For episode five, Kayla speaks to Carrie Brooks at Go Rogue Dog Training Center about selecting a shelter or rescue to work with, and then selecting a puppy from that location. There’s not really a right and wrong way to do this, but we’ll cover our top tips for you. Selecting a Shelter Why supporting … Read more
Kayla speaks to Ursa Acree of Canis Major Dog Training in Denver Colorado about preparing to bring your new puppy home. Discussed in this Episode: Shopping list (All links go to Chewy.com or Amazon, we get a small payment if you purchase at those links – this funds the podcast and comes at no cost … Read more
If your dog growls at strangers, you may be looking for ways to stop that behavior. Perhaps you’ve even tried a few solutions, but it didn’t seem to help. The first step is to understand why your dog is growling, which you can explore in this article here. Though there isn’t always one simple answer, … Read more
One of my biggest concerns when I brought my new puppy home was that I wouldn’t have an equal number of portraits of him on the wall. Honestly, my walls are already quite saturated with Barley (my 7-year-old border collie). I was thrilled when Max & Milow reached out to me asking if I wanted … Read more
For episode four of the Pandemic Puppy Podcast, Kayla speaks to Amber Quann of Summit Dog Training and Megan Wallace of Dogs Deciphered about picking a puppy from a breeder. We’re covering picking a shelter and shelter puppy in upcoming episodes, so hang tight if that’s your preference! Discussed in this Episode: Decide what you … Read more
A scientific paper published in Vet Record in 2002 found that dogs reared in domestic environments and/or exposed to urban environments had fewer problems with aggression to strangers and avoidance behaviors. The researchers (Appleby, Bradshaw, and Casey) looked at 820 cases of dogs that were referred to a veterinarian for aggression or avoidance/apprehension concerns between … Read more
Does your dog growl at strangers? Maybe they let out a grumble when your new neighbor approaches to say hello. Or maybe they growl as your friend gets up from the dining table to use the bathroom. You might feel afraid or frustrated when your dog growls at someone, but this article can help you … Read more
Kayla and Ursa talk about how to prepare for a new puppy. See full show notes over at the Pandemic Puppy Podcast page. Don’t forget that you can support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $3/month! For Further Reading: Guide to Dog Adoption Part 1: What Are You Looking For In a Dog? … Read more
For episode three of the Pandemic Puppy Podcast, Kayla speaks to Amber Quann of Summit Dog Training and Megan Wallace of Dogs Deciphered about picking a breeder for your next puppy. There’s not really a right and wrong way to do this, but we’ll cover our top tips for you. We’re covering picking a shelter … Read more
Let’s face it: puppies can be super annoying. As I write this, my 12-week-old border collie is whining behind me from his gated off “Puppy Palace” (actually, a corner of my 300-square-foot cottage). He’s been whining for about 10 minutes, but it feels like hours. I KNOW he needs a nap – he just played … Read more