Gary shares a recent encounter with a stranger that scolded him for walking his dog with a prong collar. Steve and Gary are pretty passionate about prong collars and share their beliefs. After the break PJ quizzes Steve on a recent article about American animal shelters.

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Steve, Gary and PJ discuss the effectiveness of laws and investigations surrounding dog attacks. Working in dog behavior and rescue, Steve and Gary have seen their share of "Dangerous Dog" hearings and need to consider their experiences when approving dog adoption applications. Also, PJ and Steve share their advice to anyone interested in starting a dog rescue.

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Today marks the 9th anniversary of The Little Red Dog! Steve and PJ talk about some of their most memorable moments from the last 9 years of saving dogs in Southern California.

At the top, Gary shares a recent story about the development of fully robotic dogs that can go into dangerous spaces before humans which is cool.... but they are also developing augmented reality goggles for working dogs that let handlers see what the dog sees and send signals back.

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Steve and Gary agree on many dog training philosophies, but their biggest difference of opinion is about dog treats. Gary, the self-titled "treat piñata," shares his positive reinforcement strategy. After the break, PJ joins to talk about two very entertaining stories from the first year of The Little Red Dog involving transporting pups from shelters.

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An unexpected side effect of COVID-19 is a significant rise in dog bites particularly amongst children. Steve and Gary talk about the underlying causes. After the break, PJ and Steve talk about a recent poll and letting your pet sleep in the bed.

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Whether or not to free feed your dog is a common question. Steve and Gary discuss their experiences and behavioral science related to the subject. After the break, Steve and PJ discuss the tragic results of a recent dog fight.

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A curious pup can make bringing a new baby into the house worrisome. Steve and Gary talk about how to plan before bringing a baby into a home that already has a baby or vice versa. After the break, friend of The Little Red Dog, Lauren, asks Steve questions about the dog rescue and his thoughts on current events.

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HELP! My dog acts like the Tasmanian devil when people come over! Steve and Gary answer this and other questions. After the break, PJ quizzes Steve on some fun dog trivia.

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IT IS HOT! Much of the west is experiencing a heatwave. Steve and Gary talk about keeping your dog safe and signs of heatstroke (white gums). Stay safe!

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Gary shares a story about a sneaky Border Collie named Rupert that tried to hide its bad behavior. After the break, Steve and PJ play a game of Would You Rather with some particularly difficult to answer questions.

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The Little Red Dog needs your support | Donate, adopt or foster at https://thelittlereddog.org/ | Subscribe and review For the Love of Dog | Follow us at instagram.com/thelittlereddog to watch our LIVE recording and ask your questions | Like and subscribe to our weekly virtual adoption events https://bit.ly/3e2XDay

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