The Chihuahua Podcast

The Chihuahua Podcast

By Kate Masterton & Hayley MilesKids & FamilyPets & Animals
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The Chihuahua Podcast episodes

  • Expert Interview - Kim Brophy - Chihuahua L.E.G.S
    In this episode of the Chihuahua Podcast:
    Kim Brophey CDBC, CPDT-KA
    Applied Ethologist and Owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center in downtown Asheville, NC.
    Kim Brophey has garnered international attention in the industry for bringing applied ethology to the table, & wants you to pull up a seat & discover what you’ve been missing. For more details on topics discussed please go to https://kimbropheylegscourses.thinkific.com/courses/legs-applied-ethology-family-dog-mediation-professional-course
    To view the paper discussed on purpose and shame within a social group go to https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aNYCBCPsIesVmGWdd638yvyw9JFAzdqQP-ZCKrOZbho/edit?usp=sharing
    52 min
  • Time saving training hacks!
    Think you don’t have time to train your Chihuahua?
    Well, you do now!
    The ‘I don’t have time’ excuse isn’t a thing after listening to this episode!
    We bring you ‘Time Saving Training Hacks’!
    In this episode we let you in on our training secrets!
    How do dog trainers ‘fit in’ training their own dogs when they are helping train everyone else’s?
    By working SMARTER not harder….
    - We discuss how it’s possible to reward your dog 50 times a DAY to create your DREAM DOG.
    - Hayley explains how making a cup of tea really boost your dog’s skills… at ANY age!!
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    - And… We give you a USEFUL rocket ship hack to get OFF your phone and get ON with TRAINING your Chihuahua!
    20 min
  • Recovery after a traumatic event

    In this episode we discuss what to do if your Chihuahua has a bad or scary experience.


    How to help them recover and how the power of play impacts recovery.


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    20 min
  • Two Body Language Myths Explained

    Body Language Myths! Do you know what your Chihuahua is REALLY saying? I mean.. really. This episode may surprise you.. Kate and I discuss TWO communication signals that are OFTEN misunderstood and misinterpreted AND how we need to ‘level up’ our understanding of our Chihuahuas body language to keep them feeling SAFE and HAPPY In this episode: Does your Chihuahua REALLY ask for belly rubs? What the heck is a ‘Kiss to dismiss’? and why you should be aware of it especially if you have children. What can cause some Chihuahuas to ‘bite out of the blue’ after you have been petting them.. ? And MUCH more! Prepare to have your mind blown! You’ll never see your Chihuahua or any dogs for that matter with the same eyes again

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    19 min
  • The War on Little Dogs

    Following the XL Bully Ban in the UK, our small dogs have been getting a lot of attention directed at them for being aggressive, so we wanted to set the record straight and help both large and small dog owners deal with interactions between the two.


    We also teach you a neat game to play with your dog to help with reactivity and loose lead walking!


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    29 min
  • Nanci Creedon - Dog Training on TV

    In this episode of The Chihuahua Podcast we sit down and talk dog training on TV with our special guest, Nanci Creedon!

    Qualifications
    Primary degree in Zoology from UCC
    Master’s degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from Newcastle University
    Certification
    Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant with the International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants since October 2013.
    Provisional CAB with Association of Professional Behaviour Councillors. (APBC) Currently undergoing assessment to become full CCAB, will be submitting for the Sept 1st 2023 deadline.
    Research
    Research paper on Dog Bites published in the Irish Veterinary Journal “Dog bite injuries to humans and the use of breed-specific legislation: a comparison of bites from legislated and non-legislated dog breeds”
    Continued Education
    Has attended –
    PACT – Introduction to Clinical Animal Behaviour - Ongoing
    Jim Crosby – The Forensics of Aggression Online Course IAABC 2022
    IAABC – Stress and the Animal in Front of You - 2021
    Dr. Karen Overall (Animal Events UK) 22nd-24th September 2017
    Woof 2017 (Domesticated Manners) 10th-12th Feb 2017
    Dr Karen Overall (Animal Events UK) May 8th, 9th, 10th 2015
    Professor Jaak Panksepp - World Leading Neuroscientist 1 Day Seminar 21st April 2015
    APBC Annual Conference 14/09/2014
    Rise VanFleet The Human Half of Dog Training 15/09/2014
    Canine Aggression & Case Investigation 16th & 17th June 2014
    Dog Bite Prevention Conference (Victoria Stilwell Organisation) May 31st June 1st, 2014
    APDT Ireland Annual Conference 22/06/2014
    Sarah Kalnajs Seminar, 2nd March 2013 Leash reactivity: From Cause to Cure
    “WOOF”: The European Training & Behaviour Conference22nd, 23rd, 24th February 2013
    Collection of seminar DVD’s worth over £1500 acquired over the past 8 years with speakers from Patricia McConnell to Ken Ramerez, to Chirag Patel, to Nicolas Dodman and many others in between.
    Expert Witness
    Has provided expert witness in two cases in Irish courts.
    Professional Experience
    Creedons Dog Care 2010-2022
    Former owner of Creedons Dog Care, Ireland’s oldest doggie daycare centre, opened in 2010, and sold in 2022 to former manager.
    During my time at Creedons I ran weekly puppy classes, obedience classes, private training sessions and behaviour modification sessions.
    Creedons College 2015-Present
    Director at Creedons College, a nationally accredited adult educational institution running online and classroom-based courses.
    I have designed, developed and delivered multiple classroom, and online based educational courses.
    I delivered both the Practical Dog Training course and the Professional Dog Training Instructor courses from 2015 to 2020. The programmes are now delivered by Josanne Dodd, a certified behaviour consultant.
    RTE 2013-2020, 2022-
    I appear on RTE’s Today Show with Maura and Daithi delivering dog behaviour advice on live TV.
    Channel 5 2020
    Featured on a 4-episode TV series, Cats and Dogs at War with Chirag Patel, where I provided dog expert advice to families where the cat and dog are not getting along.
    Channel 4 2022
    Feature in series 1 of 8-episode series The Dog Academy, for Channel 4, staring alongside Victoria Stilwell. I provided insight into the development of dog’s behaviour challenges to pet owners during clinics.


    www.nancicreedon.co.uk


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    1 hr
  • The Five Freedoms of Chihuahuas

    In this episode of The Chihuahua Podcast we look at the five freedoms / domains of animal welfare and how they apply to your Chihuahua.


    The Five Freedoms is a framework for animal welfare that outlines five essential domains or areas of focus to ensure the well-being of animals. These Five Freedoms were first developed by the UK Farm Animal Welfare Council in the 1960s and have since been widely adopted and adapted for various species and contexts. The Five Freedoms are:

    1. Freedom from Hunger and Thirst / Nutrition: Animals must have access to an appropriate and balanced diet, as well as clean water to maintain health and vigor.

    2. Freedom from Discomfort / Environment: Animals should be provided with an environment that offers shelter, space, and resting areas to avoid discomfort or suffering due to environmental conditions.

    3. Freedom from Pain, Injury, or Disease / Health: Animals should receive proper medical care and attention to prevent, diagnose, and treat illnesses or injuries. This includes appropriate prevention and management strategies.

    4. Freedom to Express Normal Behaviour: Animals must be allowed to engage in natural behaviours and movements that are essential to their physical and psychological well-being. This includes providing space, opportunities for exercise, and mental stimulation.

    5. Freedom from Fear and Distress / mental state / experiences: Animals should not experience fear or distress that may be caused by inappropriate handling, living conditions, or treatment. Minimizing stress and ensuring humane handling and care are crucial aspects of this freedom.

      6. These Five Freedoms provide a comprehensive framework for assessing and improving animal welfare across a wide range of species and settings, from farm animals and companion animals to animals in research and wildlife conservation. They serve as a guide for ethical and responsible treatment of animals and are widely used as a basis for animal welfare legislation, standards, and guidelines.


      Episodes mentioned:


      Canine Nutrition with Alyssa Ralph


      Aggression in Dogs with Michael Shikashio


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      1 hr 3 min
    6. Expert Interview - Amber Batson - Neutering
      Amber Batson graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London in 1999 and has worked in clinical vet practice ever since.  Right from the beginning of her vet career she realized the intrinsic links between health / disease and dog behavior and how so much of her interactions with dogs required understanding of dog communication and both physical and emotional needs.
      Amber undertook several years of part time behavior education alongside her veterinary work and then in 2007 set up her own business, Understand Animals with the aim to bridge the gap between emerging behavioural science and its practical application to help people and the dogs they lived or worked alongside, have the best relationships.
      Today, Amber offers both in person and on line education on many aspects of animal behaviour and welfare regularly offering presentations to a global audience.  She continues to work part time in the vet clinic where she tries hard to promote the concept of compassionate handling as well as offering vet behaviour consultations and working with welfare cases as a legal expert witness.
      Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/understandanimals/
      1 hr 13 min
    7. Expert Interview - Tom Candy - Chihuahuas in Rescue

      Tom Candy is a Senior Training and Behaviour advisor for the largest dog welfare organization in the uk. Tom is responsible for overseeing the training and behaviour teams at multiple rehoming centres across the south west. His duties include assessment, management and implementation of behaviour modification. As well as staff training and development.A passion for animal welfare and training led Tom to undertake a BSc (Hons) in bio-veterinary science, and an MSc in clinical animal behaviour from the University of Lincoln, UK.Having started volunteering in rescue at the age of 15, Tom has been involved in a variety of aspects of rescue, including fundraising, home checks, transporting, and general day-to-day activities. Since graduating from University, Tom has been working as a training and behaviour advisor at a rehoming centre before, locuming across 7 centres then moving to the senior training and behaviour team. He is also a trustee for Hope Rescue Wales.  Tom is Clinical Animal Behaviourist with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council, and a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Certified Shelter behaviour specialist with the IAABC and a full member of the APBC.


      The Association of Dog and Cat Homes: https://adch.org.uk/

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      57 min
    8. Expert Interview - Alyssa Ralph - Canine Nutrition

      Alyssa Ralph is highly qualified in both dog behaviour and dog nutrition and works uniquely on the interface between the two in her consultancy, Holistic Pet Services. She has a focus on aggressive and reactive dogs, and creates bespoke plans for these dogs which encompass all aspects of health and well-being to enact real change in their behaviour. You can find out more about Alyssa and her work at www.holisticpetservices.co.uk and Your Dog's Club


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      You can find Hayley at ⁠Halo Pups⁠!


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      1 hr 1 min

    About The Chihuahua Podcast

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    The No.1 podcast for everything Chihuahua. From training and behaviour advice to expert guests. With your hosts Hayley Miles from Halo Pups and Kate Masterton from Carry on Canine.