Something To Wag About

Play Time and Letting Your Dog Win

Christina and Erin talk about playing with your dog, including three different categories of play and why letting your dog win is so important. 

 

Looking for more information on Dr. Amy Cook (as mentioned in the podcast)? > https://playwaydogs.com/

 

If you have any topics you want us to discuss, don't forget to comment or reach out to Christina or Erin directly with your requests!

On-Leash Greetings?

Do you allow on-leash greetings between dogs? We do! Sometimes... and with some caveats =) 

Which Pup is Right for You?

Getting ready for a new puppy? Christina and Erin talk about some of the important factors you should consider when picking a puppy for your home. 

Bite like Momma Dog

Christina and Erin talk about a common piece of misinformation that is used to justify the use of corrections with prong and pinch collars. Have a listen and enjoy the side topics they dive into along the way. 

Trauma and Choice

We discuss our own trauma as well as trauma in dogs, and how giving choice is a great way to build confidence.

Ask not just "Why?" but "What?"

Erin and Christina discuss the why and the what of training a dog to be calm around exciting things.  

Small Bites - Social Behaviour

Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 10 covers a huge and very important topic. What does normal social behaviour look like in puppies? What are some things to watch for and when should you get help? 

If you want to know more about socializing your puppy, Christina and Erin have a full episode just on this > https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-khgw7-1197cda

Small Bites - Tug Time

Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 9 discusses playing with toys. Should you tug with your puppy? This is a fun one you won't want to miss!

Small Bites - Resource Guarding

Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 8 discusses resource guarding including what it is, is it normal and when to ask for help. 

If you want to know more about dog to human resource guarding, Christina and Erin have a full episode just on this > https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-63xus-159e561

Small Bites - Sleep

Welcome to the Small Bites mini series! Christina and Erin discuss normal versus abnormal behaviour for puppies and when to get help.

Episode 7 covers the VERY important topic of sleep. You will not want to miss this one!