Canine Behavior 9:58

1M ago9:58

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In this episode of the USA Dog Behavior Podcast, certified dog behavior consultant and behaviorist Scott Sheaffer explores the question: Can dogs be psychotic? While dogs may exhibit behaviors that resemble human psychosis—such as staring at "nothing" or sudden aggression—these actions are typically linked to medical or environmental causes rather …

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Dog Sports Mythbusting 12:46

1M ago12:46

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Dogs don’t get jet-lagged. GI distress is normal during trial weekends. It’s ok if your dog goes off food during travel. These myths and more, and the truth about the welfare of our competition dogs. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by AlexGrohl from Pix…

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Calm Your Reactive or Aggressive Dog with "Look at That" Training 31:19

2M ago31:19

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Text Me Your Questions Certified canine behaviorist Will Bangura shares a powerful force-free approach to help dogs with reactivity or aggression without using corrections or punishment. • Understanding that reactive behavior stems from anxiety, stress, and fear • Why corrections and punishment only suppress behavior without changing emotional stat…

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Slow School Part Three: Fast and Slow Schools, Finding Balance 4:33

2M ago4:33

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“But Sarah, my dog needs to go fast!” Yes, your dog probably does need to go fast. And striking the balance between fast and slow schools, and curating your program to the individual dog you are working with, is key. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by A…

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Can Your iPhone Really Identify Dog Breeds? I Put It to the Test 5:00

2M ago5:00

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Can your iPhone really identify dog breeds? In this episode, I'm going to put it to the test. In this episode of the USA Dog Behavior Podcast, certified dog behavior consultant Scott Sheaffer puts Apple’s dog breed identification feature to the test! If you have an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, your Photos app can automatically detect 350+ dog br…

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CWD Dogs with Brenna Aizen 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Brenna Aizen from the Penn Vet Wildlife Futures Program about dogs sniffing out chronic wasting disease. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: Effect of rapid changes in environmental conditions on canine detection of methyl benzoate Where to find Brenna: Website | LinkedIn You …

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Slow School Part Two: Emotional Regulation 5:27

2M ago5:27

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What do gentle parenting, emotional down-regulation, and dog training all have in common? They’re all part of slow schooling your dog. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by AlexGrohl from PixabayBy Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine

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10 Critical Mistakes That Sabotage Your Dog Training (And How to Fix Them) 36:04

2M ago36:04

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Text Me Your Questions Support the show If you need professional help please visit my Dog Behaviorist website. Go here for Free Dog Training ArticlesBy Will Bangura, M.S., CAB-ICB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP is a World Renowned Dog Behaviorist, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and a Fear Free Certified Professional with over 36 years of experience with the most difficult

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Slow School Part One: What the F is Slow School? 4:06

2M ago4:06

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Ok, what is slow school? It’s a little bit somatic therapy, a little bit self-regulation, and a lot of skill building. It is vital for the dogs who find it hard to access decompression, and their guardians benefit too. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by…

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Patreon Minisode 4 8:28

2M ago8:28

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How do dogs make friends? How do we even begin to find dogs for our dogs to be friends with? And, does protective aggression actually exist? Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by AlexGrohl from PixabayBy Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine

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Getting into Grad School with Dr. Charles van Rees 1:27:09

2M ago1:27:09

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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back with Dr. Charles van Rees to talk about getting into grad school. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: Trail vs. thicket: Evaluating conservation detection dog performance in varied terrain Where to find Charles: Website | Lab Website | Instagram You can support the K9 Conservation…

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Why Your Dog Ignores You (and What to Do About It) 9:23

2M ago9:23

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Does your dog ignore you when you call their name or give a command? It’s not stubbornness—there’s always a reason behind it! In this episode of the USA Dog Behavior Podcast, certified dog behavior consultant Scott Sheaffer breaks down the most common reasons dogs “tune out” their owners and what you can do to fix it. From poor generalization of co…

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Stop Dog Jumping: A Positive Approach to Stopping Dog Jumping Without Punishment 22:54

2M ago22:54

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Text Me Your Questions Jumping behavior in dogs is completely manageable through positive reinforcement techniques rather than punishment-based methods that cause fear, pain, or intimidation. Using differential reinforcement, you can teach your dog to sit for greetings instead of jumping, creating a lasting behavior change that preserves your relat…

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Behavioral Diversity in Sports Dogs 13:42

2M ago13:42

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If you stopped doing your sport tomorrow, would your dog’s life still be good? How much do you pay attention to the behavioral diversity in your dog’s life? This episode is for all folks who participate in dogs sports. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by…

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Do 99% of Dogs Have Behavior Problems? With Dr (Jessica) Perry Hekman 46:56

3M ago46:56

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A recent paper (The Prevalence of Behavior Problems in Dogs in the United States) claimed that over 99% of pet dogs have behavior problems. That number is staggering! But what does the data really say? In this crossover episode with the Functional Breeding Podcast Dr Perry Hekman and Sarah Stremming break down this spin on the data and what we migh…

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#23 Navigating the Dog Training Industry Pt. 1: How Do Dogs Learn? 48:05

3M ago48:05

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In this first episode of a multipart series, Verena and Jesse tackle the thorny and complicated topic of navigating dog training industry as a dog guardian. The first step to hiring the right professional is understanding how dogs learn... and things get a bit nerdy. Go down the rabbit hole with us... and learn to understand your dog - and yourself…

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When Your Dog Acts Out: How to Handle Aggression Toward Dogs and People 6:29

3M ago6:29

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What do you do when your dog suddenly acts out, showing aggression toward other dogs or even people? It’s a stressful and often confusing situation for any dog owner, but the good news is that there are steps you can take to manage and address this behavior. In this episode of the USA Dog Behavior Podcast, we’ll walk you through exactly what to do …

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Cheetah Conservation Fund Dogs with Tim Hofmann 55:23

3M ago55:23

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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Tim Hofmann, the Scat Dog Handler, Research Manager and Research Coordinator at Cheetah Conservation Fund about his PhD research using detection dogs and other methods to study cheetahs in Namibia and beyond. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: None this week! Where to find Ti…

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Dogs as Captive Animals Part Three: Radical Imagination 18:19

3M ago18:19

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Congratulations, you’ve taken the red pill. Now adjust your mind, then your behavior, and finally society to better serve the animals in our care, including ourselves. If you listened, let us know: what are your “red pill moments”?Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogr…

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Dogs as Captive Animals Part Two: Does Animal Welfare Science Have it Right? 8:32

3M ago8:32

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The field of animal welfare science is expanding into and affecting the industry of pet dog behavior, and that is a good thing. But this science is not enough, and it is important to appraise what it can and can’t do before we as behavior professionals or guardians of captive dogs hang up our hat and claim we’ve done our best. Explore modern egg fa…

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Puppy Training, Socialization, Critical Stages of Development: Everything You Need to Know 2:40:44

3M ago2:40:44

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Text Me Your Questions Raising a puppy successfully relies heavily on early training and socialization, with the first year of a dog’s life setting the stage for their future behavior. The episode highlights the critical developmental stages of puppies, key socialization methods, the benefits of cooperative care training, and the importance of mode…

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Dogs as Captive Animals Part One: Dog More, Type Less 12:16

3M ago12:16

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In the first of a three part series about dogs as captive animals Sarah explores how we can better care for our dogs by encouraging them to “dog more” and respond to stress in breed-typical ways a little less. Does the border collie staring at cats have a better life than the one who doesn’t fixate on anything at all? Do terriers need to kill or fi…

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Hot Takes with Paul Bunker & Meg Barnes 1:00:52

3M ago1:00:52

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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Paul Bunker and Meg Barnes about hot takes in the conservation dog training community. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: None this week! Where to find Paul: Website |Facebook |Instagram Where to find Meg: Website |Facebook |Instagram You can support the K9 Conservationists P…

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Patreon Minisode 3 11:09

4M ago11:09

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In this patreon question minisode Sarah addresses balancing chronic pain with high drive needs, a barking dachshund, a scared puppy, and more! Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cogdogradioMusic by AlexGrohl from PixabayBy Sarah Stremming, The Cognitive Canine

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Dog Bite Liability: What Owners Need to Know (Including Texas-Specific Laws in the USA) 10:16

4M ago10:16

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In this episode of the USA Dog Behavior Podcast, Scott Sheaffer explores the legal responsibilities of dog owners when their pets bite someone, with a focus on dog bite liability laws in Texas and beyond. He breaks down key legal principles, including strict liability, the "One Bite Rule," and negligence-based liability, providing insights into how…

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Resilience and Tenacity Continued: States or Traits? 19:23

4M ago19:23

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Are resilience or tenacity fixed? What can we do to enhance resilience or inspire tenacity? Join Sarah as she dives into improving the welfare of dogs via the biopsychosocial model and how it applies to these traits (or states?) in dogs. https://www.physio-pedia.com/Biopsychosocial_Modelhttps://www.companiondogproject.org/Sign up for courses and jo…

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#22 Living with Dog-Dog Aggression w/ Priscilla Torres of Luchadogs PDX 38:12

4M ago38:12

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In the follow up to episode #21, we interview Priscilla Torres about living with and through intra household aggression between her three dogs. Learn what happened, what strategies Priscilla tried, what finally helped, and where things are now. Many thanks to Priscilla. You can find her on Instagram at Luchadogs PDX. Priscilla's shoutout goes to tw…

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Resilience and Tenacity 20:03

4M ago20:03

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Dividing dog temperaments into four different combinations of resilience and tenacity is thought-provoking. Sarah has been doing this thought experiment for years and wants to welcome you to join it. https://www.companiondogproject.org/Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahstremming.comJoin us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/co…

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Plants & Puppies with Kat Serafina 1:27:13

4M ago1:27:13

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In this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Kat Serafina about plants and puppies. Links Mentioned in the Episode: Science Highlight: An approach to identify bias in scent detection dog testing Where to find Kat: Website | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists…

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Navigating Behavioral Euthanasia for Dogs: Compassion, Choices, and Coping 21:00

4M ago21:00

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Text Me Your Questions Are you struggling with the heart-wrenching decision of behavioral euthanasia for your beloved dog? Join us as we navigate this emotionally charged topic with empathy and understanding. Discover how recognizing early warning signs of severe aggression or extreme anxiety can be crucial in managing your pet's behavior. We'll sh…

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Patreon Minisode 2 13:19

4M ago13:19

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How do I get my dog to look at scary stuff to process it? What should I do about my dog resource guarding in agility class? How do I get my lab to stop bringing me stuff? Help! My dog is showing aggression toward my kid! All this and more in the second ever patreon minisode of Cog Dog Radio. Sign up for courses and join the membership here: sarahst…

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Two Signs You’ve Found an Effective Dog Trainer 8:50

4M ago8:50

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This podcast episode explores two critical signs of an effective dog trainer or behaviorist. First, it emphasizes the importance of positive, reward-based training techniques, especially for addressing challenging issues like aggression or separation anxiety. Positive reinforcement, supported by modern behavioral science, fosters faster learning, l…

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