You love your dogs, but sometimes their behavior can be confusing, frustrating or even embarrassing. Join Emma Clifford, a CPDT certified dog trainer, and Kirs...
Episode 2: Get a Paw Up- Positive Steps for Disaster Preparedness
In this episode, Emma and Kirsten dive into essential tips and strategies for preparing your pets for any emergency or disaster. Whether it’s a hurricane, fire, or earthquake, keeping your furry friends safe is a top priority. We’ll cover everything from emergency kits to evacuation plans, and how you can make sure your pets stay calm and secure during stressful times. Tune in for practical, positive steps to ensure your pets are disaster-ready!
Key Takeaways:
Create an Emergency Pet Kit: What to pack for your pets, including food, water, medications, leashes, and identification.
Pet-Friendly Evacuation Plans: How to safely evacuate your pets, whether you're at home, traveling, or at a shelter.
Identification Tips: The importance of collars, microchips, and updated IDs to reunite with your pets if separated.
Pet Safety During Disasters: How to keep your pets calm and comfortable in chaotic situations.
Training & Preparedness: How to teach your pets to handle stress and new environments during an emergency.
Resources Mentioned:
AKC pet evacuation plan
AKC recommended pet emergency kit items
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"Kim Brophey on Dramatic Change: What Does the Good Life Look Like for Dogs?"
In this episode, Emma and Kirsten sit down with Kim Brophey, an applied ethologist and a leading voice in the movement to transform the way we understand and interact with dogs. Kim shares her insights on the much-needed paradigm shift in the dog profession world—one that focuses on seeing dogs as sentient beings with their own needs, emotions, and agency. She delves into the concept of a "Good Life" for dogs, discussing how a deeper understanding of canine behavior, communication, and welfare can shape more humane, effective training and caregiving practices. Whether you’re a dog owner, trainer, or just passionate about animal welfare, this conversation offers a thought-provoking look at how we can better meet the needs of our canine companions and reimagine our relationships with them.
The Dogs Truth movie on youtube
https://www.familydogmediation.com/
https://www.instagram.com/familydogmediation/
Check out Kim Brophey's incredible courses here!
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Episode 26: A Veterinary Perspective- Special Guest Dr. Kelle Kearney
As Dr. Kelle Kearney says in this episode, veterinarians wear many different hats. Our veterinarians are such an important part of our dog's team, and they offer so many important insights into our dogs' mental and physical health. During this episode, Emma, Kirsten and Dr. Kearney unpack topics like how to prep your pup for a vet visit and trends in canine behavior over the past few years. Listen up for great points to consider in terms of supporting your dog's health and well-being.
Find Dr. Kelle Kearney at https://www.sangeronimovalleyvet.com/
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Episode 25: Environmental Changes You Can Make to Support Well-Being
Have you ever been in a new place- maybe a subway in another country or a county fair on a crowded holiday- and been overwhelmed with the sights, sounds and smells around you? Sometimes our brain is so busy taking in sensory input, it can be hard to relax and process information. This is also the case for our dogs. In this episode, Emma and Kirsten discuss the impact of the environment on your dog's behavior and ways you can help to support them so they can learn and thrive.
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Episode 24: Compassion Without Borders’ Cofounder, Dr. Christi Camblor, Shares Heartening Stories of Her Animal Welfare Work on Both Sides of the Border.
Have you ever listened to someone speak about their mission and felt chills and motivation to make positive change happen? Listening to Dr. Christi during this episode will have you visualizing the power that compassionate care can evoke and give you a better sense of how we can move towards a viable solution for the many dogs in need of medical care and a safe home. Compassion Without Borders is supporting animals and their humans both in the US and Mexico, and Emma and Kirsten felt so fortunate to learn more about this incredible rescue organization and the work they are doing during this episode.
You love your dogs, but sometimes their behavior can be confusing, frustrating or even embarrassing. Join Emma Clifford, a CPDT certified dog trainer, and Kirsten Wojcik, an IAABC certified dog behavior consultant and Licensed Family Dog Mediator as they chat about behavior, ways to connect with dogs, how to build positive relationships and their journeys with their own dogs. Respected in their field for their creative approach to challenging dog behavior and finding ways to meet the needs of both families and their dogs, Emma and Kirsten offer practical advice and a bit of humor.
To connect with your Dog Chats podcast hosts use these links:
Emma: https://www.ecdogtraining.com
Kirsten: https://www.kwhappydogs.com
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