Choosing a puppy that is compatible to your family is an important decision, and one of the few times you can actually choose a family member. With all the choices between breeders and rescues, how do you make a wise decision? It starts with objectively watching and observing the pup and knowing what are family friendly dog behaviors and what are not. Phyllis Smuland and Julie Hart go into detail in this podcast.

Boone is a good example of a car-reactive dog that redirected, but he really did not want to act that way. When I evaluated him, he seemed like a nice dog, so why was he reacting poorly around cars? Turns out it took some change in household behaviors and decompression to give Boone what he needed to become that nice dog I evaluated. Becki, his owner was kind enough to tell us her journey working with Boone and how she learned that "you can't lead with disagreement".

37 years of training and rehabilitating American Pit Bull Terriers is shared by Phyllis Smuland, my friend and mentor. We talk about misconceptions, misidentification, and understanding the breed ,and what APBT actually are and how they thrive as fantastic canine companions. This is part one because we delve deep, and there is a lot to talk about. Phyllis and I teach workshops together. You can find this info at https://hart-to-heart-canine-training-llc.square.site

Romeo's human companion, Suzanne, and my mentor/friend, Phyllis Smuland, join me to talk about Romeo's journey from very reactive dog to well-behaved. Romeo is blind and was extremely reactive when I met him. By teaching Romeo to become more like a regular dog and use his nose, we were able to change his behavior

The Little Shelter that Could is the Animal Welfare Coalition in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Hear about how this shelter manages to succeed in spite of very big challenges.