YFD 174: Asking For Consent Will Deepen Your Bond With Your Dog.

YFD 215: Dealing with Distractions, Moving Your Training Beyond The Kitchen: Spring is here, which for many of us means more walks outside and runs at the dog park. But the great outdoors brings other things as well, namely distractions galore. How are you supposed to get Fido to behave when everywhere he looks there are bicy... by Your Family Dog Podcast

43 min listen

Form Good Habits From the Get-go: We've all heard the old adage that practice makes perfect. It would seem to follow, then, that we should be careful what we practice, lest we become perfect at the wrong thing. The same goes for our dogs as well- it's much easier to practice good hab... by Your Family Dog Podcast

39 min listen

YFD 213: The Cicadas Are Coming!: Your Family...Cicada? For the first time since Thomas Jefferson was president, two cycles of cicadas will emerge at the same time this summer. What- if anything- does this mean for you and your dogs? Join Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring on an explo... by Your Family Dog Podcast

53 min listen

YFD 21: The Door Dashing Dilemma: Door dashing- it's great when it's someone bringing you tacos, not so great when it's your dog making a run for it. Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring address one of the most common, most bothersome- but thankfully very fixable- problems people experi... by Your Family Dog Podcast

38 min listen

YFD 211: Why We Do What We Do!: We've covered a lot of topics on "Your Family Dog" over the years, but sometimes it's good to get back to basics and remember why we got started in the first place- not just with podcasting, but with dog training itself. Today Julie Fudge Smith and T... by Your Family Dog Podcast

68 min listen

YFD 210: Mission K-9: Police dogs, military dogs, rescue dogs, security dogs...in addition to being man's best friend, dogs are often his best co-workers as well. But all too often, when their days of service are over, these faithful dogs get left behind. That's where Mis... by Your Family Dog Podcast

51 min listen

YFD 209: Families and Pets in Crisis: Discussions of domestic violence, abuse, homelessness, and other difficult living situations almost always focus on the human victims- as they should. But animals are often involved in these situations, too, which can cause added complications. Victi... by Your Family Dog Podcast

42 min listen

YFD 208:Dogs With Challenging Histories: It's no secret that dogs in shelters often come from bad situations, but some are particularly terrible, such as hoarding situations or puppy mills. It's tempting to think that with enough love and care, we can fix everything these dogs have been thr... by Your Family Dog Podcast

61 min listen

YFD 207: Stem Cell Therapy for Dogs (and Cats and Horses!): Most of us have at least heard of stem cell therapy and the potential it seems to have for treating any number of illnesses- everything from cancer to diabetes to regular old wrinkles. But what you may not know is that stem cell therapy isn't just fo... by Your Family Dog Podcast

54 min listen

YFD 206: Dog Trainer Brady Foulk: A new year means new guests! Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring sit down with Austin-based dog trainer Brady Foulk to talk about training service dogs, learning through play, allowing yourself to fail, and the importance of keeping it weird. For show ... by Your Family Dog Podcast

57 min listen

YFD 205: A New Canine Respiratory Illness: Winter isn't just cold and flu season for humans- respiratory illnesses increases among dogs this time of year as well. These are normally minor illnesses that respond well to treatment, but this year vets are reporting seeing a new illness among dog... by Your Family Dog Podcast

28 min listen

YFD 204: Training vs Behavior with Karen Deeds: We talk about "dog behaviorists" and "dog trainers," but really, aren't they pretty much the same thing? What is training, after all, other than getting your dog to behave in a desirable way? But dog *behavior* is different from dog *training* and kn... by Your Family Dog Podcast

90 min listen

YFD 203: Enrichment For Your Blind or Deaf Dog with Deb Bauer: The topic of enrichment for your dog is a frequent one on the podcast. We all know the importance of providing your canine friend with a variety of games and activities to keep their days interesting and their minds engaged. But what about dogs who h... by Your Family Dog Podcast

57 min listen

YFD 202: Caroline Alepo on PTSD in Dogs: Just like other mental and emotional conditions, such as depression and anxiety, PTSD is not limited to humans- our dogs can suffer from it as well. As with humans, PTSD can make it difficult, if not impossible, for a dog to enjoy a normal life. But ... by Your Family Dog Podcast

50 min listen

YFD 201: Cooperative Care With Deborah Jones: Part 2: There was just too much good stuff for one episode, and so Dr. Deborah Jones is back to continue the conversation about cooperative care. Tune in for more advice from the woman who literally wrote the book designed to help you and your pet work toget... by Your Family Dog Podcast

65 min listen

YFD 200: Cooperative Care with Dr. Deborah Jones: "Cooperative care" is a subject that has come up frequently over the years on "Your Family Dog." now, for the 200th (yes, 200th!) episode, Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring sit down with Dr. Deborah Jones, the woman who literally wrote the book on co... by Your Family Dog Podcast

52 min listen

YFD 199: Dogs and Senior Citizens: Do you have an elderly relative or friend who is considering getting a dog and you're wondering if this is a good idea? In this episode, Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring discuss the benefits and challenges of dog ownership for senior citizens and wh... by Your Family Dog Podcast

53 min listen

YFD 198: The Premack Principle: Do you ever feel like you and your dog are constantly butting heads? That you're both vying to be the one in control? Or like you're spending more time trying to get Fido to do what you want than actually enjoying his canine company? In this episode,... by Your Family Dog Podcast

50 min listen

YFD 197: Old Dogs Go To Helen: Old age, death, and loss are topics most of us prefer to avoid. They’re uncomfortable, sometimes even painful to discuss, and most people don’t like to think about their own mortality- or that of their pets.Death, however, is an inevitable part of li... by Your Family Dog Podcast

65 min listen

YFD 196: Teach Your Dog Not To Beg: As much as we love our dogs, they do have some annoying habits- and begging at the table is definitely one of them. It's nearly impossible to sit down and enjoy your dinner when Fido is constantly pawing at you for his share. But what's the best way ... by Your Family Dog Podcast

44 min listen

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 attack." But is that really true? Is there really such a thing as an animal attack that is truly completely unprovoked? Or is there... by Your Family Dog Podcast

46 min listen

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 stresses and challenges that can range from the merely annoying to the seriously life-threatening. From the anxiety of Fourth of July f... by Your Family Dog Podcast

40 min listen

YFD 193: 3 Days, 3 Weeks, 3 Months by Your Family Dog Podcast

43 min listen

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 like this are also stressful for our animal friends. In addition to managing our own stress, it's important to remember to take car... by Your Family Dog Podcast

37 min listen

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 dogs, smell is a vital and integral part of how they perceive the world and gather information about it. Playing scent-based game... by Your Family Dog Podcast

59 min listen

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 by a barking dog and the helpless feeling of being unable to stop or distract them. Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring tackle the ... by Your Family Dog Podcast

42 min listen

YFD 189: Animal Ethologist Marc Beckoff: If you've ever wondered why your dog does what he does, animal ethologist Marc Bekoff can tell you- he literally wrote the book on it! Today he joins Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring to discuss his upcoming book, becoming a "citizen scientist," and ... by Your Family Dog Podcast

62 min listen

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 afternoon- can be just as confusing to your dog as it is to you. How do you keep training when the weather is great for outside work one ... by Your Family Dog Podcast

47 min listen

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 entirely to try that behavior in the "real" world, with all its noise and color and annoying squirrels. So how do you move a beha... by Your Family Dog Podcast

54 min listen

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 punishment-based methods. Your Family Dog has tackled this topic before, but today Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring use an internet vi... by Your Family Dog Podcast

43 min listen

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