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- STSE Episode 32: No Tricks, Just Treats!This week we are talking about not tricking your dog. We talk through how we can build trust through positive reinforcement, which will enhance your relationship with your dog overall. Often our tone and intention can play a big role in how we set up our dogs for success both when they have a choice and when they don't. Many times, people aren't tricking their dog on purpose; the things they are asking of their dogs are simply non-negotiable. So we talk through how we can build reinforcement and trust even in activities that our dogs find less enjoyable. We can't have a party all the time, as Heather said, so it's important to know the difference between a consolation prize so to speak and tricking your dog into doing something they don't want to do. Trust, reinforcement, and our overall relationship with our dogs are all closely related. It is beneficial to keep that in mind even in those frustrating moments that we all encounter when living with dogs.Don't forget to review, subscribe, and share!Follow us on IG: @sometimestheressideeye | Instagram42 min
- Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 31: Scratching the Enrichment ItchThis week we are talking about scratching the enrichment itch. Enrichment has become a popular buzzword in the K9 world, but for us enrichment just means fulfilling your dog's natural needs. This can look very different for different dogs. This episode was inspired by Kristi's foster dog Jaxon who was getting lots of different types of enrichment, but his needs were not being met until he was allowed dog to dog interactions on a regular basis. Dogs who have their enrichment needs met are easier to live with and that makes owning them more enjoyable. Since individual dogs have individual and differing enrichment needs we are talking though a variety of enrichment ideas and what that might look like in a multi dog home. We're also addressing how enrichment needs change as aging dogs change. If you've ever wondered about enrichment or if you are as fascinated with enrichment as we are this is the episode for you!
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37 min - Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 30: Adding A DogIn this episode we are talking through adding a 3rd dog to your home (or really any new dog to a home with existing dogs). Obviously expenses, time and space are considerations, but the list is much more than these basics. Whether you are adopting an adult dog or adding a puppy there are many things to think through beyond the basics like dog personalities and individual needs. Knowing your existing dogs, understanding their needs as well as the needs of the humans in your home are going to play a big part in adding another dog. Often adding a 3rd dog requires more management, because additional relationships can quickly change the dynamic of the current household dogs. Please be sure to stay tuned to hear Heather say nice things about the bulldog as well in this episode!
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32 min - Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 29: Potty Training
In this episode we are talking all things potty training! The good, the bad, and the shitty. We are going over the basics as well as common mistakes, and even some really great insider tips. Although the basics may be the same for big and small breed dogs there are some distinct differences pet owners should keep in mind. We are also discussing the benefits and downfalls of doggy doors, pee pads, and leashing your dog during this phase of training. Potty training, like all training, requires consistency and the right tools for the job. We think this episode will help anyone in this phase of puppyhood as well as anyone preparing for a new puppy or adult dog who is not already potty trained.
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56 min - Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 28: Just "Advocate" for Your Dog Already!This week we are talking about advocating for our dogs, but we're looking at it from a slightly different angle. We are talking about why advocating can be tougher than expected. There are a variety of reasons advocating can be difficult including standing up to an authority figure, not knowing how to advocate without causing a scene, along with countless other reasons. We'll be sharing our own experiences with advocacy - both the times we were successful advocates and the times we fell short. We're also going over ways to better prepare for unexpected and expected situations with our dogs. Sometimes advocating for our dogs can be uncomfortable but we believe with some practice and forethought we can all become the advocate our dog deserves.
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32 min - Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 27: The Doberman
Join us as we explore Kristi's brain, or at least her thought process. After watching a dog and owner out in public Kristi had a series of thoughts and feelings pile up in rapid succession. Since these thoughts and questions about dog behavior and dog training are where the idea for this podcast stemmed from, we decided to talk through it here with all of you. We think you will be entertained by the way Kristi's brain ping pongs from thought to thought, but we also hope you can see a little bit of yourself in some of those thoughts, and that it makes you think about how we all process the world around us.
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36 min - Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 26: The Dogtor is in!
In this episode we will be discussing the veterinary industry and have a veterinarian guest that we will refer to as the "Dogtor." She has asked to remain anonymous so she can speak freely and unfiltered with us. We tackle all sorts of topics like pet insurance and why it might be useful for pet parents. We talk through the cost of diagnostic tests, and how vet care costs and treatments compare to human healthcare. The Dogtor gives us some solid advice on when to go to an emergency vet versus your primary vet for care, and when to ask for a second opinion. We discuss how the pandemic affected the industry, including influx of pet ownership paired with an exodus of vets from the industry. We talk through how "anti-science" and "anti-vaccination" mentality is affecting pet health care and the cost/benefits of going to the vet. Of course, we are also addressing how we can support veterinary staff, as well as our own pets when we need to go to the vet.
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1 hr 16 min - Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 25 Grieving Your Pet
In this episode we are talking about grief and are honored to have Dr. Jenn Pereira, who is a licensed professional counselor joining us. It will come as no surprise that we are going to issue a tissue warning for this episode, but we promise there is also a lot of laughter as well. We talk about pet loss being a form of disenfranchised grief and how that can affect our grieving process. Jenn gives us so many good nuggets of wisdom like how to include children in the grief process, how to best show up for friends and family who are going through a loss, how to navigate unexpected sadness along the journey, what things we can do for our own grief, and how to work through mixed emotions when grieving. Additionally, we provide some resources we feel are useful to help work through the grief process after the loss of a pet. We believe this episode will be beneficial and encouraging to anyone who has lost a pet, and we hope you find some comfort as we share both laughter and tears in this episode.
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Links mentioned in the show:
The Pet Loss Companion Podcast
When The Loss Is Deep by Deb Jones
Animals and the Afterlife by Kim Sheridan
Children's books:
The Rainbow Bridge by Adrian Raeside
Dog Heaven by Cynthia Rylant
The Invisible Leash by Patrice Karst
Resource for Counseling:
Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness + Find a Therapist
1 hr 26 min - Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 24 Puppy Socialization
In this episode we're discussing puppy socialization. We address what it is and what it is not, including the common misnomer that puppy socialization is simply letting puppies play together. We are also addressing why it is important for current and future training in addition to the lifelong benefits dog's experience through appropriate puppy socialization. As with any training implementation there are risks and rewards and we advocate for making smart choices on an individual basis while considering a variety of factors. Of course, as always, we advocate for fun for both you and your puppy!
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38 min - Sometimes There's Side Eye - Episode 23: Thankful!
We are wrapping up 2023 talking about what we are thankful for. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we thought it was time to share some of the things we've been most thankful for this year with our listeners topping the list! Our thankful lists run the gamut from adding a puppy to the family to celebrating a life well lived at the rainbow bridge. We are issuing a tissue warning, but there are still plenty of laughs, sarcasm, and of course heartwarming stories as we make our way through some of the things we are thankful for this year. This will be the last episode for 2023 as we plan to spend the remainder of the year enjoying time with our families over the holidays. We will be back at the beginning of 2024 with all new content and some special guests!
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About Sometimes There's Side Eye
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A Podcast about two friends having real and unfiltered conversations about dogs and people. Listen as we talk about our lives with dogs, training, behavior, share some laughs, and a whole lot of…
banter.