In this episode, Jesse and Verena discuss what reinforcement is. Is there more to it than giving your dog a cookie for doing a "sit"? Well, YES. And we're going to tell you all about it.

Here is the blog on door manners I mentioned in the episode.

Our shoutout goes to Cog Dog Radio, specifically episodes 354-356, which feature a series on reinforcement. Here's the first part for you.

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We're so excited to be able to present to you this important and thorough interview with Dr. Pachel of the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, OR wherein we dive into the topic of psychoactive medication - what options there are, how they can help your dog, and when they might be needed. So many things to consider - you might want to listen twice!

You can learn more about Dr. Pachel on his website.

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Oh my! A new type of episode!

In our inaugural mailbag episode, we discuss a listener question on when a correction between dogs is appropriate and where the line to a scuffle lies - and what to do when scuffles happened.

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The final episode in the "Navigating the Dog Training Industry" dives into different kinds of training modalities. What's the difference between private training, day training, board & train and classes? Learn more about getting the most out of training with your precious pup.

Our shoutout goes to the "The Dog's Truth" by Kim Brophey.

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In our third installment of the "Navigating the Dog Training Industry" series, we talk about how to find a trainer who is aligned with your ethics and values and has the necessary expertise to help you with your dog's struggles. Jesse and Verena are diving into training styles, certifications, and cutting through marketing strategies - so that you can do what's right for your dog.

Our shoutout goes to the Karen Pryor Academy.

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In the second episode of a multipart series on choosing a dog trainer, Verena and Jesse explore how the different behavior interventions stack up against each other when it comes to how pleasant or unpleasant they are for the dog, using the concept of the humane hierarchy.

We're referring to the Dr. Susan Friedman article "What's Wrong with This Picture: Effectiveness is Not Enough". You will also find the image that we're talking about on the podcast in this article.

Our shoutout goes to the Paws & Reward Podcast, specifically this episode on the humane hierarchy.

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In this first episode of a multipart series, Verena and Jesse tackle the thorny and complicated topic of navigating dog training industry as a dog guardian. The first step to hiring the right professional is understanding how dogs learn... and things get a bit nerdy. Go down the rabbit hole with us... and learn to understand your dog - and yourself - a bit better.

Our shoutout goes to Reaching the Animal Mind and Don't Shoot the Dog by Karen Pryor.

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In the follow up to episode #21, we interview Priscilla Torres about living with and through intra household aggression between her three dogs. Learn what happened, what strategies Priscilla tried, what finally helped, and where things are now.

Many thanks to Priscilla. You can find her on Instagram at Luchadogs PDX.

Priscilla's shoutout goes to two Portland, OR based trainers: Jess at J9K9 Training and Brie at Noble Woof Dog Training.

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In the first episode of 2025, Jesse and Verena sit down with Mike Shikashio and talk about what dog guardians can do when the dogs in their home don't get along. When should you find a trainer? When should you think about rehoming? And what does Babe 2: Pig in the City have to do with it all? Listen in to find out!

Our thanks goes to Mike Shikashio at AggressiveDog.com

Our shout goes out to the Muzzle Up Project

You can learn more about the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants HERE.

For body language, Mike references Five by Five Canine, whom you can find HERE.

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It's the end of 2024, and Verena and Jesse spend some time thinking about the lessons their - and the clients' - dogs imparted this year. Prepare to get a little soppy and learn a thing or two about celebrating the dog you live with, assessing whether your dog is in pain, and walking the path of owning a difficult dog.

Thank you to Jess Lara of J9K9 Training for contributing to the animal check in.

Here is the Mills (2020) paper we reference in the podcast, and you can read about Dynamic Dog assessments and Mercedes Moore at The Motivated K9.

Our shoutout goes to the YouTube channel Get a Calm Dog by Jenna Romano.

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