If you love your dog but are frustrated with quirky behavior, this podcast will help you understand and change that behavior.
This week, Jess and Scott discuss itching. While a simple scratch here and there may appear normal, excessive itching can stem from some more serious issues as well as create additional problems. This episode focuses on some common causes of itching as well as a myriad of solutions.
What is the best way to stop itching?
Can itching be behavioral?
Why is controlling the urge to itch so important?
This week, Jess and Scott discuss longevity in dogs. Longevity is a hot topic these days, and because every dog owner would like their dog to live as long as possible, this episode highlights the best ways to extend dogs’ lives with quality.
What factors should be considered for optimum canine longevity?
How does stress affect a dog’s lifespan?
Where can dog owners research longevity of breeds prior to getting a dog?
This week, Jess and Scott discuss dogs coming up lame. The pit in your stomach that you get when you see your dog on three legs is real for so many of us. This episode unpacks some of the steps owners can take to evaluate the severity of the situation.
Why is conditioning a dog to a crate an important component of healing?
What is the best course of action to take immediately when your dog shows a hitch?
How can you prevent ...
This week, Jess and Scott discuss hurricane preparation, especially for dog owners. As Hurricane Helene continues to wreak havoc in southeastern US, this episode touches on some of the top tips to help minimize stress for future hurricane seasons.
How can dog owners prepare for their dogs’ safety and wellness during hurricane season?
Where can dog owners reach out for assistance?
What are the most important items to pack for you...
This week, Jess and Scott welcome former clients Alexandra and Chris from Rochester, NH. Keeva is a mix with lots of drive and character that displayed a great deal of fear. Being new human parents, Keeva’s owners opted to do a board and train program with Scott and Jess to help smooth out some of her rough edges. This episode unpacks that process for them and discusses Keeva’s behavior in present day.
What was walking Keeva arou...
This week, Jess and Scott discuss wounds. After decades in dogs dealing with hundreds of breeds and dozens of health issues, there are certain tips that owners and trainers learn over time that help lower the hassle of treating wounds. This episode unpacks all the goods for you!
What is the best method to prevent my dog from getting to a wound?
Where can I find over the counter treatments?
How can you help your dog’s wounds ...
This week, Jess and Scott welcome Bob Solimini from sunny Arizona. Bob is a dog trainer with extensive knowledge pertaining to protection sports. This episode focuses on the necessity of protection dogs as well as the responsibility that goes along with owning one.
How does a family decide if a protection dog is the right choice for them?
Why is Bob one of the most accomplished decoys in the US?
What is lacking most in pet...
This week, Jess and Scott discuss aggression between two or more dogs within your house. While these issues often bubble up over time, they can create a huge amount of stress for the entire household. This episode targets some of our best practices to neutralize the arousal.
How can life ever look normal with so much discord in the house?
Is rehoming the most responsible choice?
What is the most important training focus when y...
This week, Jess and Scott discuss focusing on the good when it comes to dog training and life. It's often easy to fixate on what is lacking or where improvements are needed, but consciously choosing to highlight the positives can benefit both dog and human.
If my dog has a major health issue, how can I focus on the good?
Why is it important to always see performance dogs as pets first?
When is focusing on the good most impor...
This week, Jess and Scott discuss reintroducing a dog into the household after the first dog has passed. Factors like genetics, training methodologies, family dynamics, and life circumstances all can impact how life with the second dog can unfold differently than life with the first dog.
Why is it not always a smart idea to switch breeds?
What differences have surfaced in rescues in the past decade?
How can you best set your fam...
This week, Jess and Scott discuss the incredibly difficult topic of behavioral euthanasia. Putting our dogs down at the end of their lives is heartbreaking for everyone, but having to make the choice to euthanize a young dog with behavioral issues can fall into an entirely different category of pain.
When should you consider euthanizing your dog?
Why is it sometimes difficult to find a vet who will perform a behavioral euthanasi...
This week, Jess and Scott discuss the concept of everyone being on the same page or not. Many trainers will claim that you will never successfully train your dog unless everyone in the household has the same criteria for the dog, but this episode explains why that isn't necessarily the case.
How can a family succeed with their dog if everyone isn't following the same protocols?
Why is it important each family member have his or...
This week, Jess and Scott welcome Dave Shilale and his awesome dog Kona. Dave is president of Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog and shares his extensive knowledge about this great organization and its impact on this episode.
What is the main purpose of MA Vest-A-Dog?
How can you support this organization in person or virtually?
Where can departments inquire about grants to work with MA Vest-A-Dog?
This week, Jess and Scott discuss giant breeds. When you own a dog that is over 100 pounds, your lifestyle is going to look quite different than the typical dog owner. This episode touches on some of those differences and exposes some pros and cons of owning a giant breed.
Why should you go the extra mile for medical care of giant breeds?
What is the best age to start training a giant breed?
How do giant breeds break your ...
This week, Jess and Scott discuss conflict that can occur when crating. This is not a podcast advocating for crating but instead an episode discussing how to remedy conflict with dogs entering and exiting a crate.
What is the best way to remedy crate anxiety?
How can I crate my dog safely?
Why is the crate such a stressful situation for some dogs?
To view our previous episode on “The Importance of Crating” click here: https...
This week, Jess and Scott discuss the reality that a dog isn’t necessarily a good fit for every household. If you are a young family with kids and do not have a lot of extra time, a dog may simply add to the chaos. And if you have never owned a dog previously, it is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Why is a dog not always the best first choice in a pet for a family?
How do dogs affect life’s logistics?
Who are the best ...
This week, Jess and Scott discuss questioning your veterinarian or behaviorist before you begin administering a prescribed drug to your dog, especially as it relates to behavior. Big Pharma has a clear agenda that has recently been spilling over from the human world into the dog world. Of course while many drugs can be lifesavers and greatly enhance one’s quality of life, maybe we shouldn’t we be so quick to give our dogs psychotro...
This week, Jess and Scott welcome Paul Bourgeois and his retired Malinois, Rroddie. Paul has an incredible history as a canine handler and spent many years on active duty overseas, and he has also worked for the secret service domestically. Paul recently started dating the famous Sara Carson, and this episode touches on their relationship and takes a deep dive into Paul’s fascinating past. What are some of the highlights of Paul’s...
This week, Jess and Scott discuss some very simple principles when it comes to owning dogs. Sometimes owners, trainers, and behaviorists can overcomplicate matters when in fact dog ownership and management can be easier than many realize?
What is a simple way to use a leash that can help you with your dog’s behavior?
Why is structured feeding so important?
How can owners learn more about some of these basic exercises mention...
This week Scott and Jess warmly welcome Denise Fenzi. Denise has been very active and successful in obedience, conformation, agility, and protection sports, and she recently joined the flyball community. Denise is the founder of Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, which is hands down one of the best resources for dog sport enthusiasts internationally.
What similarities do trainers from different training camps typically share?
Why is it ...
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