Your Family Dog Podcast

At the tender age of 19, Mindi Callison bought a puppy only to later learn that he came from a puppy mill. Determined not to let this happen to another unsuspecting family, Mindi founded the nonprofit Bailing Out Benji in order to provide transparency to people looking to purchase dogs or lawmakers looking to make a difference! Their goal is to make sure that there is as much information as possible available to families about breeders and dogs before they exchange any money, so they can be confident their new pet comes from a reputable, ethical source. Their work has been featured in the documentary Dog by Dog, as well as on Animal Planet, People Magazine, Rolling Stone, and countless news articles. Tune in for a conversation about "adopt vs. shop," the ins and out of choosing a breeder, and what to look for when bringing home a new dog.

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The Masterson Method is a hands-on therapy designed to help release accumulated muscle tension. Originally designed for horses, the method has now been modified for canines as well. Shannon McBride is a certified practitioner of the Masterson Method for both dogs and horses and has seen first hand how it can improve both the life of your animal and your relationship with them. Join us today to learn more about the Masterson Method, how it works, and the ways it can benefit both the pups and ponies in your family.

 

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New episodes of Your Family Dog will be back next week. In the meantime, with trick-or-treat rapidly approaching, grab a Snickers and enjoy this bit of vintage YFD.

With spooky season officially upon us, now is a great time to start preparing yourself and your dog for Halloween. Tune in for a quick refresher on the challenges Halloween can present for pups, and advice on how to help guide them through it.

TimeStamps:

0:00 Introduction

1:05 Ginger's Story

3:00 Sounds can be scary

3:40 Dogs decide what is "normal" based on early socialization

7:00 Salt Lake City

9:00 Socialization & Habituation

10:24 Additive Philosophy

11:19 Challenges of Halloween

11:30 Tips: A Safe Place to Go

12:00 Tips: Behavior Changes

12:50 Don't force uncomfortable situations (from your dog's perspective)

14:00 Costume Stress - Does your dog enjoy it?

15:00 Dog won't move - Then your dog is not enjoying the costume 19:00 Call In Question: Should I get a Dog for my Dog?

21:00 Alone Training

Halloween can be a scary holiday for dogs. In this episode, Julie Fudge Smith and Colleen Pelar discuss the importance of socialization and why dogs can be a bit unnerved by the sights and sounds of Halloween.

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There was too much good stuff to pack into one episode, so we're picking up where we left off last week with dog trainer extraordinaire Allie Bender. Come along for a conversation about communication, canine enrichment, and how to provide that enrichment without losing your mind!

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Fear, anxiety, aggression, compulsive behaviors...trainer Allie Bender has seen it all. As the owner of Pet Harmony Training, she specializes in serious and complex animal behavior problems, while also running a mentorship program for new trainers. Join us today for a conversation covering everything from DIY enrichment to navigating canines and toddlers, to helping dogs with big feelings.

 

For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog.