The Polyvagal Theory: Know It And Know Your Dog, With Sue Mimm Today’s Guest Sue Mimm - Reactive Dog Expert I’m so excited to introduce to you today’s guest, dog trainer and behavior therapist, Sue Mimm. For someone who describes herself as “not very sciencey” she sure has a great understanding of what’s going on when our dogs are reacting! Sue is a fellow dog behaviorist, and we found a great deal of common ground when it comes to our ways of working with reactive dogs. We both understand that ...
Jan 27, 2021•44 min•Ep. 43
Zero To Hero: The Astounding Success Of Dog Trainer Academy Graduate, Cindy Christensen Today’s Guest Cindy Christensen - Doggy Dan-Trained Dog Trainer Extraordinaire I’m so excited to introduce to you today’s guest, Cindy Christensen. She’s a dear friend of mine, a graduate of my Dog Trainer Academy, and is now a wildly successful dog trainer! In today’s podcast Cindy shares her journey of how her very stubborn and scary cocker spaniel set her upon an amazing journey to become a wildly successf...
Dec 02, 2020•52 min•Ep. 42
Medicinal Cannabis For Dogs: An Expert Guide From America’s Favorite Vet Today’s Guest Dr. Gary Richter - America’s Favorite Veterinarian What’s all the fuss about cannabis? Well, where do I start? In today’s podcast Dr. Gary Richter chats with me about all the ways cannabis can HELP our dogs. From helping to cure illnesses, to pain management and anxiety, Dr Gary answers all our questions about what’s in cannabis that helps our dogs, and why it helps! Perhaps you’ve already decided to use canna...
Oct 28, 2020•47 min•Ep. 41
Pet Food or Pet Fooled? A Look Inside a Questionable Industry Today’s Guest Kohl Harrington - Director of Pet Fooled My guest today is the man who BLEW THE LID on the commercial pet food industry with his documentary film, Pet Fooled. Kohl Harrington’s mission is to STOP THE ROT when it comes to our dogs’ health! For the past decade he has been studying the pet food industry, its regulations, and the role of the FDA, in the production and marketing of commercial pet food. He challenges our assum...
Sep 16, 2020•45 min•Ep. 40
Show 23: Happy Tails Sanctuary - saving dogs in Mauritius Today’s Guest Nathalie Duthil-Cowham My guest today is a wonderful lady who moved to Mauritius with her husband, David, and started up the Happy Tails Sanctuary from nothing but a piece of land generously donated by a local woman. In today’s podcast Nathalie shares this heartwarming and inspiring story with us. Happy Tails Sanctuary rescues dogs (and some cats!) from poverty, neglect and abuse, and nurses them back to health. As Nathalie ...
Aug 19, 2020•43 min•Ep. 39
Show 22: A Wolf Called Romeo: The Alaskan Wolf Who Loved Dogs Today’s Guest Nick Jans My guest today is a man known to be the most prolific author and photographer of Alaskan wildlife, landscapes and culture, Nick Jans. But what he’s most well known for is bringing a huge, black, wild wolf called Romeo, into the hearts and minds of people all across the world. This is such a special podcast for me. I’ve always loved the wolves, and what they’ve taught me about our dogs. Chatting with a studier o...
Jul 29, 2020•59 min•Ep. 38
Show 21: Therapy Dogs Healing Addiction - with Dr. Colleen Dell Today’s Guest Dr. Colleen Dell My guest today is Dr. Colleen Dell , who is a Centennial Enhancement Chair in One Health and Wellness at the University of Saskatchewan. She is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and School of Public Health. Dr. Colleen’s recent research projects include the use of therapy dogs to help people with addiction and other mental health issues, and she has worked extensively with some of the most dan...
Jul 21, 2020•48 min•Ep. 37
Show 20: Wolves and Warriors - Combat Vets and Rescued Wolves Healing Each Other Today’s Guest Dr Lorin Lindner and Matt Simmons from Wolves and Warriors My guests today are Dr. Lorin Lindner and Matt Simmons of the Lockwood Animal Rescue Center (LARC). The Lockwood Animal Rescue Center offers a therapeutic work environment for returning combat veterans, and a forever home to wolves, wolf-dogs, coyotes, horses, parrots and other animals that are no longer able to cope in their natural environmen...
Jun 10, 2020•44 min•Ep. 36
Show 19: The Secrets of Dog DNA Testing: Uncovering Breeds, History and Health Issues, with Adam Boyko from Embark Today’s Guest Adam Boyko - Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Embark - Leaders of DNA Testing for Dogs My guest today is Adam Boyko from Embark. Embark is a leading dog DNA testing company, providing dog lovers with detailed analyses of their dogs’ DNA. This process identifies breed makeup and potential genetic health conditions. Embark clients love that their support also cont...
May 22, 2020•52 min•Ep. 35
Show 18: Beating Cancer With Healthy Dog Food Recipes, with Ryan Alarid Today’s Guest RYAN ALARID - Advocate for healthy food for dogs, and author of Real Food for Dogs My guest today is Ryan Alarid, who sadly, like many of us, lost his beloved family dog, Rosie, to cancer. Rosie was struck with frequent seizures that broke his family’s hearts. Her once happy and relaxed loving eyes showed pain, embarrassment and confusion as she deteriorated to the point of losing control of her bladder and fal...
May 06, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 34
Show 17: The Amazing Animal-Human Connection, with Carl Safina Today’s Guest CARL SAFINA - Ecologist, Author, and Advocate for Planet Earth My guest today is Carl Safina, leading ecologist, author, and advocate for all living things. He’s written numerous insightful books exploring our human relationships with the living world, and how we can make it better. Carl has worked with elephants, whales, macaws, chimpanzees, and even raised a raccoon who showed a similar connection with us that our own...
Apr 08, 2020•50 min•Ep. 33
Show 16: Real Talk and Tears, with the Taiwanese Animal Rescue Superhero, Sean McCormack Today’s Guest SEAN MCCORMACK - Founder of Animal Care Trust ACT Accountant turned animal-rescuer, my guest today is Sean McCormack, founder of the Taiwan SPCA, head of the Animal Care Trust, and an all-round great guy. He’s worked with the likes of Cesar Milan, Ian Dunbar, Jane Goodall and, well, me! Sean’s rescued thousands of animals, and his sanctuary is currently the home of over 200 dogs and cats - and ...
Mar 18, 2020•51 min•Ep. 32
Mouthing in nature In nature it's so natural for puppies to mouth their siblings. They understand exactly what's acceptable and what's not. When they're living with us however we often struggle to come to terms with what is okay and what's not. I sometimes find myself working with people whose homes have been turned into fish bowls where their puppy is like a piranha fish trying to bite anything that moves. Listen to the podcast In this free podcast I cover off 3 key topics on How to stop puppy ...
Dec 04, 2014•34 min•Season 1Ep. 17
If you have a new puppy or you’re struggling with an older puppy, run puppy training classes or you just love dogs, then you’ll love this podcast. It’s all about a refreshing new approach to puppy training. Taking a stand Now a little word of warning… I’ve decided to make a splash and be just a tad controversial, so please be open-minded as you listen. Hey, they say that in life you either fit into the current mold and go with the flow, or do something different and make a change. And I decided ...
Aug 19, 2014•34 min•Ep. 18
When the walk becomes dangerous… Taking your dog for a walk is supposed to be one of those pleasant experiences; relaxing, enjoyable and memorable. However for many people it’s memorable for all the wrong reasons! Dragged down the street, pulled off your feet, arm yanked out of its socket, damaged wrists and a lot of stress. It can actually be quite frustrating to see other dog owners with their dogs walking nicely beside them off leash. One lady I worked with told me about her how she had just ...
Aug 12, 2014•19 min•Ep. 19
In this FREE podcast we take a look at one of the most basic of all commands. Something that's surely so natural for a dog… but sadly for many people it isn't. So simple in theory The recall, as I like to call it, is all about getting your dog to return to your side. And in theory it's so simple. You call your dog and they come running towards you wagging their tail. Yet in reality so many people struggle with this. Unfortunately it results in dogs being walked only on by leash their entire live...
Aug 06, 2014•31 min•Ep. 20
In life you can accept what the norm is and go with the flow, or you can decide to do things differently. I feel that the dog and puppy training world needs a real shake up. There are so many accepted practices and beliefs that don’t really make any sense and need to be put into perspective. All of this is based on my experience of working with thousands of dogs… and this is what I’ve learnt from them. This is what I’ve seen and what they’ve shown me. Myth No.1: Dog training takes lots of time -...
Jul 27, 2014•26 min•Ep. 21
Ever wondered why on earth a dog would bite their owner? Or maybe your question is even closer to home such as “why did my dog bite ME?” Why did they do it? Was it random? Have they tasted blood? Is this the end? Can anyone help now? Is it too late? When dogs bite it can all be extremely stressful for all involved. The good news is that there is a solution and it’s not rocket science. When Dogs Bite Their Owners... That’s what this podcast is all about. By the end you will have a completely diff...
Mar 19, 2014•39 min•Ep. 22
In this podcast we look at the amazing topic of how to use food correctly when training your dog. If you have ever wondered whether or not you are using it correctly and making the most out of it, then this podcast will answer all those questions. Many people are using food when there’s absolutely no need for it, others are making things more complicated by using it, and some are not using it when it could really help with their training. It’s important to note that things in the dog training wo...
Mar 12, 2014•34 min•Ep. 23
This post will give you an overview of what’s included in this episode: Barking When Left Alone. If you have a dog that's barking and barking every time you leave the house, then this is for you… But if your pooch is calm when you're out, then please, in the comment section below, tell me what issues you’d like me to cover in future episodes. Alternatively if you have a dog or puppy and want help with other problems or you need some dog training, then go straight to my video website and watch ov...
Feb 26, 2014•25 min•Ep. 24
Listen to the Doggy Dan Podcast Show No.5 by using the player above, or subscribing to iTunes and listening on your mobile device. This post will give you an overview of what’s included in this episode: Socializing a new puppy. If you have a new puppy and want to understand what socializing is all about and why it’s so important then you’ve come to the right place… If you don’t have a puppy, or yours is already socialized properly, then please, in the comment section below, tell me what issues y...
Feb 19, 2014•34 min•Ep. 25
The Doggy Dan Podcast Show No.4 is available now. This blog will give you an overview of what is included in the podcast: Excited and aggressive dog greetings. (If you are not needing help with this topic then don’t worry, the topic you want is coming soon… just leave me a comment and let me know what you'd like me to cover, OK? Alternatively you can go straight to my video website to watch ALL my training videos, over 300, at The Online Dog Trainer - all for just $1!) So what's in this podcast…...
Feb 03, 2014•35 min•Ep. 26
Dogs fighting in the same house One of the strangest things about this topic from our human point of view is that it often seems to be for absolutely no reason at all. Your dogs may have lived together for many years, happy and content. Then over a period that could be days or months, the aggression has begun. Very often it seems to be started by one dog more than the other. It can be extremely confusing why it is happening which is why stopping it can be virtually impossible unless you really u...
Dec 15, 2013•32 min•Ep. 27
Traditional toilet training Toilet training is a funny thing in that there are two completely different issues to understand. Firstly there are those puppies (and sometimes dogs) who simply need some help in the area of being reminded where we would like them to go pee pee and poo poo, (this is what we commonly know as toilet training). Read more about it and watch the videos on this free Video Course here: Puppy Potty Training . This issue is usually quite straightforward to solve, however ther...
Aug 18, 2013•42 min•Ep. 28
1. Who is Doggy Dan? Who am I, what do I do, where have I come from and why am I so passionate about sharing my knowledge! If you have just stumbled across me then feel free to check out my other websites www.doggydan.co.nz (my New Zealand dog consult site) and www.theonlinedogtrainer.com (my international online dog training website). 2. So what’s so special about my method? When you understand how different this method is and how it approaches dog training from such a different angle compared ...
Aug 07, 2013•31 min•Ep. 29
This first show is about something that many of you (and a number of parenting organizations) have requested information about. Bringing home a new baby is a wonderful experience although it can also be a stressful and testing time as you juggle to make everything flow smoothly for everyone in the family. This podcast provides you firstly with some solid advice in key areas to help you make the initial transition of a baby coming into the home a simple and relaxing experience. Then we look at ho...
Aug 07, 2013•30 min•Ep. 30
You'll discover: Why you need to become the Pack Leader Why you think you may be the Pack Leader but in your dog's eyes you are not. Who needs to become the Pack Leader How becoming the Pack Leader is going to help you Simple psychology To understand a dog you really need to know where they're coming from. Learning the 5 Golden Rules will teach you the psychology of dogs. What they think, what they see, and how you fit into their lives – which is very different to how we think we fit into theirs...
Aug 07, 2013•23 min•Ep. 31
