Discover Your Dog

Just as with human health care, non-traditional, alternative, or holistic treatment options are available for your dog. Today, discover the difference between Western and Eastern veterinary medicine from our guest speaker, Dr. Marc Smith. In this episode, learn about your dog’s constitution with 5 Elements in Eastern Medicine. Show Highlights First interview with a veterinarian on [...]

Deciding your method of dog training depends upon what you want, and what works for your family. Discover the difference between Doggie Boot Camp Training versus In-Home Dog Training and some of the expectations of owners for each method. In this episode, learn how to walk your dog on the leash with concentration on your dog. Show Highlights [...]

Dog separation anxiety is the most common behavior referred by veterinarians to dog behaviorists. Discover the difference betwen minor and extreme forms of dog separation anxiety, and some things you can do for each of those levels. In this episode, learn how to change your leaving-the-house routine to learn your dog’s triggers and help her stay calm. [...]

A protective dog barking aggressively at the door, window, or fence line may be giving you a sign of a real problem. Discover how your dog’s aggressive behavior may be reinforced, even when you’re not at home! In this episode, learn how to use a phrase to get your dog to “get back” when you or someone else is [...]

A car sick dog may have a behavioral issue completely unrelated to actually being sick. Discover useful ways to help your dog deal with the anxiety of car rides. In this episode, learn how to use “puppy steps” to raise your dog’s trust to get in and out of the car. Show Highlights Dogs are becoming a [...]

Anxiety can potentially become a very serious situation with your dog and her interactions. Discover useful ways to help your dog deal with anxiety and feel comfortable in social situations. In this episode, learn how to raise your dog’s confidence and trust to help your dog with anxiety. Show Highlights Pay attention to your dogs behaviors – if they are [...]

Crate training your dog is a useful way to help her deal with anxiety and feel comfortable in your home. Discover the benefits of crate training and a straightforward way to teach your dog to love the crate. In this episode, learn how to help your dog enjoy the safety and comfort a crate provides. Show [...]

A dog digging holes in the backyard can be frustrating. Today, discover three main reasons why your dog digs, and how to handle those issues. In this episode, you ll learn how to encourage your dog to enjoy her whole free yard. Show Highlights Do you ever ask if yourself or think – why does [...]

Sometimes, your dog appears to be prejudiced against certain groups, or types of people. Discover how believing this assumption hides the true cause of your dog’s “racist” behavior. In this episode, you ll learn two ways you can help your dog deal with fear and aggression. Show Highlights Do you ever ask if yourself or think – dang, I [...]

Why frustration and tears for Bennie is so beneficial to you. Discover the importance of understanding your dog and yourself. In this episode,you ll learn why making the mental shift in how you train and interact with your dog is so important. Show Highlights Bennie was so frustrated with his dog Molly running out the door [...]