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Using Punishment on Dogs

Dr. Ian Dunbar, Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, visits the Doghouse this morning. Dr. Dunbar discusses the proper way to “punish” dogs without causing any physical or emotional harm. Click here to play or download podcast

Fear in dogs and methods to help reduce that emotion.

Renee and Karen talk about why dogs become fearful. They discuss fear periods that are part of the normal development of all canines. Click here to play or download podcast

Dogs that are spoiled rotten

Renee & Karen discuss how dogs can get spoiled so badly that owners don’t know how to live with them anymore. Listen to how we humans actually wind up causing pushy, obnoxious and demanding behaviors to happen with our beloved companion dogs. Click here to play or download podcast

Musical CD’s to calm the anxious dog

Renee and Karen interview Lisa Spector, co-founder of “Through a Dog’s Ear,” a series of classical music arrangements specifically arranged to calm dogs with thunder and noise phobias, separation distress and car anxiety, including motion sickness! Listen to this great interview. Also, hear a sampling of the musical arrangements that can help calm your own canine […]

Dogs who are Afraid to Ride in Cars

Karen & Renee discuss various methods to help dogs get over their fear of riding in the car. Did you know that dogs can feel a lot calmer if they are facing to the back of the car rather than sitting facing forward? They also discussed the reasons why dogs can develop carsickness. Later in […]

Help Your Dog to Feel Calm and Relaxed

Renee and Karen talk about dogs that are overly excitable, are hyper and lack self-control. They discuss why so many of our dogs behave like they’re crazy and out of control. They give listeners some ideas on how to help their dogs feel more relaxed. Click here to play or download podcast

Should Dogs Sleep in the Bed?

Renee and Karen debate whether we should allow dogs in our beds or on our furniture. They discuss implementing a rule structure. They also talk about how to choose a quality trainer. Click here to play or download podcast

Good Communications Between You and Your Vet

Karen and Renee interview veterinarian, Dr. Tammy Anderson, who is also very knowledgeable about behavior. Dr. Anderson talks about how she helps her clients open up so she can get a complete and detailed description of what medical issues the dog might have, and how that could possibly relate to their dog’s change in behavior. […]

What Causes Dogs to Bite Children? & Is This a Good Time to Bring a New Dog Home?

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Biting Dogs

Melissa Berryman, former Animal Control Officer in Massachusetts and now a Dog Bite Consultant, talks about the reasons a Colorado TV news anchor was severely bitten by an Argentine Mastiff after the news woman tried to kiss his face. Watch this to see more. Melissa has written a book called “People Training for Good Dogs.” Her book […]