Tara and Laura were honored this week to speak with special guest and country singer, Brittany Moore.  They discussed one of her biggest singles, “Give a Girl,” and the meaning behind this wonderful song that resonates with every dog owner.  Brittany shared her personal journey and the inspiration behind this song, her own dog Banjo.  Follow Brittany Moore on any social media platform at Brittany Moore Music and make sure to watch as she starts traveling this year and puts out her new music!

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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 protection training and bite work something for every dog?  In this episode, Tara and Laura discuss the trend of doing bite work and protection training with dogs and the problems that can arise.  They don’t shy away from the reasons why this can be a dangerous sport or training for a dog and the difficulties that are seen after the training is done.  If you are considering doing this type of work for your dog, take a listen to understand if this is the right training plan for your 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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What is the downside to force training?  In this episode, Tara and Laura discuss the negative side effects to using force training when working with a dog.  They explain how using force tools, such as prong or shock collars, even for just obedience work can break down a person’s bond with their dog and cause more problems in the future.  Wouldn’t you rather your dog want to work for you because they are motivated by you and not because they are worried about being corrected?

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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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How can you make progress with a high energy, undersocialized dog?  In this week’s episode, Tara welcomed Jordan Genung to talk about the training journey with his dog, Max, who missed out on some of his socialization due to being a parvo puppy and trying to keep him healthy.  Max is a high drive dog with a close bond to his dad and more persistance than most would know how to harness.  Tara discusses the ups and downs with Jordan working with a dog like Max and how rewarding it is seeing his progress.  

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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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Love may be in the air, but is it really love you between you and your dog or something else?  This Valentine’s episode Tara and Laura explained how sometimes us trying to show affection to our dogs can actually be pressuring them.  They also discussed how dogs show affection to each other and that this behavior should be the same even with their human pack members.  It’s important to know if you or your dog are actually being inappropriate instead of showing affection.

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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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Does your dog really understand what you are saying?  This week Tara and Laura posed the question for listeners to determine how they talk to their dogs.  They used different examples of communication that include body language, tone, frequency of commands, and more to explain how some forms of communication can frustrate our dogs and the importance of understanding the best ways to talk to our four-legged companions.

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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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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.

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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