You have adopted a dog, now what?  Tara and Laura cover the important steps to take when adopting a dog and how to make sure you establish a solid foundation for your new pack member.  Shelters and rescues are full and need people to adopt, but it’s important to make sure we are being fair to the dog and not setting them up to develop reactivity or be returned.

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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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Is your dog really showing submissive behaviors or something else?  Tara and Laura explain what submission in dogs looks like and what it actually means when a dog does those behaviors.  Many people will mistake submission as cute behaviors or actually want their dogs to show submission to them or other dogs, so it can be important to understand what state of mind your dog is in and how to help 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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Do you think your dog has an uncommon aggression?  Tara and Laura discuss the last few types of aggression that are more uncommon than most realize.  These include maternal aggression, predatory aggression, and intra-/intersexual aggression.  They explain each type of aggression and why it is typically more uncommon than others and how they can sometimes be mistaken as something else.

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

Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

Have you ever heard of IMHA in dogs?  This week Tara and Laura welcomed Dr. Waters to come talk about Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia, a disease that is very dangerous and requires immediate veterinary care.  They discussed the signs of this disease, what is happening in your dog if they have it, and what to expect for treatment.  Thankfully this isn’t something that is seen often, but the severity makes it life-threatening and important for owners to be aware of what to look for and keep their dogs healthy.

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

Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

Do you have a goal for your dog this new year?  It doesn’t have to just be the humans that have resolutions for the new year.  Tara and Laura discuss ideas for new year’s resolutions for your dog(s) that can include physical fitness, mental stimulation, social skills, and self-care.  There is always something we can do to help our dogs reach their potential.

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

Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

What is it like owning a dog with a dangerous form of aggression?  This week Tara and Laura spoke with Jill Scott who owned Pawpeye, a dog that developed retaliation aggression.  They discussed Pawpeye’s life with Jill and their training protocols, how much Jill did with Pawpeye, and the difficulties she faced.

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

Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

Is your dog frustrated or just bored?  Tara and Laura talk through the different behaviors a dog may be exhibiting, such as chewing on furniture, digging up the yard, or grabbing items and running with them.  They go over how to know if your dog is doing these behaviors because they are frustrated or if it is due to boredom and how to help your dog work through these behaviors.

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

Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

How can you harness not just one, but two high drive dogs?  This week Tara and Laura welcomed back Gene and Shannon Walker to talk about their dog Cleo.  They had previously spoken with them in season 1 episode 20 about their dog, Dino, and touched a little on the newest addition to the pack, Cleo.  Cleo proved to be an even higher driven dog than Dino, so they discussed how they have worked to harness her persistence and help her thrive in their pack.

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

Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

Is your dog ready for the holiday madness?  In this week’s episode, Tara and Laura go over ways to help make sure your dog is prepared for the stress and excitement that inevitably comes with the end of the year.   They stress the importance of prepping your dog for whatever plans you may have including travel, boarding, guests coming over, holiday decor, and fireworks.

Sponsored by K9 Workingmind

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

Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman

What does redirected and retaliation aggression look like?  This week Tara and Laura looked into understanding the differences between redirected aggression and retaliation aggression.  They discussed the differences between the two, how these types of aggression can be dangerous for handlers/owners, and how humans can actually cause their dogs to develop these aggressions.

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