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Ep. 45: Can Dogs Be Racist?

Kayla sits down with Jio and Taylor from Smart Bitch Dog Training, Curtis from Pet Parent Allies, and Jenna from Dog Liaison to talk about whether or not dogs can be racist. Let’s start by saying that Canine Conversations has been excited to get this episode out for a while, and we recognize it might … Read more

Review: Freshpet Dog Food

My dog sees a lot of variety in his dog food. We test many different products, but there is one food I have come to use as his main source of nutrition and what he eats on a regular basis.  This is because my dog absolutely loves the taste, it is less processed than most … Read more

Ep. 43: Mythbusting Part Two

Join Marissa, Ursa, and Kayla as they discuss dog training myths including: Comforting a scared dog teaches the dog to be scared A single dog training class is all the obedience/training your dog needs Episode on generalization here Feeding your dog human food teaches them to beg Listen to our episode on common treat-training issues … Read more

Review: Marsh Dog Wild Nutria Treats

What if you could give your dog a delicious treat while supporting conservation efforts? Marsh Dog has come out with a line of treats that does just that. These Wild Nutria dog treats help preserve the eco-systems of Louisiana and provide your four legged friend with a healthy, sustainable treat you can rely on. Marsh … Read more

Review: West Paw Zogoflex Dog Toys

Have you ever come home to find a sofa cushion in shreds on the floor or pieces of your favorite shoe scattered across the house? Well, there is a company working to solve these problems with great dog toys that are durable, mentally stimulating, and fun!  West Paw did NOT send us free toys or … Read more

Ep. 41: Is Aggression Ever Fixed?

Join Marissa, Kayla, and Ursa as they discuss what aggression is and factors important in determining whether aggression is ever truly fixed. Can trigger be identified? How severe is the aggressive response? What’s the learned history? Can environment be managed? Is b mod being carried out effectively? Dog under threshold Exposure managed positively Significant # … Read more