Your Family Dog Podcast

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YFD 067: The Dark Side of the Dog Whisperer Apr 17, 2018

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In this episode Colleen Pelar and Julie Fudge Smith discuss the reasons why they object to the methods used by some dog trainers and the problems with TV dog training.

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YFD 066: Private or Group Lessons, Which is Better for You and Your Dog? Apr 03, 2018

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Colleen Pelar and Julie Fudge Smith talk about the importance of training and what are the different advantages to private and group lessons. Which is right for your dog? That depends on the age of your dog, if there is a particular problem to solve, and your budget, along with other considerations. Colleen and Julie also revisit the Monthly Health Check-up and their resolve to review it regularly.

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YFD 065: Warning Signs in Puppies: Recognizing Behavioral Problems Mar 20, 2018

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Dr. Leanne Lilly of The Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital joins Colleen Pelar and Julie Fudge Smith in the second part of their puppy series. This week we discuss warning signs in puppies and what you need to know about puppy behavior that indicates your dog may need professional intervention to address serious or long lasting issues.

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YFD 064: Puppy Development: What you need to know about your growing puppy Mar 06, 2018

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Dr. Leanne Lilly of The Ohio State University Veterinary Hospital joins Julie Fudge Smith and Colleen Pelar for a two part series on puppies. In this episode we talk about puppy development and the various stages that pups go through from birth to social maturity. Learn about what to expect from your pup and why it's important for your puppy to go to puppy kindergarten.

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YFD 063: Dr. Patricia McConnell and Trauma in Dogs Feb 20, 2018

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Julie Fudge Smith and Colleen Pelar talk with Dr. Patricia McConnell about her book, The Education of Will, trauma in dogs, and what you can do to help your dog if it is traumatized.

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To purchase Dr. McConnell's book: The Education of Will

YFD 062: Why Does My Dog Eat Poop? and Other Scatological Information. Feb 06, 2018

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Julie Fudge Smith and Colleen Pelar tackle the subject of poop in this episode, discussing how to get a dog to stop eating poop, as well as diarrhea, and other scatalogical information.

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YFD 061: Dawn of the Dog: A Discussion about the Origins of The Family Dog Jan 23, 2018

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Janice Kolar-Matznick joined Julie Fudge Smith for a lively discussion about the current theories of the origin of the dog, why those theories may not be correct, and how that affects the way in which we view and treat our family dogs.

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YFD 060: Theresa McKeon and TAG Teaching New Behaviors Jan 09, 2018

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Colleen Pelar and Julie Fudge Smith talk with Theresa McKeon about TAG (Teaching with Acoustical Guidance) and how to simplify the process of teaching a behavior so it is more easily learned, whether you are a person or a dog!

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YFD 057: Cats & Dogs Can Be Friends Nov 28, 2017

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Steve Dale, a certified animal behavior consultant, radio host, author, and all-around nice guy, joined Julie Fudge Smith and Colleen Pelar to talk about helping cats and dogs become great friends.

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YFD 056: Invisible Fences and Electronic Collars Nov 14, 2017

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Dr. Leslie Sinn, a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, joined Julie Fudge Smith and Colleen Pelar to talk about hidden dangers of invisible fences and shock collars.

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