Episode 13: Alpha Dog- What Does This Really Mean?

Episode 2: Summer Dog Treks: Wondering about which summer outings are fun from your dog's perspective and looking for ways to successfully include them on your adventures? This episode unpacks various dog-friendly treks and offers tips to help you be prepared and thoughtful about s... by Dog Chats

22 min listen

Episode 4: Games to Meet Your Dog’s Needs: Our dogs are so intelligent and perceptive. It is our task as their guardians to offer them sensory enrichment and engaging mental and physical stimulation. In Episode 4, Emma and Kirsten share practical tips and creative games designed to encourage yo... by Dog Chats

36 min listen

Episode 3: Camping with our Dogs: Camping with your dog can be so fulfilling if you are prepared and set up for a positive experience. Episode 3 discusses the incredible enrichment camping offers both dogs and their guardians, along with some practical advice of what to pack and what to... by Dog Chats

24 min listen

Episode 1: Welcome to Dog Chats: Emma and Kirsten give you a bit of their background into why they were inspired to work as dog behavior professionals and they share some fun stories about their own dogs. They point out that dog training philosophy and the socio-cultural perspective of... by Dog Chats

14 min listen

Twenty Questions: Fall is in the air and kids are back in school, so we thought, why not find out what students want to know about dogs? Kids have such creative minds and fresh perspectives, and It seems to us that having more knowledge about dogs should be a priority. ... by Dog Chats

34 min listen

Episode 7: Sharing the Holidays with Your Dogs: The holidays are almost upon us and Kirsten and Emma have some thoughtful tips about how to keep our dogs healthy and happy during this special season. Also they offer creative ways to include our dogs in our rituals and traditions, while sharing som... by Dog Chats

22 min listen

Episode 6: Adding Another Pet to Your Home: Thinking about bringing a new dog or cat into your home and wondering how you can set your resident pets up for a successful transition? In this episode Emma and Kirsten share a few management tips, procedure advice and thoughtful insights about how to ... by Dog Chats

28 min listen

A Trusted Pet Sitter is Priceless: In episode 14, The Podiversary Episode, Emma and Kirsten interview the professional pet sitter and dog walker, Lynes Downing, Jr. As our hosts share their own concerns about finding the right pet sitter when they travel, Lynes offers reassuring advic... by Dog Chats

41 min listen

Episode 8: Building Confidence, Resiliency and Optimism: With their easy-going, authentic conversation and genuine concern for both dogs and their guardians, Emma and Kirsten reveal what they have in store for you in 2023. In this episode, our hosts reflect on past training practices and the evolution of... by Dog Chats

28 min listen

Episode 9: Our Dogs - Love and Loss: We love our dogs so deeply, and they bring us so much joy and happiness. But unfortunately their time here on Earth is not long enough. When they are gone, the grief is raw and the pain is real. In this episode Emma and Kirsten recall stories of ... by Dog Chats

20 min listen

Episode 10: Marion Fitzgibbon, Founder of the Limerick Animal Welfare Sanctuary: Emma and Kirsten had the incredible opportunity to chat with Marion Fitzgibbon, Marin Humane’s Humanitarian of the year recipient in 2008, for Episode 10. Marion is a champion of animal welfare who created and directs the Limerick Animal Welfare San... by Dog Chats

36 min listen

Episode 11: Do You Speak Dog?: Analyzing dog body language brings us so much closer to understanding how our dogs are thinking and feeling. In this episode your hosts share their insights into how dogs communicate with humans and with other dogs. Having this knowledge gives you a... by Dog Chats

43 min listen

Episode 12: Interview with Suzanne Gollin- Foster Care Coordinator: Suzanne Gollin, the Foster Care Coordinator at Marin Humane, has been working to connect animals in need with loving foster families for 23 years. Have you ever considered fostering a pet? In this episode, we walk you through the joyful process of ... by Dog Chats

33 min listen

Episode 13: Alpha Dog- What Does This Really Mean?: In this episode, Emma and Kirsten share their thoughts on the current research that defines the social systems of dogs. The amazing matrix of status, communication and relationships that are a part of our dogs' social environments is beautiful and co... by Dog Chats

31 min listen

Episode 15: Puppy Chats: Whether you just got a new puppy, or are introducing a new dog to your home and world, you will love Emma's pearls of wisdom about the significance of socialization, independence and getting support from a professional. Like usual, Emma makes a com... by Dog Chats

17 min listen

Episode 16: Barking, Lunging, Biting: Keep Calm and Carry On: Does your dog communicate their fear or frustration through barking, lunging and snapping? Check out this new episode where Kirsten unravels some of the "why" and "how" behind these maladaptive behaviors. She offers a few tips for pet parents who ... by Dog Chats

18 min listen

Episode 17: Wintry Enrichment- Indoor Dog Games: Now that the days are shorter and we are spending more time indoors with our dogs, it is time to cozy up for a dog tea party, scenting games and fun DIY enrichment activities. Your hosts Emma and Kirsten describe some of their favorite indoor dog ga... by Dog Chats

26 min listen

Wintry Enrichment- Indoor Dog Games Part 2: Ready for more fun indoor activities with your pups? Emma and Kirsten offer up some more creative enrichment activities that are easy to set up and super fun for both you and your dog! From Food Flicking Football to Musical Mats, and other seeking a... by Dog Chats

18 min listen

Episode 20: Adolescent Dogs- Brain Development, Hormones and How To Support Your Teenage Dog: Remember when you were 14- years- old and you were a totally balanced, perfect teenager? Of course you don't...because how could you feel calm and confident when your world was changing and your body was taken over by alien hormones. It is the same... by Dog Chats

26 min listen

Unchase! An interview with Unchase! Creator Alexis Davison: With her incredible wit and wisdom, special guest Alexis Davison offers insights into the importance of communication in the role of behavior change, the history of positive reinforcement training and how using the UnChase Protocol can help pets lear... by Dog Chats

45 min listen

Episode 21: Scout's Inspirational Journey: A Blind Dog Teaches Us Some Valuable Life Lessons: Have you ever considered adopting a dog with special needs? This episode takes you on one couple's heartwarming adventure of bringing a blind dog into their life. Scout was born with a degenerative condition that is causing blindness, and though he ... by Dog Chats

36 min listen

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Episode 13: Alpha Dog- What Does This Really Mean?

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