I leashed up my puppy Niffler as he jumped from my Prius. The sun was warm, the scent of Ponderosa pines heavy in the spring air. We headed down the …
Introducing: K9 Conservationists
Hello and welcome to the K9 Conservationists Podcast! We’ve got a new name! As our loyal listeners know, we recently lost my beloved cohost Ursa. After giving it a LOT …
Ep. 15: Puppy Temperament Tests Aren’t That Predictive With Dr. James Ha
Today we’re talking about Dr. James Ha about puppy temperament and training to mitigate or avoid behavior issues. Mostly, we’re talking about the science of how BAD temperament tests are …
Ep. 14: Avoiding Separation Anxiety in Puppies with Malena DeMartini
Today we’re talking to Malena DeMartini Price, author of TWO books about separation anxiety, instructor of the Mission Possible separation anxiety course, and the founder of the certification for separation …
Ep. 61: Shaping vs. Cueing with Hannah Branigan
Today we’re talking to Hannah Branigan about cueing versus shaping in your training sessions. Now this might sound a bit nerdy – and it probably will be – but it’s …
Ep. 13: Enrichment for Puppies with Christine Young
Today we’re talking to Christine Young. Christine is CPDT-KA certified trainer & dog lifestyle expert with over 20 years experience with dogs and horses. Christine is here to talk to …
What’s the Humane Hierarchy of Dog Training?
The Humane Hierarchy of dog training guides the majority of my decisions as a behavior consultant, trainer, and dog owner. This framework was created by Dr. Susan Friedman to help …
Ep. 12: Balancing Puppy Vaccine Schedules and Socialization with Dr. Jen
Today we’re talking to Dr. Jennifer Summerfield of Brown Veterinary Services in Wayne, West Virginia. Dr. Jen is a veterinarian and certified professional dog trainer – knowledge assessed and is …
Ep. 60: Updates and Hot Takes Part 3
Kayla and Ursa provide updates on their life and play another quick round of hot takes. They take turns pulling a topic from a hat, then they have 3 minutes …
My Dog Growls When We Pet Them – What Do We Do?
Many dogs love petting – like my puppy Niffler. Other dogs, like my dog Barley, prefer to show their affection other ways. Still other dogs really, really do not like …
