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STSE# 86: Finding the Wins!

This week is all about positivity! We are celebrating the wins when it comes to our dogs. Everything from making medical decisions with love, to how we train and live wit

STSE# 85: Leading With Curiosity

In this episode we are walking through a recent conversation with friends about acquiring an additional dog. This conversation lead us to discuss genetic traits, breed tr

STSE# 84: What Would We Tell Our Younger Self?

In this episode we are talking about what we would tell our younger self (all dog related of course). Our goal is always to grow and better ourselves as we age and so we

STSE# 83: Should We "Save Them All"?

This week we are talking about the "save them all" and "no kill" movements.  We are addressing what risks come along with these movements and how that affects the communi

STSE #82: Mandatory Spay & Neuter

This week we are talking about the idea of mandatory spay and neuter. We are talking through the pitfalls of mandating spay and neuter as well as ideas to help reduce unw

STSE #81: Preparation for the Win

This week we are talking about setting you and your dog up for success in new experiences. Jaxon and Kristi recently went on their first kayak trip and Trin and Heather a

STSE# 80: Mindset Matters

This week, we are addressing the importance of mindset regarding our dogs, sports, and training. Maintaining a positive perspective and committing to seeing the best in o

STSE #79: Looking for the Joy

This week we are talking about when social media looks impressive but there is more to the dog's behavior than meets the eye. We recently saw a video that showed a group

STSE #78: Extremism in Dogs

This week we are talking about extremists.  The dog world is full of extremists in a variety of areas.  We talk through a variety of hot button topics that often show up

[REPLAY] STSE #17: Responsible Rescue with Christy Cole

Currently ranked as one of our most popular episodes! Let's revisit how responsible rescue and ethical breeding go hand in hand. In this episode we are excited to interv

STSE# 77: What Does "Don't Punish the Growl Mean"?

This episode we are digging into the common saying "don't punish the growl." What does this actually mean? We better define and explain this saying. We also talk through

STSE #76: "Misbehaving" Dogs

This week we are talking about misbehaving dogs. Sometimes it’s easier to label a behavior or lack of behavior in a negative light rather than recognizing that dog behavi

STSE #75: The Ethics of Puppy Yoga with Kate Rapkoch

This week we are excited to have Kate Rapkoch from Paws and Breathe back on the podcast to discuss all things puppy yoga. Can you ever go wrong with puppy yoga? Actually

STSE #74: How Do We Do Right by Dogs AND People?

This week we are talking about the welfare of dogs and people in our modern society. We talk about people getting the dog they want, a dog who fits in their lifestyle, wh

STSE #73: Our Westminster Experience

We just got back from Westminster and are recapping our experience.  First and foremost, we observed relationships between handlers and dogs.  Our first day we watched ag

STSE #72: Destressing With Our Dogs

This week we are talking about ways to destress with your pets. We first want to recognize that we are living through some troubling times. We also want to be clear that

STSE #71: Frustration on Both Ends of the Leash

This week we are talking about frustration on the human side of the leash.  We are taking a deeper look at what causes frustration including things like comparison, physi

STSE #70: Breed Trait or Behavior Problem?

We are starting the new year out with a subject we are both passionate about, shelter versus purposely bred dogs.  Are purebred dogs better than rescue dogs?  Are there m

STSE# 69: We Are Thankful

This week we are talking about what we are thankful for in regard to all things dogs.  Of course, you our listeners make the shortlist, as well as our dogs and all the co

STSE #68: Gentle "Parenting" Only for Gentle Dogs?

Is gentle parenting only for gentle dogs? This week we explore if gentler methods can be effective with more unruly or difficult dogs. Or are kinder/force free methods on