It can be rough to be the "second dog" in a household...sometimes that first dog can be a tough act to follow.  People tend to forget the trials they experienced once their dog has become a well behaved member of the family.  This and "jealousy" are the things we talk about in this latested podcast
Tuesday 11/10/09
Run time: 25:03                                            download size: 8.60MB

Taking the time to think things through before you bring a new dog home can mean the difference between a thoroughly enjoyable experience and a real bummer. In this podcast we give our opinions about things to be considered, and also ideas for helping you to make a good selection when you believe the time is right to get a new dog.
Friday 11/13/09
Run time: 28:47                                           download size: 9.88MB

It’s a tragedy when a dog chases and injures or kills any small animal. Unfortunately, it’s behavior that’s usually been tolerated to some extent up until it turns deadly. Prey drive exists in all dogs, but it’s possible to inhibit the behavior patterns associated with it if you recognize them, and if you understand how.
Tuesday 11/17/09
Run time: 20:37                                           download size: 7.08MB

Management is part of dog ownership and everyone employs management at some point in their dog's life. We explore some potential management situations and supply you with ideas for managing when the need arises.
Friday 11/20/09
Run time: 29:02                                            download size: 9.97MB

The holidays can be an exciting but hectic time for people. It's easy to understand why sometimes that means the dog is the last thing on a person's mind. Sometimes this can lead to problems such as behavior that gets out of control, dogs that get loose, or an emergency visit to the vet when Fido has overinduldged on rich food or chewed on something dangerous. Listen to this podcast to learn about things to be on the lookout for and ways to avoid problems.
Tuesday 11/23/09
Run time: 28:24                                            download size: 9.75

Do you mostly talk to your dog, or do you actually communicate?  Learning to communicate effectively can make the difference between a dog that wants to listen and a dog that mostly "tunes you out."  We talk about one of the ways people effectively sabotage communication between themselves and their dogs. 
Friday 11/26/09
Run time: 25:20                                              download size: 8.69MB 

Leadership is a pivotal element in the relationship between dogs and their people. Unfortunately, because of the prevalence of certain pop culture ideas, people often mistake the concept of leadership with dominance: an understandable but potentially harmful mistake. In this two part pod cast, we discuss the importance of leadership, and explore the fundamental differences between the concepts of leadership and dominance.
Tuesday 12/1/09
Run time: 26.42                                              download size: 9.17MB

Everyone knows the importance of maintaining consistency when you're training your dog ...right?  Well maybe, but maybe not, so in this podcast not only explain the importance of consistency, but we also give practical ideas and suggestions for how to maintain it when you're working with your dog.
Friday 12/8/09
Run time: 28:54                                                 download size: 9.92MB 

A dog who is fearful or shy is a dog who's in serious need of some confidence building.  We present practical ideas to help build up confidence and discuss how formal training can help with this process.
Friday 12/11/09
Run time: 27:38                                                  download size 9.48MB