What if there was more to our canine companions than meets the eye? Join us for a captivating conversation with independent researcher and Anthrozology expert, Marco Adda , as we explore the complex relationship between humans and dogs, and unveil the fascinating world of free-ranging dogs across different cultures and geographic regions. We'll discuss Marco's extensive research on the behavior of companion and free-roaming dogs in Bali, examining the effects of restricting these dogs' freedom a...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Imagine making your dog's veterinary visits a stress-free experience for both of you . Join us as we chat with Dr. Christine Calder , a Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist who shares her expertise on low stress handling for animals. As the Chief Behavior Officer for Cattle Dog Publishing, Dr. Calder is passionate about educating veterinary students and helping pet owners create a positive and safe environment during veterinary procedures. We discuss practical strategies for building trust wit...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this episode, we navigate through the difficult topic of behavioral euthanasia in aggression cases. Our expert guests Trish McMillan and Sue Alexander share their expertise in animal behavior, sheltering, and the incredible support group they co-founded, Losing Lulu . We also explore the caregiver burden, the impact it can have on a family, and how to deal with criticism from those who do not understand the situation. The Aggression in Dogs Conference The Aggression in Dogs Master Course The ...
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 3
Ever wondered why your dog growls at other pups or why penguins are surprisingly aggressive? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Eddie Fernandez as we uncover the mysteries of aggression in animals from an academic perspective. Dr. Fernandez shares his expertise in animal welfare research, taking us on a journey through the fascinating world of animal behavior. Throughout this episode, we'll explore the complex world of aggression and its various forms across species like dogs, hip...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Welcome to Season 4 of The Bitey End of the Dog. I’m really excited to be launching 17 episodes with so many incredible conversations centered around the topic of aggression, and all of the ways we can help dogs and their people. Many of this season’s episodes focus on the human side of aggression cases, and while I didn’t actually plan for that, I am truly happy many of the conversations took a deep dive into understanding why the human element is such a crucial part of dog aggression. In this ...
Jun 05, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Whether you are a behavior pro, part of a shelter or rescue team, or a pet guardian, the decisions to navigate in an aggression case can be overwhelming! It's a "solo show" where I discuss the prognostic factors in aggression cases to help clients understand the severity of their situation, and determine potential outcomes. It's also a special bonus, bonus episode all about setting expectations and determining potential outcomes in aggression cases as Season 4 doesn't officially launch until Jun...
Dec 12, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 35
This is a special bonus episode of The Bitey End of the Dog that is a bit off-season for the show since I typically launch each season in the beginning of each Summer, but I couldn’t resist when my friend Helen St. Pierre wanted to talk about old, senior dogs, which is a topic that isn’t talked about enough. Helen runs Old Dogs Go to Helen, a non-profit organization that cares for senior or hospice dogs, and all the considerations that go into running such a wonderful cause. We chat about their ...
Dec 05, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 34
A bite from a dog can have many ramifications . These can include the emotional impacts on the dog’s guardians, or the dog practicing an undesirable behavior, or even the potential fate of the dog. And of course in our litigious society, we often will see civil and even criminal ramifications when a dog inures a person or other animal. For this episode of Fresh Bites on The Bitey End of the Dog , I chat with Melissa McMath Hatfield who is an expert on expert witness work in dog bite cases. Melis...
Oct 24, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 33
Have you ever wondered what it is like training, working with, and living with a police dog? If so, then this is the episode for you! I have the opportunity to chat with Alex and Will Sessa for this episode of Fresh Bites on The Bitey End of the Dog . Alex is an experienced and successful dog trainer who owns Peach On a Leash , and Will is a an experienced and successful police canine trainer with over 15 years of service. Talk about a dynamic duo! I am sure you will enjoy hearing about what lif...
Oct 17, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 32
This is an excellent episode with another awesome team member from Behavior Vets . For this episode of Fresh Bites on The Bitey End of the Dog , I have an enjoyable conversation with Bobbie Bhambree, the director of behavior services at Behavior Vets, about veterinarian and trainer collaborations . An often important and crucial aspect of working with dogs who have aggression issues is this team approach which includes the dog’s guardian, their veterinarian, and the behavior professional or trai...
Oct 10, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Did you know that children under 10 are in the age group for the highest risk of a dog bite? In this episode of Fresh Bites for The Bitey End of the Dog , I chat with Debby Lucken who is the founder of Kids Around Dogs (KAD) . We explore why children are more likely to be bitten, discuss risk assessment in dog to child directed aggression cases , and take a deep dive into the many ways we can promote safe and healthy relationships between dogs and children. For additional resources on helping do...
Oct 03, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 30
This is a great episode where I get the chance to chat with a fellow behavior consultant about, well, a whole bunch of topics! Lauren Novack from Behavior Vets joins me in a fantastic conversation where we go down rabbit holes in applied behavior analysis, consent-based training, trauma in dogs, and a whole lot of other behavior geekery. For additional resources on helping dogs with aggression, visit: https://aggressivedog.com Here is the special link to The Aggression in Dogs Master Course and ...
Sep 22, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 29
We’ve had some fabulous conversations on this show about aggressive behavior and how much a dog’s breed might influence these cases, and for this episode of Fresh Bites on The Bitey End of the Dog , I chat with Saara Uljas who specializes in herding breeds . We chat about a variety of breed specific behavior tendencies in herders , and how they might impact aggression . It’s an excellent episode packed with Saara’s insights and experience, and I hope you enjoy. For additional resources on helpin...
Sep 16, 2022•36 min•Season 3Ep. 28
Dogs that bark, growl, lunge, snarl, and snap when on-leash. Also known as leash reactivity, this is one of the most common issues a dog trainer may be asked to help with. In this episode of The Bitey End of the Dog , I have the pleasure of chatting with Jessica Wheatcraft, who I consider one of the best out there on understanding and working with this issue . Jessica and I take a deep dive into the topic of leash reactivity and explore advanced concepts that we can incorporate in even the most ...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 27
This is a really fantastic episode of Fresh Bites on The Bitey End of the Dog , as I have the opportunity to chat with Lorenzo JW Fox from Synergy Behavior Solutions . Lorenzo brings into the conversation a diverse background in not only animal behavior, but an investment into mutual aid, abolition, and liberation for humans and animals. This all blends together for a great chat about relationships between humans and dogs, and consent based training as well. For additional resources on helping d...
Sep 06, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 26
In this episode of Fresh Bites on The Bitey End of the Dog , I chat with Jessie Kasper who has an extensive background in all aspects of the rescue world. A very common issue we can face is making decisions about dogs in a rescue or shelter system that have a history of aggression . Difficult conversations are likely needed when considering the potential outcomes for dogs that do have such a history, and Jessie unpacks many of those conversations in this insightful episode. For additional resour...
Aug 29, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 25
If you asked me five years ago to work with an aggression case completely online without ever meeting the dog or client in person, I would have said, "not a chance!" Fast forward to today and I've realized that you can absolutely work with an aggression case successfully from start to finish --- all remotely. Karishma Warr is my special guest for this episode, and we chat about a number of tips and tricks for using technology to help dogs with aggression issues, and scale your business as a dog ...
Aug 25, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 24
One of the most atrocious activities that I can think of that humans have asked dogs to take part in is --- illegal dog fighting. My special guest for this episode is Dr. Victoria Cussen who is the Senior Director of Applied Behavior Research for the Behavioral Sciences Team at the ASPCA. Victoria has incredible insight into the behavior and welfare of fight bust dogs , and this episode is packed with myth busting and a unique look at the behavior, and often resiliency of dogs where the past hum...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Have you ever lived with or worked with dogs that are fighting in the same home ? Also known as intra-household dog to dog aggression , these can be incredibly stressful cases for all involved because the dogs are living under one roof together, so it can feel like you never can get a moment of not worrying about when the next fight might happen. In this episode of Fresh Bites on The Bitey End of the Do g, I chat with the wonderful duo of Christina Young and Jade Zwingli from the Legion of Dogs ...
Aug 11, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 19
When we are thinking about positive reinforcement based training, we often envision food as the reinforcer we are using . Or perhaps we might use toys or other reinforcers such as giving attention to a dog when they keep all four paws on the floor instead of jumping up. But what about play? Just straight up play with your dog without toys. In this episode of The Bitey End of the Dog , I have a fun conversation with Dr. Amy Cook on using The Play Way with dogs, and chat about why play can go far ...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 18
This is a great season for learning about systems based approaches to working with aggression cases. For this episode of Fresh Bites on The Bitey End of the Dog , I chat with Cat Harbord about her THRIVE system which focuses on using systems and linear problem solving approaches to help understand the dynamic interaction between the whole dog and the whole environment . Yes, that’s’ a mouthful and there is lots of geeking out on this episode, which is something we love to do on this podcast! For...
Aug 04, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 17
What do you do with a dog that chases or hunts critters or other things in general? What do you do to work with predatory behavior or predation? A prevailing mindset is to stop those behaviors using an aversive or punishing the behavior. I’m joined by one of the experts on this topic, Simone Mueller, and we discuss many alternative options to punishment using positive reinforcement based strategies to work with what is often considered a difficult type of behavior to deal with. For additional re...
Aug 01, 2022•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 16
If you’re on social media, or just have an interest in dog training and behavior in general, you might have seen the controversy surrounding a research article that was published around the end of April, so just a couple months before the release of this podcast episode. The paper is titled "Ancestry Inclusive Dog Genomics Challenges Popular Breed Stereotypes". It’s a bit of a mouthful, but the short summary of controversy is that many in the mainstream media or on social media were saying that ...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Have you lived or worked with a dog who is blind and/or deaf? It can present a training challenge all on its own when we are working with a dog who has a disability. And when we also have a dog who has aggression issues, it can create a really challenging situation for both the trainer and the dogs guardian. Tiffany Baker joins me for this episode of Fresh Bites and shares her fantastic insight with working with dogs who are deaf and/or blind, while highlighting her experience in aggression case...
Jul 28, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Stress, hormones, emotions, impulse control, arousal, cognition --- a lot of different words that get thrown around in our conversations about dogs and behavior. In this episode with the incredibly informative Dr. Kristina Spaulding , we unpack many of those terms, and why they are so important to define correctly when discussing aggression in dogs . Kristina does an amazing job of breaking down these concepts in the show, and I hope to see the conversation continue in the dog training community...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Hey friends, thanks for joining me for this episode of Fresh Bites where we chat with rising stars in our community and hear new ideas and concepts to working with aggression in dogs . I have the pleasure of having a great conversation with Pine Irwin in this episode about determining outcomes in aggression cases, and realistic expectations formed through using objective measures. Because let’s face it, there are a lot of emotions swirling around with all the humans involved with an aggression c...
Jul 21, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 12
You might have heard the saying that " dog training is both an art and science ." And I kind of agree with that statement because training plans, even when rigorously based in science, can often benefit from creative thinking. I can’t think of any other trainer that thinks more creatively in the work she has done with dogs, especially the dogs who have issues on-leash. Leslie McDevitt's "Look at That" (L.A.T.) from her seminal work with the Control Unleashed series is just one example of the out...
Jul 18, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Hey friends, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about a many of the wonderful takeaways for me from recording The Bitey End of the Dog, and I can truly say I really am so grateful for this opportunity to learn from my guests. And two of the things that are top of mind as far as value to me are bringing in new concepts that can often be desperately needed in our work with dogs, and of course, learning new ideas to help the humans that are in the lives of the dogs we are working with. Marissa Martino...
Jul 14, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 10
You guys have heard me say it before, but so much of what I have learned to help dogs with aggression issues has come from amazing icons in our community who have been so generous to share their knowledge and insight with the world. One such amazing trainer is none other than Trish King . Have you heard of the umbrella method to deal with off-leash dogs trying to harass or attack your on-leash dog? Yup, that credit goes to Trish. In this fantastic conversation, Trish and I chat about a variety o...
Jul 11, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this season, you might have noticed we’ve talked about systematic approaches to changing behavior several times, which is exciting for me to see happening as we can sometimes witness spaghetti on the wall approaches in dog training . Daniel Shaw joins me for this episode of Fresh Bites on the Bitey End of the Dog for a wonderful chat around his systematic formulation approach to working with aggression in dogs. This can include principles such as CBT skills, systemic counseling principles, an...
Jul 07, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 8
