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Both Ends of the Leash: Evolving as a Pet Parent with Sylvie Savage

What if it’s our end of the leash that needs to change?  When we’re struggling with our dog’s behavior, Sylvie Savage wants us to consider that it might be the human end of the leash that needs to evolve.
In her new book Unleash: How to Evolve from Dog Training to Dog Parenting, Sylvie encourages us to examine our guilt, judgments, expectations and dysregulation – and how these human traits impact our relationship with our dogs. 
As a Human-Canine Relationship Specialist, Sylvie is quick to tell us that she’s not a dog trainer – and she doesn’t want you to expect more from your dog.  Instead, Sylvie gives us a crash course in how to truly see, appreciate and honor our dog’s own individuality.
Have you ever thought about your values as a Pet Parent?  And whether your actions align with your values?  
Sylvie vulnerably shares with us the mistakes she made with her dog, Mollie, when she wasn’t acting in alignment, along with the exercise she developed to help us avoid harming our bond with our dogs.
 
Find links and show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode118
 
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How to Turn Your Dog’s Reactivity into Resiliency with Grisha Stewart’s BAT Training

Have you ever struggled with your dog’s reactivity?
 Whether your dog is reactive to other dogs, people or something in the environment, Grisha Stewart’s Behavior Adjustment Training (BAT) may be what you’ve been looking for to help your dog lead a more comfortable life.
Grisha developed BAT training while dealing with her own dog, Peanut’s, reactivity.  Despite doing everything “right” – according to the dog training advice available at the time – she was she still struggling.
Grisha shares with us the principles of BAT and how BAT is based on positive reinforcement, but without the use of food.  Focusing on resiliency and empowering your dog, BAT builds your dog’s confidence, communication and trust.
What about those times when we face a setback and our dog does get reactive?  We’ll learn about the choices we can make to best support our dog from the human end of the leash, as well.
 
Find links, photos and show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode117
 
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How to Choose a Virtual Dog Training Class

Ever since Nessie joined our family, I’ve had to step up my pet parenting to incorporate more enrichment and training into our home than ever before.
I’ve spent a lot of time (and money!) over the past year trying numerous different online dog training platforms. While many of them have great information, not all of them worked well for me.
In this solo episode, I’m sharing the 4 factors you should know before choosing an online dog training class and my top 5 favorite online learning platforms.
Find links & show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode116
 
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How I Set Goals for My Dogs

Do you have goals for your dogs in 2025?
In this solo episode, Erin shares:
My complicated relationship with the concept of goal setting;
The goals I’ve had for my dogs over the past 20 years … before Nessie;
How I feel about setting goals for my dogs today; and
The goals I have for my dogs in 2025.
I’m also sharing the experience Nessie & I had when we dipped our toe into the world of dog sports with our Odor Recognition Test - and whether or not we’ll continue on with nose work titles.
Tell me your goals for your dog in 2025! @erin_the_dog_mom
 
Find links & show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode115
 
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Help Your Dog Feel Safe with Andrew Hale’s Dog-Centered Care

What’s more important to you: What your dog does?  Or how your dog feels? This question is at the core of Andrew Hale’s Dog Centered Care approach.
 
An emerging thought leader in the dog training world, Andrew draws on his background in human psychology to place empathy and a deep understanding of a dog’s emotional experience at the heart of his work. He’ll even share with us his biggest ethical dilemma with the field of dog training.
 
You might want to have a notebook handy as Andrew breaks down concepts for us such as: his “safety first” protocol, his Learn – Support – Teach mantra, and how the 3 A’s of psychology relate to dog training.
 
Andrew and I also discuss common challenges faced by pet parents, including the cycle of conflict triggered by a dog's reactivity, and how to emotionally navigate those moments when tough decisions must be made for your fearful or reactive dog, such as an emergency vet visit.
 
You can find Andrew in his Dog Centered Care Facebook Group or YouTube channel.
 
Find links and show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode114
 
February is Pet Dental Health Month! 
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Herbal Remedies for Your Dog’s Anxiety with Rita Hogan, the Canine Herbalist

Have you ever used herbal remedies for your dog? or yourself?  If you started your day with a cup of coffee or tea, then your answer is Yes!
Rita Hogan, the Canine Herbalist, has so much wisdom to share with us.  From being raised on a rural farm to running a holistic pug rescue, Rita has dedicated her life to practicing western herbal medicine for pets and people.
For many of us, essential oils are a common form of herbal remedies that we’re familiar with.  But Rita shares with us why essential oils should NOT be your first choice for healing – and what to use instead.
Rita also discusses her wholistic perspective on the treatment of anxiety in dogs – giving us a sample of what to expect from her new book, The Herbal Dog, which covers herbal approaches to healing  20+ common conditions in dogs.
We also touch on the history of plants as medicine and the mind-boggling relationship between pharmaceutical medicines and plants.
Find photos, links & show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode113
 
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Canine Enrichment: Fun for Dogs of All Ages with Taylor Finton of Bindi's Bucket List

Want to give your dog the best year ever?  Let your dog be a dog with more canine enrichment activities in their lives!
When Taylor Finton & her husband adopted their American Village dogs – rescued from the island of St. Lucia - Taylor thought it would be fun to document her dogs’ new lives in Canada.  So Taylor started Bindi’s Bucket List as a blog and on Instagram.  When she started sharing her Kong recipes, pet parents around the world took notice!
But as Taylor shares with us, canine enrichment isn’t just Kong recipes – it’s so much more! Taylor’s new book, The Happiest Dog on the Block: Canine Enrichment Activities to Keep Your Dog Young & Healthy, is packed with fun and easy activities that are also backed by scientific research.
Did you know there are 6 different categories of canine enrichment? Taylor shares examples of each type and how to determine which are your dog’s favorites. 
We’ll also learn how to create a canine enrichment plan for our dogs and the #1 thing to avoid when trying new enrichment activities.
Taylor even tells us how to choose or modify enrichment activities for puppies and senior dogs, as well as fearful or reactive dogs. 
 
Find Show Notes, Links and Photos at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode112
 
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Soulmate Dog: Exploring Animal Communication and the Human-Animal Bond with Michelle Slater, Ph.D.

Have you ever wondered if you’re making the “right” decisions for your dog during an injury or illness?
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Have you ever wondered if you’re making the “right” decisions for your dog during an injury or illness?
All Michelle Slater ever wanted was to have a dog of her own with whom she felt a special connection and bond.  And her German Shepherd, Brady, was that dog. 
In fact, Michelle even started learning animal communication to enhance her connection with Brady – something that she kept to herself, concerned her fellow professors in academia wouldn’t understand or would ridicule.
However, after a rollercoaster of adventures, Brady was struck with a life-threatening illness at only 5 years old.  He spent months living at a vet hospital – where Michelle often slept on the floor next to him at night.
Michelle again turns to animal communication to guide her – with Brady’s input – to make the best decisions for his health during this scary time.  And Brady’s profound messages are lessons for all of us.
Exploring topics of grief, loss – both human and animal – and the human-animal bond, Michelle’s book Soulmate Dog is part memoir and part essay.  If you’ve ever been curious about how people have viewed animal telepathy over the years, it’s fascinating!
TW: Themes of grief and loss, both human and animal, throughout.
 
Find links & show notes at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode111
 

Your Pet Parent Holiday Wish List

If you're anything like me, you enjoy shopping for other people but have a more difficult time telling people what they should get you.  
This episode will give you plenty of ideas for your Holiday Wish List (and your dog), no matter where you are in your Pet Parent journey.
From 1st time Pet Parent to the Dog-Obsessed and everything in between, click here for the list:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode110
 
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Holiday Hacks: Simple Solutions to Your Dog Behavior Challenges (For the Holidays & Beyond!) with Juliana DeWillems

Holiday Giving Campaign:  Let’s help Cara Achterberg (Episode 75)  provide her newest book Who Will Let the Dogs Out: Stories & Solutions for FREE to America’s shelters and rescues!
 
What If you could solve your dog’s biggest behavior challenge TODAY? Dog trainer Juliana DeWillems says that while immediate results usually aren’t possible in dog training – they can be when we use management techniques. 
In her new book Manage It! Hacks for Improving Your Dog’s Behavior, Juliana shares how us Pet Parents can easily solve many of our dog’s behavior challenges by changing our environment.  
Juliana explains different approaches to managing our dog’s behavior when greeting holiday visitors at your home as well as dealing with reactive dogs.  Her book even includes charts, worksheets, photos and videos (via QR code) to help you find the best hacks for your unique home, life and challenges.
We’ll discuss the difference between training and management – and when to use each one (or both!).  Juliana & I also share some of our favorite management tools and techniques that we use with our own dogs.
 
Find Show Notes, Links and Photos at:https://believeindogpodcast.com/episodes-1/episode109
 
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