In this episode, Tara and Laura welcome guest, Casey, to talk about her opinionated Australian Shepherd mix, Sinatra.  Casey discusses the ups and downs of learning Sinatra’s needs after adopting him at 18 months and working through some of his excitement, control, and protective behaviors.

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This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.

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In this informational episode, Tara and Laura explain the differences between protective and territorial aggression.  They discuss the common misconceptions and what behaviors you may see in your dog struggling with these types of reactivity.

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This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.

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In this informative episode, Tara and Laura had Officer Gregg join them to explain the roles of an animal control officer, a job that many people don't understand.  They discussed what animal control officers do, common issues they face, myths about their job that cause community members to be frustrated with them, and how we can help support them.

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This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.

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In this episode, Tara and Laura talk with Madison Williams about her enthusiastic dog, Weezy. Madison discusses their journey at understanding how to communicate with a dog that had the trifecta of excitement, frustration, and play reactivity. They discuss the ups and downs and the great strides Weezy continues to make.

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This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.

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In this exciting episode, Tara and Laura explain the differences between frustration, excitement, and play elicited aggression. These behaviors include biting at the leash, chasing wheels or anything fast moving, and getting over amped in play. They discuss how to recognize these behaviors and understand the causes.

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This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.

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In this informative episode, Tara and Laura welcomed Stacy Sutton to discuss the Texas Humane Legislation Network. They break down understanding local ordinances, state & federal laws, and how to get involved to help support animal rights and be the voice of our dogs.

To get more information check out www.thln.org

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This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.

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In this uplifting episode, Tara and Laura talk with Tiffany Yates about her dog, Gavin, and their journey in learning how to communicate. They discuss Gavin's behavior and how Tiffany worked to help understand his behavior and work towards helping him be successful and achieving positive revelations on both sides of the leash.

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This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.

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In this exciting episode, Tara and Laura welcomed one of their personal heroes, Susan Peters-Fineske. They spoke with her about her fight against puppy stores and puppy mills. Susan explained the numerous problems associated with dogs coming from puppy stores and how the public can help to end these establishments and their suppliers.

Check out some resources below if you are interested in knowing more information:

https://bailingoutbenji.com

https://pmadtx.org

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This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.

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In this episode, Tara and Laura explain the difference between a service dog, therapy dog, and emotional support dog. They discuss problems society is facing at understanding the purpose for these dogs and stress the importance of understanding the roles of a service dog.

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This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.

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In this paramount episode, Tara and Laura discuss the importance of safety with dogs around children. They break down this controversial topic and explain the reasoning behind the safety measures that should always be taken with dogs around kids, how to teach boundaries, and why these expectations are beneficial for everyone.

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This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.

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