Living with Your Dog
Barrier Frustration
Karen Fazio discusses the behavioral issue called “Barrier Frustration.” Dogs can experience this when they’re behind a window, a fence, on a leash or anytime a barrier causes them to feel frustrated because they cannot go and investigate something that is interesting to them. Listen to how to prevent this and what can be done […]
Read More....Party Celebrations; Housetraining puppies
Karen talks about how to prevent puppies and dogs from getting scared during new year celebrations. Renee talks about how to housetrain puppies during the second part of the show. Click here to play or download podcast
Read More....A new puppy/dog to a resident cat
Today’s subject centered around introducing a new puppy/dog to a resident cat. Sue Bulanda, a very regular guest on Thursday in the Doghouse, gave us numerous ideas on how to make these introductions go smoothly. She also talked a lot about cat behavior, especially when they meet a new pup or dog for the first […]
Read More....Games to Play to keep dogs mentally exercised and happy
Renee and Karen provide instructions on how to play wonderful and entertaining games with dogs that help provide mentally stimulating activities. Games like these keep dogs from becoming bored. They also prevent behaviors like barking, destroying personal effects, stealing and other inappropriate and problematic behaviors. Click here to play or download podcast
Read More....Protocol to help hyper, overly-energetic and nervous dogs to RELAX!
Renee & Karen talk to New Hampshire trainer, Jessica Janowski about a pre-relaxation protocol she’s created to teach dogs how to calm down. If you have a dog who never seems to tire no matter how much exercise you’re providing, or if you have a dog who becomes out of control, or paces around your […]
Read More....Canine Body Language and the Definition of “Dominance”
Renee and Karen were honored to interview Dr. Roger Abrantes this morning. Dr. Abrantes is a well-known expert on why animals do what they do. He shared lots of information about what body language cues our dogs offer to each other and to us to express themselves and their emotions. Dr Abrantes also offered his […]
Read More....Renee and Karen answer emails from listeners on a variety of issues
Karen and Renee answer emails today. Subjects ranged from developmental stages known as fear periods, the pros and cons of taking young dogs to dog parks, how to react to growling dogs, and recommended food bowl exercises for both puppies and a newly rescued dog who is showing some resource guarding issues around his food […]
Read More....Hints to help solve Separation Anxiety
Renee and Karen interview their guest, Nicole Wilde who has written a detailed workbook for owners whose dogs suffer from Separation Anxiety. Her book is “Don’t Leave Me,” and is available at her website: www.phantompub.com Click here to play or download podcast
Read More....Urine-marking in the home and teaching puppies to play nice
Renee and Karen explain how to resolve urine-marking on furniture in the home, and also how to prevent rough-play with other dogs. Click here to play or download podcast
Read More....Dogs detecting cancer & seizures
Sharon Sakson, author of “Paws and Effect; The Healing Power of Dogs,” talks to Renee about the marvelous ability dogs have of detecting cancer in humans and warning their owners of an impending seizure. Sharon also talks about dogs who have helped our military stay safe during times of war. Click here to play or […]
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