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In this episode of the Dog is Love Podcast, Chrissy and Cara explore the “shop” side of the adopt or shop debate, focusing on how to choose a puppy from a breeder. They discuss puppy development stages, the importance of socialization, health screenings, and responsible breeder practices. The hosts share their personal experiences and offer practical tips for evaluating puppies and breeders, including questions to ask and red flags to watch for. The episode emphasizes making informed decisions to ensure the health and happiness of the puppies and you, their future family. Tune in!

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Thinking of bringing a new dog into your life? In this episode, Chrissy and Cara discuss the key considerations for adopting versus shopping for a dog. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection, understanding breed characteristics, and assessing lifestyle compatibility before bringing a dog home. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of adoption, the significance of patience and trust-building, and the need to gather information about a dog’s background. Listeners are encouraged to be honest about their capabilities and to prepare for a long-term commitment, ensuring both the dog and owner can thrive together. 

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In this episode, Chrissy and Cara explore how our emotional energy impacts our dogs and household dynamics. Chrissy shares how her stress as a busy mom can create chaos, affecting both her children and pets, while Cara describes the calm, grounding energy in her home with a new baby and dog. Through personal stories, they highlight the importance of self-awareness, presence, and practical grounding techniques—like mindful breathing and relaxed walks—to foster harmony at home. Their conversation encourages listeners to be intentional with their energy, benefiting both family members and pets.

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In episode four, Chrissy and Cara discuss Canine to Five's third foundational principle of DOG which is How Dogs Act. They dive into the territorially nature of canines and troubleshoot a number of different scenarios the listener may experience with their pup. Whether it's jumping, incessant barking at the delivery man, or growling when someone approaches the leash, they explain why many dogs behave this way and what to do about it. Tune in!  

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In episode three, our hosts dive into Canine to Five's second foundational principle of DOG which is How Dogs Learn. The answer? Behaviorally. Tune in as Chrissy and Cara share the behavioral insights they've gained over the years and give you the tools you need to train your pup right at home! 

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In Episode One, Chrissy and Cara discuss the importance of learning the language of DOG so as to facilitate a deeper understanding of your dog's behavior and psyche. They touch on Canine to Five's three foundational principles of DOG: How They Live, How They Learn, and How They Act with specific emphasis on 'How They Live.' Since it's established that dogs live in a hierarchal pack setting, in Episode Two, Chrissy and Cara build on this principle by defining with that means. They go into depth about the importance of pack leadership and give the listeners actionable tools on how to be the pack leader! Tune in.

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Welcome to the Dog is Love podcast! We're so happy you're here. In this episode, co-hosts, Chrissy Wohltmann and Cara Kelly discuss the language of dog and explain the meaning of, "to have a dog, you have to understand DOG." They also go into the three Foundational Principles of DOG, focusing on the first principle, 'How Dogs Live.'