YFD 195: Are ”Unprovoked Attacks” Really Unprovoked?
YFD 195: Are ”Unprovoked Attacks” Really Unprovoked?
It's a phrase we hear over and over again whenever we read about dog bites or other human-animal scuffles- "unprovoked a... Read more
1 Aug 2023
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45mins
YFD 194: Summertime Stressors: Noise, Heat, and Water
YFD 194: Summertime Stressors: Noise, Heat, and Water
Summer vacation can be a great time for both people and their pets. But the summer months also come with their own stres... Read more
11 Jul 2023
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40mins
YFD 193: 3 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Months
YFD 193: 3 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Months
When a new dog comes to live with us, an adjustment period is only to be expected- both for us and our new pet. But how ... Read more
16 May 2023
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43mins
YFD 192: Helping Your Dog Through Stressful Times
YFD 192: Helping Your Dog Through Stressful Times
Major life changes- a move, a death in the family, an illness- obviously cause us a lot of stress. But big disruptions l... Read more
2 May 2023
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37mins
YFD 191: The Nose Knows! Scent Work with Dianna Santos
YFD 191: The Nose Knows! Scent Work with Dianna Santos
Those of us with less sensitive noses seldom realize just how big of a role odors play in the lives of our dogs. But for... Read more
18 Apr 2023
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59mins
YFD 190: “BARK BARK BARK!” What’s An Owner To Do?
YFD 190: “BARK BARK BARK!” What’s An Owner To Do?
Few things are more annoying or stressful for owners than dogs who won't stop barking. All of us know the anxiety caused... Read more
28 Mar 2023
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42mins
YFD 189: Animal Ethologist Marc Bekoff
YFD 189: Animal Ethologist Marc Bekoff
If you've ever wondered why your dog does what he does, animal ethologist Marc Bekoff can tell you- he literally wrote t... Read more
14 Mar 2023
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1hr 2mins
YFD 188: Recalls and Fair Weather Training
YFD 188: Recalls and Fair Weather Training
Spring is here...maybe? The weather going haywire this time of year- snowshoes in the morning and sandals in the afterno... Read more
28 Feb 2023
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46mins
YFD 187: What Is A Threshold, And Why Does It Matter?
YFD 187: What Is A Threshold, And Why Does It Matter?
It's one thing to teach your dog a new behavior in a setting free from distractions or interruptions. It's another thing... Read more
14 Feb 2023
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53mins
YFD 186: The Problem With Force Free Training
YFD 186: The Problem With Force Free Training
A criticism often leveled at force free training is that it doesn't work or isn't as effective as more traditional punis... Read more
31 Jan 2023
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43mins