Latest Dogbehavior Podcast Episodes
EBD 303 Diffuse Reactivity by Embracing Your Dog's Sensitivity
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - April 22, 2024 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsIn this episode of Enlightened by Dogs, we explore the topic of understanding and navigating the sensitivities, preferences and quirks that affect our daily lives with our dogs. Here’s what we unpack in today’s episode: Understanding Mindset: We begin by exploring what a mindset is and h...
Continuing Education Extravaganza with Natasha Underwood
K9 Conservationists - April 09, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Natasha Underwood from NHU Ecology and Detection Dogs about continuing education. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Dog Handling Training | Kryus | England College of Scent Dogs-The College of Scent Dogs Mantr...
Don't Get Bitten: Keeping Yourself Safe Around Working Dogs with Ursa Acree
K9 Conservationists - March 27, 2024 16:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Ursa Acree about keeping yourself safe around working dogs. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Aggressive Dog Muzzle Up Project Where to find Ursa: Website You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining...
EBD302 Nurturing Trust: Beyond Avoiding Triggers
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - March 25, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsIn this episode, we journeyed further into the heart of understanding the unintended consequences of avoiding triggers and how such actions can inadvertently escalate reactivity in our dogs. Be sure to listen to part 1: EBD301 “Shrinking Worlds, Growing Reactivity: Why Avoiding Triggers ...
EBD301 Shrinking Worlds, Growing Reactivity: Why Avoiding Triggers Backfires
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - March 18, 2024 13:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsRecently, I've had the joy of exploring the often challenging terrain of reactivity in dogs, peeling back the layers to understand the underlying causes that sweep us and our canine companions into this whirlwind. It's been an enlightening journey, especially during my "Growing Together from Rea...
EBD 301 Shrinking Worlds, Growing Reactivity: Why Avoiding Triggers Backfires
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - March 18, 2024 13:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsRecently, I've had the joy of exploring the often challenging terrain of reactivity in dogs, peeling back the layers to understand the underlying causes that sweep us and our canine companions into this whirlwind. It's been an enlightening journey, especially during my "Growing Together from Rea...
Arousal in Working Dogs Part Two with Liza Rader
K9 Conservationists - March 12, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla is back with Liza Rader from Focus Dogs for part two about arousal in working dogs. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Flash of Brillance Dogs Where to find Liza: Website | Webinars | Instagram | Facebook You can support...
#184: What's Wrong with "Drilling"?
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - February 28, 2024 22:13 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode we dig into the concept of drilling, and how it applies in dog training. It’s pretty common for most of us to have an emotional response just to the term itself - for good reason! But is there any baby in this bathwater? In this episode, we discuss that drilling is significant ...
Arousal in Working Dogs with Liza Rader
K9 Conservationists - February 27, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Liza Rader from Focus Dogs about arousal in working dogs. Science Highlight: How do seasonal changes in adult wolf defecation patterns affect scat detection probabilities? Links Mentioned in the Episode: Where to find Liza: Website...
EBD300 Reactivity in Dogs: Redefining the Narrative
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - February 26, 2024 13:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsThis episode unfolds a compassionate and insightful exploration into what reactivity in dogs truly means, advocating for a profound shift in our understanding and response to it. Kathy introduces listeners to a reimagined definition of reactivity, rooted in the complexities of canine comm...
EBD299 Simple Steps to Break Free From Reactivity with Your Dog
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - February 19, 2024 13:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsIn this episode Kathy explores the nuanced communication between dog moms and their dogs, emphasizing the importance of understanding and reframing our perceptions of our dogs' behaviors. Kathy shares the idea that behaviors we often interpret as disobedience or refusal are actually our d...
Long-Term Working Dog Success with Lucia Lazarowski
K9 Conservationists - February 13, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Lucia Lazarowski about long-term working dog success. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Behavioral Characteristics Associated with Detection Dog Success Olfactory Research in Dogs by Lucia Where to find Lucia:...
#183: Demand Barking, Part 3, with Kiki Yablon
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - February 12, 2024 23:30 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss the history behind Kiki’s master’s thesis project, Signaled Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior to Address Excessive Vocalization in Dogs, what gave her the idea - the case of the dog barking when guests are over, how training stay on a mat actually seems to ...
EBD298 True Story: Reactive Dogs Become Remarkable Partners
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - February 12, 2024 13:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsIn this inspiring podcast replay, Kathy interviews Ros about her transformative experience with her two Hungarian Vizslas, Phoebe and Myrtle. Ros discusses the initial challenges of their reactivity and her subsequent journey to understanding and connecting with them in a way that led to an enjo...
EBD297 Ending the Recall Struggle with Connection, Not Command
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - February 05, 2024 13:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsToday’s episode addresses the common yet frustrating issue many dog moms face - their dogs not responding to recall in everyday situations. In this insightful episode, host Kathy sheds light on why traditional command-based recall methods often fall short and offers a more effective, connecti...
#182: Demand Barking, Part 2
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - February 02, 2024 21:16 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we discuss using concepts around stimulus control to stop demand barking before it stops, how cues create expectations of what reinforcement is available, using naturally occurring events that are already built into your routine to signal when reinforcement is available and when...
Search & Rescue Horses with Sharon Pomeroy from Highlands SAR
K9 Conservationists - January 30, 2024 19:20 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Sharon Pomeroy about search and rescue horses. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: Airscentinghorse.com highlands-sar.org/ Where to find Sarah: Website | Facebook You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast...
EBD296 Are Your Subconscious Beliefs Impacting Your Dog's Behavior?
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - January 29, 2024 13:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsIn this episode, Kathy discusses the profound impact our subconscious beliefs can have on our dogs' behavior, drawing on the concept of the Pygmalion Effect or Self-fulfilling Prophecy. Common frustrations and challenges dog moms face, like reactivity, over-excitement, and disobedience, can b...
EBD295 "Leading with Love: Cultivating Cooperation with Dogs"
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - January 22, 2024 13:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsIn this insightful episode, Kathy delves into the nuanced topic of leadership in the context of a relationship with our dogs that cultivates natural cooperation. She emphasizes the importance of being a loving leader without resorting to dominance or obedience training. Kathy explains that true ...
#181: Demand Barking, Part 1
Drinking From the Toilet: Real dogs, Real training - January 18, 2024 22:16 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 598 ratingsIn this episode, we are talking about Demand Barking. This is a three-part series, at least for now. For the first two episodes, I’ll be sharing my thoughts and what I’ve learned about working with dogs that “demand” bark. And then for the 3rd episode, we’ll talk to a guest on the subject! In ...
Jessie's Legacy with Esther Matthews & Marisa Steynberg
K9 Conservationists - January 16, 2024 23:59 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Esther Matthews and Marisa Steynberg about Jessie’s legacy and their book about her. Science Highlight: Scent detection dogs as a novel method for oestrus detection in an endangered species, the Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) L...
EBD294 The Power of Being- Cultivating a Deeper Connection with Your Dog
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - January 15, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsToday on The Enlightened by Dogs Show, our host Kathy Kawalec dives deep into the beautiful world of empathy, connection, and mindful partnership with our dogs. She reminds us that it's not just about what we do, but also about who we are being in our relationship with our dogs. Our intentions a...
EBD293 Empowerment and Empathy: Redefining Our Approach to Dog Parenting
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - January 08, 2024 13:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsIn this heartfelt episode, we delve into the essence of being a dog mom, exploring the powerful bond between women and their dogs, highlighting the unique perspectives and experiences that shape this relationship. Kathy challenges conventional dog training philosophies, advocating for a partn...
Safe Fieldwork While Black with Alex Troutman
K9 Conservationists - January 02, 2024 18:37 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Alex Troutman about safe fieldwork while Black. Science Highlight: Remaining safe conducting Field work While Black (FWB), and Tips for PIs, Universities, and Employers of Black Individuals Links Mentioned in the Episode: Critters of ...
2023 Year-End with Rachel & Heather
K9 Conservationists - December 19, 2023 11:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with co-founders Heather and Rachel for a year-end wrap up. Science Highlight: None Links Mentioned in the Episode: None You can support the K9 Conservationists Podcast by joining our Patreon at patreon.com/k9conservationists. K9 Conser...
EBD 292 Merry and Mellow: Simple Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday with Your Dog
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - December 18, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsAs we step into the festive season, we often find ourselves swept up in the whirlwind of holiday preparations. However, amidst the glittering lights and cheerful melodies, our sensitive dogs can sense our stress along with the change in their environment, sometimes reflecting it in their own beh...
EBD 291 Digging Under the Surface: Understanding What Your Dog is Really Communicating
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - December 11, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsIn this podcast episode, Kathy Kawalec talks about the importance of communication in building a beautiful and cooperative relationship with our dogs. She starts by expressing how living with dogs is a gift, despite the challenges that sometimes come with it. Kathy emphasizes that communication ...
Tick Borne Illnesses with Dr. Brian Herrin
K9 Conservationists - December 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 57 ratingsIn this episode of K9 Conservationists, Kayla speaks with Dr. Brian Herrin from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine about tick borne illnesses. Science Highlight: Predominant risk factors for tick-borne co-infections in hunting dogs from the USA Links Mentioned in the Episod...
EBD290 De-stressing: Working Together with Our Dogs for a Happier Life
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - December 04, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsInspired by a Business Insider article on meditation's impact on the human brain, Kathy ponders whether our stressful lives might be affecting our dogs more than we realize in this replayed episode. This leads her to question if our hectic lifestyles might also be changing our dogs' brains, poss...
EBD289 Life Lessons from Our Dogs: Remembering What Really Matters
Enlightened By Dogs: Living with Cooperation, Not Obedience - November 27, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 73 ratingsSometimes, in the hustle of dog sports and the pursuit of the 'perfectly trained' dog, we might lose sight of why we welcomed these loving creatures into our lives in the first place. This episode is a gentle nudge to step back and cherish the unconditional love, companionship, and personal grow...
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