Using a psychological approach from the dog's point of view, Team Canine calls their training Dog-o-logical. Understanding how dogs think allows us to create a mutually respectful and loving partnership with our companions, without need for physical force or intimidation. Understanding your dog through their eyes teaches you to compassionately work together on building a loving, lifelong relationship. On this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Brad and Tamara Jaffe of Team Canine explain their approach and offer valuable insights into how dogs think, operate and communicate.

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Like children, dogs don't come with instruction manuals. We rely on books, our veterinarians, and one another to help us solve behavior challenges, know the best dog parks, and decide what's best to feed our precious pups. Dogster is an online community for dog people where we can share photos, stories, and talk about just about anything related to dogs. On this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Dogster's founder and CEO Ted Rhinegold explains how Dogster got started, what it provides, and how all dog owners can join this very special online community of support.

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It was only a matter of time before some enterprising soul figured out that GPS technology could provide dog owners a new level of protection. With Zoombak on your dog's collar, you'll be alerted by text message or cell phone call if he or she leaves the predesignated "safety zone". Of course your dog should always be on leash when not enclosed in your yard, but things happen. You open your door to a deliver person and the dog might run off to chase a cat down the street. In this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, John Cullen, Director of Marketing for Zoombak, explains how their system works and offers one "Good Dog" listener the chance to win a Zoombak, priced at $199. Having spent many years in the pet product industry, Cullen also discusses trends in dog toys and offers his recommendations and a glimpse at some new products that will soon be hitting the market.

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For the first time in nearly 75 years, the bulldog is one of the top 10 most popular breeds in America. According to the American Kennel Club, which has been keeping track of such things since the 1800's, the Labrador Retriever is still the top dog for the 17th straight year. Hear about trends in breed popularity and why tiny dogs, like the Yorkshire Terrier, continue to climb the popularity scale. Lisa Peterson of the AKC talks about preferences in different cities and states and how trends have shifted over the years.

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For most dog owners, shedding is at best an annoyance. For many of us, it’s the bane of our existence. For Sue Hotovec, the hair that her dog sheds is raw material for yarn - the more hair, the better. On this episode of the “Good Dog” podcast, Sue explains how to spin dog hair into yarn, describing the various steps involved, what type of dog hair works best, and what you can make with the yarn. She recommends books that provide a step-by-step guide for dog owners interested in turning the hair their dog sheds into something productive and long lasting.

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Most of us know that positive reinforcement is key to training a dog, but we don't often know why training often fails. Dale Stavroff, author of "Let the Dog Decide" offers his take on how dogs learn, operant conditioning, training with covert control and overt positive reinforcement, choosing the right dog, low-stress/high result learning, introducing your dog to the world and much more. Dale's methods emphasize gentleness and fun, both for you and your pup, and this interview is filled with valuable tips for owners and their dogs, both young and old.

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The field of pet photography is exploding and Pet Photographer Lori Cheung, thepetphotographer.com, is riding the wave. Lori captures the essence of a dog's spirit and creates works of art for her clients who have included winners of the Academy, Grammy, Emmy and Tony Awards. Her style is candid, playful, and exuberant. An everyday moment transforms into an extraordinary one when viewed through Lori’s “third eye,” her camera lens. She specializes in portrait sessions at beaches, parks, homes, vineyards, and other inspiring locations. Using intention and intuition, Lori’s portraits illuminate souls, capture magic, and reveal inner sparkle.

In this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Lori describes how she got into this field and how the rest of us can improve the photos we take of our dogs by paying attention to background, lighting, and camera settings.

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Many children receive dogs at holiday time and in this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Jan Wall, creator of loveyourdog.com, a kid's guide to dog care, offers tips on how to help families adjust to their new pup. Dog ownership can teach children about responsibility, empathy and how to care for another being. There are simple tricks that kids can teach their dogs which helps to empower them in positive ways. Hear about important safety measures, what's reasonable to expect from kids at various ages when it comes to dog care, and how to handle your new puppy.

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True separation anxiety in dogs is a serious disorder treatable with a combination of behavior modification and, perhaps, medication. The anxiety that many dogs experience when separating from their owners is far easier to handle and, in this episode of "Good Dog", canine trainer and behaviorist Trish King offers tools for helping your pup handle the times when you're not around.

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Naturally, we all want our pets to remain healthy and cancer-free. Yet, the incidence of cancer is on the rise in dogs and the age of onset is creeping lower and lower. Shawn Messonnier is a holistic veterinarian and the author of several books, including "The Natural Vet's Guide to Preventng and Treating Cancer in Dogs". On this episode of the "Good Dog" podcast, Dr. Shawn describes the most commonly seen cancers in dogs and the treatments that are, in many cases, extending time and adding to the quality of the dog's life. He talks about both conventional and complementary therapies and addresses a few prevention techniques that include NOT vaccinating dogs on a annual basis. Dr. Shawn is a regular holistic pet columnist for the Dallas Morning News and hosts "Dr. Shawn - The Natural Vet" on Sirius Satellite's Martha Stewart Living Radio.

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