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Canine Nation

Canine Nation

Eric Brad

Because it matters how we work with our dogs.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Canine Nation episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Canine Nation for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Canine Nation episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Canine Nation - Shelter Dog Heroes

Shelter Dog Heroes

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06/26/14 • 17 min

Dogs can end up in shelters for lots of reasons, some bad, some awful, and some that couldn't be avoided. Shelter workers have incredibly difficult jobs. They take in and care for these dogs, not knowing what is in their past or what their future may hold. And they care. That may be the hardest part of all. Caring for these dogs is no easy task but I am grateful that dog training professionals are starting to help out shelter workers with new tools and techniques. Anything we can do to make their jobs easier, I say. I'm so thankful they are out there.
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Canine Nation - Top Dogs: The Importance of Winning
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02/07/14 • 14 min

Training our dogs is like a game of charades. We're just trying to get them to do the thing we're trying to teach them. But who wins and who loses? Well, since we're the ones running the game, I guess we get to decide. How often does your dog win? How often do they lose? Do they know the difference? You bet they do! Dogs who feel like "winners" are more likely to want to work with you. No one likes losing, after all.
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Canine Nation - Three Dogs On A Hill
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01/25/14 • 16 min

It was Autumn and there were dogs flying up and down the hill in our back yard. It's a tradition here at our home to let the dogs get their exercise by scrambling up and down the hill in some spirited play. Their recent romp out back reminded me just how important play is for dogs and how much we can learn by just watching them play with each other. Every graceful movement and spit-filled bark is filled with life affirming joy!
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Canine Nation - Dogs – The Best Friend We Hardly Know
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09/12/13 • 14 min

I talk quite a bit about dogs and science in my articles. But other than reading about it in books, it can be difficult to find real research and science on canine cognition, biology, genetics, or behaviour. I was fortunate to attend a conference recently with some of the leading scientists researching dogs. To say it was amazing would be a huge understatement. It's incredible to see the things we are just now learning about dogs!
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Canine Nation - Dog Signals

Dog Signals

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08/22/13 • 13 min

We have all kinds of signals for our dogs. Most common are "that's wrong" or "that's right." But do we have other signals for our dogs? There are some we might not even realize we are giving them. They know when it's time for a walk or when we are preparing dinner. Maybe they even know when we're not paying attention to them. If we teach our dogs the signals we would like them to know, think of the possibilities!
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Canine Nation - Silly Dogs, Happy Dogs
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07/15/13 • 12 min

My dogs are silly sometimes. I'm quite proud of that. And I'm delighted that I get to be silly with them too. There is nothing quite like getting down on the floor and rolling around with my black dogs! With a little training and practice, we have created many fun and safe games that we play together. It's a great way to teach them the rules and reward them with fun. And I never have to yell at them to "knock it off!
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Canine Nation - What’s Wrong With Intelligent Dog Training?
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05/08/13 • 13 min

For many in the dog training world it comes down to "us or them or them or even them over there" in the dog training world. Whose ideas on dog training do you follow? How can find the best way to raise your dog? The answer might be much closer than you think. It's probably drinking from the water bowl right now.
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Canine Nation - Zen and the Art of Training A Dog
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05/03/13 • 15 min

Sometimes the simplest things can be the most difficult to master. In learning to train dogs, I have found that mastering myself has been the most difficult part of teaching dogs. It should come as no surprise that the ancient wisdom of Asia and the Far East can help us on our way to being better teachers for our dogs.
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Canine Nation - Dog Interrupted

Dog Interrupted

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04/19/13 • 13 min

Sometimes all we need to do to help our dogs be better is to interrupt their bad behaviour and show them something better. Working with our dogs doesn't have to be a fight. A friendly reminder can go a long way!
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Canine Nation - Dog Expectations – Podcast
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03/09/15 • 12 min

Our dogs have expectations. They may even have expectations of us that we don't know about. What if we took the time to set their expectations to help them fit in better with our lives? It's not as hard as you might think!
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FAQ

How many episodes does Canine Nation have?

Canine Nation currently has 152 episodes available.

What topics does Canine Nation cover?

The podcast is about Kids & Family, Natural Sciences, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Canine Nation?

The episode title 'The Shock and Prong Collar War – An Opinion' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Canine Nation?

The average episode length on Canine Nation is 14 minutes.

How often are episodes of Canine Nation released?

Episodes of Canine Nation are typically released every 7 days, 15 hours.

When was the first episode of Canine Nation?

The first episode of Canine Nation was released on Feb 4, 2010.

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