Take your dog treat game to the next level with Fig and Tyler’s Freeze-Dried 100% meat treats! Your dog should eat just as well as you do, and these treats are the perfect way to give them the delicious, nutrient packed treat they deserve. About Fig and Tyler: Founded by pet parents wanting to take … Read more
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 a member of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Dr. Jen is here today to … Read more
You survived the first few months with your new puppy. And that’s no small feat! Puppies are a lot of work. On the horizon, a new challenge awaits you: canine teenagerhood. Yep, dogs go through puberty too! Similar to humans, puppies go through this development stage, as they reach physical, social and reproductive maturity. Teenage … Read more
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 to give their thoughts on it – then the other person has 2 minutes to add their thoughts. A reminder that you can now support … Read more
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 to be pet. So what do you do if your dog growls when you pet them? Firstly, let’s determine why your dog doesn’t like it … Read more
Today we’re talking to Ayoka Bubar, who offers training services online and in-person in southwestern Manitoba. She also writes the Rotten Dog Blog, which is full of practical advice and musings. Ayoka and I are talking about nipping and biting. This is SUCH a common problem for many puppy owners, and we’re here to help! … Read more
On this episode, Kayla talks with Curtis Kelley about self-regulation skills for puppies! Don’t forget that you can support the podcast through Patreon at patreon.com/pandemic-puppy Previous Podcast on Canine Conversations with Kayla and Curtis on Racism What is self-regulation? A dog that can handle small upsets and frustrations, ie. not getting a treat right away … Read more
My dogs have never been to a groomer, and every spring I spend time researching deals for flea preventative options. As a behavior consultant, I’m constantly urging my clients to get urinalysis, fecal tests, and blood tests done to rule out medical underpinnings for their behavior issues. Why is all of this so difficult? Because … Read more
My puppy Niffler is 4.5 months old. Over the past week, he’s slept in hotels, AirBnbs, and cabins and driven 17+ hours from Montana to California. Here are my tips for road tripping with a puppy. Your experience will vary depending on the age and personality of your puppy. Niffler has been a really easy … Read more
Kayla and Ursa speak with Ken Ramirez about conservation training and detection dogs! Remember, you can now support the podcast through Patreon for as little as $3/month! Patrons can submit questions, which we’ll answer at the end of each episode. Join the conversation over at patreon.com/canineconvos Discussed in this episode: Ken discusses some of his … Read more