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Integrating Multi-Dog Households with Dr. Patricia McConnell May 11, 2022

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Whether you’re fostering or adopting, bringing another dog into your home is an exciting time! Dr. Patricia McConnell is back to talk with Emily and Libby about integrating multi-dog households. They discuss the common myths we face when bringing a second (or third or fourth) dog home, why that sweet rescue pup who was described as “good with other dogs” in the shelter is now growling at your resident dog, best practices for introducing new dogs to one another, and some skills to cultivate as a multi-dog guardian.

To learn more about Dr. Patricia McConnell, visit her website: https://www.patriciamcconnell.com/about-patricia/

ASPCA webinar: https://www.aspcapro.org/webinar/20140129/multi-dog-households#video-player

Parallel walking: https://youtu.be/sZVJyE-KLS0

Trauma, Decompression, and Going Slow with Patricia McConnell, PhD, CAAB: https://www.podtotherescue.com/dr-patricia-mcconnell1.html

Management with Mary Angilly CTC, CPDT-KA: https://www.podtotherescue.com/management.html

For transcripts, visit www.podtotherescue.com

Credits: Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators). Original music by Mike Pesci. Production and editing by James Ede of Be Heard.

Training Basics: Barking Feb 24, 2022

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Dogs bark for a reason. Sometimes, they’ve been bred to bark - sometimes, they’re simply communicating! In this episode, Libby and Emily break down barking: why dogs do it, how we can manage the behavior, and more. They break down bark collars, citronella, and how some of the ways we mitigate barking are ineffective at best and cruel at worst. You’ll walk away with practical and easy tips on how to work with dogs who present this behavior.

The book Emily references is called Barking: The Sound of the Language.

Emily and Libby Answer Listener Questions! Feb 10, 2022

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We put out the call: what are your questions about all things dogs, training, and rescue? You sure answered! Emily and Libby address listener questions like, “what do I do about resource guarding?” “How do I get a dog ready for a new baby?” And more.

Show Notes:

www.podtotherescue.com

https://www.dogwise.com/mine-a-practical-guide-to-resource-guarding-in-dogs/

http://lindsaywoodbrown.com/

Behavior Vets and Chewy the dog: https://youtu.be/3JYbtyAiC5g

Family Paws YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsDoHZeiT2t5qQTZ0SYtvatDGr23IqrUz

https://www.familypaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/FPPE-Dog-Baby-Sheet-sm.pdf

https://fearfreepets.com/

Leslie McDevitt’s Pattern Games: https://youtu.be/Mtn-BeI9lHE

Dr. Christopher Pachel Talks Behavior, Why We Train, Medication, and More Jan 27, 2022

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In this episode, Libby and Emily sit down with Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Christopher Pachel.

Dr. Pachel’s way of viewing our companion animals is spacious, generous, and compassionate. This is a conversation that has us considering the larger questions of animal behavior, the why of how we train, and more.

Visit the Animal Behavior Clinic here.

Marshall Fire: Disaster and Rescue and Recovery Part 2 Jan 11, 2022

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This is episode 2 of our response to the tragic Marshall Fire that devastated our beloved community.

Dog trainers Mary Angilly and Chrissy Messik speak with Emily and Libby about supporting your animals through the potential loss of home and routine after a natural disaster. Not only were Chrissy and Libby both directly impacted by the Marshall Fire, but they have some great tips for practical and emotional support through this post-fire time, which is applicable across situations that involve upheaval or loss for you and your animals.
Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

Marshall Fire: Disaster Rescue and Recovery Part 1 Jan 06, 2022

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This episode is a response to the Marshall Fire on December 30, 2021. Emily and Libby speak with four guests:

Jan McHugh-Smith of the Boulder Humane Society on how they supported response and recovery efforts
Leslie Irvine a Professor of Sociology at CU Boulder who specializes in conceptions of the self and human-animal relationships
Lisa Wieland on her experience of evacuating from the firestorm with her 2 dogs from SDR, her cat and her neighbor and neighbor's cat
Natalie Riggs of Cavies and Canines Rescue on a heroic mass guinea pig rescue

Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

Training Basics: Leash Training Tips Dec 09, 2021

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Did you know that leash walking is not a natural behavior for dogs? It may be why your dog is inclined to rip your arm off during your walks! In this training basics episode, Libby and Emily talk about:

why dogs pull on the leash
the unbelievably cool statistics about your dog’s olfactory capabilities
some techniques to work on with your dog

Credits. Libby Felts and Emily Wolf (Hosts and Creators.) Original music by Mike Pesci. Graphic design, editing, and production by Alex Lee-Ammons and For The Love Media, LLC.

Puppy Socialization with Eileen Anderson and Marge Rogers Dec 04, 2021

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Emily and Libby sit down with trainers and behavioral consultants Marge and Eileen about a much-anticipated topic: puppy socialization! Marge and Eileen talk about:

The first 12 weeks of a puppy’s life are the "critical window" for socialization
What proper socialization is, and is not
Why exposure alone is not socialization
Practical ways to help puppies form positive associations with the world around them
What flooding is and why it’s problematic
The dilemma of too much vs. too little exposure
How rescues and shelters can work with adolescent dogs who missed socialization

This is a wonderful conversation for anyone working with puppies on a regular basis or new adopters.

How to Integrate Dogs into Families with Babies and Children Nov 11, 2021

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Jennifer Shryock wants dogs to happily coexist in families with children and babies. She is so passionate about this that she founded Family Paws, an organization that offers resources to dog-loving families. In this informative episode, she talks to Emily and Libby about:

managing expectations about integration and transition
differences between prepping for a dog or puppy
practical tips and tricks too practice with foster dogs
why dogs kissing babies actually might be your dog’s call for help

Jennifer has an immense amount of compassion not just for dogs but for the families willing to bring them into the folds of their lives. This is a truly uplifting conversation and not to be missed if you have a family, have a dog and are family planning, or want to bring a foster into your family.

If you have children or want to learn more about how to educate potential adopters with children, learn more about Family Paws here.

Dog Training for Everyone with Miranda Hitchcock Oct 28, 2021

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Miranda Hitchcock birthed her non-profit after seeing a major gap in accessibility for Spanish speakers in her Texas community. In this interview, Miranda and Libby talk about the non-profit Every Dog Austin, Miranda’s foray into dog behavior and training, and why it’s so important to offer training to a broader socioeconomic and linguistic spectrum. Miranda offers an important perspective regarding rescue and behavior, and how the conversation around the impact on people requires more compassion and understanding.

Learn more about Every Dog Austin: https://www.everydogaustin.org/

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