K9 Translators

01/10/2025

Colby wants to know if you ever heard of IMHA in dogs? This week we welcomed Dr. Waters to come talk about Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia, a disease that is very dangerous and requires immediate veterinary care. We discussed the signs of this disease, what is happening in your dog if they have it, and what to expect for treatment. Thankfully this isn’t something that is seen often, but the severity makes it life-threatening and important for owners to be aware of what to look for and keep their dogs healthy.

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01/03/2025

Do you have a goal for your dog this new year? It doesn’t have to just be the humans that have resolutions for the new year. Tara and Laura discuss ideas for new year’s resolutions for your dog(s) that can include physical fitness, mental stimulation, social skills, and self-care. There is always something we can do to help our dogs reach their potential.

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12/31/2024

We hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year! thank you to all our listeners. We can’t wait to bring more in 2025!

12/18/2024

What is it like owning a dog with a dangerous form of aggression? This week we spoke with Jill Scott who owned Pawpeye, a dog that developed retaliation aggression. We discussed Pawpeye’s life with Jill and their training protocols, how much Jill did with Pawpeye, and the difficulties she faced.

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12/04/2024

The dangers of having a dog that doesn’t start the fight, but always finishes it. In this subscription episode, we take a deeper look into one of the more dangerous forms of aggression, retaliation. We explain what this type of aggression looks like when directed towards humans and/or dogs, personality traits, and how humans can cause this form of aggression.

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11/29/2024

Is your dog frustrated or just bored? This week we talked through different behaviors a dog may exhibit, such as chewing on furniture, digging up the yard, or grabbing items and running with them. We went over how to know if your dog is doing these behaviors because they are frustrated or if it is due to boredom, and how to help your dog work through these behaviors.

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11/17/2024

How can you harness not just one, but two high drive dogs? This week we welcomed back Gene and Shannon Walker to talk about their dog, Cleo. We 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.

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11/01/2024

Is your dog ready for the holiday madness? This week we 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. We stress the importance of prepping your dog for whatever plans you may have including travel, boarding, guests coming over, holiday decor, and fireworks.

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11/01/2024

Communication between an owner and their dog is the most important factor when working towards any goals with our dogs, but it is often the most over looked aspect of working with them. Wouldn't it be nicer if our dogs understood what we were asking and wanted to work for us? It is time to help decr...

10/30/2024

I just got in the way and ended up getting bit. Is that something you have had happen to you or someone you know? In our latest subscription we go more in depth at understanding if a dog is truly showing redirected aggression or if you are dealing with something else.

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10/25/2024

If you ever said the following, this podcast is for you.
"My dog won't start a fight, but they will finish it!" Or "My dog didn't realize my hand was there!"

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,....

10/18/2024

Have you heard about the kissing bug disease? This week we welcomed Dr. Robert Glass to talk about the Chagas disease that is caused by the kissing bug. We discussed how dangerous this disease is, especially in the south, and how a majority of dogs are actually infected without the owner’s 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.

Check out Dr. Glass’ website to contact him at pavlab.com

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10/11/2024

Is the crate a bad thing? In this first episode of season 3, we tackled the big bad crate. We 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. We work through understanding how owners can utilize their crates in a positive manner to help our dogs relax more and stay safe.

Check it out here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Plf89uyjCNb

10/01/2024

Is it actually fear aggression? In this week’s subscription episode, we work through understanding when a dog is showing true fear and how many people mislabel defense aggression as fear. We go in depth on how defense aggression develops, how humans create this behavior, and how to help your dog if they are showing defensive reactivity or aggression.

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09/27/2024

What is Dog Smart? We 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. We 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

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09/20/2024

EPISODE 100!!! We are howling with glee! We are so excited to celebrate our 100th episode this week. We went back and talked about some of the most listened to episodes from both seasons, the episodes that made the most impact, some of our favorite episodes, the subscription series, and all the wonderful guests that have joined us. The future is bright and we can’t wait to keep going, so thank you to everyone that has been listening!

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09/13/2024

Can you really foster? The answer is YES! We talked about the importance of fosters in saving dog’s lives, how to give them the best chance to find a forever home, and stress the needs for those dogs. We explained what you can do to help make sure your foster dog doesn’t get attached, how to help you not get attached, and the massive rewards everyone has when a foster says yes.

Check it out here: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/JqNajgpJRMb

09/09/2024

Does your dog have social aggression? In this week’s subscription episode, we dove deeper into social aggression. We covered how it develops, how we can actually teach our dogs to be socially aggressive, and ways to help work through it. We discussed signs to watch for in understanding the difference between an introverted dog and a social aggressive dog too.

Check it out here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tara-stermer/episodes/Is-Your-Dog-Social-Aggressive-or-Just-Lack-Experience-e2o5a9c