Thinking of getting a dog, but not totally sure yet if it's the right move? Want a dog, but only temporarily? Fostering may be the answer you're looking for! Julie and Tina are joined by Melissa Bacelar of Wagmor Pets Dog Rescue and Adoption Center in Los Angeles to talk about fostering pets- how it works, what you should be prepared for, and whether it's right for you.s right for you.

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Triggers- you have them, I have them, and our dogs have them, too! Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring help you learn to recognize your dog's stress triggers and effectively manage them before they build up and boil over.

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Post-holiday blues got you down? Tina Spring and Julie Fudge Smith can help you beat the winter doldrums with these suggestions for training your dog even when cold weather has you stuck inside.

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Malena DeMartini-Price joins Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring to talk about one of the most common problems for dogs and their people- separation anxiety. Learn what it is and what you can do to help both you and your furry friend feel less stressed. There is hope!

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Marlena's book: Separation Anxiety in Dogs

Dr. Chris Blazina rejoins Your Family Dog to talk about his newest book,   One Unwavering Friend, a collection of stories about famous men and their dogs. Learn how Dickens, Freud, and Darwin all counted on their dogs for companionship and so much more.

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This year, as we once again gather for the holidays, new challenges for our family dogs may arise! Jen Shryock from Family Paws Parent Education joins Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring to talk strategies for better managing kids and dogs during the upcoming holiday season.

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Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring tackle the topic of how to manage a multi-pet household on a daily basis as well as during the holidays when stress may be higher for you and your pets.

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Wilt Chamberlain once said, "Everything is habit forming, so make sure what you do is what you want to be doing." Tina Spring and Julie Fudge Smith talk about how that idea applies to dog training as well as to pursuing a more positive trajectory in every day (and every dog's) life.

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Robin Bennett, doggie daycare expert and co-owner of The Dog Gurus, joined Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring to talk about what owners should be thinking about and looking for when choosing a doggie daycare.

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When was the last time your dog grabbed something that you didn't want him to have? Was it easy to get it from him? In this episode, Tina Spring and Julie Fudge Smith discuss how to get your pup to willingly relinquish his treasure, and how trades help prevent future resource guarding.

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