Understanding Punishment
In this episode, we'll discuss the concept of punishment. This is the follow-up promised in episode nine about reinforcement. But, while reinforcement is about creating behaviors, punishment is about ...
29 Dec 202235min
Veterinary Care
In this episode, we discuss veterinary care. Understand what to look for from veterinarians and how to manage and prepare for emergency veterinary expenses. Learn how pet insurance and services like C...
23 Dec 202236min
Scientific Dog Studies
In this episode, we discuss the flaws of many scientific dog studies. Instead of peer-reviewed, validated, solid scientific studies, we deal with far too many manipulated, unverifiable 'studies' that ...
16 Dec 202240min
Creating Reliability
In this episode, we discuss what goes into creating reliability in dogs during training. We review the stages of learning: acquisition, fluency, generalization, discrimination, and maintenance. We rev...
9 Dec 202246min
How to Build Confidence in Dogs
In this episode, I discuss how we increase the confidence of dogs. We review the general principles and discuss the overall approach. We review realistic goals for a fearful dog and what limits we lik...
2 Dec 202239min
Allergies in Dogs
In this episode, I discuss how we handle allergies with our personal dogs. We go over why an allergy test is the best way to get started and what other options to consider when addressing your dog's a...
25 Nov 202228min
Dog Food
In this episode, I share my thoughts on dog food. We go over how to evaluate commercial dog foods, kibble quality, special veterinary dog foods, and alternatives, Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs,...
18 Nov 202256min
Canine Consent
In this episode, we discuss canine consent. It is the idea that dogs are sentient beings who deserve agency in their lives. According to this concept, dogs should be allowed to make their own decision...
11 Nov 202225min
