The Family Pupz Podcast
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Doodles
The Family Pupz Podcast
04/11/23 • 79 min
Today's Topic: There is no breed of dog (or, more precisely, a grouping of mixed-breed dogs) that has captured the hearts and minds of many, more fully, in recent years (for good and for bad), than doodle dogs. And it's not hard to understand why. The combination of their (purported) hypoallergenic and shed-free coat, their uber-cuteness, and their sociable and high-energy nature (which can be a plus or a minus, depending on who you ask) make them an attractive option for many. But what else should you know before you make the (expensive) plunge to get a doodle of your very own, or to help you manage the doodle that you've already brought into your life?
That's why we invited the owner and head trainer of The Doodle ProTM, a dog training company dedicated to helping doodles live happier and safer lives, and the host of the top-ranking and award-nominated, The Doodle ProTM Podcast, Corinne Gearhart, to the podcast, to discuss how she became an owner of a dog walking and a dog training company as someone who's allergic to dogs herself, whether all doodles are truly hypoallergenic and shed-free, how raising a doodle can be difficult for even the most seasoned and knowledgable of dog parents, how her training approach to doodles differs to that of other trainers, her advise on what to look out for when looking for a reputable breeder, what not to do when trying to deal with a hyperactive doodle, and so much more!
Guest Bio: Corinne Gearhart is the host of the highly-rated and popular, The Doodle ProTM Podcast, that has most recently ranked #1 on Australia and New Zealand's charts and #3 on the genre's US, Canada, and UK's Apple charts.
As the owner and head trainer of "The Doodle ProTM", she has more direct professional experience with Doodle mixed dogs and a variety of Doodle mixes than any other trainer. She has grown to be the international expert on Doodles, and uses her expertise to support Doodle Parents via her online training courses and membership.
Her Fear-Free and positive-reinforcement education on dog training shines through in her approach to doodle parents as well -- treating all pet parents with the same respect and compassion she shows their dogs. She is driven to "Bridge the Doodle DivideTM" that exists in the Pet Care Industry.
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My Training Journey, Part II
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05/11/23 • 68 min
Today's Topic: Ask any positive dog trainer that has any experience working with leash-reactive dogs, and the one thing that many of them will have in common is their LACK of videos of dogs that they've trained exhibiting leash-reactive behaviors.
And the reason for this is simple: when a positive trainer sees a dog exhibiting leash-reactive behaviors, they see a dog in distress, and the LAST thing they want to do is pull out a camera to capture video footage of this moment, just like a therapist would never pull out a camera to record their patient who is going through an emotionally difficult, or psychologically stressful, moment.
Rather, their instinct is to drop everything, immediately jump into action, and help in whatever way they can.
But that poses a problem, of sorts. While a prospective client of a therapist would never ask for a "Before & After" video of a client that underwent a transformational change in their mental health, as a way to find the best therapist for themselves, prospective clients of dog trainers increasingly demand it.
It's not hard to see why. As a society, we love to see transformation stories, whether it's stories about weight loss, entrepreneurial success, etc., largely because we want to see that transformation is possible.
That's why we invited the founder of Dogs Made Simple, a content platform dedicated to sharing creative enrichment recipes and DIY dog stimulation games, and the dog mom of Diesel, a leash-reactive Golden Retriever, Jessica Sims, to the podcast, to discuss the transformation journey she will embark on to train her leash-reactive dog using our, "Help, My Dog Is Reactive On Leash!" course.
In part II of our discussion, we recap who Jessica and Diesel are, what this project is about, and why, what Jessica has learned about Diesel during this process, how much Diesel has improved in his leash reactivity, and what she plans on doing between now and our final episode on their training journey!
Guest Bio: About two years ago, Jessica knew she was ready to get a puppy. She didn’t have much planned in terms of training besides perhaps a puppy group training class, mostly since every Golden Retriever she had growing up never needed any training.
However, from the moment Jessica brought him home, she noticed signs of food aggression and resource guarding. He was also skittish and very nervous around groups of people. His behavior started to get worse. Jessica paid thousands of dollars in dog training, met with numerous trainers, and nothing seemed to be helping.
She felt hopeless - until she decided to take matters into my own hands. Jessica immersed herself into the world of dog training.
In May 2021, she decided to start sharing her journey with the public by creating her page: Dogs Made Simple.
Jessica's goal with this page was to share relatable content. She wanted to give hope to dog owners like herself who were struggling. She tries to be as transparent as possible by sharing honest content - the good and the bad.
As her page grew in popularity very fast, she realized that there was one piece of content specifically that people loved, and that was mental stimulation games for their dogs. Since then, she shares a ton of creative enrichment recipes and DIY dog stimulation games.
Stay tuned! By April 2023, Dogs Made Simple is launching its first ever product line with never-seen-before enrichment toys, bound to disrupt the dog industry.
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Overexcitement
The Family Pupz Podcast
01/18/24 • 94 min
Today's Topic: Having an overexcited dog can present a variety of challenges for dog parents. The exuberance and high energy levels of such dogs can lead to difficulties in training and managing their behavior, which can make simple daily activities like walks or playtime more demanding as these dogs may require extra effort to channel their excess energy appropriately.
So as a new dog parent to an overexcited dog, what options do you have in terms of training, management, and changing how you view your dog?
That's why we invited the Director of the Behavior & Training Department At The Marin Humane Society, the founder of Canine Behavior Associates, and the author of the critically-acclaimed book, Parenting Your Dog, Trish King, to the podcast, to discuss how we unknowingly are overstimulating our dogs, how dogs can get addicted to excitement - even those rooted in fear, how leashes can add to overexcitement, what "instinctive drift" means, how oversocialization may be contributing to our dogs' overexcitement, and so much more!
Guest Bio: Trish has been a professional in the animal world for over 30 years. As Director of the Behavior & Training Department at the Marin Humane Society, she built a department known throughout the United States for its quality. Trish established the Canine Behavior Academy at MHS for new or interested trainers. She currently teaches the Academy of Dog Behavior, and teaches workshops and seminars on behavior, canine management, temperament assessment, and handling difficult dogs, among other topics. In addition, she and her partner own Canine Behavior Associates, consulting with and helping dogs and their owners.
Her extensive knowledge of animal behavior, as well as her sense of humor, have made her a popular speaker at a variety of conferences worldwide.
Trish authored a critically acclaimed book for dog owners, Parenting Your Dog (TFH Publications). She has written numerous articles about dog and cat behavior for local and national newspapers and magazines. She also developed the “Canine Calming Cap", marketed by the Thundershirt Company, to help dogs that are overly anxious or excitable.
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Pediatric Dog Bites
The Family Pupz Podcast
08/05/21 • 52 min
Today's Topic: Did you know that the likelihood of a child sustaining a dog bite in their lifetime in the U.S. is 50%? You read that right: 50%! That said, many parents are woefully unaware that dog bites of babies and children are something to be concerned about at all due to the preponderance of "cute" videos featuring dogs and babies or children interacting on social media, the widespread cultural belief that dogs are naturally protective, careful and loving, and the shame and guilt felt by parents whose child has been bitten, and their corresponding reluctance to share their experience with anyone, lest they be judged as an "irresponsible parent." That's why we invited Sara Owczarczak-Garstecka, the author of a recent research paper entitled, Pet Dog Bites In Children: Management And Prevention on the pod to discuss the overall scope and scale of the problem, why she believes dogs bite people, why so many parents are unaware of this issue, the physical and psychological impact of these injuries for both the child and the parent(s), strategies on how to prepare yourselves and your home for life with your child and your dog, and how policy, in addition to training and education, can help reduce this problem.
Guest Bio: Sara Owczarczak-Garstecka has a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from the University College London and a Master's Degree in Clinical Animal Behaviour from the University of Lincoln. She has also worked and volunteered in dog shelters for over 10 years. Through these experiences, she developed a passion for learning about dog behaviour and striving to improve their welfare. As there is no way dog welfare can be improved without enhancing the quality of a human-dog bond and dog owners' wellbeing, the way people interact with dogs soon became her focus. She has completed a PhD entitled Dog Bites: Perception and Prevention at the University of Liverpool. She currently works as a research officer at Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity.
Dog Obesity
The Family Pupz Podcast
10/17/23 • 71 min
Today's Topic: It's disheartening to note that over 50% of pets in the U.S. are classified as overweight or obese. This excess weight contributes to a myriad of health issues, with obese dogs being predisposed to arthritis, diabetes, and reduced lifespan. The toll on their well-being is a reminder of the urgent need to address pet obesity through responsible feeding, regular exercise and other measures.
That's why we invited the founder & past CEO of K9 Fit Club, the founder & host of the Pets Are Family Podcast, and the founder & president of Moose’s March, a nonprofit dedicated to the early detection of pet cancer, Tricia Montgomery, to the podcast, to discuss the story around the founding of K9 Fit Club, the connection between the health and wellness of the dog parent and their dog, Tricia's story of her own struggles with being overweight, the scope and scale of the animal obesity epidemic and what she believes are the drivers of this trend, the overall health of the ecosystem of organizations that support the welfare and wellness of dogs, and so much more!
Guest Bio: Tricia Montgomery is a Senior Executive leader with 25+ years’ experience and proven track record of driving growth and revenue for the Animal Welfare, Veterinary, Health, Wellness, Fitness, Nutrition, and Pet + People industries across major local and national markets. Tricia excels in building relationships, spearheading revenue development and forging the key relationships necessary to build visibility, impact and financial resources to deliver organizational growth. Recognized for excellence in building and mentoring high-performing teams and innate ability to collaborate with stakeholders and staff at all levels of an organization to meet programmatic and philanthropic needs.
Tricia is the Founder and past CEO of K9 Fit Club, the first health and wellness gyms for pets and people, and the Director of Public Relations & Marketing at Augie Bones – the first plant-based, sustainable line of dog toys and consults with the City of Neom, building a brighter future and better tomorrow for pets and people.
Connect With Tricia Montgomery:
- Tricia’s Book w/Ernie Ward & David Levine: Better You, Better Dog, Better Life: 30 Days to Happiness with Your Best Friend
- Tricia’s LinkedIn Profile
- Moose’s March Website
- The Pets Are Family Podcast Website
- K9 Fit Club Website
- Augie Bones Website
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How To Train Your Dog Effectively
The Family Pupz Podcast
11/17/20 • 42 min
Today's topic: We discuss some of the basics of dog training, from common terms, reinforcing vs. bribing, dog training vs. dog tricks, incorporating training in our everyday lives, the science of behavior, and much much more.
Home Buying As A Dog Parent
The Family Pupz Podcast
03/10/23 • 57 min
Today's Topic: Buying a home today, especially if it's your first home, can be a dizzying emotional roller coaster ride characterized by stress, frustration, elation, anxiety, and, let's be real...REJECTION. And in the midst of this (at times) chaotic experience, you have to make sure to do all the research necessary to ensure that the home and the surrounding neighborhood meet the needs of every member of your family.
In prior generations, this research might have been isolated to looking into school districts, the walkability of the neighborhood, the placement of the bedrooms, and an open floor plan, to name a few, but now with more than 7 in 10 millennials now owing a pet (with more than half owning a dog), often at the expense of (or putting off) starting a family, and an increasing number of them regarding their pets as members of the family, is it any surprise that millennials are putting their pets first when buying a home, and looking for advice on what to consider when buying a home as a dog parent?
That's why we invited licensed realtor with HomeSmart International, L.L.C., and the founder of "Kelsea With A Frenchie", a content platform designed to help the modern millennial buy their first home, Kelsea Imanuel, to the pod, to discuss her professional journey thus far, what the "Modern Millennial" is in her opinion, why she thinks she been so successful reaching and speaking to the "Modern Millennial", what the major questions, concerns or non-negotiables dog parents have today during their home search, what the "flat dog test" is, the major regrets dog parents had in regards to their dog after the purchase of their home, her favorite dog amenities she's seen in people's homes, the major laws, regulations and restrictions to look out for that can affect you and your dog's life, and so much more!
Guest Bio: Kelsea Imanuel, also known as "Kelsea with a Frenchie", is a Colorado native, born and raised in the small mountain town of Nederland. Staying close to her mountain roots, Kelsea is passionate about helping others enjoy the same lifestyle. She joined the real estate business shortly after getting her Bachelor of Science, Summa Cum Laude, from Johnson & Wales University in Denver. Having worked in numerous real estate brokerages, she obtained her real estate license and is helping others find their perfect place! As part of her commitment to her clients and the real estate business, she stays current in real estate matters through continuing education and career training. In addition, Kelsea wants to share her love for Colorado by helping her clients find their dream properties. In her free time, you can find Kelsea spending time with her family and her French bulldogs, Nellie & Dottie, outside running, hiking, skiing, doing yoga, and adventuring in the mountains she loves so much!”
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Dog Parent Guilt
The Family Pupz Podcast
10/25/22 • 61 min
Today's Topic: Do you regularly find yourself feeling guilty about the dog parent that you are, and the care and life you're able to provide your dog? If so, you're not alone. Just as many parents feel guilty about the time and care they're able to devote to their human child, many dog parents today feel similar guilt, which is often spurred on, and exasperated by, images on social media of the fabulous lives of dogs that are provided by the "ideal dog parent". That's why we've invited two of the researchers behind their latest research paper, Disenfranchised Guilt—Pet Owners’ Burden, which is the first research paper of its kind that examines dog parent guilt, to the pod, to discuss what dog parent guilt is, what kinds of things most dog parents feel guilty about, whether women feel more guilt than men, what people do to alleviate that guilt, and so much more!
Guest Bios: Lori Kogan, Ph.D. is a Professor of Clinical Sciences at Colorado State University. She is the Chair of the Human-Animal Interaction section of the American Psychological Association and Editor of the Human-Animal Interaction Bulletin, an open-access, online publication supported by the American Psychological Association. She has published numerous journal articles and book chapters, and co-edited books including ‘Pet Loss, Grief, and Therapeutic Interventions: Practitioners Navigating the Human-Animal Bond’, ‘Clinician's Guide to Treating Companion Animal Issues: Addressing Human-Animal Interaction’ and ‘Career Paths in Human-Animal Interaction for Social and Behavioral Scientists’ and given presentations on topics related to human animal interactions in both psychology and veterinary medicine venues. She is currently engaged in several research projects pertaining to the intersection of the human animal bond and veterinary medicine.
Dr. Jen Currin-McCulloch is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at Colorado State University, and Lab Director of the Serious End-of-Life Narratives Research Lab. Her practice and research focus on enhancing the psychosocial quality of life among individuals and families facing grief and loss. She worked for two decades as an oncology and palliative care social worker in hospital, hospice, and non-profit healthcare settings. She works with Lori Kogan and a team of human-animal bond researchers to ascertain how the health decline and death of companion and service animals impacts their guardian’s psychosocial well-being.
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Pet Parenting Styles, Part I
The Family Pupz Podcast
12/12/21 • 55 min
Today's Topic: We noticed in our work with clients that there is a wide variety of dog parenting styles, whether it’s those that are characterized by rules, obedience and punishment, or those that are more neglectful and uninvolved in nature, and everything in between. So it got us wondering where these dog parenting styles came from, whether it was from our parents, our culture, our race, our religion, our background, our life experience, or something else entirely. Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of information related to dog parenting styles, but we did notice an eerie similarity to child parenting styles. That’s why we invited pediatric psychologist, parent coach, and the owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology, PLLC., Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, to the pod, to see if there are any insights we could glean from her understanding of the different types of child parenting styles, and their effects, but also where they came from.
Guest Bio: Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart is the President and Owner of A New Day Pediatric Psychology, PLLC. She received her doctorate in 2006 from the Arizona School of Professional Psychology. She started her practice in January 2016 after practicing in military clinics and hospitals for 10 years. She is passionate about what she does. She cares about people and wants the best for them in their lives. She has an easy-going, but direct style, and believes people do best when they feel heard and have supportive people in their lives. She really loves helping parents better understand and connect with their children in order to transform the parent-child relationship. She was born and raised on the island of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She loves movies, fashion, and food. She has been married for 23 years and has two kids (ages 9 and 11).
Connect With Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart:
- Website: https://www.anewdaysa.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.annlouise.lockhart
Other Links:
- 4 Types of Parenting Styles and Their Effects on Kids: https://www.verywellfamily.com/types-of-parenting-styles-1095045
Dog Breeds
The Family Pupz Podcast
02/15/22 • 57 min
Today's Topic: The process of getting and raising a new dog seems pretty straightforward, right? You look for and choose the dog with that "special something", you take him/her home, and if your dog has any behavioral issues, you'll look for resources to help your dog adjust their behavior to live safely and happily in your world, right? But what if I told you that too often we're choosing our dogs in a way that's akin to choosing our partners purely based on the fact that they have a nice smile. The fact is, the type of breed your dog is has a SIGNIFICANT effect not only on his/her innate instincts, behaviors and tendencies, but perhaps more importantly, on whether he/she will be compatible (or incompatible) with your personality and lifestyle. That's why we've invited applied ethologist, dog trainer, the owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center, and the author of the book, Meet Your Dog: The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior, Kim Brophy, to the pod, to discuss the optimal dog breeds for various different human personalities and lifestyles, why she believes that "dog training" is a misnomer, how her understanding of human-dog compatibility affected how she views human relationships, and much much more.
Guest Bio: Kim Brophey, CDBC, CPDT-KA, FDM, is an applied ethologist and owner of The Dog Door Behavior Center in Asheville, NC. Kim’s commitment to Family Dog Mediation® has been recognized internationally, awarded the APDT Outstanding Trainer of the Year in 2009 and the Best Dog Trainer of WNC seven years in a row. She is a member of the International Society for Applied Ethology and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and a certified member and past board member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Kim Brophey’s Dog L.E.G.S.® model of comprehensive canine science has been endorsed by prominent canine scientists such as Raymond Coppinger and embraced by reputable dog trainers worldwide. From her applied ethology content in Michael Shikashio’s Aggression in Dogs Master Course to her highly anticipated, market-disrupting Applied Ethology & Family Dog Mediation® Course, Kim’s work is a celebrated contribution to the field. Her groundbreaking book, Meet Your Dog: The Game-Changing Guide to Understanding Your Dog’s Behavior, TED talk, and Beyond The Operant (BTO) collaborative have made profound waves and become favorites among both dog professionals and the public. Kim continues to build bridges and invite others to contribute to a new conversation about dogs- one that challenges us to redefine how we perceive, talk about, and treat our canine companions as a society.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Family Pupz Podcast have?
The Family Pupz Podcast currently has 53 episodes available.
What topics does The Family Pupz Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Pets & Animals, Training, Behavior, Kids & Family, How To, Podcasts, Education and Dog.
What is the most popular episode on The Family Pupz Podcast?
The episode title 'Potty Training' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Family Pupz Podcast?
The average episode length on The Family Pupz Podcast is 62 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Family Pupz Podcast released?
Episodes of The Family Pupz Podcast are typically released every 22 days, 7 hours.
When was the first episode of The Family Pupz Podcast?
The first episode of The Family Pupz Podcast was released on Mar 31, 2020.
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