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How can you harness not just one, but two high drive dogs? This week Tara and Laura welcomed back Gene and Shannon Walker to talk about their dog Cleo. They had previously spoken with them in season 1 episode 20 about their dog, Dino, and touched a little on the newest addition to the pack, Cleo. Cleo proved to be an even higher driven dog than Dino, so they discussed how they have worked to harness her persistence and help her thrive in their pack.
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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Is your dog ready for the holiday madness? In this weekâs episode, Tara and Laura go over ways to help make sure your dog is prepared for the stress and excitement that inevitably comes with the end of the year. They stress the importance of prepping your dog for whatever plans you may have including travel, boarding, guests coming over, holiday decor, and fireworks.
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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What does redirected and retaliation aggression look like? This week Tara and Laura looked into understanding the differences between redirected aggression and retaliation aggression. They discussed the differences between the two, how these types of aggression can be dangerous for handlers/owners, and how humans can actually cause their dogs to develop these aggressions.
Check it out here:
#k9translators #protectfirst #seethemhearthemhelpthem #redirectedaggression #retaliationaggression #positivetraining #dogaggression
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Have you heard about the kissing bug disease? This week Tara and Laura welcomed Dr. Robert Glass to talk about the Chagas disease that is caused by the kissing bug. They discussed how dangerous this disease is, especially in the south, and how a majority of dogs are actually infected without the ownerâs knowledge. There are so many things out there that can harm our dogs, they were honored to have Dr. Glass on to help dog owners know what they can do.
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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Is the crate really a bad thing? In the first episode of season 3, Tara and Laura tackled the big bad crate. They discussed the negative stigma that surrounds using a crate and why it is important for owners to know how to use it properly so it helps our dogs. They work through understanding how owners can utilize their crates in a positive manner to help our dogs relax more and stay safe.
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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What is Dog Smart? Tara and Laura were honored to have guest and author, Jennifer Holland, come to talk about her most recent book: Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence. A masterpiece in looking into canine cognition, understanding communication, and linking it all back to the dog owners. They discussed with Jennifer different aspects of the book, her experiences, and the big takeaways for owners. A must-read for any dog loving person.
Check out what Jennifer has done and keep up to date on her work.
jenniferhollandwriter.com
Dog Smart
Sponsored by K9 WorkingmindThis episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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EPISODE 100!!! WHAT?! Tara and Laura are so excited to celebrate our 100th episode this week. They went back and talked about some of the most listened to episodes from both seasons, the episodes that made the most impact, some of their favorite episodes, the subscription series, and all the wonderful guests that have joined them. The future is bright and they canât wait to keep going, so thank you to everyone that has been listening!
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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Can you really foster? The answer is YES! This week Tara and Laura talk about the importance of fosters in saving dogâs lives, how to give them the best chance to find a forever home, and stress the needs for those dogs. They explain what you can do to help make sure your foster dog doesnât get attached, how to help you not get attached, and the massive rewards everyone has when a foster says yes.
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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Do you know about puppymills? In this eventful episode, Tara and Laura invite Courtney Leigh back to talk about Puppymill Awareness. They discuss what is a puppymill and the events that are coming up soon that the public is welcome to attend to help the fight against the horrors of puppymills. Please take a look at their website, pmadtx.org for more information on events and information on how you can help join this fight.
We hope to see you at some of the events coming up:
Puppymill Awareness Day on Sunday, 9/29 from 9am - 1pm Boots & Bling on Friday, 10/25 Paint Your Pet on Sunday, 12/1Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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Does your dog have social or defensive aggression? In this informative episode, Tara and Laura discuss the differences between social and defense aggression and explain why they donât ever label a dog as âfear aggressive.â They go through the differences between these aggressions and stress the facts about aggression having true intent to do harm.
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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Did you recently bring in a new dog? In this episode, Tara and Laura help owners understand how to build a solid bond with a new dog. Whether you are bringing in a puppy or an adult dog, it is important to take the time to learn your new dog and create a positive relationship with them that will last a lifetime. They go over different options of how to continue bringing in a new dog, whether you have resident dogs or not.
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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In this fired up episode, Tara and Laura breach the question on if the breed is really the problem when it comes to behavior. They discuss the breed stereotypes associated with common âdangerousâ breeds, including pitbulls, rottweilers, and others. They donât hold back as they discuss their experiences and opinions on this heated topic.
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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In this uplifting episode, Tara and Laura invite Laura Davis to discuss her journey training her spicy frenchie, Dolly. They talk about the ups and downs of training with Dolly and Lauraâs ability to become the dog mom that Dolly needed to be successful. A story all about how our dogs can change our lives for the better if we give them the opportunity and are fair and honest with them.
Follow Dolly's adventures here:
Instagram:@dollydiariesatx
TikTok: @dolly_diaries_atx
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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In this informative episode, Tara and Laura discuss whether it is safe to mix large and small dogs together in a pack. There are many unspoken rules out there about how people should not have dogs of different sizes within the same household, so they debate whether it is actually a well-founded rule or if it is more complicated than a simple yes or no answer.
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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In this informative episode, Tara and Laura explain pack and weakness aggression. They go over understanding the differences, the subtypes within them, and the severity of each type of aggression. They give examples of how to recognize certain behaviors and give a clear picture on why these types of aggression can become so dangerous.
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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In this uplifting episode, Tara and Laura welcome Amanda van Hoozer to come talk about The Center for Child Protectionâs facility dog program and how this is helping children struggling with trauma. They talk about how this program got started and how it has developed to be one of a kind in how the facility dogs are trained, handled, and the numerous jobs these dogs will have once fully trained.
If you are interested in learning more, donating money or your time, or becoming a future host family, please feel free to check them out or contact them through any of the below options:
centerforchildprotection.org
protectaustinkids.org
Center4CP on Facebook & Instagram
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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In this interactive episode, Tara and Laura challenge with an important question that every person should ask themselves when adopting a dog or even consider in regards to their current dog. What do you want from your dog? Many people donât consider this question with their dog companion, which is why they discuss why it is a necessary question to consider and make sure you arenât confusing your dog or not helping them reach the goals you have for them.
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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In this educational episode, Tara and Laura examine the importance of having solid obedience from your dog. They explain how obedience is the foundation for all dogs to help build a better bond between owner and dog. They also stress the importance of having good obedience with any dog that has behavioral issues being addressed.
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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In this anti-judging episode, Tara and Laura discuss the usage of muzzles for dogs in different situations. They go over the times when it may be more stressful than helpful, when it can cause your dog to become defensive, and why it can be important for every dog to be muzzle trained.
Sponsored by K9 Workingmind
This episode was edited and mastered by The WillaWoman. Our song "Working Minds" was also created by The WillaWoman.
Hear more of her work here: https://tinyurl.com/TheWillaWoman
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In this informative episode, Tara and Laura welcomed a guest, Priscilla, to come and talk about her dogâs fight with Pythiosis. Priscilla brings to light Tobyâs battle for survival against this infection, how it is contracted, and what she had to do to advocate for Tobyâs health and never give up on him. It is a wonderful story of a dog momma being more persistent and not giving up hope that she could find a way to save her dog.
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