Teacher's Pet Podcast - Training Pets & Pet Obedience - Pet Life Radio Original

Do the risks outweigh the benefits of puppy training and socialization classes? A well-run puppy kindergarten class can definitely get puppies off to a good start. Understanding dogs’ social behavi...

2 Nov 200931min

Nicole Wilde has worked and lived with wolfdogs (also referred to as wolf hybrids) for many years. There are many considerations that should be taken before you quickly run out in search of a wolf hyb...

23 Okt 200932min

Do small dogs require the same training as their fellow 60 pounders? Is it fair to put a 3 lb. tike in the same class as a 90 lb. brute? Are people avoiding class because they are fearful for their li...

14 Okt 200934min

You visited your local animal shelter and sadly you went home without a pet. Don’t fret! Last year, Petfinder.com adopted 1.5 million pets from member organizations. Not only does Petfinder have ad...

30 Sep 200931min

When the dog is experiencing competing motivations, the behavior displayed will depend upon which motivation is stronger at that time. Learning and motivation go hand in hand. Without motivation, le...

18 Sep 200935min

When potential adopters go to a shelter, they are looking for a family dog that will live with them for many, many years, giving them great joy and happiness. Rescuing a dog from a shelter is so impo...

3 Sep 200935min

When the dog is experiencing competing motivations, the behavior displayed will depend upon which motivation is stronger at that time. Learning and motivation go hand in hand. Without motivation, le...

19 Aug 200933min

When we work with dogs, it is critical to understand what is motivating the dog to perform and what might be motivating the dog to do something else. Karen Pryor, a behavioral biologist with an inter...

7 Aug 200935min