K9 Translators

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.

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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.

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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

09/06/2024

Do you know about puppymills? We invited Courtney Leigh back again this year to talk about Puppymill Awareness. We discussed what a puppymill is 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, www.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, 12/1

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09/05/2024

Remember Brooklyn? Authors Christine Dorchak and Carey Theil recently did a new TED Talk that went live last month about greyhound racing. Be sure to check it out and continue to support their fight!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN9FXrrXjvo

08/30/2024

Does your dog have social or defensive aggression? This week we discussed the differences between social and defense aggression and explained why they don’t ever label a dog as “fear aggressive.” We went through the differences between these aggressions and stressed the facts about aggression having true intent to do harm.

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08/27/2024

Happy National Dog Day! Comment a photo of the pup that warms your heart.

08/26/2024

What is weakness aggression? In this subscription episode, we delve into the subject of weakness aggression, what it is, and what it means. We discuss how to determine if a dog is showing weakness aggression, what can cause it, and the dangers that can arise with this type of aggression.

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08/24/2024

We are coming up on our 100 episode in a few weeks? Have you had a favorite? One that stood out to you? One you disagreed with? Comment below because we want to know!!

08/23/2024

Did you recently bring in a new dog? This week we hope to 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. We went over different options of how to continue bringing in a new dog, whether you have resident dogs or not.

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08/16/2024

In this week’s fired up episode, we breached the question on if the breed is really the problem when it comes to behavior. We discussed the breed stereotypes associated with common “dangerous” breeds, including pitbulls, rottweilers, and others. Of course, we didn’t hold back discussing our experiences and opinions.

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Dog trainers talking about natural dog training and all things K9 behavior

08/12/2024

In this subscription episode we look deeper into understanding a dog’s reactions and making sure you are addressing behaviors appropriately. Many people are very quick to correct their dog’s actions, usually because they are embarrassing, but it is much more important to know why they are showing the behavior instead of jumping straight to corrections.

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08/09/2024

This week we invited Laura Davis to discuss her journey training her spicy frenchie, Dolly. We talked about the ups and downs of training with Dolly and Laura’s 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.

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08/08/2024

Kudos my friend. Great post and explanation. I wish more people would understand this. We see cases daily that we have to help overcome past correction trauma.

08/02/2024

Does size really matter? This week we discussed 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 we debated whether it is actually a well-founded rule or if it is more complicated than a simple yes or no answer.

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07/29/2024

Are their problems within your pack? In our latest subscription episode we broke down the details of pack aggression. We discussed the subtypes including intersexual aggression, gamma syndrome, and omega syndrome and how to recognize each type. We also explained how to work through these types of aggression and help create a healthier pack for everyone involved.

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07/26/2024

This week we explained how to understand pack and weakness aggression. We went over understanding the differences, the subtypes within them, and the severity of each type of aggression. We gave examples of how to recognize certain behaviors and gave a clear picture on why these types of aggression can become so dangerous.

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